Harley and AnnaRuth Osborne Bursary
Harley and AnnaRuth Osborne Bursary
Each year, a bursary of $2,000 shall be awarded to a graduating student of either PECI (Prince Edward Collegiate Institute) or NDSS (Napanee District Secondary School) who has consistently shown leadership, initiative and a dedication to serving their community. The student must intend to pursue post-secondary education, in any area of study.
This bursary has been established to honour Harley and AnnaRuth Osborne, whose lives reflect a long and continuing commitment to community service.
Born in Prince Edward County, Harley developed an early interest in mathematics, later attending Queen’s University to pursue a degree in this field. AnnaRuth, born in Haldimand County, demonstrated musical talent from a young age, and later pursued a degree in music education at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music.
After meeting at OISE in Toronto, they embarked on a decades-long teaching journey that left a lasting positive impact — not only on the students they taught, but also on the broader community. Both leveraged their talents in their respective teaching roles: AnnaRuth directed many memorable school drama productions, concerts and musical performances; Harley coached students preparing to enter national mathematics competitions. Together, they set a high bar, encouraging students to discover their interests and reach their potential.
Today, their focus on community involvement remains strong. In establishing this bursary, we honour their life-long legacy of serving, supporting and mentoring others.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Applications should include the following component pieces:
- Completed application form.
- A copy of letter of acceptance into a post-secondary program.
- A letter of recommendation from someone with first-hand knowledge of your community service (must be from outside an academic setting).
- A personal statement (500 words) OR a personal statement (500 words) plus a short video (under 5 minutes). Please introduce yourself and describe your commitment to community service through leadership/ volunteer activities. Please highlight activities that go beyond the 40-hour mandatory OSSD requirement, or that demonstrate continuing commitment and leadership. Optionally, you may also wish to indicate how your volunteer experiences have influenced your chosen area of post-secondary study and future career plans.(Optional) Submitting a Personal Statement plus a Short Video:
Students have the option to submit a 500-word written personal statement plus a short video, if the student feels that the video would enhance their application and help them to express their ideas in a more engaging way.
The deadline for applications is May 31st each year.
For those wishing to nominate a student who demonstrates strong community leadership and volunteer involvement, we welcome nominations from those who can speak to their contributions and impact.
Past Winners
- 2026 - Savannah Stevenson (University of Guelph), Miah Jade Patel (McMaster University)
- 2025 – Chloe Davey (Queen's University), Drew Spencer(Queen's University), Julia Clair (University of Toronto)
