For Students
According to statistics gathered in Community Foundation Grey Bruce's 2016 Vital Signs report, 92% of Grey County Students and 97% of Bruce County students expect to finish high school and continue to post-secondary school or apprenticeship programs. These figures indicate a strong need for education grants for Grey Bruce students.
As of January 1, 2023, Community Foundation Grey Bruce holds over $2.2 million in endowed funds that support education. Grants from these specific endowed funds support scholarships, bursaries and awards, which are disbursed to support students seeking full time or full time equivilant post-secondary education either through
- awards ceremonies at Grey Bruce secondary schools or
- an application process through the Foundation for students attending a qualified* university, college or apprenticeship program
Types of education grants:
Scholarship
A scholarship is a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement. Academic transcripts are usually requested. Extracurricular activities such as athletics and community work may be also considered.
Bursary
A bursary is typically an award for a student with financial need. Bursaries may have academic requirements, but are generally focused on helping students who do not have the resources to pay for school on their own. Applications for bursaries will ask for an explanation of financial need. Extracurricular activities such as athletics and community work may also be considered to receive a bursary.
Award
This is a catch-all for any awards that don't fit in the above categories, for example student most improved in sciences. Applicants may need to show well-roundedness, good performance across academic studies, extracurricular activities and financial need.
* a qualified school is one that is a registered Canadian charity. If you are not sure if your post-secondary school is a charity, or if you are attending school outside of Canada, you can check here or contact us in advance with questions. Some grants may contain eligibility restrictions to schools in Canada only.