Jeanne Henuset-Fraser Memorial Bursary for Rural Manitoba Students

Established to honour the memory of Jeanne Henuset-Fraser, to enable students from a rural background to fulfill their educational dreams at a Canadian post-secondary institution of their choice. Jeanne was raised on a farm in Pipestone Manitoba, the oldest of five siblings. She excelled in school, however, the passing of her mother necessitated Jeanne to quit school at the tender age of 12 to look after her father and her four younger brothers. As she couldn’t fulfill her dreams for higher education, she was always a strong advocate for all her nieces and nephews to attain a higher education. Jeanne hoped that this bursary would enable others to fulfill their dreams.

Value: 

• One or more bursaries, ranging from $500 to $2,500 in value, applied directly to tuition.

Eligibility:

Applicant must:

• Identify as a woman.
• Have resided in rural Manitoba (outside of Winnipeg and Brandon).
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be entering second year of study or beyond at a Canadian post-secondary institution in the upcoming Fall.
• Be pursuing a certificate, diploma or degree that will lead to direct employment in the field of study following graduation from the current certificate, diploma or degree program (e.g. trades, medicine, law, physiotherapy, environmental sciences, nursing, and education).
• Provide one letter of reference.

For more information, please visit the Calgary Foundation website.