Heritage Foundation Persistence Bursary

The Heritage Foundation, an organization responsible for redistributing unclaimed RESP funds to post-secondary institutions, has donated funding to support two tuition bursaries for two students continuing in a program, or continuing to a parent program who have demonstrated a commitment to pursuing their post-secondary education.
These bursaries will go towards tuition for the 2023 academic year for successful recipients. The value of the bursary is between $3,600 – $5,400, depending on the recipient’s program.

To be eligible for this bursary, applicants must:

be continuing into a second or subsequent year of their diploma or degree program, or transitioning from an OCAP/UCAP program into a parent program.
not be a recipient of the First-Year Entrance Bursary.
be registered full-time (minimum 60% course load) into the eligible Aurora College program.

Recipients will not be eligible for this award in upcoming academic years.

TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY, APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION, AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2023.

The application will require the following:

LETTER OF INTEREST
- This should be a brief letter written to the Selection Committee (maximum 250 words) introducing yourself and why you want to be considered for this bursary.
PROOF OF AURORA COLLEGE EDUCATION (TRANSCRIPTS)
- Why are we asking for this information? Transcripts are the primary way to determine a commitment to a program. They should demonstrate full-time enrollment and the successful completion of courses. Aurora College transcripts can be printed online at https://myac.auroracollege.nt.ca
INCOME VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS
- This could be Canada Revenue Agency’s Proof of Income or Canada Revenue Agency’s Notice of Assessment (Applicants should have received this in the mail after their 2023 taxes or can obtain it from their CRA portal). Note that T4s are not accepted.
- Why are we asking for this information? This bursary has a limited budget set aside for students who need help to pay their tuition. Verifying income is one way for Aurora College to determine those who truly need assistance.
BUDGET (found in bursary information package, Applicants can: complete the form electronically, save and submit; print the form, complete it, take a picture/scan it and submit)
- Why are we asking for this information? This bursary is awarded to students who need help to pay their tuition. Verifying income and expenses is one way for Aurora College to determine those who truly need assistance.

CONDITIONS

This bursary is conditional on a recipient registering full-time in their program. It is released on the recipient’s account to be applied to tuition as the recipient registers each term. If the recipient withdraws, is dismissed, or fails to register for a term, payments will stop.
The bursary may not be used as a credit on the recipient’s account for future tuition or refund.
If a recipient’s program is only 2 semesters in an academic year, they will receive two payments of $1,800. Each payment will be made after the recipient has registered in full-time studies.
If a recipient’s program is 3 semesters in an academic year, they will receive three payments of $1,800, or the total cost of tuition for that semester. Each payment will be made after the recipient has registered in full-time studies.
Recipients may only receive the bursary once. Recipients of the First-Year Entrance Bursary are not eligible for the Persistence Bursary.
Successful recipients must agree to have their name released as recipients of the award in Aurora College publication material and reports; personal financial details of the application will not be released.

SELECTION

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM September 25, 2023. Incomplete applications or those received after the application deadline will not be accepted.
Applications will be assessed according to financial need and commitment to the
program.
Applications will be reviewed by a 3-person selection committee with representation
from Finance, Campus Directors, and Instructional/Non-Instructional Staff Members.
Selection will be announced by October 9, 2023.
An alternate list will be established for the 2023-2024 academic year. If a recipient does not enroll as expected, the bursary will be awarded to the next successful candidate.

Link to APPLICATION. DEADLINE: 5:00 PM September 25, 2023

Questions? Scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca.