CMHA - South Okanagan Similkameen - Janice Lee Blue Wave Bursary

We know the teen years are when mental health and substance use problems often show up for the first time, and that this can get in the way of school and career goals. Offered as part of the blue wave youth mental health program, this post-secondary bursary program is open to bc youth under the age of 20 who have experienced a significant mental health or substance use problem. The vision of the bursary program is to invest in the resilience, wisdom and potential of young people, and to reduce some of the barriers during the transition from high school to higher education. Several bursaries of $700 are awarded each year. Applicants are asked to write a letter of hope and encouragement to other youth who may be struggling.

Youre eligible if you: have experienced a significant mental health or substance use problem and are accessing treatment and support, can demonstrate financial need, are under the age of 20 at the time you apply, have lived in BC for at least a year from the date of your application, are not enrolling or enrolled in a government-sponsored job training program, will be enrolled in first year studies at a, recognized BC university, college, or technical institute by January 1 of the year after you are applying.

BC youth under the age of 20 who have experienced a significant mental health or substance use problem

Call (604) 688-3234, email info@cmha.bc.ca, or use the website.

Phone

(604) 688-3234

Email

info@cmha.bc.ca

Website

https://cmha.bc.ca/programs-services/blue-wave/janice-lee-blue-wave-bursary/