Careers
Blue Ridge Lumber/Ranger Board Bursary Program
To assist local students in pursuing their education at a post-secondary institution, Blue Ridge Lumber and Ranger Board annually make two $1,000.00 bursaries available to local students.
Blue Ridge Lumber/Ranger Board Bursary Program is available to high school graduates from the Mayerthorpe, Barrhead or Whitecourt areas.
Eligibility
Blue Ridge Lumber and Ranger Board invite applications from local students who are entering a post-secondary education program that could lead to a career in the forest products industry, for example: forestry, engineering or business administration.
Application
To apply, applicants must:
- Complete an essay providing specifics about the program they are entering and why they have chosen the program
- Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities at school and/or within the community
- Provide a copy of the most recent academic transcript
- Submit the completed application form and documentation to the Payroll Department at Blue Ridge Lumber/Ranger Board, no later than May 1.
The application form can be found on this page, and also at each local high school office.
Selection
The selection committee will evaluate applicants and determine the appropriate level of financial support. The selection process will include consultation with the principals at the high schools from which applicants are received.
Enrollment in a post-secondary education institution must be confirmed before the award is granted.