Mykel Frank-Rothenburger Bursary Fund

Amount: $1,000

Number Available: 1

Deadline: May 1st, annually

The Mykel Frank-Rothenburger Bursary Fund was established in memory of Mykel Frank-Rothenburger by his family to help students with ADHD and mental health challenges continue their post-secondary education.

Criteria

To be eligible, the student must:

• Have ADHD and mental health challenges
• Planning to pursue post secondary education at a College, University, trade school or similar institution
• Reside in the area served by the British Columbia Interior Community Foundation (South Cariboo, Nicola and Thompson area)
  • Be graduating from school in School District #58, #73 or #74 or a Separate School in those regions
• The applicant must submit two letters
  • One from a professional who can document the challenges the student has faced. Like a teacher, counsellor, doctor or anyone else who has worked closely with the student
  • The second letter must be from the applicant and provide a short biography, outline the challenges the student has overcome and give details of their plans for the future
• Submit secondary school transcript/grades
• The applicant must provide details of the program they will be enrolled in and prove they meet the requirements for that program
• Demonstrate financial need. Financial need is not the sole determinant.

How to Apply

• Complete the online application form located on the Mykel Frank-Rothenburger Bursary Fund webpage 
• Applications must be submitted by May 1stto the BC Interior Community Foundation, 2 – 219 Victoria St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1