Apply for One of Two $1000 Bursaries

The Brun-Way/JEDI Bursary Program is now accepting applications for two $1000 bursaries!

Felicia Murphy (Communications, Brun-Way Highway Operations), Sal Poirier (2014-2015 bursary winner), Karen LeBlanc (Senior Projects Mgr, JEDI)

Felicia Murphy (Communications, Brun-Way Highway Operations), Sal Poirier (2014-2015 bursary winner), Karen LeBlanc (Senior Projects Mgr, JEDI)

The Brun-Way/JEDI Bursary Program is open to all New Brunswick Aboriginal post-secondary students. This bursary is awarded yearly to help support Aboriginal students in accomplishing their educational goals.

 

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a full-time Aboriginal student currently enrolled in a post-secondary institute;
  • Be residing in New Brunswick;
  • Have proof of studies at a post-secondary institution. (Preference may be given to those enrolled in University Degree programs, due to the depth of commitment and expense involved.);
  • Supply a copy of your resume;
  • In 500-1000 words, write an essay illustrating:
    1. Your need,
    2. Your objectives,
    3. Your future goals and aspirations,
    4. Your commitment to education, and
    5. Your desire to help NB First Nations’ communities thrive.

 

Application forms are available at:

Joint Economic Development Initiative Inc. (JEDI)

150 Cliffe St., Box 11

Fredericton NB, E3A 0A1

(506) 444-5650

Or you can download them from the website: http://jedinb.ca/jedi-brun-way-bursary-application.html

 

To apply:

Please submit your completed application, resume, proof of studies and essay to the JEDI office by November 30th, 2015.

 

A selection committee will review all applications and a final award of the bursary will be issued in January 2016.

Brun-Way Highway Operations Inc. (Brun-Way) is responsible for the operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of 275 kilometers of highway from the Quebec Border to west of Fredericton, and between Woodstock and the US border, until 2033.