2026 Reach for Success Bursary Application

2026 Reach for Success Bursary

Post-Secondary Bursary Application
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Before starting your application, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

The deadline for submitting this bursary application is April 30, 2026.

If awarded, Bursary funds are distributed in two installments:
- Before the first installment is released, proof of enrollment must be submitted by the 15th of the month prior to the start of the applicant’s term.
- Before the second installment is released, proof of continued enrollment must be submitted one month prior to the start of the second term.
Payment will be made directly to you, the student. Payment is to be returned to The Children’s Foundation if you withdraw within 1 month from the program.

We will contact you about this award using the e-mail address you provide in this application. It is strongly recommended that you add info@thechildrensfoundation.ca to your e-mail contacts to ensure that messages from this address are received.

If your e-mail address or contact details change, please send your updated information to info@thechildrensfoundation.ca. If we cannot contact you, we may not be able to review your application, you will miss updates regarding due dates for required documents, and your award may be reallocated.

If you have additional questions, please visit https://www.thechildrensfoundation.ca/reach-for-success for more information. If you have difficulty completing or submitting the form, please e-mail nadia.younan@thechildrensfoundation.ca.

A personal reference form is required to accompany all first-time Bursary applicants. This form needs to be submitted by a school counselor, teacher, coach, or another appropriate reference. Here is the link to the form for you to share with your reference: https://form.jotform.com/260125301347243
Conditions

Conditions for accepting a Children's Foundation Bursary
By submitting this application, you are agreeing to the following conditions:

Information in this application is confidential.

Submitted applications will be read by The Children’s Foundation staff Reach for Success Committee members.

Non-identifying information about you may be shared with award donors after recipients are matched with an award.

All recipients are encouraged to attend The Children’s Foundation’s Reach for Success Award Event on Thursday, June 18, 2026 to receive their first bursary installment and/or recognition. An RSVP form with further details will be sent to you if you are an award recipient.

You may be asked to be photographed with the donor of your award. These photographs are used for Children’s Foundation marketing materials and are optional.

1. Qualifying Criteria
Hastings CountyNorthumberland CountyPrince Edward County
YesNo
YesNo

2. Basic Personal Information

Please submit answers for all form fields.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns
How do we address you?
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Date
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince

Postal Code
Cell Number*
cell phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Your college or university email address if available.
example@example.com
EmailPhoneText

3. School Information
What Post-Secondary School are you attending?
Student ID number
Start date of your program

MonthDayYear
Date
What program are you studying?
Length and type of program
example; 2 year diploma, 4 year Bachelors Degree etc
What year of the program will you be entering in September 2026 or January 2027 (ex. first year, second year, etc)?
college/university residencein a house with roommatesby myself off campusat my family homeOther
Please upload proof of acceptance, in either pdf or jpg format.

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4. Agency Background (if applicable)
YesNo
If yes, please provide the name of your current or former child protection worker.
Worker or Agency email address
If available
Worker or Agency Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
If your worker is no longer with that agency, please provide the agency's phone number, if possible.
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

5. Financial Need

Income
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS THOROUGHLY AS YOU CAN.
To be eligible for a bursary, you must demonstrate financial need by providing us with the following information related to your income from any source (grants, sponsorships, support from family, work, etc.), as well as your anticipated expenses for the school year.
What is your gross household income from the previous tax year? If you are living on your own, please write, "Independent."*
YesNo
What was your personal gross income from the previous tax year?*
Estimate the total amount you will be able to save from summer employment (May-August):*
Estimate the total amount of income you will make from part-time work or co-op placements during the upcoming school year (September-April):*
Living and Learning GrantReady, Set, GoOSAPNone of the aboveOther
If you are not applying for any of the above funding sources, how else will you be funding your post-secondary education? (include savings not entered above, contributions from family, etc.)
Please name all other financial awards you have applied for and how much funding you anticipate from that award. If you have already been approved for another award, please list the amount you will be receiving. (Break it down by award)

Section 5 - Financial Need - Continued

Budget and Expenses
Please complete the following information to the best of your current knowledge (enter "0" if you don't anticipate having any expense under a category):
Tuition and other School Administrative Fees: *
Books, equipment, and other expenses, required for your program:*
Monthly Rent*
Monthly Food*
Monthly Utilities *
gas, hydro, internet, propane, trash removal, snow removal,cable etc.)
Monthly Phone*
Your cell phone bill
Monthly Travel*
gas, uber, taxi, bus passes, train tickets etc
Parking or Transportation Fees.*
Debt Repayment*
credit card payments, loans, etc
Monthly Prescription Medication (only enter costs not covered by a school or other health plan)*
Do you anticipate any other expenses? Please specify:
If you receive a Reach for Success bursary, what expense do you anticipate putting most of the funds towards?*

6. Reference

A reference for support
To apply for a Reach for Success Scholarship offered by The Children's Foundation, a reference from a notable individual in the applicant's life is required.

This reference should provide the selection committee with an understanding of how the bursary will affect the student's education journey.

We encourage your reference to provide a thorough and comprehensive explanation that showcases your strengths, goals, and potential.

Examples of a reference person could be, but are not limited to:

Counselor
School Guidance Counselor
Teacher
Children’s Aid worker
Employer

Please provide your reference with this link to the reference form:
https://form.jotform.com/260125301347243

If you have previously received a scholarship from The Children's Foundation, you do not need to submit a reference letter.

7. Final Notes
Is there anything further you would like to share with the Awards Committee?
YesNoMaybe
If you were to receive an award but think you will not be able to attend the awards event on June 18, please let us know why:
8. Confirmation
Once you submit the online portion of your application, you will receive an automatically generated approval message of submission. By submitting this application, you consent to receive information by e-mail from Children’s Foundation. We will contact you about this award using the e-mail address you provide in this application. It is strongly recommended that you add info@thechildrensfoundation.ca to your e-mail contacts to ensure that messages from this address are delivered.

If your e-mail address or contact details change, please send your updated information to info@thechildrensfoundation.ca.

Submit your completed application no later than April 30th, 2026.
I hereby apply for a Children’s Foundation Scholarship and declare that the information provided on this form and all required attachments are complete with no misrepresentation. If awarded a bursary, I authorize The Children’s Foundation to share non-identifying information about me with the donor of my award. I also agree to the conditions outlined in this application.
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2026 Reach for Success Bursary

Conditions

1. Qualifying Criteria

2. Basic Personal Information

3. School Information

4. Agency Background (if applicable)

5. Financial Need

Section 5 - Financial Need - Continued

6. Reference

7. Final Notes

8. Confirmation