Are you a student residing in the Atlantic Provinces and attending college or university this fall? Here’s your opportunity to apply for a bursary to help you pay for your tuition

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For the fifth consecutive year, Standardbred Canada and the Atlantic Provinces have collaborated on the Atlantic Provinces Bursary Program. This project could award up to four students in the Atlantic Provinces bursaries towards their post secondary education this year.

The bursaries will be awarded based on participation in the industry, academics and financial need. Applicants will also be required to submit a typewritten essay addressing 'What type of event would you create at a racetrack to engage youth in harness racing and why?' or 'How would you use social media to promote /generate awareness for harness racing?'

Applicants must be Canadian citizens and be a child or spouse of an active Standardbred Canada member or an SC member. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a post secondary institution as of September 1, 2011.

A maximum of four bursaries worth up to $1,000 each will be awarded. Applications are available now and must be completed by June 30, 2011.

The successful applicants will be announced in mid July.

This program is supported and funded by various organizations from the Atlantic Provinces and Standardbred Canada. Partners from the Atlantic Provinces include the Prince Edward Island Harness Racing Industry Association, Horse Racing New Brunswick and the 'Stretch Drive Fund,' a fund created by the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commissions Race Officials.

Presentations to the successful applicants will be made in August. For a bursary application, contact Industry Marketing at 905-858-3060 (Ext. 207) or click here.