NlEA Educational Bursary Program 

 
The Bursary will be applied towards post-secondary expenses at a recognized Educational Institute.
 
Candidates will be selected on the basis of information contained in their application form and letters of reference.
 
Any candidate may receive this Bursary only once in their lifetime, however, an unsuccessful candidate may re-apply the following year.
 
The complete Application package must be received by NLEA by June 1st of each year. Only complete applications will be considered.
 
NLEA will not return any of the material submitted with Applications.
 
Only the successful candidates will be notified by July 1st.
 
The payment will be made directly to the educational institution and is not transferable.
 
NLEA may, at their option, print, reproduce and publish the successful applicants name and photograph in any medium, without further compensation.
 
NLEA reserves the right to withdraw or modify all or part of this Bursary and application process.
 
Eligibility Criteria
 
You must have been an NLEA member in Good Standing for the current and previous year.
 
You must have lived in Newfoundland and Labrador for the past two (2) years and be a Canadian citizen or hold landed immigrant status.
 
You must be registered or attending an accredited Post Secondary educational institute in order to be eligible for the award. You must attend one semester after the award is received. Please submit Letter of Acceptance if entering for first time.
 
Selection Committee
Winners will be selected by a committee of three (3) NLEA Board members, who will not receive compensation for this committee work. Their involvement is voluntary. Due to the need for impartiality, the names of the committee will not be publicly disclosed until after the selection process is completed. All personal information will be kept confidential and disclosed only to those parties on a need to know basis.
 
Bursary Application Information
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1. Applicant Essay (maximum 400 word TYPED essay) to include:
  •  When did you begin working with horses? 
  • Include equine activities that you have helped to organize or have volunteered with in your Local area, Regional area, or National, if applicable.
  • List disciplines that you have participated in. eg. Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, Reining, etc.
  • Include current equestrian activities.
  • Please explain how being involved with horses has contributed to your development. 
  • Include your future equine-related plans.
  • Why did you choose your field of study?
  • In what other community activities are you involved?
  • Please explain why you deserve this award and how it will benefit you. 

2. Please submit Transcript of most recent educational institution.
 
3. If entering university for the first time or changing institutions please submit your letter of acceptance.
 
4. Written Letters of Reference – Two references will be accepted (can be one non equestrian related).
 
PLEASE mail to:
Newfoundland & Labrador Equestrian Association
PO Box 372, Station C
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5J9
Or email to: directoratlarge@equestriannl.ca   
 
Late applications will not be considered.
Applications must be received by NEA by June 1st of each year.

NLEA Educational Bursary Form