The JCW Excellence in Writing and Leadership Grant

Previous BCFPA President, Russell Pohl and his husband, Darrell Ewasiuk, have generously provided funds to establish a grant in the name of BCFPA’s Executive Director, Jayne Wilson, whose passion is the art of writing.

*NEW as of January 2023: We are expanding the grant to support young people who are pursuing post-secondary education in the field of Human and Social Services, and who want to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to their communities.

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 intend to pursue education in the field of writing (e.g. journalism, creative writing, etc) or in the field of Human and Social Services. (e.g. Social Work, Counselling, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Mental Health & Addictions, Health Care, Law, Non-profit Management).
• 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. A letter of confirmation should be included with your application. You can still apply for the bursary if you are receiving other bursaries and/or a tuition waiver.
• You are able to provide two reference letters from two significant people in your life (e.g. current/former teacher, social worker, foster parent, or mentor). One of the letters needs to be written by a non-family member.
• You will submit a 500-word essay about your education and career plan as well as future goals.

When to apply

Applications will be accepted in May of each year. 

Amount of grant

One annual grant of $2,000 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.  

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