Harry de Swager Bursary

The Harry de Swager Bursary

In 1991, Harry deSwager, a passionate volunteer and community leader, established this bursary through the Vancouver Foundation.

Believing every child deserves the chance to succeed, Harry created the fund to help youth involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region pursue post-secondary education or vocational training. For eligible youth, please fill out the online form to apply or click the button to download a printable form. If using a printable form, please submit by email to main.victoria@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or hand in to your school liasion.

How to Apply

Past or present mentees of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Capital Region can apply for this bursary. Please submit the application form, your current school transcripts, and one letter of support (teacher, instructor, or non-family personal reference) by June 30, 2025. Email your documents to main.victoria@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca and contact us with any questions at (250)475-1117.

Printable Application Form PDF

Harry de Swager Bursary Application Form

Name

First

Last

Address(Required)

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

How many years were you involved with the BBBS program?

Please list the secondary school(s) you have attended:(Required)

Please list the post-secondary institutions you have applied to.(Required)

Include the name of the university/college/school, the program you applied to, and whether you were accepted or not.

What are your academic goals?(Required)

Why do you need this bursary, and how do you plan to use the funds?(Required)

Please describe any work and/or volunteer experience you have had:(Required)

Please list any other awards or honours you have received:(Required)

Why do you believe mentoring is important?(Required)

How has your experience as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters affected you?(Required)

Why should you be selected for this bursary?(Required)

Applicant Signature(Required)

I acknowledge that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this application plays a key role in determining the bursary recipients.

Parent/Guardian Signature (if Applicant is Under 19)