2025 Bursary Applications open on or about May 1 - Deadline July 31, 2025
Larry Clark
Memorial Fund Society
Larry Clark’s passing resulted in a large outcry to honour his memory and many organizations and individuals have pledged ongoing financial support to make this a reality. The committee’s mandate will be to establish an ongoing administration of funds to establish and maintain appropriate initiatives to honour Larry’s memory. It most likely will be a suitable annual bursary and/or award to a Junior Handler in his name.
**2025 Bursary Winners**
1st Place - $1000
Elsie Dobie Maple Ridge BC
2nd Place - $500
Anna Wulff
3rd Place Tie - $250
Abbey Mann
Panagiota Rounis
Congratulations and continued success in your involvement in Purebred dogs.
About The Bursary
About The Bursary
The Larry Clark Memorial Fund National Bursary was established to aid a current or former
junior handler in their quest to further their education beyond secondary school. This is
consistent with Larry’s lifelong passion, dedication and quest for Juniors to succeed at every
level. The intent is to support post secondary education at a University, College or a Technical
school.
The applicant must have been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for a minimum of two (2)
years in either Conformation or Performance events sanctioned by the Canadian Kennel Club.
They must have competed in Junior Handling at any level while demonstrating a high degree of
Sportsmanship. Former and current Junior Handlers who will be entering or continuing their Post
Secondary Education (College or University) from across Canada are invited to apply for this
National Bursary.
The applicant will be expected to provide the following:
• An academic transcript from previous institution(s) the applicant has attended along with
the enrollment or approval letter from the post secondary institution.
• One letter of reference reflecting the applicant's worthiness from (i) a teacher or
instructor, (ii) a member of the dog community or an individual who has known the
applicant for at least two (2) years.
• For the competition year 2026 we would request an essay of 500 words. The applicant
should outline their involvement with purebred dogs with an explanation of how the
applicant is a worthy candidate and touch briefly on their career aspirations and future
plans.
• Currently the National Bursary is for $1000 for first place, $500 for second and $250 for
third place. Deadline for submission is July 31, 2026.
• The essays become the property of the National Bursary fund and will be published.
• The essays will be adjudicated by a panel selected by the committee from individuals
across the country.
• Applications are to be sent to Richard Paquette, Box 640 Azilda ON POM1B0 or emailed
• THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTAION
MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SINGLE SUBMISSION. INCOMPLETE
APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS MISSING INFORMATIONS WILL BE
REJECTED.
In order to get a bank account in the Fund’s name we have registered with the BC Societies. To that end we have drafted and passed a Constitution and Bylaws. We also elected an Executive consisting of:
President - Richard Paquette
Vice President - Cathy Wankel
Secretary - Jolie Thompson-McMullan
Treasurer - Shelley Mackie
Additional members:
Shaunna & Madison Bernardin
Penny Lewis
Courtney Penner
Nicole Hardt
Christy Lynn Clark
Emma Gheseger