Student Bursary — Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby

2025 Bursary Applications Now Open for Submission

Annually, the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Committee grants up to two bursaries, each valued up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), to deserving applicants based on criteria such as relevance, financial need, and the availability of funds from the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby. The aim of this bursary is to offer financial assistance to deserving students pursuing further education, particularly in fields that may be relevant or beneficial to the Lac du Bonnet region.

CORE CRITERIA: Financial assistance is available for students pursuing post-secondary studies, with priority given to fields of study that address the needs of Lac du Bonnet. Additionally, applicants should exhibit academic proficiency indicating readiness for success in their chosen field of study.

Application deadline is: May 15th, 2025

BURSARY APPLICATION FORM

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

This application form is used to determine your eligibility and financial need for post-secondary education. Please take your time to answer the questions and ensure that you:

1. Download the pdf document before filling in the details.

2. Save your Bursary Application titled as “Bursary Application_[First and Last Name]”

3. Provide all information requested on the application.

4. Answer in clear, concise language and take note of spelling, grammar, and formatting.

5. Include two references, along with a letter of reference from each.

6. Include your high school transcript OR a transcript from your previous year of post-secondary education.

7. Include a copy of the acceptance papers from the post-secondary institute you will be attending.

8. Include a digital file of your graduation picture. This image will only be used to announce winning recipients on ldbice.ca.

9. Questions? Contact the General Manager of the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby via email to gm@ldbice.ca or call 204-340-0266.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Please email your completed application, along with all supporting documents required to: gm@ldbice.ca.

BURSARY HISTORY:

In 2016, the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Committee began the LDB ICE Student Bursary Program. Since its inception, the Committee has awarded $16,000 to 16 deserving students pursuing post-secondary education.

LDB ICE STUDENT BURSARIES

The purpose of this bursary is to provide Financial Aid to a deserving student enrolled in continued education where the field of study will have possible relevance or benefit to the Lac du Bonnet Region. Each year the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Committee will give up to two Bursaries of up to one thousand ($1000.00) each to a deserving student based on relevance, need, and the availability of funds from the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby.

BURSARY CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES

The Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Bursary program supports Lac du Bonnet and area students entering post-secondary studies and:

Should focus on a field of study which will provide education and training which has need and relevance in Lac du Bonnet.
The student applicant should have a level of academic achievement such that they will have a reasonable chance of success in their chosen field of study.

Applications from part-time students, students continuing their post-secondary education past the first year, and applications for special courses will be also be considered. Applications from Students outside of the Lac du Bonnet area will also be considered dependent on the relevance and possible benefit to the Lac du Bonnet region.

LET'S MAKE OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER TOGETHER

Past Bursary Recipients