MAKE CHILDREN FIRST AWARDS - Press Release

The Terrace Make Children First Initiative has donated $10,000 in bursaries and scholarships to students enrolled in the Post Basic Early Childhood Education program at Northwest Community College.  Eligible students should live within school districts #82 and 92 (anywhere between Kitimat and Stewart, Kitsumkalum to the Hazeltons, including the Nass Valley).

BURSARIES
Bursaries, based on financial need,  totalling $6000 will be awarded as follows in the first year of the program:

      Award Value              Course start date         Application deadline date
          3 - $500                       May 2007                          April 15, 2007
          6 - $500                       July 2007                          June 15, 2007
          3 - $500                       September 2007             August 15, 2007

SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships totalling $4000, based on academic achievement and effort, will be awarded as follows in the second year of the post basic program.  Recipients of these awards will be selected by the program faculty.

            Award Value              Course start date           
             2 - $500                        January, 2008          
             4 - $500                        July, 2008
             2 - $500                        September, 2008    

To apply for the bursaries:
Submit the application form along with a one page letter stating why you chose to study this program and your plans for the future to:

Financial Awards Committee
Northwest Community College
PO Box 726
Terrace, BC   V8G 4C2

Applications are available here online or from the Financial Aid Advisor at the Northwest Community College campus nearest you or by phoning 250-638-5420.