Apply by June 1, 2016

In May of 2014, Dr. Wayne Burwash launched the Shannon Burwash Memorial Award for Equine and Agricultural Studies at The Calgary Foundation, to honour the legacy of Shannon’s love for the horse and her contribution to the horse industry.  

Awards overview:

For 2016, the awards have been revised to offer three scholarship awards: 

• One annual award of $2,000 for students entering more advanced years of study (third year and beyond) in any field of study with emphasis on horses, agriculture, agribusiness, animal health technology, or equine veterinary medicine at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution.
• Two annual awards of $1,000 for students entering first or second year of study at a Canadian post-secondary in any field of study with emphasis on horses, agriculture, agri-business, animal health technology or equine veterinary medicine.

To apply:

• Visit The Calgary Foundation website, http://calgaryfoundation.org/grants-awards/student-awards
• Click the “Student Awards, Apply Now” button at the bottom of the page, and key in your information from there. 

Note: Preference will be given to eligible, full-time, post-secondary Canadian resident students studying at Canadian colleges and universities. 

Donations: 

Each year, the number of scholarship applications received far exceeds funds available for distribution, and the cost of higher education continues to rise. One of the most impactful ways to address this challenge is funding scholarship awards. Gifts to a scholarship are not spent; they generate interest income, which is used to award scholarships. Your support is an investment in the future of our industry as deserving students develop into the leaders of tomorrow.

The overall goal is to raise $120,000, which will enable the fund to continue generating annual awards. Dr. Burwash will match all other donors’ contributions to a maximum of $60,000. This means your gift will be doubled and will keep working to help our youth achieve their dreams of higher education.

Dr. Burwash is most appreciative of all the generous donors to date. The fund has now reached $98,580 and we ask for your help in reaching the target goal of $120,000.                                                       

To donate online:  

• Visit https://payment.csfm.com/donations/calgaryfoundation/
• Choose “Select from All Funds”
• Search for and select "Shannon Burwash" Fund in the drop down menu, and add your VISA or MasterCard purchase information.

To donate by phone:  

• Call 403-802-7700 (office hours: 8 am to 4 pm). Please do not leave your credit card information on voicemail.  

To donate in person:  

• Visit The Calgary Foundation, Suite 700, 999 - 8 Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 1J5 (office hours: 8 am to 4 pm). 

To donate by mail:  

• Please send in a cheque payable to The Calgary Foundation, indicating "Shannon Burwash Memorial Award" in the memo section. Mail to: The Calgary Foundation, Suite 700, 999 - 8 Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 1J5. 

Note: A Canadian tax receipt will be issued for donations over $25.

For more information, contact Ms. Darlene Chrapko, Student Awards Officer, at The Calgary Foundation. Phone: 403-802-7711, or email: dchrapko@calgaryfoundation.org. 

Click here to link to the CQHA webpage for this Award