Kin Canada Bursaries

​Throughout his life, Hal Rogers believed in the value of education. In his own words, "providing and promoting the finest and most effective education possible for our young people" was a noble endeavour.

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Hal’s commitment and devotion to education are evidenced in his many years as a trustee on the Forest Hill Board of Education. In addition, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation named Founder Hal the first recipient of the coveted Lamp of Learning Award (pictured right) in 1950. The Lamp is awarded annually to a non-teacher who has made an “outstanding contribution to public secondary education in the Province.”

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The HREF is supported by Kinsmen, Kinette, and Kin clubs, as well as public donations.

From the fund, $1,000 bursaries are awarded to successful Canadian applicants pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized university, community college, technical institute, or other institution for advanced education.

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Board of Trustees
The HREF Board of Trustees carries out the Fund's purpose of promoting, encouraging, and sponsoring educational programs and activities.

The HREF Board of Trustees are tasked with scoring the endorsed applications sent to them by the clubs. Strict scoring guidelines are used to evaluate submissions and determine the successful bursary recipients.