Valery Ross-McElroy Bursary
Valery Ross-McElroy Bursary
Valery Ross-McElroy was adventurous, and endlessly generous, and believed in the power of community. Deeply rooted in compassion, she never stopped giving whether through her work or in her day-to-day life.
With the encouragement of her teachers at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, she earned scholarships that helped her become one of the first in her family to graduate from university. She graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Science in biology and math, and earned a Master of Arts in Community Development from the University of Victoria.
Annual bursary of at least $1,000 to support a female-identifying student who is graduating from Prince Edward Collegiate Institute pursuing post-secondary education studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics) or in Community Engagement/Development.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Applications should include the following component pieces:
- Completed application form (available below).
- A short essay (less than 500 words) OR video (less than 5 minutes) to tell us about yourself. How would this bursary benefit you? Why did you decide to enroll in your selected program? We would like to learn what motivates you and why you decided to pursue this education.
- Copy of your most recent high school transcript.
- Copy of acceptance (letter or email) into the post-secondary institution.
The deadline for applications is May 31st each year.
Announcements will be made at graduation.
Past Winners
- 2026 - Chantal Hurst (University of Ottawa)
Accessibility
The County Foundation is happy to accept a short video instead of a written response to any scholarship or bursary application questions or essay portions. If you have any accessibility needs or require additional assistance then please feel free to reach out to info@thecountyfoundation.ca or call us at 613-519-4470.
Support Valery's Bursary Fund
If you are interested in supporting the Valery Ross-McElroy Bursary, you can:
- Donate online through CanadaHelps by selecting the fund from the drop down menu.
- Mail a cheque addressed to The County Foundation with "Valery Ross-McElroy Bursary" in the memo. Mailing address is 100 Picton Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0.
- Send an E-Transfer to info@thecountyfoundation with "Valery Ross-McElroy" in the memo.
