Kin Canada Bursaries
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Kin Canada Bursaries, a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund, provides financial assistance to eligible persons in their quest for higher learning.
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[edit] Our Mission
Kin Canada established the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund in memory of the Association's Founder, Hal Rogers, who passed away in September 1994 at the age of 95. The purpose of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund is to promote, encourage and sponsor educational programs and activities.
[edit] 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. The concept of developing an endowment fund for the purpose of promoting and encouraging the pursuit of education was approved enthusiastically by Founder Hal.
[edit] 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 mail it to a Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin Club nearest their permanent residence by February 1st. Bursary winners are notified before June 30th by the local sponsoring club.
[edit] 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.
