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the

Beverley Edey

memorial bursary

n behalf of the Edey family, the LBMAO is administering
Othe Beverley Edey Memorial Bursary. Through the
generous donations in memory of Bev, the family is offering
bursaries to qualifying students. Applications are open to any
individual pursuing further education in either an academic
or trade discipline based upon the criteria as indicated in the
application document.
To get the word out to your employees, we suggest that
you post this material in an area best suited for this purpose.
We wish good luck to all those applying and thank the
Edey family and those donating to the fund for their generous
contributions!

Available to the employee or dependent of a current full-time or part-time employee, manager, or owner
of a retailer or supplier member. Applicants must be employed by said company for one full year.

The type of course or training could include those offered by a vocational institution and does not
necessarily need to be taken at a traditional college or university. There will be no minimum grade
requirement. Students must submit a 500 word essay outlining their career aspirations and goals,
academic achievements, extra curricular high school activities and community involvement.

The winner(s) will be chosen by a committee that will consider the personal essay of the applicant(s).
Decisions are final and not open to appeals. The association reserves the right to withhold the bursary
in the event that no qualified applications are received in this academic year.

OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WINNER

• The bursary winner is completely responsible for making arrangements with, and meeting the
requirements for, admission to a private vocational institution, college or university of his/her choice.
• The bursary winner must provide the LBMAO with confirmation of admission to the institution
concerned as soon as possible following notification of his/her selection for the bursary in order to
receive payment.

Please note: The Beverley Edey Memorial Bursary could be altered, amended or discontinued.

See reverse for application form

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