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Last Update: May 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This bursary offers $2,000 to a graduating PECI student who identifies as female or non-binary. It supports post-secondary education and considers school life, sports, community involvement, and leadership activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary education
- School, sports, and community involvement recognized in the application
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Short essay or video response
- Most recent high school transcript
- Proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Graduating PECI students
- Female or non-binary students
- Students pursuing post-secondary education
Eligible geographic areas
- PECI
- Picton, Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Complete the application form.
- Write a short essay or prepare a short video.
- Gather your transcript and proof of acceptance.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Apply online through the form.
- Or submit the printable form by email, mail, or in person.
- Step 3: Await the result
- Applications must be submitted by May 31 each year.
- Announcements are made at graduation.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Winners are announced at graduation.
- Applicants must confirm the information submitted is true.
Additional information
- Applications may be submitted online, by email, by mail, or dropped off in person.
- A short video can be submitted instead of a written essay.
- Accessibility support is available upon request.
- Applicants must certify that the information provided is true.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Virginia Cowan Memorial Bursary Program
What is the Virginia Cowan Memorial Bursary?
This bursary offers $2,000 to a graduating PECI student who identifies as female or non-binary. It supports post-secondary education and considers school life, sports, community involvement, and leadership activities.
How much funding can be received?
Virginia Cowan Memorial Bursary Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Virginia Cowan Memorial Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Virginia Cowan Memorial Bursary program, you must:
Graduating PECI student
Female or non-binary applicant
Planning post-secondary studies
What expenses are eligible under Virginia Cowan Memorial Bursary?
Post-secondary education
School, sports, and community involvement recognized in the application
Who can I contact for more information about the Virginia Cowan Memorial Bursary?
You can contact The County Foundation by email at info@thecountyfoundation.ca or by phone at 613-519-4470.
Where is the Virginia Cowan Memorial Bursary available?
The Virginia Cowan Memorial Bursary program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Virginia Cowan Memorial Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Virginia Cowan Memorial Bursary is a Grant and Funding