Sudbury students encouraged to apply for bursaries

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With summer in full swing, the Sudbury Community Foundation is reminding students pursuing post-secondary education that applications for select bursaries are still open — but only for a limited time.

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“Through the generosity of our Fund Holders, we have phenomenal bursary opportunities available for students in our community pursuing post-secondary education,” Kyle McCall, president of the Sudbury Community Foundation, said in a release.

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“Currently, applications for the Dr. Oluremi Ogundimu Sudbury Afro-Canadian Heritage Association Bursary and the Coniston Arts Community Bursary are being accepted, but the deadline is fast approaching.”

The Dr. Oluremi Ogundimu Sudbury Afro-Canadian Heritage Association Fund is a bursary established to support secondary school graduates of African heritage residing in Greater Sudbury or northeastern Ontario who demonstrate financial need and aspire to pursue post-secondary education.

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To learn more about the history of this fund, to review the eligibility criteria, or to apply, visit sudburycf.ca/dr-oluremi-ogundimu-sudbury-aha-bursary.

The deadline to apply is July 31.

The Coniston Arts Community Bursary was established by a former resident of Coniston who wanted to make a lasting contribution to his community. Students living in Coniston who are enrolled in their second or third year of university or college and who have a passion for the arts and have demonstrated community involvement are invited to apply.

Qualifying criteria and applications are available at sudburycf.ca/granting/applying-for-a-student-bursary-grant.

The deadline to apply is Aug. 1.

For more information on bursaries, including how to establish a fund of your own, contact the Sudbury Community Foundation at 705-673-7770.

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The Sudbury Community Foundation is an independent public charity dedicated to creating a lasting impact in Greater Sudbury.

Since 1996, the foundation has been connecting donors with charitable organizations that address local needs, including education, youth empowerment, healthcare, social welfare, the arts, environmental preservation, and more.

Through expert grantmaking and financial stewardship, the foundation said it strives to ensure that donations are strategically invested, strengthening community organizations and fostering an inclusive and thriving community now and in the future.

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