2026 Murdocca Family Literacy Bursary Application Form

Nancy Murdocca Family Literacy Bursary Application Form

History

The Murdocca Family Literacy Bursary honours the memory of Carmela Murdocca. This bursary will be awarded to a TCDSB secondary school graduate in order to help defray the cost of post-secondary education. As a young immigrant woman from a rural background, with family duties and responsibilities, Mrs. Murdocca was never afforded the opportunity to further her education. She always regretted this life circumstance. She strongly encouraged her children and grandchildren to continue their studies, as she believed that her lack of education had limited her opportunities in life. This bursary was established in her memory to assist a student in realizing his/her dream in further pursuing post-secondary studies in the area of English.

Bursary Description

This bursary, in the amount of $1,500, will be awarded annually to a graduating student who requires financial assistance in order to pursue studies in the area of English at a post-secondary institution.

Criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be based on the following criteria:

demonstration of proficiency in the area of English studies;
evidence of contribution to the school community;
description of financial need and/or personal challenges;
and acceptance into a post-secondary institution in the area of English studies.

Application Process

Application must be completed with all of the following criteria for consideration of this bursary:

the completed and signed application form;
a personal cover letter, which outlines contributions to the school and community; states the nature of the financial need;
includes as much detail as appropriate;
two letters of recommendation from the following: the school principal or designate, employer, coach, department head, chaplain, support staff, teacher, priest, community leader; the letter should outline contributions to the school and community, and state the nature of the financial need; and
confirmation/evidence of acceptance into a post-secondary English program.

Selection Process

The successful candidate will be approved by the Board of Directors of The Angel Foundation for Learning, upon the recommendation of the review committee. This committee will include members of the Murdocca Family. The successful candidate will be notified in early June.

Contact Person

Iris Martinez - 416.222.8282. ext. 72844 or iris.martinez@tcdsb.org

Application Due Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

Applicants Full Name

Address

Postal Code

Phone

Date of Birth

Email address

example@example.com

Secondary School

Post-Secondary Institution

Program of Studies

Permission is granted to publish the name and photos of the successful student on print and electronic media, including both internal and external publications and sites.

YesNo

Signature of Applicant

Date

Principal's Name

Signature of Principal

Requirements In order to be considered for this bursary include:

the completed and signed application form;
a personal cover letter, which states the nature of the financial need. Include as much detail as appropriate. Include: reasons why you should be considered for this bursary; contributions you have made to your school and community in the area of English; and personal achievements including any awards;
A letter of recommendation from two of the following: The school principal or designate, employer, department head, chaplain, support staff, teacher, priest; and
confirmation of acceptance into a post-secondary English/Humanities program.

Submit all documents in one pdf file in the space provided below

Application Due Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

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