Serve! is committing to help those who successfully complete its programs to achieve their future goals, and continue their community involvement.

Every year, a minimum of four graduates of Serve! programs can receive a bursary of up to $2000. The bursary funds are to be used to benefit the recipients’ long term future, to build skills and to increase personal stability. Bursaries are intended to support graduates in attending full-time post-secondary education, starting a business initative, pursuing vocational training, establishing a career or other uses.

If you are a graduate of Serve!’s programs and are interested in applying, you can download the application form and guidelines. Deadline for applications is May 5, 2008

Download the Information and Guidelines document
Download the application form (PDF)
Download the application form (Word)

Questions? We have a short FAQ:

Who will be involved/responsible in reviewing and selecting recipients?
The Serve! Program Committee (or sub-committee of the Program Committee) will review applications and advise the Program Manager and Executive Director in making final decisions.

What is the process for reviewing applications?
Packages of applications received will be shared among individual review committee members first; then a meeting will be held to make recommendations and select award recipients.

What are the criteria/areas for consideration for selection?
The main criteria/areas for consideration are:

• Sustainability: applicant indicates ability to complete and follow through on plan
• Progress & Pro-activeness:applicant has taken steps to develop and act on plan
• Personal Innovation & Development:applicant demonstrates personal innovation and work on personal development
• Community Involvement: applicant demonstrates significant and active commitment to community involvement.

What is the timeframe for reviewing and responding/announcing bursary awards?
Within two months (June), decisions should be made.  Recipients will receive verbal notice.  They will also receive a letter approving their bursary plan.  Recipients will also specify what they will give back to Serve! (and how often) when they accept the bursary award.