The Communities in Bloom Foundation congratulates the recipients of the 2009/2010 bursaries:
- Evan Joyes from Edmonton, Alberta enrolled in Environmental studies at King's University College
- Shannon McIntosh from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia enrolled in Environmental Horticulture at the Nova Scotia Agriculture College
Thank you to all applicants : we wish them success in their studies and careers
2010 Bursaries Information
Mission of the Foundation
The mission of the Communities in Bloom Foundation, a Public Foundation with registered charitable status, is to fund, develop and disseminate educational material on the value, importance, improvement and sustainable development of green spaces and the natural environment in our society.
2010 Bursaries:
· Two (2) bursaries of $1,000/each will be awarded to eligible successful individuals for the 2010/2011 school year;
· The 2010 bursaries will be awarded by November 2010.
Eligibility:
· Applicants must be registered in, and successfully complete, a full-time post secondary level pertaining to ornamental and/or environmental horticulture programs in an accredited institution;
· Applicants must be involved in a community participating in the Communities in Bloom program (national or provincial editions);
· Successful recipients must agree to have their name and education information publicized throughout the Communities in Bloom network and public (website, magazine, et cetera).
Selection:
· Applicants must submit, by September 30, 2010:
o Personal information (names, address, phone and e-mail)
o Education information (school, program)
o Letter (minimum of 300 words / maximum of 500 words) indicating the reason and interest in studies pertaining to ornamental and/or environmental horticulture. The letter will also include details of any volunteer work done in the community.
· Successful recipients will be determined by the Communities in Bloom Foundation based on the applications received.
For further information, please contact:
Raymond Carrière, President; 514-694-8871
bloom.fleurs@sympatico.ca or by mail
112 Terry Fox Kirkland QC H9H 4M3
The Foundation wishes to establish a legacy for generations to come.