Victoria Banfield-Gagnon Memorial Bursary

Victoria Banfield-Gagnon

Awarded to a student enrolled in a program at the Ottawa, Perth or Pembroke Campus with self-identified serious medical condition or disability who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration will be given to Ottawa Campus students.

Victoria Banfield-Gagnon was a student at Algonquin College from 2016-2017. Unfortunately during her final semester Victoria was diagnosed with breast cancer. Victoria continued to show up for classes and pursue her goals, but sadly the cancer became too aggressive and she could no longer make it to class. From her home in Ottawa, Victoria started the process of chemotherapy. Victoria fought cancer like a true hero, showing all those around her the true meaning of courage, love and compassion. Sadly on February 21, 2018 Victoria lost her battle with cancer, and the world lost an amazing woman, daughter and friend. Victoria was 26 when she passed away. She decided to follow her academic journey later in life than most, but she enjoyed every minute of it. In honor of her beautiful light, her family created the Victoria Banfield-Gagnon Memorial Bursary.

The Victoria Banfield-Gagnon Memorial Bursary will provide a financial support in the amount of $3000.00 over 3 years for Algonquin College students.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in a program at the Ottawa, Pembroke or Perth campus. Special consideration will be given to Ottawa Campus students.
  • Applicants must be registered full-time.
  • Applicants must demonstrate unmet financial need and provide a personal statement.
  • Both International and Domestic (Canadian citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person/Convention Refugee) students are encouraged to apply.

Instructions:

  • Applicants must add their Social Insurance Number via their ACSIS account in order to be awarded funding. Exceptions may apply for International students.
  • Applicants will be required to a Personal Statement and a budget to demonstrate financial need.
  • Only the awarded applicant will be notified of a decision by email.

Victoria Banfield-Gagnon Memorial Bursary Recipients:

  • Recipients of the Victoria Banfield-Gagnon Memorial Bursary will receive a value of $1,000.

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