A Note from a SMCF Bursary Recipient…

Growing up in care, Ashley wondered what her life would be like after high school. The thought of paying for a post-secondary education was too daunting to even contemplate, but without a higher education she knew her goals would never be achieved. With the help of Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation Bursary Program, Ashley was given the funds to pay for her tuition. Moreover, Ashley was given the opportunity to follow her dreams and pursue a path of higher education and career aspirations. Here in her own words, Ashley describes what the Children’s Foundation Bursary Program means to her…

“My name is Ashley and recently found out that I was awarded a bursary through the Sudbury/Manitoulin Bursary Foundation to pay tuition for my post secondary education. This news is completely amazing and is next to impossible to gather in a few little words the appreciation I have. This bursary will help me in more ways than anyone will ever know! With the high cost of living and transportation to and from school, receiving this bursary is such a life saving opportunity and something I will never forget! As soon as I found out, immediately it was such a weight off my shoulders knowing I will not have to apply for OSAP or a student loan; all of which I would have had to pay back once I completed my course. Now I will be debt free! So from the bottom of my heart I would just like to thank the Bursary Foundation again for the opportunity to pursue my dreams, and assist in achieving my career goals.”

Forever in your debt,

Ashley