Olga Cloke Bursary

The Olga Cloke Bursary was established by the Cloke Family in 1971 to celebrate Olga’s 75th birthday. After Olga’s passing in 1974, YWCA Hamilton established an endowment fund in her memory. Olga was a friend of YWCA Hamilton, a past President of the Zonta Club of Hamilton 1, past Governor of District 4, and also held international positions in Zonta.

Olga Cloke was passionate about being involved in her community and was the past chair of the YWCA Hamilton Building Campaign, as well as past District Commissioner of the Hamilton Girl Guides Association. YWCA Hamilton is proud to offer the Olga Cloke Bursary in partnership with The Zonta Club of Hamilton 1.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Malgosia Sienkiewicz (She/Her)
Manager, Donor Stewardship
YWCA Hamilton
Email: msienkiewicz@ywcahamilton.org

Olga Cloke Bursary Amount – $750
Application Deadline – November 30, 2024 at 11:59PM

Eligibility Requirements

You can apply for the Olga Cloke Bursary if you are:

• A current student
• Entering the first year of a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree program in 2024/2025
• A resident of Hamilton
• In financial need
• A young woman

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Hard Copy Application

If you would like to submit your application in person or by mail please click here for the hard copy application and mail or drop off at the front desk at our address:

YWCA Hamilton – Olga Cloke Bursary Application
attn: Malgosia Sienkiewicz
75 MacNab St S
Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1