TCRC National Bursary Program

Published: February 11th 2011
Source: TCRC
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The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference National Bursary Program offers 20 Bursaries valued at five hundred dollars each. Since 2008 a total of 60 Bursaries have been awarded to successful applicants.

In 2011, the TCRC National Bursary Program is offering another 20 Bursaries. It is once again that time of year where we distribute posters and bilingual application forms for posting and availability to the membership.

Enclosed with this letter is another supply of posters and application pamphlets. Please make this information available and accessible to the membership at the various work locations throughout your Division. Pamphlets are also available on our website.

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference is committed to education and training throughout our organization. This bursary program is one feature of our overall program development and education delivery.

Should you have any questions or require additional information please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely and in Solidarity,

Rex A. Beatty
President

Program details

The TCRC National Executive Board recognizes the importance of education and in 2008 established an annual bursary program.

Subject of the essay:
"Do you think Unions will continue to play important roles within Canada in the future?"

Details of the program:

  1. Twenty (20) bursaries are awarded annually valued at five hundred dollars ($500.00) each.
     
  2. Each bursary is paid directly to the Canadian Post Secondary Education Institution.
     
  3. A spouse, child or grandchild of an active TCRC Member is eligible to apply for the annual bursary.
     
  4. Bursaries are not available to family members of National Officers or staff.
     
  5. Each application for a bursary must be accompanied by a 500 word essay, typed, double spaced and 12 font size.
     
  6. Bursary is not carried over to the next year.
     
  7. Eligible applicant must be enrolled and accepted into a recognized and certified Canadian Post Secondary Education Institution.
     
  8. Deadline for applications is May 30 annually. The application and essay must be received by mail or fax in Ottawa by the May 30th deadline. No email applications accepted.
     
  9. All decisions on the selection of successful applicants are final.
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