CRITERIA INFORMATION for
VICTORIA DIOCESAN CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE BURSARY

“In Memory of Freda Smith”

Freda Smith (1901-1999) a long-time resident of Victoria, retired as church organist in her parish in Esquimalt at the age of 85. She came to Canada in 1926, settling in Regina; relocating to Victoria in 1946 promoting education whenever possible. She was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League, earning the League’s highest honour in 1958.

BURSARY AMOUNT $750

• The Bursary is awarded annually to a graduating Catholic student within the Diocese of Victoria

• This Bursary will be awarded to a student proceeding on to a form of higher education:

  (a) University (b) University Transfer Program (c) Technical School (d) Regional College (e) Vocational College (f) Registered School of Nursing or Medical Services

  CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

• The Bursary award will be based on:
(a) Financial Need (b) Academic Performance (c) Church and Community involvement

PROCEDURE

• Student must complete the Catholic Women’s League Bursary Application Form.

• Student must attach an official transcript of his/her current academic standing.

• Student must attach a narrative essay (500 words) outlining his/her successes, achievements,

  parish and community involvement and future goals.

  APPLICATION DUE DATE

• Applications and requirements listed above must reach the Victoria Diocesan President by March 31

of the current year (see address below).

ACCESSING THE BURSARY

• The recipient of the bursary must provide the Victoria Diocesan Catholic Women’s League, with proof of registration at a Post Secondary Institution.

• The recipient of the bursary must register at the post secondary institution within two years of the bursary being awarded.

• If there is no suitable applicant for the Bursary, it shall not be awarded for that year. Please forward applications to:

  Mrs. Laurel Phyall, Past President Victoria Diocesan Council Catholic Women’s League of Canada 138 Engles Road Campbell River, BC V9H 1J8

  Email: lphyall@shaw.ca