Bruce County Women's Institute Apprenticeship & Workplace Training Scholarship

This scholarship is provided for all secondary students, residing in Bruce County, who are furthering their formal education as a full-time apprentice or in workplace training (in their first or second year).

For the scholarship to be awarded, proof of enrolment (e.g. a copy of your apprenticeship wallet card) must be received by the Bruce County District Women's Institute secretary by September 30.

Scholarship is forfeited after the September 30th deadline and will be awarded to the alternate.

Deadline: March 31 RESIDENCY:Are you a resident of Bruce County? ______________

Is your mother/guardian a member of the Womens Institute? ____________ If so, for how long? _________ years SCHOOL:

Are you a student now? ______________ Grade/Year ______ Where? _____________________________________________________________

ANSWERS ARE TO BE TYPED ON A SEPARATE SHEET

a.scholastic Standing: (20) If out of school, state grade completed. State last secondary school percentage mark. What plans do you have for post-secondary education?

b. Extra-Curricular Activities (10) School Activities (25)Community Activities:(i.e. Junior Farmers, Guides, Church, Sunday School, Community Fairs, etc.) List all organizations in which you are or have been involved. (10) Jobs

c. Volunteer Leadership, Accomplishments, Hobbies, etc.(15) d.Attach a typed and double-spaced essayof 250 words on thefollowing:(20) In this short essay give your reasons for making your career choice. *TO BE COMPLETED BY CLUB LEADER, COACH, TEACHER, CLERGYMAN, OR EMPLOYER: Outline ways in which this candidate has demonstrated leadership during his/her time with your organization. (Please type on a separate sheet including date, signature and phone number of leader, coach, teacher clergyman, or employer.) Name of Applicant: Address: Phone: Email Address: Date of Application: Signature of Applicant: RETURN TO LOCAL DISTRICT W.I. SECRETARY Name: MARION LEIFSO Address: 254 CON. 10,R.R. 2,ELMWOOD, ON N0G 1S0 Phone # 519-363-2245 NOTE Only original typed applications will be considered.Emailed or faxed copies will not be accepted.

Bruce County Women's Institute
519-363-2245


Requirements

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be a resident of Bruce County.
  • Applicant must have been active in school and community activities.
  • Applicant must type an essay of a maximum of 250 words .
  • Previous winners are not eligible.
  • Full-time students entering first or second year of post-secondary training.

Conditions:

  • Should other qualifications be equal, the Scholarship may be awarded to applicant whose parent or guardian is a Women's Institute member.
  • Candidates may apply only once in any one year.
  • When only one application is received, a mark of 75% in points must be attained for full Scholarship award. Half of the Scholarship amount will be awarded for a mark under 75%.
  • Only black ink is permitted on applications.
  • Only original and typed applications will be considered. 
  • Faxed and emailed copies will not be accepted.

 

Application Deadline

March 31

Contact

Marion Leifso254 Conc 10, RR 2Elmwood, ON N0G 1S0Ph: 519.363.2245

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