Doucette & O'Brien Memorial Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Holland College awards portal
• ✓ Enrollment in the Child and Youth Care Worker program

About this award

You can receive a $500.00 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a single parent pursuing a career as a Child and Youth Care Worker and need extra financial support. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Holland College how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the portal. Holland College lists this award's criteria on its official page (see Who qualifies). Ask Holland College how winners are picked among the students who meet them and how many usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Holland College during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Holland College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a single parent and demonstrate financial need. This award is specifically for those in the Child and Youth Care Worker program.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to post-secondary students
• ✓ Studying Child and Youth Care Worker

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid giving vague descriptions of your situation. Instead, provide clear details about your monthly expenses and income gaps. List your specific costs for childcare and rent to show why you need the funds.
• SupportAvoid omitting the impact of your role as a parent on your studies. Instead, explain how this funding allows you to balance your coursework with your parenting duties. Mention any specific challenges you have overcome.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out the General Application. Instead, complete your profile in the Holland College awards portal early. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, ensure every section is detailed and accurate.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award. Instead, treat it as a helpful supplement to other grants and loans. Apply for multiple bursaries at Holland College to increase your chances of getting funding.

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