We aim to make the program as accessible as possible and to provide some financial support to all participants who need assistance. Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to offer student bursaries of $1000–$6000 to all participants who need financial aid.
Redfish School of Change student bursaries
When you apply for the program, you can apply for a student bursary of $1000–$6000 to directly offset your program fee. Your student bursary form must be submitted with your application. Applications are accepted until February 5, 2010.
To apply for a bursary, submit a Redfish School of Change student bursary form along with your application.
Download the student bursary form as a pdf.
Download the student bursary form as a Word document.
The Redfish School of Change makes these student bursaries available thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.
Other sources of financial aid
Green Street Youth Leadership Challenge: Green Street is offering grants of $750 for youth who lead projects in their communities and schools. Your Redfish School of Change community action project may be just the kind of project they want to fund! The application deadline is November 20th, 2009. Visit http://www.green-street.ca/en/ylc.html.
Brower Youth Awards: Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Awards to honor founder and legendary activist David R. Brower. Six young people in North America are recognized annually for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and environmental justice advocacy. Visit www.broweryouthawards.org
The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society: In partnership with the Victoria Foundation, the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society provides scholarships to students attending public post-secondary institutions both throughout the province of British Columbia and internationally. Visit www.bcscholarship.ca/web/scholarships
Coast Capital Savings Education Awards: Standing Tall Awards and
Citizenship Awards go to individuals who have demonstrated significant
personal growth or community leadership. Forty-eight awards are available. Visit
www.coastcapitalsavings.com/About_Coast_Capital_Savings/Helping_Communities/Funding_Programs/Education_Awards/
Alberta Environment: Various grant opportunities are listed at Alberta Environment's website, including the Youth Environmental Stewardship grants. Visit environment.alberta.ca/1273.html
Youth Philanthropy in Canada: The Youth Advisory Committees across Canada may be able to assist you in finding grant opportunities at the community level. See www.yipcanada.org/finder_e.cfm
StudentAid BC: StudentAid BC helps students with the costs of post-secondary education through loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships and special programs. See www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/
StudentAwards.com: This free award-matching service may help you find scholarships, grants and cash awards. See www.studentawards.com
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program: Toyota Canada Inc. and Earth Day Canada established the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program to help cultivate and nurture environmental leadership in young people. The program grants 15 awards of $5000 each annually. See www.earthday.ca/scholarship/about.php
Canada’s Top Teen Philanthropist Contest: Sponsored by Mackenzie Investments, this contest rewards youth for their time and efforts toward charitable causes. The winner receives $5000 to donate to a charity (which can be allocated to Redfish School of Change program fees) and $500–$1000 for him or herself. The deadline for entries is November 2nd, 2009. See www.mackenziefinancial.com/en/pub/products/charitable/cttp/index.shtml.
Your Community: Since Redfish School of Change will empower you to take a leadership role in your community, consider making a proposal to a local business, organization or government, inviting them to support you financially in the program, with a commitment to bring your learning, and a project, back to the community. Contact us to discuss ideas.
Also explore the scholarships and bursaries that your post-secondary institution has available.