The Royal Canadian Legion, Port Coquitlam Branch 133 will be offering bursaries to students attending public and private schools in School District 43.
Applicants must be children or grandchildren of ex-military service personnel and their total family income cannot exceed $60,000 per year. Awards are based on financial needs and good grades.
Military service information can be obtained from the Public Archives of Canada at www.archives.ca. or by calling, toll free, 1-866-578-7777.
Applications for the bursaries are available through high school counsellors or from the Legion office at 604-942-8911. The PoCo Legion is located at 2675 Shaughnessy St.
Another funding opportunity:
A CAREER IN HEALTH CARE?
If you're a student aiming for a career in health care, Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary may have some cash for you.
ERHA is handing out its annual $1,000 bursary to a graduating student living in the Tri-Cities and planning on pursuing a post-secondary education in a health care field.
Closing date for applications is March 31 and further eligibility details and application forms are available at all Tri-City secondary schools as well as at the Eagle Ridge Hospital gift shop.
For more information, call ERHA bursary chair Diana Wise at 604-936-6189.
