JEDI is now accepting applications from New Brunswick Aboriginal post-secondary students for one of two $1000 bursaries.
For the past 7 years JEDI and Brun-Way Highway Operations have collaborated to provide two bursaries for Aboriginal students enrolled in post-secondary education. The bursaries are intended to help support Aboriginal students in reaching their academic goals and future success.
To be eligible:
- You must be a full-time Aboriginal student,
- Reside in New Brunswick,
- Provide proof of post-secondary institution enrollment - preference may be given to those enrolled in a University Degree program due to the depth of commitment and expense involved,
- Provide a copy of an up-to-date resume,
- Applicants must write a 500-1000 word essay that expresses:
- financial need,
- objectives,
- future goals and aspirations,
- commitment to education,
- volunteer experience,
- 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://www.jedinb.ca/jedi-bursary-applications.html
Please submit your completed application, resume and essay to the JEDI office by November 30th, 2016.
A selection committee will review applications and a final award of the bursary will be issued in January 2017.
Brun-Way Highway Operations Inc. (Brun-Way) is responsible for the operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of 275 kilometres of highway from the Quebec Border to west of Fredericton, and between Woodstock and the US border, until 2033.