Making a difference in the lives of students

The Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity recognizes graduating students  who harbor the hope and potential for a brighter tomorrow in the face of adversity through the loss of a parent and/or sibling.
CRCCS is proud to give back by providing financial recognition to students who exemplify Charlene’s involvement in the community and/or volunteer work which encourages the youth of today to be the leaders of tomorrow. This program was inspired by Charlene’s passion for children and desire for a closer community.
All bursaries require that candidates are in good academic standing, contribute to their communities, and will be furthering their education at a post-secondary institution upon graduation. Graduating students have endured loss and it shapes who they are.  Despite their adversity and loss they are taking a step forward and focusing on the positive.  Since 2015, CRCCS has awarded almost $100,000 to students as they have demonstrated their determination to shape their future, wrote essays on how their loss has impacted their life and choices they have made, and their perseverance for their future.
CRCCS board of directors will select the successful recipients based the availability of funding designated to this program for the fiscal year.

To qualify for a $1000 CRCCS bursary, the student will be required to meet the criteria.  The criteria includes;

• Grade 12  graduating student
• Loss of a parent and/or a sibling
• Enrolled in a certified post secondary program within the same year of graduating
• Involved in the community/volunteer work
• A BC Resident

Applicants are required to complete:

• A minimum 500 word essay on how you fit the criteria and how you have been impacted by your loss (PDF, Google Doc or MS Word format)
• Applicant Information – Full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address
• School Information – School name, mailing address, phone number, counsellor name and email address
• (Include applicant and school information on a cover page) 
• (There is no ‘application form’ to complete.  Complete an essay with how the applicant fits the criteria)

Applicants need to email the completed essay with all criteria included and date stamped  by   April 15th  of their graduating year.
Only complete applications are eligible for bursaries. 
All criteria is required for a complete application.
No late applications accepted.

Submit your application to:[email protected]
Contact:For inquires or questions, please contact:
[email protected]

http://www.crccs.ca/bursary-program/​

ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
ARE YOU NEW TO DOUGLAS?If you're starting Douglas in the Fall semester and are coming from high school or another post-secondary institution, you may be eligible for an Entrance Scholarship or Award. These scholarships and awards recognize students who excel in their studies and contribute to their communities, including the promotion of social justice and Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation within their schools and/or communities.
The program offers a variety of one-time scholarships or awards of up to $3,500 and renewable scholarships or awards of up to $20,000, payable over four years.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAEntrance Scholarships: Students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.5 and significant contributions to their school or community.
Entrance Awards: Students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 and significant contributions to their school or community. 
APPLICATION PROCESSIn your application, you must clearly illustrate your contributions to your school or community, the promotion of social justice and/or truth and reconciliation.
Please include two letters of reference from members of your school or community.
If applicable, please outline your personal and/or family financial circumstances and why you feel you should be considered for awards that include a financial need component. 
To apply, please download the application form available here. Follow the directions on the form for providing all information, including attachments and then mail or email your application as indicated on the form.
TIMELINE (APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN)

• The application period is from October 1, 2021 through March 1, 2022.
• All completed applications must be received by Douglas College by March 1, 2022 at 4pm.
• All applicants who submit an Entrance Scholarship & Award application for the 2021/2022 academic year will be notified of Douglas College’s decision by April 15, 2022.