Student Bursary — Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby

2024 bursary application -

now available

Click on this link for the fillable pdf: 2024 Bursary Application

Please read before you begin:

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.

2023 Bursary recipients:

Congratulations to all 2023 graduates and thank you to the 11 LDB ICE Bursary applicants.

On Friday, June 23, 2023, Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby awarded 2 graduates of Lac du Bonnet Senior School each with a $1,000 student bursary to pursue their post-secondary education.

In 2016, the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Committee began the LDB ICE Student Bursary Program. Since its inception, the Committee has awarded $12,000 to 12 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

Cole Miller – is enrolled in the Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson course at Red River Community College under Apprenticeship Manitoba. This is a 4-year course where he will attend the Southport Campus of Red River College (in Portage la Prairie) and Blue Water Aviation in Great Falls, MB. His goal is to become an Avionics Technician for a commercial airline.

Elizabeth Van Linden – is enrolled in Faculty of Nursing in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at the University of Alberta. Her goal is to become an Emergency Room Nurse to gain experience to become a Flight Nurse with STARS.

Past Bursary Recipients