“OUT OF THE ASHES”
Bursary Program
BURSARY BACKGROUND
Created as a Prevention Initiative, Phoenix Centre ™ Board of
Directors and invested community business professionals
have supported this program to offer support for education,
vocation or training opportunities for a young person(s) in
recovery who has demonstrated a strong commitment
to a lifestyle free of alcohol/substance use.
Applicant Eligibility Criteria Requirements:
· applicant must be able to provide a Kamloops home address or have intent of attending a school program in BC, or have moved recently to Kamloops to attend a local (Kamloops) school facility/program of choice.
· applicant must be a minimum of 12 months clean from alcohol/or other drug use at time of application.
· applicant must be between 17-25 years of age.
· applicant must not be currently facing incarceration or outstanding charges.
· applicant must complete a personal background form (form can be downloaded from Phoenix Centre™ website ( Bursary forms.pdf ) or may be picked up from the Phoenix Centre™ @ 922-3rd Ave., Kamloops, BC.
Applications must include the following:
· Written letter/testimonial story of addiction and journey to recovery.
The letter should demonstrate applicant’s desire to change, upgrade,
begin or continue to advance in a training/educational program.
· Provide 3 letters of support and contact information from support
persons who can attest to applicant’s sobriety.
The Phoenix Centre™ Bursary Selection Committee will review all of the applications and will notify the successful applicant. Should there be more than one applicant worthy of consideration, a short list and interview will occur. BURSARY CONDITIONS· proof of enrolment or registration confirmation in program · the bursary funds will not be given to the recipient but to the institution/school or programs of their choice. · The bursary is to be applied toward registration fees, books or costs associated with program as approved by the Bursary Selection Committee. The amount of money distributed will be within the year of receipt up to the discretion of the Bursary Selection Committee. · Should the bursary not be utilized within 12 months of receipt, or should it not fully cover the cost of full registration or course costs, the individual is responsible to pay the difference. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROMMARCH 15, 2008toAPRIL 25, 2008No Late Applications will be accepted. Applicants must meet all of the eligibilitycriteria as outlined to be considered. Should the applicant relapse or return to use ofAlcohol or other drug substance use, he/she must notify Phoenix Centre™ immediately. Remaining Bursary funds will be forfeited.
BURSARY CONDITIONS
· proof of enrolment or registration confirmation in program
· the bursary funds will not be given to the recipient but to the institution/school or programs of their choice.
· The bursary is to be applied toward registration fees, books or costs associated with program as approved by the Bursary Selection Committee. The amount of money distributed will be within the year of receipt up to the discretion of the Bursary Selection Committee.
· Should the bursary not be utilized within 12 months of receipt, or should it not fully cover the cost of full registration or course costs, the individual is responsible to pay the difference.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM
MARCH 15, 2008
to
APRIL 25, 2008
No Late Applications will be accepted.
Applicants must meet all of the eligibility
criteria as outlined to be considered.
Should the applicant relapse or return to use of
Alcohol or other drug substance use, he/she must notify
Phoenix Centre™ immediately.
Remaining Bursary funds will be forfeited.
Thank you for your interest!
