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It’s time to apply for the 2021 Quebec City Women’s Club Bursary
Press release
The deadline for applications for the Quebec City Women’s Club bursary is Sept. 21, 2021.
This year, the Quebec City Women’s Club will be offering up to $4,000 in bursaries to support women in the continuation of their studies at university. Eligible applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or recognized refugees in the Quebec City region and be comfortable in English.
To meet the selection criteria, applicants must demonstrate financial need, past academic performance, extracurricular involvement and potential for success. If shortlisted, candidates must undertake an oral and written interview in English.
For more information, visit the Citadel Foundation website at citadelfoundation.ca. Click the “Bursaries and Awards” link, scroll down to the Quebec City Women’s Club Bursary and download the application form. Answers to frequently asked questions are included in the guidelines, which are part of the application form. Information about how to apply is also available on the Quebec City Women’s Club Facebook page.
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