The Ames Family Foundation Bursary

The Ames Family Foundation Bursary is a low-barrier bursary designed to provide financial resources to youth from government care who are pursuing post-secondary education. We encourage diverse and equity-deserving individuals to apply, specifically those who are Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ identified, persons of all abilities, and the intersections of these identities. Bursaries will be awarded based on need, individual circumstance, and academic and career goals.

Who can apply

  • You are a former youth in care either under a continuing custody order (CCO) or temporary custody order (TCO), Voluntary Care Agreement or Special Care Agreement) or Youth Agreement in BC under the Child, Family and Community Services Act.
  • You are 19 or over by the application deadline date.
  • You are currently a BC resident. 
  • You are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a secondary, post-secondary academic, technical or vocational program, a recognized public post-secondary institution, or a registered private post-secondary institution.
  • You may still apply if you are receiving other bursaries, grants, scholarships, and/or other financial aid.

Application requirements

  • A letter of confirmation verifying your enrollment in a program at an accredited BC institution
  • Two reference letters, each from a significant individual in your life (eg. teacher, social worker, foster parent, or close friend). One of the letters must be written by a non-family member.

When to apply

Applications will be accepted in May of each year. 

Amount of grant

Two bursaries of $5,000 will be distributed. 

How to submit your application

You can submit your application in one of three ways; online, by mail, or by email.

By online form:

See below.

By mail: 

208-20641 Logan Avenue
Langley, BC V3A 7R3

By email:

office@bcfosterparents.ca

Next steps

Once the application has been reviewed, BCFPA will notify the candidate by email or phone of the status of the application. Cheques are issued payable to the applicant and sent to the applicant’s mailing address. Please allow four weeks from the date that you receive the notification for your cheque to arrive. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email office@bcfosterparents.ca.  

The Ames Family Foundation Application
Name
Name
First
Last
Are you 19 years of age or older?
What is the most recent level of education you have completed?
Is it a full-time or part-time program?
A letter of confirmation from the educational institution where you have been accepted should be included at the time of application. If you have any issues with the upload, it may be sent separately to office@bcfosterparents.ca.

Maximum file size: 104.86MB

Applicant Authorization

Note: BC Foster Parents Association respects your privacy. All information collected will be used by BCFPA only, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For details, please contact our privacy officer at 1-800-663-9999.

Phone

Main:
604-544-1110

Toll-Free Foster Parent Line:
1-800-663-9999

Office hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

PROVINCIAL CENTRALIZED SCREENING

Foster parents are encouraged to call this number in the event of an EMERGENCY or CRISIS occurring after regular office hours:

1-800-663-9122

REPORT CHILD ABUSE

If you think a child or youth under 19 years of age is being abused or neglected, you have the legal duty to report your concern to a child welfare worker. Phone 1 800 663-9122 at any time of the day or night. Visit the Government of BC website for more info.

address

BCFPA Provincial Office
Suite 208 - 20641 Logan Avenue
Langley, BC V3A 7R3

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