“A strong community comes from investing early—lifting, supporting, and celebrating young people.”

The Kiwanis Club of Golden Ears Bursary is one way we put that belief into action.

The Kiwanis Club of
Golden Ears Bursary

The Kiwanis Club supports promising graduating students who have demonstrated an interest in community service.

Value: $6,000 to be distributed amongst selected recipients in values of $500, $750 or $1,000

Eligibility: Grade 12 graduating student of a SD42 Secondary school who is a resident of Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows (separate consideration is given to students who reside outside our cities but attend school in SD42)

Criteria:

a) Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary education at a college, university, or trade institution, for which graduation from Grade 12 is a requirement.

b) complete only the Kiwanis Bursary Application Form (Appendix I) and submit a personal letter (1.5 page max, 1.5 spaced) that provides a fulsome picture of your background, including all your school and community volunteer service, academic journey, future educational plans and financial situation.

c) community involvement, particularly service and volunteer work, is the dominant consideration

d) financial need, as well as efforts to mitigate financial hardship, are strongly considered

For more information, visit the School District 42 website, page 30.

Deadline
April 30, 2026

Apply to:
Kiwanis Club of Golden Ears Bursary Committee
PO Box 21173
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 1P7

Or by email to: kiwanisofgoldenears@gmail.com

Payment
Payment of bursary issued upon proof of payment of tuition, mail or email to the address above.

Note: The bursary must be claimed on or before December 31 of the following year of receiving the bursary (i.e. award received in 2025, must be claimed by December 31, 2026).