York-Scarborough supports students with scholarships

York-Scarborough supports students with scholarships

BY JILLIAN RUCH

IN this time of uncertainty regarding finances and education, the York-Scarborough episcopal area would like to share a happy news story about both of these subjects. In 2011, York-Scarborough’s area council began a program to support local youth and attack the problem head-on. Since then, 100 youth in the area have each been given a $500 bursary. This bursary has been used to pay for their deposits to the colleges, computers, a semester’s textbooks and also parts of meal plans. Beginning the adventure through post-secondary education is a daunting one, both emotionally and financially.

Applications for the next round of bursaries are due on May 22. Application forms have been sent to all incumbents and priests-incharge in the area, so please contact them if you or someone you know is interested in applying. These applications need to be signed by the incumbent and forwarded to Bishop Kevin Robertson. Please email them to Sue Willoughby at swilloughby@toronto.anglican.ca.

We received a record number of applications for bursaries last year, and the area council voted to approve all of them. Eighteen faithful youth received support for their post-secondary education. As an area council, we were excited by the news of so many applicants, and there was zero opposition to rejigging the budget to allow for the extra applicants.

We invite you to challenge our area council once again! If you know a youth that demonstrates an ongoing and active involvement in their home parish, is entering their first year of study at a recognized post-secondary institution, is recommended by their incumbent or priest-in-charge, needs financial assistance, and is willing to complete the application in full, please let them know about these scholarships.

Jillian Ruch is the youth ministry area coordinator for York- Scarborough episcopal area.