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About the Award Program
OACAS administers the Clark Bursary Award Program on behalf of the Ron and Nancy Clark Foundation. It was established in 1989 through a generous donation by Ron and Nancy Clark of Caledonia, with the goal of assisting youth in and from care to achieve their academic and career goals.
Applicants may be eligible to receive a $2,000 Clark Bursary Award, paid in one lump sum.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be 30 years of age or under at the time of application.
- Be/have been in the care of an Ontario children’s aid society or an Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agency.
- Not have previously been awarded a Clark Bursary.
- Provide proof of educational activity (class schedule, transcript, graduation diploma, certificate, invoice, or other proof of an expense related to education, training, or certification). The activity must be current, planned for the next semester or within the 12 months prior to submission.
Application
Click here to register and apply. See here for more details.
Questions
If you have any question regarding the Clark Bursary Awards program, contact awards@oacas.org.
Please know that your information is collected and used for the sole purpose of administering the Clark Bursary program. If you’d like to withdraw your consent at any time or discuss how it is being used, contact awards@oacas.org.
Additional Financial Support
- Explore opportunities available at your post-secondary institution.
- Visit the Educational Support section of the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada website, where you will find a variety of scholarships and awards for youth in and from care that you may be eligible for.
