ASL Studies Trainee Bursary Fund Policy

A.Purpose and Policy

The Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf established the ASL Studies Trainee Bursary Fund in 2001 to financially support Deaf Albertan people in their aspirations to become ASL instructors.

Candidates shall be members in good standing of the Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf.

Applicants should be familiar with the ACSD mandate. (See Below Appendix A)

The Alberta Cultural Society of the Deaf Board of Directors reserves the right at its discretion to amend the policy and its supporting criteria at any time.

The Bursary Fund Selection Committee of three members meets to evaluate applications and decide who will be awarded bursaries. Decisions made by the Selection Committee are final and not subject to appeal.

Those receiving bursaries will be given their funds after proof of acceptance to the program of their choice has been submitted.

The ACSD Treasurer will retain an office copy of each approved bursary application.

Bursaries may be given to more than two recipients at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

If no funds are awarded, the money will not be carried forward to the following year.

B. Procedures

Applying for a Bursary

Individuals interested in applying for a bursary from the ASL Studies Trainee Bursary Fund should follow the procedures noted below:

1. Request an application for ASL Studies Trainee Bursary from the ACSD office.
2. Complete all requirements of the application form in all respects and submit to the ACSD office.

C. Selection Process

The requirements for processing applications are as follows:

1. The applications are acknowledged by letter.
2. The original applications are retained at the ACSD Office.
3. Copies of the applications are made and distributed to the Selection Committee.
4. The Selection Committee reviews applications and selects the successful applicants.
5. The Selection Committee will use the Criteria (Appendix B) to evaluate eligibility of each applicant.
6. The successul applicants will be notified by letter.

Appendix A - The ACSD Mandate

• To preserve, encourage and advance the existing cultural heritage and interests of Alberta’s Deaf population.
• To encourage new and developing forms of creativity, research, participation and interest in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
• To guide local societies in the cultural pursuits and in highlighting the unique cultural contributions and potential of Deaf minority groups.
• To promote better understanding between the Deaf and the Hearing.

Appendix B - Criteria for Evaluation of Bursary Applications

• Does the request fall within the mandate of the A.C.S.D.?
• Is the applicant eligible to attend an ASL Studies Trainee program?
• Does the applicant demonstrate a commitment to using the skills learned in the training program
• Is the applicant committed to attending training sessions for the duration of the program?

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