The Dorothy Arsenault Foundation

Dorothy Arsenault was a well-known and loved foster parent who cared for foster children for over thirty years.  As a tribute to Dorothy’s career of caring for foster children, her children are establishing a tuition scholarship fund for tutoring, mentoring and encouraging foster children to graduate from high school.  The goal is to assist promising students to pursue their academic passion.

A $100,000 gift, over 10 years ($10,000/year), will fund this program focusing on First Nation’s children in the Vancouver area.

Eligible students may receive funding to be used towards professional tutoring services to aid them in core academic subjects.   There are two funding cycles annually (January – June and July - December).  The maximum amount per student per funding cycle is $5,000.   Depending on their circumstances, students may reapply for further funding.

Who can apply? 

You are eligible to apply for funds if you:

• Are an Aboriginal child or youth aged 11 – 18;
• Are in foster care;
• Are a motivated student attending school;
• Are striving to graduate from grade 12;
• Need assistance to further develop skills in the    core academic subjects
  • E.g. English, social studies, math or science

How are successful applicants chosen? 

A committee consisting of a teacher, social worker, foster parent and possibly a member of the Arsenault family will meet and review the applications and select the successful candidate(s), who will be awarded funds for professional tutoring services.

How do I apply?

Applications for the January to June cycle must be received to the Dorothy Arsenault Foundation care of VACFSS by November 15^th.   For the July to December cycle, applications must be received by May 31^st.  Please see attached application form.

Applications should be mailed or faxed to:
 

The Dorothy Arsenault Foundation
Attention: Residential Contract Manager
Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society
2^nd Floor, 3284 E. Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V5M 1Z8
Fax:  604-215-0176

What will happen if my application is accepted?

You will be contacted by a representative of VACFSS to make arrangements to pay for the professional tutoring service of your choice.