Applying for the J.D. Hobden Bursary: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you a justice-involved post-secondary student in Canada looking for financial support for your education?
The J.D. Hobden Bursary, offered by the John Howard Society of British Columbia, may be the solution you need.
Bursary funds are distributed on a semester-by-semester basis. You may apply for funding for the upcoming semester only, but you can apply again for subsequent semesters one at a time. Follow the steps below to apply.
Step 1: Ensure You Meet the Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the bursary, you must have a history of, or current involvement in, the justice system in Canada and be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada.
You must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Be a resident of British Columbia
- Be incarcerated in an institution in British Columbia
- Be enrolled in a post-secondary institution in British Columbia
Step 2: Prepare the Required Documents
Before applying, ensure you have the required documents prepared.
You must obtain written confirmation by email or letter from your post-secondary institution verifying the course or courses you plan to register for in the upcoming semester and confirming they are suitable for distance learning.
This confirmation must also indicate the verified total cost for each course, including tuition fees, course materials, shipping or handling costs, and any other applicable fees.
You must also complete the J.D. Hobden Bursary Application form.
If your post-secondary institution offers a sponsorship form, complete your portion of that form as well.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Submit a complete J.D. Hobden Bursary Application at least six weeks before the start of the semester for which you are requesting funding.
Your application must include your full personal information, including your name, address, email address, phone number, and student ID number.
You must also include the course or courses you are requesting funding for, along with correspondence from your school confirming course suitability and verified costs.
If applicable, submit a signed copy of your post-secondary institution’s sponsorship form.
You must also submit proof of completion for any previously funded courses that you have not yet provided.
Applications and supporting documents can be submitted using the following contact details:
Phone: 250-216-6211
Email: bursary@jhsbc.ca
Mailing Address: 100-637 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5L2
Step 4: After Approval
If your application is approved, register for your course or courses only after receiving confirmation that funds have been placed into your student account.
Once registered, send a copy of the receipt confirming that bursary funds were used to pay for the course or courses.
After completing the funded course or courses, submit proof of completion.
All required documents should be sent by email to bursary@jhsbc.ca or by mail to the John Howard Society of British Columbia at 100-637 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5L2.
We look forward to hearing from you and supporting your education journey.
