Bursaries & Scholarships 2008

This year Branch 60 is offering:

• Two $2,500.00 Bursaries plus the Jean Coull Bursary
• Two $2,500.00 Scholarships

Bursaries are based on the applicant’s financial need. Bursaries are offered to students entering a University or equivalent institute of higher learning, such as a technical or vocational institute, involving training for which high school graduation is a prerequisite. Students must attend two consecutive seminars beginning in the fall and carry a full course load (by student loan definition).

Bursary awards give primary consideration to the family's financial need. Although other applicants will be considered, preference is given to children and grandchildren of Veterans and ex-service personal that served in Canadian or British Commonwealth Forces.

Must be a student or a resident in West Vancouver and a Canadian Citizen at time of Bursary application. Applications must be received on or before May 31st, 2008.

To download the Bursary Application Form click here.

Scholarships are based on academic achievement. A minimum of 75% academic standing in the final year of courses is required. This Scholarship is open to students who are residents of West Vancouver and are intending to enter a University, College, Vocational or Trade School this fall. The student must be a Canadian Citizen at the time of Scholarship application. Applications must be received on or before May 31st, 2008.

To download the Scholarship Application Form click here.

2008 Jean Coull Bursary

This bursary of $1,500 is awarded annually and funded by the family in memory of a Past President of West Vancouver Legion B.C./Yukon Branch 60. It is available to any individual who fulfills the criteria and is entitled to attend an accredited institute of higher education anywhere in Canada.

The applicant must be a Canadian citizen at the time of making the application, a high school graduate and the child or grandchild of a Veteran or ex-service personnel who served in the Canadian Armed Forces and is a member or former member of one of the 3 North Shore branches of The Royal Canadian Legion.

Eligible applicants are individuals entering their second or subsequent year of University or their first or subsequent year of technical or vocational school. Primary consideration will be given to applicants in financial need.

All applications in the required form and with the necessary supporting information must be filed by May 31, 2008 and applicants should be willing to attend an interview at a mutually agreed time and place.

The bursary will be paid directly by the Branch to the institution chosen by the successful applicant.

Any further information may be obtained through access to the branch website at westvan60.com or by telephone at 604 922 3587

To download the Jean Coull Bursary Application form click here.

Alberta Jean Coull
Sep 25, 1921 - April 19, 2004

Service Information:
Rank: Lance-Corporal
Service Number: W2945
Units: Canadian Women’s Army Corps
Period of Service: World War 2

President 1989-91 and 1997-98 and was the first Lady President of Branch 60.
North Shore & Howe Sound Zone Commander
Pacific Command Council
Awarded Life Membership, Meritorious Service Medal and the Canada 125 Confederation Medal.