The Dauphin Friendship Centre (DFC) is thrilled to announce the creation of the Jeremy Smith Memorial Bursary.
Jeremy passed away on October 20, 2023, and as Jarri Thompson of the DFC says, Smith was a person who left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
"Jeremy was a longtime member of the Friendship Centre here in Dauphin and has touched the lives of countless people," offered Thompson. "Creating the bursary is a way to honour his legacy."
There are two bursaries, one for $1000 and a second for $500. To be considered, you must be accepted into a post-secondary institution and demonstrate a commitment to community service, social work, or initiatives that exhibit kindness, compassion, and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others.
"We thought long and hard about how we were going to keep his name and memory alive throughout the community," continued Thompson. "What better way to create this bursary that will go on for years to come. Students in the community will get to know who he was and his contributions."
Your application must include an essay showing your volunteer involvement, both at school and within the community. It should also highlight both short-term and long-term goals. This bursary is open to graduating students throughout the Parkland, not just Dauphin.
Applications are due by May 23 at 4:30 p.m. They've been distributed to all high schools in the region, and you can also pick one up at the Friendship Centre in Dauphin. Completed applications should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
"I don't think you can put to words what Jeremy Smith meant to the community," ended Thompson. "He believed in the potential of everyone that crossed his path. If you met him, you weren't just another person, you were special."
