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Memorial Bursary In Honour of Paul Dwillies and Bernice Gehring
This bursary in honor of our long-time volunteer’s memory will be awarded to a student who shows an outstanding commitment to volunteering in their community.
About
Paul Dwillies was creative and talented, with a curious mind. He designed and built microscopes and telescopes. He built a model train and re-created the landscapes and villages in the area of Provence, France, where he and his wife Eileen lived for 13 years. “We always called him a Renaissance man, because he would do anything from nailing a nail to threading a needle.” Paul was best known in Maple Ridge for his involvement with the local Farmer’s Market Society, as the market coordinator, graphics designer, handyman, and overall friend of the market and everyone within in.
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Bernice Gehring had a love of the outdoors, her community, social activism, and especially for her extensive family and friends. An avid world traveller, she would encourage everyone to see British Columbia and Canada first. Bernice was instrumental in the operation of the Farmer’s Market in Haney. She would be there every week without fail, counting heads and smiling bright.
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This bursary in honor of our long-time volunteer’s memory will be awarded to a student who shows an outstanding commitment to volunteering in their community.
Eligibility
Applicants must be in school district 42 or 43
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The applicant must be applying to a part-time or full-time semester at a registered post-secondary institution.
The applicant must submit an essay (maximum 2 pages) detailing their area of study, local community groups they are involved/volunteer with, how often and how they participate, and finally why they feel it’s important to get involved with these groups.
Essays will be reviewed by the board of the Fraser North Farmer’s Market Society. Please email applications to exec@farmersandmore.org.
Details
Award Amount:
Two amounts of $250 are available to one student in each School District 42 and 43
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Deadline:
Friday April 26, 2024 - 5pm