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Before completing this form, please read the entire form. The Review committee has to read the entire application and make a decision. Please provide as much information as possible for assessment.

If you prefer to print the Bursary Application to fill out and return by hand, please click the link below.

Mazinaajim_BursaryApplication

 
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The Four Directions General Fund

This unrestricted fund allows the Foundation to respond to the immediate needs of the individual, family or community. This will allow us to support children and youth to overcome everyday challenges and to enhance the quality of their lives.

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The Rising Eagles Fund

This fund will support youth by providing education incentives, scholarships and bursaries to students who demonstrate merit and need financial support. Many youth travel away from home to attend Certificate Courses, College and University. This support will allow them to be self-sustaining in their journey towards educational success.

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The Dream Catcher Fund

This fund is dedicated to inspiring young imaginations and making dreams come true.

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The Community Spirit Fund

This fund grants experiences that mobilize people to work together on programs and projects that are initiated and supported by the community membership. Youth can attend summer camps where Elders will teach them traditional arts, crafts and fishing or hunting skills.

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A bursary is a monetary award that is granted on the basis of financial need. The intention of the Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation bursary program is to support applicants who clearly demonstrate financial need. Bursary funds do not have to be repaid. The Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation bursary program application will be available four times a year; March 1st, June 1st, September 1st and December 1st.

All information you provide will be reviewed only by the review committee and used solely for determining Bursary allocation. All information will be kept STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

Bursary Application

Personal Information

Address *
Address
Please check all that apply. *
Please include name, organization/institute and name of course
Please check all that apply.

Personal Statement

Minimum 250 words
Can include but is not limited to:
What you want to accomplish with support from the bursary.
What you are passionate about
Your hopes and dreams for the future
Any circumstances you think the review committee should give consideration to in reviewing your application
Maximum amount allotted is $1500 and is at the discretion of the review committee.
Please explain what the bursary will be used for, i.e., application/registration fee, supplies, high-school/post-secondary, employment, etc.
Please include any documentation you may have.
Maximum upload size: 67.11MB

Financial Information

Please list the following:
Some examples are family circumstances, medical expenses or employment status. *Please note preference for funding will be given to youth up to 29 years of age. All applications will be reviewed annually on March 1st, June 1st and December 1st.

Notice, Consent, Declarations

Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of successful bursary recipients. Mazinaajim Children’s Foundation is seeking your approval to release the use of your personal information and/or photograph for such purposes by signing this consent form. The use of any personal information obtained by Mazinaajim will be for promotional purposes only (i.e. annual report, presentations and promotional material).
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