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LSWC – Bursary 2025

Elliott & Rosche Memorial Bursary

Created in 2020 in honor of two of the LSWC’s founding and longest serving directors Brian Elliott and Brian Rosche, the Bursary is given annually to a student pursuing post secondary education in the sciences.

This year – we will have two bursaries of $1500 each

How to apply:

  • Download the 2025 Application form:

https://lswc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bursary-Application-Form-2025-1.pdf

  • Submit the completed application by email to info@lswc.ca addressed to:
    Lesser Slave Watershed Council
    Att: Elliott & Rosche Memorial Bursar
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  • Deadline May 1st
  • Awarded Applicant will be announced June 6th
  • Recipients have the opportunity to double their money through the Northern Alberta Development Council’s bursary matching program. 

The following documentation needs to be submitted with your application:

  • Proof of residency E.g: rental agreement, bill with address, photocopy of ID, etc.
  • Completed application form
  • Two letters of recommendation E.g: From a former teacher, employer or other non-family member
  • Proof of enrollment or official transcript from the institution you’ll be attending
  • Brief personal essay answering the following questions:
  • How will this bursary support your academic pursuits?
  • In what ways have or how will you contribute to the communities in our watershed? * Please keep under 500 words.
  • Resume: Please include relevant extracurricular, volunteer experiences & work history.