Zonta Club of Charlottetown Dr. Evelyn Cudmore Memorial Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Short essay describing your work experience
• ✓ Enrollment in the Child and Youth Care Worker program

About this award

You can receive a $400.00 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a female-identifying resident of Prince Edward Island (PEI) pursuing a career as a Child and Youth Care Worker. 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 female-identifying resident of Prince Edward Island (PEI) and be enrolled in the Child and Youth Care Worker program. You must also demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.

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.

• ✓ Resident of Prince Edward Island
• ✓ 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

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• EssayAvoid writing a generic summary of your resume. Instead, use your short essay to connect your previous work experience to your goals as a Child and Youth Care Worker. Describe one specific moment where your experience prepared you for this role.
• SupportAvoid submitting your application without reviewing your work history. Instead, gather a clear list of your previous roles and responsibilities so you can accurately describe them in the supplemental questions.
• RealismAvoid assuming that academic grades are the only factor. Instead, focus equally on proving your financial need and detailing your work experience, as both are required for this award.

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