Policy No. 16 — Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary — full text

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1 Policy No. 16 "Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary" POLICY NO. 16 GUIDELINES FOR FUNDING AND AWARDING A BURSARY ________________________________________________________________________________ 1. The recipient must be: - a resident of the Municipality of Barrington, and - a student of the Barrington Municipal High School, or any private schools which are subject to regular inspection by the Department of Education School Inspector, and - pursuing a higher education with preference being given to students entering a field related to public services. Additional factors to be considered: - volunteerism, - active interest in the community, and - qualities of an exemplary citizen. 2. The Committee of the Whole Council shall review all written applications and score applicants based on attached criteria, in order to determine the successful applicant. 3. The Bursary will be awarded at Graduation. 4. The Bursary will be made payable on January 1st, upon proof of completion of first term and intention to return. 5. The Bursary shall be in the sum of $2000.00 2 Policy No. 16 "Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary" Page 2, Policy No. 16 6. All applications for the Bursary must be in written form and contain detailed information on the activities and accomplishments of the applicant including community involvement and must be delivered to the Municipal Office, to the attention of the Committee of the Whole Council, not later than May 1st. 7. The Bursary shall be funded out of general revenues of the Municipality. 8. Individuals having questions should contact the Municipal Office. 3 Policy No. 16 "Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary" Bursary Selection Citizenship Qualities Applicant School Resident Yes/No University / College (15) Field of Study (5) School Activities (10) Volunteer (10) Community Interest (5) Awards Total Score 4 Policy No. 16 "Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary" Chief Administrative Officer's Annotation for Official Policy Book Date of Notice to Council members of Intent to Consider March 11, 2025 Date of Passage of current Policy March 25, 2025 I certify that Policy No. 16 "Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary" was amended by Council as indicated above. ____________________________________ _________________________ Debbie Mader Date Municipal Clerk VERSION LOG Version Number Amendment Description Amendment/Policy Owner Approved By Approval Date 1 Approved Policy of Council Municipal Clerk Council June 16, 1991 2 Amended Municipal Clerk Council February 13, 1994 3 Amended Municipal Clerk Council May 13, 1994 4 Amended Municipal Clerk Council June 13, 2001 5 Amended Municipal Clerk Council April 23, 2003 6 Amended Municipal Clerk Council November 23, 2009 7 Amended Municipal Clerk Council September 23, 2013 8 Section 2 CAO Council July 27, 2020 9 Amended Municipal Clerk Council March 25, 2025 5 Policy No. 16 "Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary"