The Sport and Cultural Outreach Programme has been defined in accordance with Canadian Law as determined by the Canadian Charter of Rights. In compliance with the Charter, the Outreach Programme has no restrictions with regard to sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, physical challenge, political beliefs, physical ability, athletic/artistic skills or HIV/ health status.

The Bursary Programme is planning to award 250 bursaries for housing and registration in sports and culture.

We offer financial support in the following areas:

A. Accommodation (Hosted housing)
B. Registration fees (Sport or Culture)

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

• Any individual who is at least 18 years of age as of 29 July 2006 and requires financial assistance to attend the 1st World Outgames Montreal 2006 is eligible. This applies to any participant in the Sport or Cultural Programme of activities of the Outgames.
• 50% of the programme will be reserved for women.
• Applicants residing in locations other than Canada, the United States, Western Europe, Israel, Japan, Australia and New Zealand will be favoured.

RULES

1. Should any part of the submitted application form be incomplete or should the information contained therein be false, the applicant’s request will automatically be rejected.
2. The Application Form must be received no later than 1 February 2005 at midnight Eastern Standard Time to be valid.
3. The Bursary Selection Committee is made up of 1 representative from GLISA, 1 representative from the Outgames, 1 representative from Équipe Montréal.
4. All decisions of the Bursary Selection Committee are final and are not subject to appeal.
5. Applicants that have been selected will immediately be notified.
6. All applicants must have, at the time of submitting their applications, a valid passport for entry into Canada during the period of the Outgames.
7. Applicants that will require a visa to travel to Canada should send for their visa application as soon as possible. More information from the Government of Canada.
8. All recipients of bursaries will be considered registered unless denied a Canadian Visa (if applicable).
9. All information submitted will be kept confidential.
10. Bursaries are not transferable to another person.
11. Bursaries are not redeemable in cash.
12. Bursaries will be deemed null and void in the event that the participant cancels their registration for the Outgames.
13. Participants may apply for one or both of the bursary categories: Accommodation (hosted housing) and Registration fees.
14. Travel expenses (airfare) are not included in the bursary programme.
15. Daily expenses are not included in the bursary programme.
16. Accommodation expenses are limited to hosted housing only.
17. Hosted housing is limited to a maximum of 11 nights only.
18. Registration fees are limited to the regular registration fee of $295 CAD.
19. Additional expenses, are the sole responsibility of the participant.
20. All participants on a Sports and Cultural Bursary will receive same privileges and treatment as all other paid registrants for the sport and cultural programme.

SELECTION PROCESS
After the deadline for applications, the Bursary Selection Committee will review all requests. Applicants who are selected will be contacted within the 3 weeks following the submission deadline date of 1 February 2006. The selected applicants must provide proof that they are able to travel to Canada before the full benefits of the bursary will be awarded. Should a VISA be required, the applicant must provide proof that she or he is allowed entry into Canada, according to Canada’s rules and regulations. If needed, selected applicants will receive a letter of invitation from the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 Organizing Committee.

NEED ASSISTANCE?
Our client services representative, Pascal Foisy, is available to provide additional information or assistance to bursary applicants.

Phone: +1 514 252-5858 ext. 5371