Raghava Sristi Annual Bursary

About the Bursary

Raghava Sristi worked as a Software Engineer for Belmar Consulting from 2018 - 2021 where he developed custom solutions on the Salesforce.com platform. Raghava was an incredibly caring colleague who exemplified the core values of Belmar, while living with Schizophrenia.

In memory of Raghava, Belmar is offering an annual bursary, awarded to students pursuing a career in Software Engineering or Information Technology.

The work we do at Belmar is made possible by the talented Software Engineers, Consultants and Project Managers who work as a team to deliver projects for our customers.


Bursary Information

  • • One-time $5,000 bursary, ($2,500 for fall and winter semesters).

    • The award will be paid directly to the accredited institution for the eligible program in the name of the award winner.

    • The bursary will be effective for the Fall 2022 and the Winter 2023 school terms.

    • Applicants must be planning to attend school and be accepted for the eligible program during this period.

    • All information submitted in the Bursary Application Package is for the selection committee only and will be kept confidential.

    • The awards will be distributed by the BC Schizophrenia Society in partnership with Belmar Consulting.

  • The applicant must be:

    • A resident of BC.

    • Diagnosed with Schizophrenia.

    • Pursuing a post-secondary education in Computer Science or Information Technology.

    The bursary offers financial assistance for education opportunities in which students work to attain a certificate, diploma, or degree from an accredited institution participating in full-time studies

  • A complete application must include all of the following:

    • Completed application form

    • Proof of residency (e.g., government-issued ID or utility invoice)

    • Reference form

    • A letter describing career and study goals and why the applicant selected the Eligible Program

    Incomplete applications will not be considered

 

Application Process + Package

To apply, please read through the following document. Please ensure that all details are confirmed and understood prior to submitting your application.

For any inquiries, questions, or concerns, please contact the Belmar team at marketing@belmar.ca