What it means to win a BCSF bursary...
"The Bursary meant hope. It empowered me to learn, helped me to start the journey of learning. The more I learn, the more I'm able to share and benefit others. "
What's New
BCSF + Schools = BHM
The BCSF will be facilitating guest speakers in local schools for Black History Month 2011. Teachers: E-mail us to reserve your speaker!Past Events
Past Events (2010)
Black History Month in Local Schools
Since 1996, the BCSF seeks to raise the awareness of students from every ethnic background about the contributions of Afro-Canadians to Canadian society by offering lectures at local schools during February, which is Black History Month. [details]
Annual Walk-a-thon
Annual walk-a-thon photos. [details]
Night at the Races
Annual evening at the Rideau Carleton Raceway.
Golf Tournament 2010
Pro-golfers and wannabes attend the annual BCSF Golf tournament at the Meadows Golf Club.
December Dinner-Dance 2010
The Annual December Dinner-Dance, with a special guest from the roster of former bursary recipients. Photos!
Past Events (2009)
FBECN Dans les écoles 2009
Dans le cadre du mois de l'histoire des noirs, nous donnons des présentations dans les écoles sur la contribution des noirs a l'histoire du Canada et du monde. [info]
Annual Walk-a-thon 2009
Le marcheton aura lieu au printemps 2009. Un occasion de participer pour tout un chacun. [info]
Night at the Races 2009
La 12ème Soirée aux Courses du Fonds de Bourses pour Étudiants Canadiens Noirs. A l'hippodrome Rideau Carleton (4837 chemin Albion, Ottawa Sud).
Date: 24 juillet 2009 [info]
Golf Tournamenet 2009
Au mois d'aout. Au Club de Golf Meadows, Hawthorne Road, Ottawa.
Date: 7 aout 2009
Awards Ceremony 2009
Les bourses sont accordées au mois d'aout.
Date: 4 aout 2009. [info]
Souper Dansant de Décembre 2009
La danse de décembre aura lieu au Ukrainian Hall, 1000 ave. Byron. [info]
Past Events (2008)
2008 : 10th Annual Awards Ceremony
The 2008 Bursary/Scholarship Awards Ceremony will be held...
Date: Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Time: 5PM to 8PM
December Dinner-Dance
The Annual December Dinner-Dance will be held on Saturday, December 6th, 2008 at the Ukrainian Hall, 1000 Byron Avenue.
Black History Month 2008 in Local Schools
The BCSF has also sought to raise the awareness of students from every ethnic background about the contributions of Afro-Canadians to Canadian society by offering lectures at public and high schools during February, which is Black History Month.
Please contact us if you wish further information on our speakers program.
2008 Walk-a-thon
Benefit from fresh-air and family fun at our annual walk-a-thon. Let us re-introduce you to Ottawa’s great outdoors with side benefits of health and generosity. Join us on June 14th, 2008.
Sign-in time:9:00 a.m.
Starting time:9:30 a.m.
Location:Merivale Road at McCooey lane (directly across from the Tim Horton's at Merivale Road and Central Park Drive)
Duration of walk:9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Official Marshall:Alastair McAlastair (A Channel)
2008 Night at the Races
Enjoy an evening at the Rideau Carleton Raceway, Albion Road, Ottawa. Have your picture taken with a winning horse. On Thursday July 24th 2008, enjoy an evening at the Rideau Carleton Raceway, Albion Road, Ottawa.
2008 Golf Tournament
Pro-golfers and wannabes are invited to join us in the annual BCSF Golf tournament, August 1st, 2008, at the Meadows Golf Club, Hawthorn Road, Ottawa. Enjoy an 18-hole round of golf on a CPGA-quality course and increase our scholarship fund with every birdie.