Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Graduating Student Leadership Bursary

Français: Bourse de leadership pour finissant·e·s des écoles accuillantes, sécuritaires et inclusives 

The Safe, Caring and Inclusive Schools Graduating Student Leadership Bursary acknowledges the contributions of youth in establishing and maintaining safe, caring and inclusive schools and communities, and to promote student awareness of the Safe and Caring Schools Policy (2013).

The Safe and Caring Schools Policy

The Safe and Caring Schools Policy helps to create an environment of acceptance, belonging, respect and empathy and establishes school-based protocols and practices that challenge all forms of bullying, harassment, and inappropriate behaviour.

What is the Goal of the Graduating Student Leadership Bursary?

The goal is to:

  • Recognize the leadership of youth across the province engaging in initiatives aimed at building and nurturing safe, caring and inclusive school communities.
  • Help students recognize that they can make a difference in the lives of others.
  • Encourage and mobilize students to become involved in future initiatives related to safe, caring and inclusive school communities.

What do recipients receive?

Recipients will receive a $500 tuition voucher for post-secondary education.

How do I apply?

Graduating students from public schools (NLSchools and CSFP) may apply. Students need to submit an application that includes:

  1. A description of the initiative(s) the student has engaged in, the role that the student played in the initiative(s) and how the initiative(s) supported a safe, caring and inclusive school community.
  2. Two references, at least one being a school staff member.

Application deadline

Applications must be submitted by May 10, 2024.

Submitting Applications

Applications must be sent to sisstudentawards@nlschools.ca (NLSchools) or pbourdeau@csfp.nl.ca (CSFP) by the deadline date of May 10, 2024.

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