submitted: Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Bursary money still available for College programs

Students taking a trade, environmental studies, technology or science program at College of the Rockies still have an opportunity to apply for several $1,000 bursaries.

College of the Rockies has three different award programs which have money available for students entering these programs this fall.

College of the Rockies Financial Aid Officer Lois Murray is giving away free money on behalf of businesses and organizations in the form of scholarships and bursaries.

Financial Aid Officer Lois Murray noted, "The BC Hydro one is unique as it is for applicants from nine communities for $1,000 each. BC Hydro has an endowment at COTR that provides a bursary annually to a student enrolled in full-time studies. But this year, in addition to the endowment, BC Hydro's regional donations and sponsorship program is contributing nine additional scholarships to one student in each of the communities in the East Kootenay who is enrolled in full-time studies in either the trades or environmental studies. One $1,000 scholarship each is available for Creston, Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, Canal Flats, Invermere, Radium and Golden.

"We also have $196,000 for trades and technology training donated from the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust. These awards are for $500 to $5,000 per student and can be used for textbooks, tuition or supplies needed within these programs," Murray continued.

"One other fairly new award is the Chevron Resources Canada/Molnar $1,000 Bursary for students entering into sciences leading to a career in engineering. All these awards are based on financial need and the deadline to apply is Wednesday, Sept. 15," Murray concluded.

Application forms are available at Student Services or online at www.cotr.bc.ca/financialaid

For further information contact:
Donna Kraus-Hagerman
Executive Director, College Relations & Marketing
College of the Rockies
250-489-8258
kraus-hagerman@cotr.bc.ca

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