Donate to this bursary before September 30th, 2011, and all funds will be matched (up to $5,000). Select “Wendy Babcock Bursary” from the drop down menu under the Donate Now icon on the top right-hand side of the page.

Overview

This bursary was established in memory of Wendy Babcock, a former resident of Eva’s Phoenix, who was entering her third year of law school at the time of her death. This bursary is to acknowledge and support a young woman who resides, or has resided, at one Eva’s shelters, who will be entering, or is attending, a post secondary educational institution. The bursary, yet to be determined in size, is to be used for needed school items.

Criteria

This bursary is awarded to a young woman, aged 16-24, who is, or was, a resident of on of Eva’s shelters, who is pursuing a post secondary education, as well as, actively engaged in improving her community through education, activism, or advocacy. The young woman must provide proof of post secondary admission as well as her community involvement.

Process

Applicants must email a letter of interest and send proof of school admission to the, Director of Development, Eva’s Initiatives. The letter must include the applicant’s post secondary school and program, educational, personal and money goals and how they would use the bursary award money.

The recipient will be presented with her bursary cheque at Eva’s Annual General Meeting held in June. The youth may be required to make a short thank you speech to the donors.

Maria Crawford, Executive Director of Eva’s says, “I knew Wendy Babcock and had the immense pleasure of enjoying her infectious spirit and enthusiasm. We at Eva’s are very happy that we can acknowledge and support other women like Wendy with a bursary in her honour.”