The Rotary Club of Dundas Valley Sunrise offers a number of awards and bursaries for students. Here is the Ken Turner Memorial Bursary Information. Please examine to see if you should apply.
 
Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club
Ken Turner Memorial Bursary
Preamble
Ken Turner joined the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls in 1958.  Subsequently, he was a member of the Dundas Rotary Club and a charter member of the Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club which was formed in 1999.  Ken was also a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Foundation and a Rotary Benefactor.  Ken was meticulous about the club’s involvement and work with other charities. He had perfect attendance for his 42 years as a member.  
The Ken Turner Memorial Bursary is an annual bursary available to a graduating secondary student who attends Dundas Valley Secondary School, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School or is a permanent resident of Dundas who attends another public, catholic, French or private school in the Greater Hamilton Area.
The bursary of $1,500/student/school will be awarded to a maximum of 3 recipients annually.
Bursary Criteria
1.    Graduating secondary school student in the identified schools who has completed all the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements.
2.    Have a minimum average of 70%.
3.    Have outstanding moral character, diverse participation in co-curricular activities, and exemplary community involvement.
4.    Indicate financial need to pursue post-secondary education where applicable.
Application Requirements 
1.    Ontario Student Transcript confirming OSSD requirements met. (May require April report card)
2.    Completed application including:
a.    An outline of co-curricular activities and community involvement/volunteer experiences in the past five (5) years that have enriched or engaged you.  (500 words)
b.    A short (500 word or less) essay that describes the impact the diverse co-curricular activities and exemplary community involvement has had on the students’ moral character and future career and community aspirations.
c.    A signed letter of support for the students character and community involvement from any of the following individuals:
i.    An educator
ii.   A community member
iii.  A community organization
iv.  An employer
Application Deadline/Process
Part A:  Student submits application to Guidance Counsellor at the respective secondary school no later than April 30th of each year.
Part B: Guidance Counsellor from each school contacts the DVSRC representative in early May to set up a time to review each schools’ application(s).
Part C:  Commencement or Graduation date is provided to the DVSRC representative no later than end of May for a Youth Services Committee representative to attend.
Note: 
1.    The applicant by way of a successful application outcome provides permission to the DVSRC to use the recipient’s name, photo (where applicable) and information as part of the Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club communication strategy.
2.    The successful applicant will attend a Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club meeting within 6-12 months of receiving funds to share the impact of the bursary and community involvement/volunteering goals moving forward.