Donations & Bursaries

Bursary Award Recipients

The Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County Learner Bursary Program is designed to provide financial assistance to deserving adult learners who have completed an ALACBC program and are progressing to further studies at another educational institution.

The Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County is pleased to announce the 2009 bursary winners. The 2008-2009 Adult Learning Association Bursary recipients are:

• $100 - Cathy Besso
  $100 - Kathleen Doucette
  $100 - Nona Lee Lawrence
  $100 - Janie MacLeod
  $100 - Rachelle Petrie
  $100 - New Waterford student

Congratulations to these deserving students. May continued success follow you as you continue with your lifelong learning.

Learner Bursary Program

The Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County Learner Bursary Program is designed to provide financial assistance to deserving adult learners who have completed an ALACBC program and are progressing to further studies at another educational institution.

Bursary applications are available from any ALACBC instructor.
Bursary applications will be accepted by the ALACBC Coordinator.
Awards will be presented following proof of registration at the new school.

Selection Process

1. Completed applications, accompanied by a learner portfolio, are submitted to the ALACBC Coordinator.
2. Applications will be reviewed for evidence of good attendance, strong work ethic/commitment to learning and financial need in consultation with applicants’ instructors.
3. Awards will be announced by the Coordinator within thirty (30) days of the closing date for applications.
4. All bursary decisions are final.

To apply for an ALACBC Learner Bursary learners must:

• Be at least 19 years old,
• Have attended an ALACBC program for at least 3 months,
• Have a good attendance record,
• Show a commitment to learning,
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance,
• Submit a learner portfolio and completed application form to the ALACBC Coordinator,
• Be accepted to attend a further educational program.

For more information about the Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County and its programs, visit the Learning Centre at 28 Hillview Avenue, Sydney or call 564-8404.

Donations

Click here for a better, printable version of the form below. If you would like to help support our deserving adult learners, please print it off, fill it in and mail it to us with your donation.

The Adult Learning Association of Cape Breton County
P.O. Box 1283
Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6J9

Income tax receipts will be issued for all donations.