Education and training in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Irish Association of Manitoba - Damien Bessette Scholarships
Offered by Irish Association of Manitoba
In short
The Damien Bessette Scholarship Fund was founded in 1988. The fund was started to honour the short seven year life of a young boy who was tragically killed in Winnipeg on November 6, 1988.
- Who it is for
- Voting member of IAM for a minimum of 3 years, be a registered full time student
- What it helps with
- Money to get by, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, Making my own choices
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 654 Erin St, Winnipeg, MB R3G 2V9
- How to reach
- Contact through Irish Association of Manitoba: (204) 772-9830 · info@irishassociation.ca · Website
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About this service
The Damien Bessette Scholarship Fund was founded in 1988. The fund was started to honour the short seven year life of a young boy who was tragically killed in Winnipeg on November 6, 1988. He was the son of Gerry and Mary Bessette and little brother to Neil Bessette.
As of 2017 (10 years) this new fund has awarded nineteen (19) scholarships, for a total of $13,000. The Winnipeg Foundation determines the amount of money that is available for scholarship(s) each year, based on the investment return of the fund.
Who can use it?
Voting member of IAM for a minimum of 3 years, be a registered full time student
How do I get in touch?
Call (204) 772-9830, email info@irishassociation.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
654 Erin St, Winnipeg, MB R3G 2V9
654 Erin St, Winnipeg, MB R3G 2V9Winnipeg, Manitoba
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