Tom Leon Student Bursary
Description
Bursary Description
The Tom Leon Charitable Foundation established the Tom Leon Student Bursary for graduates of a TCDSB
Secondary School in order to help defray the cost of post-secondary school education for students that
require financial assistance. This bursary will be awarded to two graduating students one female and one
male who require financial assistance in order to pursue post-secondary studies at an accredited
institution. This may include a university, college or other program of study. Each award in the amount of
$5,000 is designated to help defray tuition costs.
Criteria
Selection of the successful candidates will be based on the following criteria:
Contributions to the school and/or community that reflect Catholic values;
Financial need and/or personal challenges;
Volunteer work within the school or community;
Contribution and involvement in extra-curricular activities;
Academic achievements. and
Evidence of acceptance into an accredited post-secondary institution
Application Process
For each application the following is required:
the completed application form;
a personal cover letter from the student outlining: contributions to the school and/or community
that reflect Catholic values; financial need and/or other personal challenges or obstacles;
contribution to extracurricular activities (sport teams, youth groups, student council); volunteer
work within the school and/or community; academic efforts and achievements; the number of
community hours accumulated;
minimum of two letters of recommendation
One from school personnel and one from outside of
the school: school principal or designate, employer, department head, chaplain, support staff,
teacher, coach, community leader. This letter should include contributions made to school and
community, information about financial need (details as appropriate), any personal challenge, and
fortitude displayed in overcoming these challenges; and
confirmation/evidence of acceptance into an accredited post-secondary institution.
Selection Process
The successful candidate will be approved by the Board of Directors of The Angel Foundation for Learning,
upon the recommendation of the review committee. This committee will include members of TCDSB social
work staff. The successful candidates will be notified in early June. Please note the cheque for the
successful applicants will be written to the university, college or program, which the students will be
attending.
Contact Person
For further information contact
Marisa Celenza at 416.222.8282 ext. 2195 or marisa.celenza@tcdsb.org.
Jennifer Tocci at 416.222.8282. ext, 2844 or jennifer.tocci@tcdsb.org
Application Due Date: Friday, May 11, 2018
Tom Leon Student Bursary
Application Form
Applicant’s Full Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________________ Postal Code: ________________________
Home Phone: __________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____ / _____ / ____
Year / Month / Day
Email address: ______________________________________________________________________
Secondary School: ____________________________________________________________
Post-Secondary Institution: ____________________________________________________
Program of Studies: __________________________________________________________________
Parish you attend: ___________________________________________________________________
Permission is granted to publish the name and photos of the successful student on print and electronic
media, including both internal and external publications and sites.
Signature of Applicant: __________________________________________ Date: _______________________
Principal’s Name: ____________________________________ Signature: ____________________________
Re quirements:
In order to be considered for this award include:
the completed application form
a personal cover letter addressing as many of the criteria listed as possible including financial
need, community service, personal challenges, as well as the impact of faith on your life
minimum of two letters of recommendation from two of the following: school principal or designate,
employer, department head, chaplain, support staff, teacher, coach, community leader. This letter
should include contributions made to school and community, information about financial need
(details as appropriate), any personal challenge, and fortitude displayed in overcoming these
challenges
confirmation/evidence of acceptance into an accredited post-secondary institution
Email your completed application package to Jennifer Tocci, Office Manager jennifer.tocci@tcdsb.org
or mail to The Angel Foundation for Learning, CEC, 80 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto, ON, M2N 6E8.
Application Due Date: Friday, May 11, 2018
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