Standardbred Canada and the Atlantic Provinces have collaborated for the third consecutive year 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 the industry should do to market harness racing to youth.'
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, 2009 or January 1, 2010.
A maximum of four bursaries worth up to $1,250 each will be awarded. Applications are available now and must be completed and returned by Friday, October 16.
The successful applicants will be announced on Monday, November 16.
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, the Nova Scotia Harness Racing Industry Association, Horse Racing New Brunswick, the Horsepeople from New Brunswick, and the 'Stretch Drive Fund,' a fund created by the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Race Officials.
Presentations to the successful applicants will be made at the racetrack closest to their home.
For a bursary application, contact Industry Marketing at 905-858-3060 (Ext. 207) or click here.