Scholarships and bursaries can help pay for paralegal training
Coquitlam, BC - July 5, 2010 - Scholarships and bursaries may be an important aspect in funding and supplementing education costs for your paralegal or legal assistant program. There may be a number of organizations in the community to check into for assistance - take a look at the list we've compiled!
Canadian Association of Paralegals: Has over 600 members across Canada and provides services and resources for employment opportunities, scholarships and events and conventions for paralegals in Canada.
BC Paralegal Association: A volunteer run non-profit organization for those in the paralegal profession in BC and Canada which provides information regarding the current trends and bursaries to students of paralegal programs in British Columbia.
Canlearn.ca: Includes information on government loans and grants that students can apply for such as the Canada Student Grant for Students from Low-Income Families.
Canadian-universities.net: Includes databases that allow users to search by college major or university or school for scholarships and bursaries to apply for. There is also the option to search by province as well.
When searching for scholarship and bursary opportunities, you may also want to check with local groups like the Rotary Club, the Royal Canadian Legion or other organizations within your immediate community.
Fill out the form to your right for more information on the Paralegal and Legal Administrative Assistant programs at Vancouver Career College.