Amanda's Gift is a bursary program of the Nova Scotia Council for the Family. It was established to provide financial assistance to
former youth in care in Nova Scotia, ages 16-28, who wish to pursue education/career development opportunities. The bursary
funds will be used to assist with items such as: tuition, books, computer equipment, conference fees and adult education courses.
Awards are a minimum of $250 and a maximum of $1000. Former recipients of Amanda's Gift Bursaries may re-apply.
Click here for a copy of the 2010 Application Form.
The bursary was named in honour of a former youth in care who made a generous donation of $500 to the Council.
Amanda felt that more needed to be done to reach out to former youth in care who are pursuing educational goals
under challenging circumstances. The members of the Nova Scotia Council agreed and established Amanda's Gift.
We rely on the generosity and support of our members and the community at large to donate funds to keep the program
growing. For more information on making a donation to Amanda's Gift, contact the Nova Scotia Council for the Family.
The Nova Scotia Council for the Family is a registered charity formed in 1967 to serve member organizations with a desire
to improve the range and quality of services for children and families in Nova Scotia. A Board of Directors that is appointed by
member organizations leads the Council. As a registered charity, the Council issues tax receipts for qualifying donations.
Application Procedure -- 2010/2011
A selection committee reviews completed applications twice a year (summer and fall).
| |
Summer
2010 | Fall
2010 |
| Application Deadline: |
June 25, 2010 | October 29, 2010 |
| Review by Committee:
|
July 2010 | November 2010 |
| Notification: |
August 2010 | December 2010 |
| Funds Issued: |
September 2010 |
January 2011 |
For more information please contact the Council office.
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