BURSARY PROGRAM

The HLBS provides 4 bursaries in the amount of $2,000 each to eligible candidates of Greek origin.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Quebec
Live in the Greater Montreal Area (includes North Shore and South Shore)
Be enrolled, or intend to enroll, in studies or training during the upcoming academic year
Prove financial need

For any additional information, please call our HELP LINE at
514-344-1666

Four categories of studies/training are funded

Post-Secondary Academic Studies
Vocational Studies
Sports Training
Creative/Performing Arts Training

Candidates

Candidates applying for post-secondary studies (ie. CEGEP or university) must be 16 years of age or older. There is no minimum age for Sports and Creative or Performing Arts candidates.

Selection

Adhering to a set of strict selection criteria, the Bursary Selection Committee, made up of several members of the Board of Directors (along with external invitees such as coaches and trainers as needed) will select four candidates – one for each stream –academic, vocational, sports, and Arts. Once selected, candidates will be asked to submit supporting documents (listed on the application form).

HLBS Bursary Application

If you are interested in applying for an HLBS Bursary, please complete the application form below and email it to bursary@hlbs.ca by September 30, 2023.

Bursary Program

Section A: Bursary Information

Which bursary are you applying for:(Required)

Academic

Vocational

Sports

Arts

Do you have, or will you have, funding from other sources for this type of training?(Required)

Yes

Please state the source and the amount of the funding:

Amount

Section B: Personal Information

Name(Required)

Date of Birth/Naissance

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone Number

Dependants: (Ex. Children, Elderly parents):(Required)

Yes

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Widowed

Total Annual Gross Income (Please provide proof):

Name of employer

Signature(Required)

If you are under 18 years of age, or you are a dependant, please have your parents or legal guardian fill out the section below.

Section C: Parents/Legal Guardian Information

Mother

Name

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Citizenship

Phone Number

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Widowed

Employed

Yes

Total Annual Gross Income (Please provide proof):

Name of employer

Signature

Father

Name

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Citizenship

Phone Number

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Widowed

Employed

Yes

Total Annual Gross Income (Please provide proof):

Name of employer

Signature

Legal Guardian: (where applicable)

Name

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Citizenship

Phone Number

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Widowed

Employed

Yes

Total Annual Gross Income (Please provide proof):

Name of employer

Signature

Section D: Academic Information (Only if you are applying for an Academic or Vocational Bursary)

Which term(s) are you applying for

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

Educational Institution

Studies

Undergraduate

Graduate

Vocational/CEGEP

Year

Field Of Study

Number of courses

Faculty

Department/Major

Duration

Tuition Fees per term

Section E: Sports (Only if you are applying for a Sports Bursary)

Type of Sport

Past Involvement in this Sport

Training History

1. Institution

1. Program

1. Year

2. Institution

2. Program

2. Year

3. Institution

3. Program

3. Year

4. Institution

4. Program

4. Year

If a team sport, indicate position you will play

Name

First Last

Phone Number

Name of Educational Institution or Sports Association

Location

Tuition/Training Fees per season

Section F: Arts (Only if applying for an Arts Bursary)

Area

Contemporary Applied Arts (Ex. Carving, Ceramics, Furniture, Glass, Jewellery, Sculpting, etc.)

Creative Writing (Ex. Fiction, Graphic Novel, Poetry, Playwriting, etc.)

Dance (Ex. Choreography, Ballet, Modern, etc.)

Media Arts (Ex. Animation, Audio/Sound, Film, Digital Media, Graphic & Web Design, etc.)

Music (Ex. Composer, Instrumentalist, Vocalist, etc.)

Visual Arts (Ex. Drawing & Painting, Performance, Photography, Sculpture…)

Theater (Ex. Acting, Directing, Musical Theatre, Stage & Costume Design, etc.)

Specify Area

Training History

1. Institution

1. Program

1. Year

2. Institution

2. Program

2. Year

3. Institution

3. Program

3. Year

4. Institution

4. Program

4. Year

First/Last Name of Mentor/Coach

First Last

Mentor/Coach Phone Number

Mentor/Coach Email

Name of Educational Institution or Artistic Association

Location

Tuition Fees: (per session)

Section G: Applicants Declaration and Consents

I authorize the Hellenic Ladies Benevolent Society (HLBS) to release a copy of this application to the Bursary Selection Committee including my academic record and copies of any information attached to this application.

In order to adjudicate my application for an educational, sports, or Arts bursary, I authorize the HLBS to release my financial need information to the Bursary Selection Committee and to the HLBS Board of Directors (BOD).

I understand that I am responsible for providing all required documentation as indicated on this application or as directed by the HLBS.

I understand that if I do not submit the required documentation or information I may not be considered for a bursary.

I understand that all income, assets and other resources will be verified using my bursary application information. I understand that the collection of personal information provided on this application or accompanying documentation is used solely for the purpose of determining my eligibility for bursary assistance and verifying income information for my file.

I declare that all of the information that I have given on this form is true and accurate. If any information is inaccurate, I understand that any bursary awarded may be reassessed and/or withdrawn.

Supporting Documents Checklist(Required)

Date(Required)

Signature of Applicant(Required)

Signature of Parents/Legal Guardian

BURSARY PROGRAM

The HLBS provides 4 bursaries in the amount of $2,000 each to eligible candidates of Greek origin.

For any additional information, please call our HELP LINE at514-344-1666

Four categories of studies/training are funded

Candidates

Selection

HLBS Bursary Application

Bursary Program

Section A: Bursary Information

Section B: Personal Information

Section C: Parents/Legal Guardian Information

Mother

Father

Legal Guardian: (where applicable)

Section D: Academic Information (Only if you are applying for an Academic or Vocational Bursary)

Section E: Sports (Only if you are applying for a Sports Bursary)

Training History

Section F: Arts (Only if applying for an Arts Bursary)

Training History

Section G: Applicants Declaration and Consents

For any additional information, please call our HELP LINE at
514-344-1666