2020 Application Package
In collaboration with: Outward Bound Canada
Due to the pandemic of COVID-19 and the uncertainty that lies ahead, the Stuart Horne Bursary fund and Tierney Horne, in consultation with OBC, has decided to cancel the Stuart Horne Bursary Programme for 2020 and postpone programming until 2021.
This decision was not made lightly, and it is made with the best interests of the students, families, and our overall global responsibility in mind.
Here is Outward Bound Canada’s most current statement on the COVID-19 Outbreak: Response to COVID-19.
The Stuart Horne Bursary has a mission to provide economic assistance and an array of educational, adventurous and transformational experiences across Canada to students from the UK who may never have before had either the option or the chance to participate in such an amazing opportunity. The Stuart Horne Bursary seeks to support youth by providing and funding scholarships to schools and outdoor leadership programs. Since 2013, the Stuart Horne Bursary has supported 165 students to participate in Outward Bound expeditions across Canada.
The aim is to provide transformational experiences by taking students out of their normal, routine environment, and supporting them in a space where they can engage with nature, face impactful challenges, and work in a team environment.
About Stuart Horne
Stuart Horne was born in 1931 and raised in Shipley, Yorkshire. Like many of his family, he was destined to remain content there for the rest of his life; however, a confluence of unintended events – combined with adventurous and ambitious spirit – pushed him, without support, to be educated and then prosper in his adopted Canada.
Stuart immigrated to Canada at the age of 17 where he lived for the rest of his life. Canada provided a transformational and enabling experience where he was able to fulfill his potential, but he always maintained much of Yorkshire roots. The Stuart Horne Bursary honours his life experiences.
Testimonials from Past Stuart Horne Bursary Recipients
I struggle to articulate just how incredible the opportunity was. It was by far the most mentally and physically demanding thing I have done, and that definitely made it the most rewarding.
Outward Bound helped to know myself better. Being put into situations which were completely out of my comfort zone allowed me to develop new skills I never thought I could. I developed my confidence, which is something I have always struggled with. This new found confidence helped me so much when it came to interviews for University… The friends I made when on the course will be friends for life and the memories I made will always stay with me.
Stuart Horne Bursary Application Guidelines
Bursaries are awarded to students who have been identified as being those who would benefit most; those who have the potential to succeed but not the means to participate in such an experience on their own. www.outwardbound.ca
The Application Process
- Schools agreeing to the reporting requirements in Stuart Horne Bursary – Info for Support Organizations v.2020 should promote this opportunity within their own school.
- Candidates who meet the criteria below should write a maximum of 500 words about the transformation that this course will offer them, and what they will give back on their return.
- The application should be submitted to a named person in the candidate’s home school for selection.
- Each SSLP school may submit a maximum of TWO candidates for final selection, confirming that applicants meet the criteria.
- All final applications must be received by k.barretta@sslp.education by 12 noon on Monday 9th March 2019.
- An SSLP panel will select a shortlist of candidates to be interviewed during March.
- Following interview the SSLP panel will make the final selection of two SSLP students to receive Stuart Horne Bursaries.
- Selected applicants will then fill out OBC Paperwork and attend (via video conference) a call with Outward Bound Canada
- Confirmation of acceptance to the Stuart Horne Bursary programme is dependent upon receipt of all paperwork including a medical forma and various other waivers.
Criteria
Appropriate candidates should:
• Be between age 16 and 18 as of August 1, 2020
• Be from an underprivileged background, for whom this sort of experience would have been impossible to imagine. Students should be from families who are able to claim for free school meals either currently or in the past. Students may already have experience with adversity or challenging life situations.
• Fit the profile of “emerging leader” in their school and/or community. Though, students may not currently stand out amongst the crowd in terms of formal leadership or academics.
• Be recommended by a counsellor/teacher/leader/administrator in their school/ community.
• Commit to follow up and “giving back”, either to your school / organisation, their community, to Outward Bound Canada, or to a cause/initiative aligned with the aims and objectives of your school / organisation, Outward Bound Canada and the Stuart Horne Bursary.
• Have a demonstrated desire to travel independently and attend an Outward Bound Canada expedition.
This includes:
• A desire to boost their self-confidence and personal and practical skills.
• A positive attitude, an open mind, and willingness to step outside of their daily comfort zone into discomfort and challenge.
• A fit lifestyle highly recommended.
• Willingness to meet new people, outside of their usual social group.
• Willingness to take responsibility for their own safety and decision making.
• An appetite for adventure, fun and challenge!
We have one space on both of the trips below. Any unavailable dates should be submitted alongside the application.
Atlantic 17-Day Canoeing & Hiking
August 9 – 25, 2020 (Travel August 8 / August 26)
Fly into/out of Toronto, Ontario then shorter connecting flight to Saint John, New Brunswick
West Coast 21-Day Sea Kayaking and Surfing
August 8 – 28, 2020 (Travel August 7 / August 29)
Fly into/out of Vancouver & small plane to Comox, British Columbia
