VE Bursary Fund: Halifax

The Venus Envy Bursary

Created in winter 2000 as a way to give something back to the community that supports Venus Envy, the Bursary Fund aims to support women and trans people in need who wish to further their education. We raise money through dances, concerts and other local events, donations from store proceeds and private donations.

We are always impressed by the diversity of the applicants and the interesting things they are studying and what their plans are for the future. It's exciting each year to open the envelopes and find out a little bit about all these women's lives. Sometimes the stories are sad and painful to read but always told with a strength and a hopefulness that makes us wish we had more money to give! Over the next few months you will start to see some of these women's stories on this page so you can get a better idea of who we've helped out

The Venus Envy Bursary Society is currently registered as a charitable society (which means that we donate all the money we raise), but unfortunately we are not yet able to issue receipts for taxation purposes. Our next challenge will be to become a registered charity. We'll let you know when that process is complete.

How to apply

To be eligible, you must:

identify as a woman and/or as transgendered; AND
be studying in the Halifax area; AND
be currently enrolled in a certificate, degree or diploma program.

You will be asked about your:

financial need;
work and volunteer experience;
proposed program of study.

We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, First Nations and trans people and encourage applicants to self-identify.

The application form can be found at the bottom of this page. It is a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file that can be filled out on your computer or printed out and filled in by hand.

You may also pick up an application form at women's centres, universities, community colleges, and social services agencies around Nova Scotia.

They are available at Venus Envy Halifax, and you are welcome to contact us by phone (902 422-0004) or by email (halifax@venusenvy.ca) to request an application.

How to help

Donations are most welcome! We would like to give bursaries to a greater number of people each year; the more money we can raise, the more people will benefit from the fund. Venus Envy donates 5% of sales on the first Monday of every month. So come in to the store, make a donation, or sponsor an event in support of the fund! We welcome any and all suggestions from the Halifax community in general. Please feel free to contact us with your ideas.

Contact us

Venus Envy Bursary Fund

1598 Barrington Street

Halifax NS, B3J 1Z6

902-422-0004