Association of Black Social Workers Bursary
Objective:
To assist African Canadian students who are attending a recognized university; studying towards a social work degree.聽 聽聽
Rules & Regulations:
1. This is an annual bursary.聽 The applicant must apply in writing to the Chairperson of the Bursary Committee, before October 15th.听听听听听听听听听听听听听听
2.聽 The application must be accompanied by:
a)聽聽聽 a cover letter, demonstrating your need for this bursary;
b)聽聽 a complete resume, outlining the applicant鈥檚 paid and unpaid work in the social field; and
肠)听听 two (2) letters of reference, one academic and one work or community related.聽 Each reference should speak to the applicant鈥檚 suitability to the field of social work. 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽
3. The total number of bursaries will be based on the amount available in the Bursary Fund in any given year.
4.聽 The amount of each bursary will not exceed $300.00
5.聽 Only the successful applicant/s will be notified before December 1st and will be presented with their Bursary by mid January.聽 The successful candidate/s must be willing to attend an ABSW or social work function, acknowledging receipt of the Bursary.
Eligibility:
Priority will be given to those students who are actively involved with the Association of Black Social Workers.聽 Incomplete applications will be not be considered.聽
Application procedure:
Submit your curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, a cover letter demonstrating the need for the bursary and the to:
Director, C/O Linda Power
School of Social Work
麻豆传媒资源 University
Suite 3201-1459 LeMarchant Street
P.O. Box 15000
Halifax, NS聽聽聽B3H 4R2聽
Deadline:
October 15th annually.
Amount of scholarship:
To Be Determined
Awarding body:
The Association of Black Social Workers Selection Committee