Bursary for Single Moms

All proceeds from Life Week fundraising activities will go towards the Dr. Charlotte Denman Lozier Bursary for Single Mothers, which Go Life is in the process of establishing.

Biography

Dr. Charlotte Denman Lozier (1844-1870) proved women can make valuable contributions to society, fighting the prevalent idea that women were incompetent. She earned a degree at New York City Medical College for Women, and was particularly noted for her defense and support of single mothers and their children. She served as first vice president of the National Working Women’s Association, an organization that sought improved labor conditions for women of all socioeconomic classes. After marrying she had several children, while teaching and maintaining an active maternal/child health practice.

Bursary Description

The Dr. Charlotte Denman Lozier Bursary for Single Mothers was established by Go Life: U of A Campus Pro-Life in 2009.  It is a bursary for up to $500 to be awarded annually to one single mother (children can be born or unborn) who is enrolled, or planning to attend, a post-secondary studies or training and development program in Greater Edmonton, Alberta, Canada between September 2009 and August 2010.  It is awarded annually in October.  The deadline for application is August 31, 2009.

Eligibility

1. Applicant must be a single mother under the age 30 with living child[ren] (children can be unborn or born).
2. Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
3. Applicant must be enrolled in, or planning to attend, a post-secondary studies or training and development program in Alberta, Canada within the next year.

Requirements

1. Applicant must completely fill out the attached form.
2. Applicant must provide two letters of reference from persons unrelated to themselves.
3. Applicant must write a short essay (max. 600 words) explaining how they meet the criteria, list of extracurricular activities, course of study, and aspirations for the future.
4. Applicant must fill out the attached financial need form.

Selection of Applicant

Applicants will be selected by a panel from the members of Go Life: U of A Campus Pro-Life.  Nominees are required to meet with the panel before the final selection.  The winner will be notified in October.

Application materials should be submitted and postmarked no later than August 31, 2009 (**** CLOSING DATE EXTENDED**** Applications are still being accepted).  Send applications to:

Dr. Charlotte Denman Lozier Bursary for Single Mothers

Go Life: U of A Campus Pro-Life

Box 60005, U of A Postal Outlet

Students’ Union Building

University of Alberta

T6G 2J7

Dr. Charlotte Denman Lozier Bursary for Single Mothers (PDF application form)

Any donations to this cause can be mailed to the above address.