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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Last Updated: 2023-09-07 15:39:50