Bursary Funding and Support

About the SALTS Bursary Program

Each year, the generosity of our donors makes it possible for many young people to set sail on a SALTS voyage through a variety of bursary programs. Individual bursary funding supports youth in a range of life situations, including those in financial need, those considered at risk, and/or those facing challenging life situations such as family breakdown, bereavement, recovery from serious illness, recent immigration, or other tough circumstances faced by young people from all walks of life. The Indigenous Youth Bursary honours ongoing, deeply valued relationships and welcomes youth from many First Nations communities each year. Bursary partnerships allow SALTS to collaborate with other non-profits and provide voyages for the youth they serve.

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How Bursaries Help 

A SALTS trip is much more than learning to sail — it’s a chance to find support, experience mentorship, and feel valued. Lives are changed in many ways; experiencing supportive community can drastically improve how equipped young people feel to face life’s challenges. As they overcome challenges on board with the support of this uplifting community, they build their confidence and are empowered to better navigate challenges in life. Bursaries bring that change within reach for more trainees. And the impact doesn’t stop with them.

Far-Reaching Impact

The impacts of a young person's time at SALTS can be far-reaching: trainees return as volunteers and take responsibility for building supportive community for other trainees; bursary recipients commit to volunteering 1 hour in their community for every $100 they receive in funding; alumni share how, decades later, the lessons learned on board continue to impact how they choose to work, lead, and live.