Lorraine-LeBlanc Bursary ($500)

Born October 31, 1922, in Bathurst, Lorraine LeBlanc was the daughter of the late Philippe and Lucie
(Hébert) LeBlanc. A retired nurse and hairdresser, she was a selfless, energetic and hard worker, with a
fiery personality. Her numerous friends would also say she loved to laugh and had a “joie de vivre”. She
enjoyed travelling all over the world.
A smart and well-read person, she believed in the importance of education. Her father was an Acadian
leader who saw great things for the Acadian population. For these reasons, Ms LeBlanc wished to leave
a bursary as her legacy. She passed away on January 7, 2012, at the age of 89.
The bursary will be awarded based on educational achievement and financial need.

In order to qualify for the Lorraine- LeBlanc Bursary, you must:
 Have a “LeBlanc” surname;
 Be registered as a full-time student at a college or university in New Brunswick ;
 Demonstrate above average educational achievement during the last year of study; and
 Require financial assistance in order to pursue your post-secondary education

Applications will be accepted until September 30th of the current year.