TD Canada Trust Scholarship for Community Leadership

For students proceeding to a post-secondary program and who have made a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. Twenty scholarships are awarded across 5 Canadian regions (two in Ontario). Up to $10,000 for tuition per year (max four years) and $7,500 per year is available for living expenses (for a maximum of four years). Please be advised that this award is not specifically intended for Grey Bruce students, however, it has either been won in the past by a local student and/or it is a significant resource for post-secondary achievement goals. Please Click Here.  

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1-800-308-8306


Requirements

This award is open to students across Canada who are in their final year of high school; have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year and have demonstrated community leadership. This award is open to students who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to solving a community problem or making their community a better place. For example, you may be cleaning up the environment, promoting social justice, or fighting child poverty. Here's more about the application process: You can apply directly online using a digital application form, or print your application and mail it by the application deadline. As well, a 600-word essay (three copies) is required describing your community leadership experience. Please include in your application:

  • Why you got involved
  • How your involvement shows initiative and innovation
  • The ways your efforts have strengthened others
  • How long you have been involved
  • What you think the long-term impact will be
  • How your community has affected you.

In addition, include a brief description of the range of your other community activities.

  • A letter of recommendation from your school
  • Two letters of support from community groups
  • Your academic transcript

You also have the option of including:

  • A 250-word essay (three copies) describing your family and personal life, for example your familys employment or economic situation
  • A 250-word essay about your life experiences if you have taken a year or more away from high school or CEGEP

 

Application Deadline

November

Contact

Phone: 1-800-308-8306



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