The Dixie Shilling Memorial Student Bursary was established by Curve Lake United Church to honour the life of a much-loved community member, Dixie Shilling (1947 - 2022). Dixie was instrumental in developing and managing the Curve Lake Day Care Centre for many years. In 2006, she received an Anishinaabe Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with the day care and its importance in the community. She was very active in many areas of the community and was an active member of the Curve Lake United Church.
Awarded to a full-time student in the Early Childhood Education program who self-identifies as Indigenous and demonstrates financial need.
Applying is Easy
Registered students with an active timetable are able to apply for all bursaries that are administered by the college though our single on-line bursary application.
By completing this application, you will be considered for all college-administered bursaries and scholarships for which you are eligible. To apply, log into myCampus (the student portal), and go to the Student Centre section. The Apply Now! button will open the on-line application as long as you have a valid SIN on file. If you do not have a valid SIN on file, you are required to provide proof of SIN (any government issued document with your name and SIN) and government issued photo-id at the Registrar's Office so your record may be updated. Please note that bursary applications will not be evaluated until after the application deadline date.