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Kin Canada Bursaries
Hal Rogers Endowment Fund
Kin Canada Bursaries, a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund, provides
financial help for those seeking higher learning.
OUR MISSION
“In memory of the Association's founder, who passed away in September
1994 at the age of 95, Kin Canada established the Hal Rogers Endowment
Fund, the purpose of which is to promote, encourage and sponsor educational
programs and activities. Kin Canada Bursaries, a program of the Hal Rogers
Endowment Fund, provides financial help for those seeking higher learning.”
Supported by Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs across the country, Kin Canada
Bursaries, a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund, annually awards
$1,000 bursaries to successful Canadian applicants who are pursuing post-secondary
education at a recognized school of learning. On average 1000 applications
are received each year.
BACKGROUND
Throughout his life, Hal Rogers believed in the value of education. In
his own words, "providing and promoting the finest and most effective
education possible for our young people" was a noble endeavor. He
was dedicated to the concept of education throughout his life. His commitment
is evidenced in his many years as a trustee on the Forest Hill Board of
Education. His devotion to the concept of education for young people was
recognized by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, which
named him the first recipient of the coveted Lamp of Learning Award in
1950. The Lamp of Learning is awarded annually to a non-teacher who has
contributed to the furtherance of education in the Province of Ontario.
More than 10 years ago, the concept of developing an endowment fund for
the purpose of promoting and encouraging the pursuit of education was
approved enthusiastically by Founder Hal.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants to the Kin Canada Bursaries must be Canadian citizens or landed
immigrants. Also, applicants must be full-time students in the process
of graduating from high school, or currently studying or registered at
a post-secondary institution. All applicants for a bursary must complete
the current application form and submit it to a Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin
Club nearest your permanent residence by February 1st. Bursary winners
are notified before June 30th by the local sponsoring club.
ASSISTANCE
Through the fund, assistance to applicants is available in their quest
for higher learning at a recognized university, community college, technical
institute and other schools for advanced education. The Endowment Fund
awards $1,000 bursaries to successful applicants. The amount disbursed
in any one year is in accordance with the Fund's balance and its governing
laws.
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