In 2008 Tour du Canada is celebrating its 20th anniversary. To recognize this event the Board of Directors has announced a new project to help young people participate in the cross-Canada ride. You can read the announcement on the Tour du Canada Network here: News.

View Donations Record here: Tour du Canada Bursary Donations

Funds, in the form of a bursary, will be available to students and recent graduates 25 years or younger who are participating in Tour du Canada. Past riders, friends and family members are invited to contribute to a fund that will help finance this Bursary.

Tour du Canada is a non-profit corporation. The tour is designed as a no-frills event. Tour riders become members of this co-operative organization. The Board of Directors is elected from the membership.

A Tour du Canada ride is a shared experience that allows cyclists to see Canada at a human scale and meet people from all of its regions. Being part of a group provides individuals with the confidence and resources to meet their goals and makes possible a trip that many would not contemplate on their own.

Although we strive to make Tour du Canada as affordable as possible, finding the funds to participate can be challenging for young people who have not started their working life or have loans and fees to deal with in pursuing their education. We want to encourage participation amongst this group of individuals because often once having completed their education they do not have the time or the resources to participate because of debts accumulated during that time. Thus many need to wait until retirement or they obtain seniority in their employment in order to participate.

This programme is aimed primarily at young people and young students. The Bursary would provide up to $1,000 to each qualified participant, and perhaps more in special circumstances. Applicants will be asked to provide information on their educational background and interests, their reason for applying for a bursary and their future cycling plans (after Tour du Canada). The Board of Tour du Canada will make the final decision on who is awarded a Bursary.

If you wish to make a donation to the Bursary Fund, please visit the secure on-line Donation page here: Bursary Donation. If you wish to apply for a Bursary please visit the Application page here: Bursary Application.

If we have any questions please contact us at sweep@cyclecanada.com or by phone at 1-800-214-7798.

Links:

Bursary Fund Donation Form (Secure Site)

TdC Bursary Participant's Guideline and link to Application Form

TdC Bursary Fund Donation Summary