<p> AAMS Bursary </p><p>Value: $500</p><p>Deadline for application: May 1, 2016</p><p>Applications may be submitted as of March 1, 2016.</p><p>The AAMS of Nova Scotia, Canada, is a Métis organization; therefore, proof of Acadian and Aboriginal ancestry is required of its members. We are an Acadian-Métis people and AAMS members share family ancestries that trace back to Nova Scotia's earliest Acadian communities. Part of the AAMS mission is to promote Acadian-Métis identity, cultural respect and social responsibility for the well-being of our communities. In light of this mission, the criteria for application of the bursary are as follows:</p><p> The applicant must be a member of AAMS</p><p> Applicants must be enrolled in a post secondary institution, either community college or university.</p><p> Applicants are asked to answer the following question: How do you see yourself as an Acadian Métis?</p><p> Proof of financial need is not required.</p><p>The successful applicant will be notified by phone or e-mail, and will receive a letter confirming the same. First year students will have the bursary announced at their graduation and a check will be forwarded to their learning institution in early December. Students in their second or forthcoming years will receive the check by mail at the address provided in early September.</p><p> http://www.acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/2501/index.html</p><p>The official website of l'Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois AAMS Bursary application form</p><p>Information:</p><p>First name ______Last name ______</p><p>Birth date ______</p><p>High school attended ______</p><p>High school graduation year ______</p><p>Is this your first year of post-secondary education? ______If no, how many years have you completed previously? ______What College or University will you be attending in September? Please enclose proof of acceptance. ______</p><p>In order that we may contact the selected student:</p><p>E-mail address ______Phone ______</p><p>Mailing address______</p><p>______</p><p>(Your personal information will not be given out to other parties.)</p><p>Please attach a 300 word essay which answers to the following question: How do you see yourself as an Acadian Métis?</p><p>Please mail to:</p><p>AAMS Bursary PO Box 124, Saulnierville, Nova Scotia B0W 2Z0 http://www.acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/2501/index.html The official website of l'Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois</p>