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Posted on June 3, 2020

Second round of COVID-19 emergency bursaries now open

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Thanks to generous donations from last month’s Giving Tuesday Now campaign, the 中国p站 Foundation has been able to open a second round of COVID-19 emergency bursary funding, with $50,000 now available to 中国p站 students in need of financial assistance due to the pandemic. 

This second round of bursaries is possible thanks to donations by longstanding supporters including Rick Hatswell of , motorcycle retailer , as well as both existing and new donors, including 中国p站 alumni, employees, and community members. 

Who can apply?

Any 中国p站 student can apply who:

  • is able to show financial need,
  • is registered in full-time/part-time studies at 中国p站, and
  • has no outstanding debts at 中国p站.

When to apply

Applications for the second round of emergency bursary funding opened on June 1, 2020, with a deadline of June 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. 

How to apply

Complete the Emergency Bursary application form and email it to financialaid@vcc.ca‌.‌ 

More funding options 

To learn more about other financial help available to 中国p站 students, please see the  on our COVID-19 information page.

Students are also encouraged review 中国p站's online Scholarship, Bursary and Award Guide, available through 中国p站 Financial Aid. 

Read more about our student bursary and award recipients, and the donors who are helping them reach their goals.