William Kingsley Erickson Bursary

Name of the award: William Kingsley Erickson Bursary

Name of the sponsor: Lower Thames Valley Conservation Foundation, through the generous donations of various community groups.

Eligibility Criteria: Graduating secondary school students must be from schools located in Ontario, Canada, within the jurisdiction of the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority in the municipalities of City of London, Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich, Town of Lakeshore, Municipality of Leamington, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, Township of Southwold, and the Municipality of West Elgin.

Eligible candidates must be a graduating student, selected by our committee, who will be pursuing post-secondary education in the field of environmental/conservation studies at an accredited institution.

Preference will be given to the student who demonstrates community and/or school involvement in environmental and conservation issues. The successful student will be required to provide proof of enrolment in the intended program of study before the funds will be issued to them.

Applications should be no more than 500 words. 

The student should outline the following in his or her application:

-a list of the student’s hobbies and interests
 -a statement of "why you feel you should receive the bursary"
 -a list of activities and/or volunteer work the student has done
 -the intended course of study upon graduation
 -the name of the secondary school he or she attends
 -the student’s address and phone number

Students must apply in writing to the:
Lower Thames Valley Conservation Foundation,
c/o William Kingsley Erickson Bursary,
100 Thames Street, Chatham, ON N7L 2Y8.  
Telephone (519) 354-7310
Fax: (519) 352-3435
Email: lowerthames@odyssey.on.ca
Website: www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca

Value ($) of the award: $500

Quantity of each award: 1

Application Deadline: August 31, 2009

Where and when the money is awarded: At a meeting of the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Foundation or Student’s Graduation Ceremony.

When the winner/recipient/student will be contacted: The successful student will be notified prior to graduation.   The bursary will be issued directly to the student. 

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