(left to right) Tara Francis, one of the 2017 JEDI/Brun-Way Bursary winners, and Karen LeBlanc, Senior Projects Manager at JEDI
JEDI and Brun-Way Highway Operations are pleased to announce that for the 8th year, we will be offering two bursaries valued at $1000 each to Indigenous Students who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education.
This partnership has provided over $14,000 to Indigenous post-secondary students in New Brunswick over the past 7 years and JEDI looks forward to the continued partnership with Brun-Way Highway Operations for many years to come.
To apply for one of the $1000 bursaries, you must:
- Be a full-time Indigenous student;
- Reside in New Brunswick;
- Provide proof of Indigenous status;
- Provide proof of studies at a post-secondary institution;
- Provide a current resume;
Write a 500-1000 word essay describing your need, future goals and aspirations, volunteer work, your commitment to education, and your desire to help NB First Nations communities thrive.
Application Process:
Please download the application form at http://www.jedinb.ca/jedi-bursary-applications.html or pick it up at the JEDI office:
Joint Economic Development Initiative Inc. (JEDI)
150 Cliffe St., Box 11
Fredericton NB, E3A 0A1
(506) 444-5650 or 1-888-884-9870
Submit the completed application form along with essay, proof of studies, proof of Indigenous status and resume to the JEDI office by November 30, 2017. Applications can be submitted:
- in person;
- by mail;
- by fax at 506-444-3387;
- by email to Val Polchies at val.polchies@jedinb.ca.
A selection committee will review applications in December 2017 and a final award of the bursary will be issued in January 2018. For more information: http://www.jedinb.ca/bursaries.html.