The Lake of Bays Community Education Bursary is intended to support high school students who otherwise may not have the opportunity to attend a post-secondary education institution. Successful applicants will receive up to $2,500 in funding. The funding may be used for post-secondary tuition, books and school related expenses.
Successful applicants will have the funds deposited directly to their student account at their chosen accredited post-secondary institution, upon proof of enrolment at the accredited post-secondary institution, and provision of a student number. The post-secondary institution can be an accredited university, college, trade school or other accredited institution which leads to a degree, diploma or certificate upon completion. The post-secondary institution must be a registered charity or qualified donee as per CRA regulations. Most public institutions are, whereas private institutions are not.
Eligibility
To qualify for funding:
The applicant must be a high school student, residing in the Township of Lake of Bays.
Applications received from applicants that do not live in the Township of Lake of Bays will not be considered.
Applications are open to students attending high school in Muskoka (Huntsville High School, Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes Secondary School, St. Dominics Catholic Secondary School).
The applicant must be furthering their education at a post-secondary level, which may include attendance at an accredited university, college, trade school or other accredited institution which leads to a degree, diploma or certificate upon completion.
The post-secondary institution must be a registered charity or qualified donee as per CRA regulations. Most public institutions are, whereas private institutions are not.
Applications due Friday May 23, 2025
Hard copy of Applications in Guidance or email Ms. Myers([email protected]) for a digital copy.
