Parents for Bilingual Education New Brunswick (PBENB) is proud to invite graduating students from the New Brunswick Anglophone public school system to apply for the Richard Rice Memorial Bursary (BCRR).

This $1,000 bursary honors the memory and legacy of our late president, Richard Rice, whose leadership and passion for bilingual education helped shape opportunities for students across the province. This award recognizes a graduating student who is committed to pursuing their studies in French at the post-secondary level.

The Richard Rice Memorial Bursary is offered by Parents for Bilingual Education New Brunswick with the support of Canadian Heritage. PBENB remains committed to promoting a bilingual Canada — especially in New Brunswick — by supporting young Anglophone Canadians in their journey toward post-secondary studies in French.

Bursary Details

$1,000 bursary
Awarded to a student graduating in June 2026
Must be pursuing full-time post-secondary studies in French for the 2026–2027 academic year

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:
• Have completed their secondary studies at an Anglophone institution in New Brunswick
• Have English as their first official language spoken
• Be enrolled in full-time French studies for the 2026–2027 academic year

What your application must include

• A letter written in French (minimum 200 words), according to your abilities.

• Introduce yourself and the school from which you graduated
• Explain your motivation to study in French
• Describe how this bursary would help you achieve your personal and academic goals
• A copy of your admission letter for the 2026–2027 school year

Application deadline:
Applications must be received before 12:00 p.m. (noon) on May 30, 2026. Send your application to info@pbenb.com

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