Bursary Program
When a child has a learning disability and fails to progress at school, the whole family feels the effect. Bridgeway's specialized approach can help to banish what many parents call that 'educational dark cloud.' But the cost involved often means another challenge for the family to face.
The Frank J. Donahoe Bursary Fund for Bridgeway Academy was established to help reduce the financial hardship. It commemorates the life and works of a Halifax businessman whose life exemplified his love for people especially children. Frank went about his good works quietly and always with a smile. Of the many charitable causes he actively supported, Bridgeway was his favourite.
Initially drawn to Bridgeway because his eldest grandson graduated from the school in 1990, his support continued throughout his life. He played a key role in helping us acquire and renovate our premises at 94 Crichton Avenue in Dartmouth.
Initially drawn to Bridgeway because his eldest grandson graduated from the school in 1990, his support continued throughout his life. He played a key role in helping us acquire and renovate our premises at 94 Crichton Avenue in Dartmouth.
When Frank died on April 22, 2002, the Board of Bridgeway Academy established the fund to receive the many donations made to the school in his memory and to acknowledge Frank's enduring commitment and loving support to Bridgeway's students and staff.
- Bursary Facts
- Parents may apply for a bursary after they have received a letter accepting their child as a Bridgeway student. The number and amount of bursaries given in any year varies, depending on funds available to the Bursary Committee. Bursary amounts vary depending on the family's financial circumstances and the educational needs of the child, but they are not issued for the full tuition cost.
The amount of the bursary is deducted after the parents' financial commitment has been met. As required by Revenue Canada, Bridgeway issues T4A slips in the name of the student for all bursary amounts. Bursary applications may be sent, in confidence, to the Bursary Committee. The deadline is the end of June for the following academic year. However, applications are accepted throughout the year and applications received after the end of June are reviewed in November.Bursary funds are also available for some Turning Tides Community Outreach programs. Please contact the office at 902-404-TIDE (8433) for more information. - Bursary Guidelines
- Bridgeway Academy Bursary Guidelines:
- Bridgeway Academy will offer bursary opportunities to students who have first met the Admissions and Review Committee's criteria. A Bursary application will accompany the letter of acceptance from the Admissions and Review Committee.
- All Bursary applications may be sent, in confidence, to the Bursary Committee. Deadline for applications for the 2011-2012 school year is May 1, 2011; however, applications are accepted throughout the year as submitted and applications received after May 1st of a calendar year will be reviewed in November of that year.
- Bursary distribution is based on the monies available to the Committee each fiscal year.
- Bursaries will not be issued for 100% of the tuition cost.
- The Bursary amount will be deducted after the financial commitment of the parent/guardian has been satisfied. 6.In compliance with Revenue Canada guidelines, T4A slips will be issued in the name of the student receiving the bursary.
- Bursary Application Form
- If you're interested in applying for a bursary, please download, print and complete the forms below.
Bursary Application Form(This document is in Microsoft Word)(This document is in Microsoft Excel)If you have any trouble downloading the forms, please contact us and we would be happy to mail copies to you.Completed forms can be sent to Bridgeway Academy:Bursary CommitteeBridgeway Academy3 Valleyford AvenueDartmouth, Nova ScotiaB2X 1W8
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Tuition Support
Tuition Support is available from the NS Department of Education for students who qualify.
