The Fergie Jenkins Bursary was established in 1992 in part by the Kinsmen Club of Chatham, Chatham Minor Baseball Association, The City of Chatham and the former County of Kent in recognition of Fergie Jenkins being voted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
 
The bursary is set up to promote, encourage and sponsor educational programs and activities, by promoting assistance to applicants in their quest for higher learning at a recognized post-secondary institution. 
 
Applications are available starting in March each year and close by the end of June.
 
Eligibility
 
To be eligible you must: 

• Be a citizen of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
• Plan to register as a full-time student, in September of the upcoming year, at a recognized University, Community College, Technical Institute or other post-secondary institution for advanced learning.
• Demonstrate high ideals and qualities of citizenship, athleticism, and academics, and must not have received funds from the Fergie Jenkins Bursary in the past.
• Complete the online application fully including the required attachments. 

Attachments (be sure to have these separate documents scanned into your computer prior to beginning the application process)

• You must attach at least one letter of recommendation from a coach or teacher.
• You must attach a copy of your most recent full year school authorized transcript.
• You must attach a photocopy of photographic identification.   

Special Notes

• The responsibility for the completed application rests with the applicant.
• Please complete the application fully.  Only complete applications will be considered. 
• Special consideration will be given to applicants who have had involvement within CMBA either as a player, coach, umpire or volunteer.

If you have any questions about the bursary application process, contact CMBA at info@chathamminorbaseball.com.

 TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION - CLICK HERE