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​ CUPE BC UPDATES
AUBREY BURTON/REG FORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Dear Members,
Applications are now open for the CUPE BC Aubrey Burton/Reg Ford Memorial Scholarship until July 31, 2025. We are accepting submissions online based on the following criteria:
1. Parent, Guardian or Spouse of Applicant, or the Applicant must be a member in good standing of a CUPE Local affiliated to CUPE BC at the time of application.
2. Applicant must have completed Grade 12 in the current or previous calendar year, or the applicant must be a mature student who has not previously enrolled at a Post-Secondary Institution.
3. Applicant must be entering first year of a recognized public post-secondary institution in BC. A copy of the acceptance letter from the admitting institution must be supplied.
4. Applicant must complete an online application form supported by copies of the Senior Secondary Statement and Letter(s) of Reference from a School Principal or Counsellor.
Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to each of the following:
1. One attending a public University (applicant with the highest GPA).
2. One attending a public Community College (applicant with the highest GPA).
3. One attending a public trades or technical institution (applicant with the highest GPA).
4. One based on a “lottery draw” of all applications.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Should you have any questions regarding this update, please email info@cupe.bc.ca for additional information.
In solidarity,
CUPE British Columbia
#410-6222 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5H 0G3
P: 604.291.9119
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