Information for scholarship applicants
Established by the family, friends and colleagues of Amy. This fund was created in her memory and as a lasting reminder of her commitment to education.
The Scholarship Fund is administered by the Alexandra Foundation and applications must be made at https://alexandrafoundation.org/youth-grants/amy-hurn-scholarship.fund/
The Fund provides financial assistance to Vancouver public high school students for up to four years of post secondary education. Successful applicants will receive $2000 a year towards the cost of tuition. Two payments of $1000 will be made directly to the post secondary institution where the applicant will study. Payment will be made in August and the following January.
Eligibility
Students from Vancouver public high schools are required to;
Be nominated by their School Scholarship Committee
Be involved in their local community with a history of: volunteering, membership of youth groups, actively involved in environmental and/or social issues.
Intend to pursue a program in the sciences or science related studies.
Application requirements
First time applicants are required to submit:
The completed application form available on the Alexandra Foundation website at https://alexandrafoundation.org/youth-grants/amy-hurn-scholarship.fund/
A letter of application of 500 words maximum including the following information:
Biographical profile.
Personal and career goals, including details of the proposed course of post secondary study.
Community activities.
Letter of reference: A letter from a member of the applicant's community. Include the contact information for the referee.
Existing recipients are required to re-apply each year and demonstrate they have maintained an acceptable academic standard. Transcripts of marks for the previous semesters are required and details of the next year's study.
Successful applicants will be notified by the Alexandra Foundation.
