The Margaret Kay Memorial Bursary

Margaret Kay was born in Hornsea, a small seaside village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. She completed her Primary School teacher education in Bradford and thereafter taught in inner-city London before moving to Australia. Margaret arrived in Grande Prairie in 1968, becoming a vital member of the community. She worked to establish a children’s daycare service and was a Board member of Alberta Mental Health.

An advocate in life-long learning, Margaret returned to university and received a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology. She taught preschool and Special Education in the Grande Prairie area and served as a Vice-Principal and Director of the Grande Prairie Assessment Team.

As an enthusiastic member of the Alberta Genealogical Society, Margaret was a committed volunteer with the Grande Prairie Branch. She generously shared her time and genealogical wisdom with the young, and the young-at-heart. Margaret was an engaged Executive member of the Grande Prairie Branch and at the provincial level with the Alberta Genealogical Society. This scholarship fosters Margaret's spirit of learning, teaching and sharing genealogical knowledge specifically as a family history hobbyist.

The recipient of the Margaret Kay Memorial Bursary is eligible to receive up to $1,500 in funding, sponsored by the Grande Prairie & District Branch; plus a 1-year AGS and Branch membership.

Applicant Requirements Resident of Canada 18 years of age – (under 18 with approval of guardian) Be a “hobby genealogist”. No professionals or persons associated with a genealogical business. Be enrolled in a course on genealogy offered by a university, public college or technical college. Submit proof of payment of enrolment fees. If awarded the bursary, be willing to submit an article describing your learning and experience at the supported genealogical event. This article may be published in the Alberta Genealogical Society’s and/or the Grande Prairie Branch’s Newsletter. Complete the application form and submit by April 30 in a given year.   Download the application form ›

Scholarship Honour List The GP&DB is pleased that the following individuals have received the Margaret Kay Memorial Scholarship.  2019, Lianne Kruger, Red Deer 2016, Stephanie Humphreys, Magrath 2014, Nestor Martinez, Brooks 2013, Susan Haga, Lethbridge 2011, Fay Carlson, Camrose   2010, Ellen Thompson, Edmonton

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Mail to:	Margaret Kay Memorial Bursary Grande Prairie & District Branch, AGS Box 1257 Grande Prairie, Alberta  T8V 4Z1 CANADA
Questions? Contact:	gp@abgenealogy.ca