SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE STUDENT BURSARY

Sources of Knowledge (SoK) is known for organizing and holding an annual Forum in the Northern Bruce Peninsula covering environmental/cultural/heritage themes. However, many don’t realize that SoK also administers an annual student bursary award program on behalf of Parks Canada.

Each year we seek secondary school students with an interest in the environment and outdoors who also plan to pursue post-secondary studies in the area of conservation and related themes to apply for an award of up to $1000.00 from the bursary. We manage $4,000.00 in total bursary funds provided each year by Parks Canada.

To be eligible, candidates must be “local” meaning from the Municipality of Northern Bruce
Peninsula or a member of the Saugeen Ojibway Nations. They must have a good academic
standing and demonstrate an interest in a career in conservation or a related field. Their
applications must include a 500 word essay outlining their interests, a summary of past activities related to the environment and outdoors, and have a demonstrated involvement in community service. The application must also include an academic and community reference and proof of acceptance at a post-secondary school institution, including program of study.

The selection committee received and approved four applications, awarding each a $1,000.00 bursary. SoK is very pleased to see continued interest within our communities and, along with Parks Canada, are happy to assist these students in their future studies.

1. To provide financial support to qualifying secondary students for post-secondary study in
   fields related to the environment, conservation or other fields related to a prospective
   career with Parks Canada.
2. Thereby, to assist Parks Canada in meeting its obligation for local employment under
   clauses 15 and 16 of Appendix A of the Agreement between the Government of Canada
   and the Government of Ontario to Establish a National Park and a National Marine Park
   in the Township of St. Edmunds dated July 20, 1987.
3. To further the stated goal of the Sources of Knowledge Forum to “encourage and enable
   youth to be stewards of this remarkable place.”

Avery Hutchinson – English Literature, Western University;

Ethan Parker – Ecology, University of Guelph;

Chloe Cameron – Political Science, Western University; and

Tamieka Eby – Culinary Arts, Georgian College

Congratulations to all four students – we are pleased to see such great academic achievement in our communities. Two of the successful candidates are entering their first year of post-secondary education, and two are returning to post-secondary. All will be eligible to apply next year along with upcoming grade 12 students.