CWL Bursary and Scholarship Information

Bursary and scholarship monies are offered by several levels of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada:  council, diocesan, provincial and national levels. 

Five bursaries are available.  To quickly see which bursaries are relevant for you, see the basic information below and then click on the appropriate bursary for more detailed information.

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Catholic Women’s League, Immaculate Conception Parish Scholarship

Application Criteria:

• The applicant must practice the Roman Catholic faith.
• The applicant must be a Grade 7 student of Immaculate Conception School.
• The applicant must be registered in a Catholic high school.
• The bursary must be applied towards tuition.
• The applicant's family must be involved in the school and parish community.
• Preference is given to Immaculate Conception Parish parishioners.

Application Requirements:

• Complete application form
• A letter with the following information will be used to help select a candidate for the bursary:
  • letter must be prepared and handwritten by the applicant
  • applicant's goals and educational plans to achieve these goals
  • summary of volunteer work, achievements, interests, and activities in the school, church and community
  • information on the applicant's family -which school(s) siblings attend/have attended.
• A photocopy of the applicant's latest report card.

General Information:

• Completed applications are to be submitted to Immaculate Conception School.
• Application must be submitted by the date chosen by I.C.S. principal.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Financial need is a consideration.
  

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Father Leahy Memorial Bursary

Application Criteria:

• The applicant must be a practicing Catholic.
• The applicant must be a member of a family who has been registered in Immaculate Conception Parish for a minimum of three years.

Application Requirements:

• Complete application form.
• A letter with the following information prepared and written by the applicant:
  • Summary of interests, hobbies, activities, achievements and volunteer activities in the school, church and community
  • Information concerning prizes, bursaries, scholarships or awards won
  • Goals being pursued through post-secondary education
  • Any additional information the C.W.L. bursary committee should be aware of when considering an application.
• Two letters of recommendation. The references cannot be from family. The references should be from people familiar with the applicant's performance records. For example, one could be from a teacher.
• A transcript of marks from the last year of studies.

General Information:

• Bursary is $1000.00
• The bursary committee may choose to split the bursary between 2 candidates.
• The bursary may be used at any post-secondary institution and for any year of studies.
• Financial need will be considered.
• Application forms are obtained from Immaculate Conception Parish office.
• Deadline for applications is May 30.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Completed applications are to be submitted to Immaculate Conception Parish pastor.
• The bursary will be paid upon proof of payment of tuition. The full bursary is paid if fees are paid for two semesters. Otherwise, one half of the bursary, $500.00, is paid upon proof of payment for the first semester, the second half of the bursary, $500.00, is paid upon proof of payment for the second semester.
  

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Vancouver Archdiocesan Council CWL Bursary

Who may apply: Daughters or sons of CWL members in Vancouver Archdiocese who will be attending the first year program of an approved post-secondary institution.

Amount of Bursary: $500.00 (Two bursaries are awarded).

Applications must be with bursary committee by: March 31.

Completed applications sent to: (in 2006 and 2007)
          Jenny Shaw
          1308 Stevens St.
          White Rock, B. C. V4B 4Y1

Applications forms obtained from: Immaculate Conception Parish Office

Criteria and Guidelines:

• The applicant must practice the Roman Catholic Faith.
• Applicant's mother/guardian must have been a member of a Vancouver Archdiocesan CWL council in the year prior to application. Exception: where a student who is 16 years old or older and is a CWL member in the year prior in Vancouver Archdiocese may apply.
• Financial need must be established.
• Bursary monies will be given upon proof of payment of tuition fees by December 31st of the year following receipt of the bursary.
• An application must be accompanied by a letter prepared in the applicant's own words and handwriting, containing the following:
  • applicant's goals and aspirations along with educational plans to obtain these goals.
• a summary of achievements, interests, and activities in school, church, and community.
• An application must include the following: (Each request is scored to determine the successful applicants).
  • applicant's personal letter
  • photocopy of school marks received to date this year
  • application form fully completed
  • a letter from your pastor stating that you are a practicing Roman Catholic
  • a letter from the school principal or teacher, giving information about your school performance and involvement, and financial need.
  • another letter of reference from a person (other than a family member) who has known you for some time and is familiar with your performance and activities.
• All applications must be with the Education Chairperson by March 31.
• The Bursary Committee decisions will be final. The bursary will be presented at the Archdiocesan convention. It is hoped that the successful applicants will be able to attend the presentation, however, this is not a requirement.
  

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Molly Boucher Bursary (Provincial CWL Bursary)

Who may apply: CWL members for further education

Amount of Bursary: $500.00

Signatures Required: C.W.L. president and parish priest

Applications must be with bursary committee by: March 31

Completed applications sent to: B.C. & Yukon C.W.L. Chairperson of Education and Health - For 2006 and 2007 this is:

          Mrs. Lois Charlebois
          8168-141A St.
          Surrey, B. C. V3W 8W6

Applications forms obtained from: Immaculate Conception Parish Office

Application Criteria:

• Applicant must have been an active member of the CWL for at least 2 years.
• The application form must be fully completed and then signed by the applicant, the parish C.W.L. president and the parish priest. It must be accompanied by letters as outlined in the criteria.
• A letter written by the applicant must be included and should outline briefly her goals and aspirations along with her reasons for her interest in pursuing these goals. The letter must demonstrate a keen interest in parish life and indicate a willingness to serve the Church.
• A letter of reference from a person (not a family member) who has known the applicant for some time and is familiar with her performance and activities.
• All applications must be on the current application form and no other forms will be accepted. The completed application forms and other information requested must be submitted to the B.C. & Yukon provincial chairperson of Education and Health by March 31st. Any applications arriving after March 31st will not be considered and will be returned.
  

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The Catholic Women’s League of Canada National Bursary

Who may apply: CWL member with a minimum of 3 consecutive years of service prior to date of application. Applicants must be pursuing studies in adult faith formation and/or youth ministry.

Amount of bursary: unknown

Applications must be with bursary committee by: December 31.

Completed applications sent to: CWL National Office, 1-160 Murray Park Rd., Winnipeg, MB, R3J 3X5

Applications forms obtained from: Immaculate Conception Parish Office

Criteria and Guidelines:

• Applicant must be a member of the CWL with a minimum of three consecutive years of service prior to date of application.
• Applicants must demonstrate an active involvement in pastoral services or be prepared to serve in her parish or diocese.
• Studies for which the bursary is awarded must take place within one year.
• Studies to be pursued are to be in the areas of adult faith formation and/or youth ministry (eg. courses, seminars, workshops and diploma programs). Degree programs and United States college courses are not eligible.
• Applicant receiving an award may reapply for a maximum of two additional years.
• Two letters of recommendation must accompany the completed application form. One letter of recommendation must be from the applicant's CWL parish council president; the other letter from another person.
• Applications must be made on the official form.
• Applications must be received at national office no later than December. Awards will be announced no later than March 31st of the following year.
  

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