Hutchinson Bursary

The E. C. Hutchinson Memorial Bursary Fund was established to further the education of individuals who regardless of age and in the opinion of the E. C. Hutchinson Memorial Bursary Committee of Lakeshore St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church:

  1. Show conscientious application to their studies.
  2. Show most promise of benefiting from further education.
  3. Need assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.
  4. Have demonstrated a commitment to Lakeshore St. Andrew’s and the community by doing charitable or volunteer work.
  5. Reside within the area designated as Windsor and Essex County.
  6. Are regular attending members or adherents of Lakeshore St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

At Mr. Hutchinson’s insistence, the awarding of bursary monies was not to be granted “solely on the basis of achieving high academic grades.”  The intention of the bursary was “to assist students who would benefit most from further education without regard to their level of academic achievement.”

BURSARY GUIDELINES

  1. Bursary funds will be made available when interest earned on the bursary principle accumulates enough to offer bursaries.  
  2. Applicants may apply for bursary funding once per calendar year.
  3. The applicant is responsible for the completion of all sections of the application, including required signatures and required supporting documents.
  4. The applicant is to submit a one-page essay stating reasons for applying for the bursary.
  5. Proof of registration and acceptance at a post-secondary institution of higher learning must be provided before bursary funds will be awarded.
  6. One written reference supporting the applicant’s involvement in community and volunteer work. The reference should be from a person such as a(n):
    • Leader of LSA ministry area the individual is involved in. 
    • Teacher.
    • Executive member of a volunteer or community organization.

The letter must not be from a parent, relative or guardian of the applicant.

  1. The application must include the following:
    • Official transcripts identifying all courses completed, final grades received and principal signature. 
    • An overall grade average from all secondary courses clearly shown. 
    • Up-to-date marks for courses in progress. 
  2. Photocopies of Revenue Canada’s Notice of Assessment from previous year from parent(s), guardians or sponsors and student.
  3. If the applicant wishes to have his/her transcript or any of the other documents returned he/she must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
  4. Incomplete applications or applications unaccompanied by the required documents as outlined above will not be considered.
  5. All applications to be submitted to the selection committee by stated / published deadline.  
  6. Completed applications must be returned to the selection committee by:
    • Submitting sealed applications to the church office at Lakeshore St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
    • Or by mailing applications to:

Lakeshore St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

235 Amy Croft Dr.

Tecumseh ON    N9K 1C8

For inquiries please call Lakeshore St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 519-979-8082 during regular office hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Applications for 2023 are due on Friday, August 4, 2023.