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Life After High School -- May 2014

Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE Scholarships

Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE) is a Canadian women's charitable organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children, youth and those in need, through educations, social services and citizenship programs.

There are a number of financial award opportunities for post-secondary students being made available through the Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE, including:

Johanna Gudrun Skaptason Memorial Scholarship ($500) -- For a student who has successfully completed grade 12 and is accepted or registered in a first year programme at a Manitoba University.

Anna Skaptason Memorial Scholarship ($500) -- For a University of Manitoba student enrolled in the Integrated Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education, or Bachelor of Music Program.

Neil Bardal Scholarship ($500) -- For a post-secondary student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and has been involved in citizenship, in school and/or the community.

Candidates are selected on the basiss of academic excellence, good citizenship and leadership potential. If the students is of Icelandic decent, it should be included in the application. Note that Icelandic anscestry is not a criteria for eligibility.

Please see Ms. Moroz in Student Services if you are interested in looking at a comprehensive list of addition scholarships available, or if you are interested in obtaining instructions for applying for any of the above scholarships. The deadline to apply for these and other IODE scholarships is September 8th, 2013.

Aboriginal Student Scholarship

The City of Winnipeg's Aboriginal Youth Strategy and the Oshiki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak (OAN) are announcing the expansion of the Aboriginal Student Scholarship and Service Award Program to include all the school divisions within Winnipeg. OAN is implementing a newly enhanced Aboriginal Student Scholarship Program that fosters a rewarding opportunity for students in all grades that support educational success, mentorship and career opportunities within the City of Winnipeg. There will be general awards (from $250-$400) available for students in each of grades 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, and post-secondary awards ($1000) available to one grade 12 student from each City School Division who is going on to further their education. In addition, 14 summer jobs will be provided for grade 12 students in various City of Winnipeg departments.

Eligibility
Students must be in Grades 7, 8, 9, 10 11 or 12.
Graduating students must be entering a post-secondary education program in the Fall of 2014.
Students must be nominated by a teacher or administrator who is familiar with the student's academic perfomance, family situation and extra-curricular activities.

Scholarship recipients will be selected by a City of Winnipeg panel on a competetive basis through an evaluation of their completed applications.

To apply, please see Ms. Moroz in Student Services for nomination paperwork and application instructions. Note that the deadline for applications is May 30th, 2014.

For more information about this program, please feel free to visit the Oshiki Annishinabe Nigaaniwak website with the City of Winnipeg.

2014 Lehotsky Scholarship

Mayor Sam Katz of Winnipeg is inviting nominations for students for the 2014 Lehotsky Scholarships. The Lehotsky Scholarship Fund was created to award scholarships to inner-city youth in honour of Reverent Harry Lehotsky and his work in Winnipeg's WEst End.

Each year, a total of $5000 in scholarships is awarded to eligible recipients who have demonstrated significant and exceptional effort as an advocate for health and safety for the people of Winnipeg. The Scholarships are presented by Mayor Sam Katz at City Hall.

Eligibility:
Youth between the ages of 18-30 who are residents of Winnipeg;
Those entering or enrolled in post-secondary education;
Those who have made a significant contribution to Winnipeg;
Those who are advocates for health and safety of Winnipeg;
Those who have indicated their intention to apply their education in the inner0city upon graduation.

If you are a student who fits this description and are interested in this scholarshiop opportunity, please note that you MUST BE NOMINATED by another individual (non-related) who can attest to and provide good explanation of your work and achievements. In addition to the nomination application, nominators are required to provide a maximum of eight (8) pages of supplementary material which may include news clippings and/or letters of support.

All applications are to be submitted using the nomination form found at https://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/media/2014_Lehotsky_nomination.pdf. Nomination forms MUST be submitted to the address below by the deadline, June 13th, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

Office of the Mayor
510 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1B9
Phone 204-986-8347

If you have any questions about this process, please see Ms. Moroz in Student Services.

Manitoba Beef Producers Bursary

The Manitoba Beef Producers is making available four $500.00 bursaries for Manitoba Beef Producer members or children of MBP members attending a univeristy, college or other post-secondary school in the fall or pursuing trades training.

To be eligible for the award, students must be at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2014, must be an active Mantioba beef producer, or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer, and must use the bursary within two years.

Preference will be given to students who are pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate in a field of study related to agriculture or a trade that would be benefitial to the rual community.

Requirements to apply for this bursary --
• must submit a typed 600 word (maximum) essay discussing “What the beef industry means to my family, my community, and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture.*
• must submit proof of enrolment in a recognized institution (e.g. transcript)
• must submit a list of community involvement (e.g. 4-H, community clubs, volunteer work, etc.)
• post-secondary program or trades training must be a minimum of one year in duration
• provide the names of three references, including their addresses and telephone numbers
** Please see Mrs. Moroz or Ms. Catalano in Student Services for a copy of the application.

A selection committee will review the submissions and notify the recipients by August 30th, 2014.

Submissions must be sent to MBP no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014 to:

Manitoba Beef Producers
Bursary Committee
154 Paramount Road
Winnipeg MB R2X 2W3
Fax: (204) 774-3264 E-mail: info@mbbeef.ca

Mr. and Mrs. Najam Sahar Bridge Builders Award

The Canadian Federation of Bridge Builders (CFOBB) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious organization, dedicated to building bridges of understanding, harmony and respect among Canadians of all ethnic, cultural, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Our high school Bridge Builders Awards program is designed to encourage and support the development of multicultural understanding and tolerance in our Canadian society. The long term goal of the Canadian Federation of Bridge Builders is to aspire to the future generations so that all Canadians, irrespective of their ethnic, cultural, linguistic, religious, and racial background, are treated equally and with respect by their fellow Canadians. By making the Bridge Builders Awards available to every high school student in Canada, our future generations should have a high level of knowledge and awareness that should help eradicate fear, ignorance, and misunderstanding for years to come.

BRIDGE BUILDER AWARDS
A Bridge Builder Award is a prize of no less that $500 to be given annually to one graduating high school student in each School Division or Sub-Division in accordance with the criteria and procedures defined below.

INNOVATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED.
Students applying for this award must demonstrate a significant contribution towards improving relations between cultural groups in Canada. Accomplishments that will be considered include the following:
• Any work which contributes to the better understanding and appreciation of misunderstood cultural groups in Canada, an understanding which should contribute to a reduction in prejudices, racism, stereotyping and discrimination while promoting harmony among our Canadian mosaic.
• Making a recognized positive contribution to society through civic engagement and/or volunteering experience in multi-faith, multiracial or multicultural settings...
• Performing voluntary work consistent with the objectives of this award.
• Substantial contribution to building or mending broken multiethnic, multi-faith and multicultural bridges between Canadians.
• Liaison with new immigrants, helping to raise their awareness of Canadian modes of behaviour and appearance, to facilitate their rapid and comfortable integration in their new community as well as their acceptance in the culture of their new adopted country.

Any students who are interested in more information about this award, or who would like to consider being nominated for this award should see Ms. Catalano or Ms. Moroz in Student Services. The deadline to apply is May 8th, 2014.

Food Sciences Scholarship

A brand new scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing their studies in the Food Science program at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. These scholarships are supported from the Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) Legacy Fund, which was established to support scholarships and programs focused on the food production and processing industries. This year there are three scholarships to be awarded to students entering our Faculty, valued at up to $8,000 each.

The scholarships, valued at $4,000 each, will be offered to undergraduate students who:
-- have graduated from high school with a minimum average of 85% on those courses considered for admission to the University of Manitoba;
-- have met the entrance requirements for the Direct Entry Program Option of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba;
-- are enrolled full-time (minimum 80% course load) in the Bachelor of Science in Food Science degree program in the year in which the scholarship is tenable.

The scholarships are renewable at a value of $4,000 each for a maximum of one year provided the recipient:
-- enrolls full-time (minimum 80% course load) in the second year of study in the Bachelor of Science in Food Science degree program;
-- has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0.

If you have any students that are interested in studying food science and have applied to the University of Manitoba to be a direct entry student in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences this fall, please see Mrs. Moroz or Ms. Catalano in Student Services for an application.

The deadline for receipt of the application for this scholarship is Monday, May 5th. 2014.

Crohn's and Colitis Canada AbbVie IBD Scholarship

Crohn's and Colitis Canadais currently offering ten (10) one-time scholarships of $5,000 to students living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are entering into (or currently attending) post-secondary education in Canada. The scholarship eligibility requirements are as follows:

-- Students diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis;
-- Students seeking an associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree from a Canadian university; college; or enrolled in a trade school educational diploma; and
-- Students enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a Canadian-based post-secondary educational institution for the Fall semester of 2014.

For more information about the scholarship, or to access the online application, please visit the website ibdscholarship.ca. The deadline to apply is 5pm EST on June 30th, 2014.

Monsanto Fund

The Monsanto Fund is proud to support post-secondary education opportunities to farm families. There are approximately 65 scholarships available to high school students across the country who are entering their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture at a Canadian college or university. Each scholarship is valued at $1500.

The application deadline is May 30th, 2014.

Scholarship forms can be found in Student Services by Mrs. Moroz and Ms. Catalano, or through the Monsanto Canada website at www.monsanto.ca

Re-Post: Winnipeg North Rotary Scholarship Program

**Note that the deadline to apply for this scholarship has been changed to April 15th, 2014. .

The Rotary Club of Winnipeg North is a service club and a part of Rotary International, which is an international service organization of individiual clubs whose members and activities are deveoted and directed to being of service and assistance to their Communities, the Cities in which they live, their Country and the people of the World. The Rotary Club of Winnipeg North devotes its service activities to the Winnipeg North Community and these scholarships are but one example of the kind of service that Winnipeg North Rotarians provide.

Each year, three of these scholarships are awarded to three (3) students from any of the following high schools in Winnipeg: Elmwood High School, Garden City Collegiate, Kildonan-East Collegiate, Maples Collegiate, Miles Macdonell COllegiate, River East Collegiate, St. John's High School, Sisler High School and West Kildonan Collegiate.

This program will officially launch on November 1st, and is open to graduating students who will be attending a post-secondary education institution in the fall of 2014 to pursue a course of study within Canada leading to a degree or diploma from the accredited community college or university of their choice.

Succesful recipients of the scholarship, worth $750.00, will demonstrate good academic abilities and standings, as well as contributions to their school and community through their involvement in extracurricular activities.

Application forms will be available online after November 1st, 1013 at http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Home/homeA.asp?cid=1025. Application deadline is April 15th, 2014. (Click on the scholarship link under the Downloads Tab in the lower right corner of the page.)

Police Preparation Diploma Program at the University of Winnipeg

The Police Preparation Diploma (PPD) program will prepare individuals to be successful in meeting the admission requirements of police forces across Manitoba. This full time eight month program is scheduled to run in September of each year.

The PPD program will focus on the academic preparation, personal wellness, and physical fitness training necessary to meet the rigorous entrance requirements for a career in law enforcement.

For more information, please visit University of Winnipeg's Police Preparation Diploma Program.

Manitoba Forage Seed Scholarship 2014

This scholarship opportunity is to be offered to a qualified High School or University Student who:

-- Is a resident of Manitoba; and
-- Is a member of, or has a parent who is amember of, the Manitoba Forage Seed Association (MFSA), or who has a special interest in forage seed production (e.g. school study related to forage seeds); and
-- Is enrolled, or is applying to enroll, in a degree or diploma program at the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba; and
-- Has achieved a cummulative grade point average of at least 2.5 or 65%.

Applicant must complete an application form (found in student services) with contact information and a paragraph related to eligibility, a resume with complete details about education, employment and activities, as well as proof of application, acceptance or enrollment in a U of M Agriculture Program.

Applications are due no later than October 31st, 2014.

Manitoba Young Liberals Scholarships

The Manitoba Young Liberals (a committee of the Manitoba Liberal Party) are offering several scholarships to students who are entering, or continuing in, post secondary education programs in Manitoba for the school year 2014/2015. This is the sixth year we are offering these scholarships and in the past students from more than a dozen Manitoba rural and urban schools have won scholarships.

There are two scholarships worth $500, and two scholarships worth $100 available. Each amount is awarded to one student inside the city of Winnipeg, and one student outside the city of Winnipeg.

Application requirements include:
1. Completed application form (available from Student Services)
2. A written essay the discusses the applicants vision for the future of Manitoba, and answers the question "If you were elected Premier of Mantioba, what would you do?" (Essay must be 1000 words maximum, typed, double spaced in 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font.)

The deadline to submit applications is May 13th, 2014. Scholarships may be emailed to MYLscholarships@gmail.com or postmailed to

Manitoba Young Liberals Scholarship
c/o Manitoba Liberal Party
635 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0X1

If there are questions about these scholarships, please email MYLscholarships@gmail.com.

InviteRight SchoolTools Scholarships

InviteRight SchoolTools is excited to announce the return of our three $500 scholarships for graduating high school students. Students from all across Canada are encouraged to apply - last year we received over 130 entries!
Students can apply by visiting:

2014 InviteRight SchoolTools Scholarship Application Website

Here’s a summary of the three scholarships and the deadlines for each:

1. $500 Acting Out Grad – Theatre Arts Scholarship
Deadline – March 31, 2014
Show off your theatrics! Grade 12 students applying for this scholarship should describe how they express themselves through music, acting or working behind-the-scenes.

2. $500 Sweat Your Way to Grad – Athletics Scholarship
Deadline – April 30, 2014
For the student athlete who demonstrates school spirit throughout the year. Include special awards (MVP, team captain, league championship, class president etc.)

3. $500 Making Grad Great – Graduation Scholarship
Deadline – May 31, 2014
This scholarship goes to the student who best displays how they went the extra mile to make grad special at their school.

The Mark & Dorothy Danzker Scholarship for Excellence

The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba and Folkarama present the Mark and Dorothy Danzker Award of Excellence for ethno-cultural preservation. There are five (5) scholarships of $1000 each to be awarded in September 2014 to students who meet the following criteria:

-- Be accepted or currently enrolled in a univeristy, college, or other recognized post-secondary institution in Canada, with a minimum of an 80% course-load.
-- Be between the ages of 17-25 years old.
-- Be a resident of Manitoba for a minumum of 6 months.
-- Demonstrate an active involvement in preserving ethno-cultural heritage through volunteerism and/or employment.
-- Have achieved minumum academic average of 75% or cumulative 3.0 GPA.
-- Have no previously been a recipient of this scholarship.
-- Not be a Folklarmama board or staff member or immediate family of same.

A full application package can be obtained from Ms. Sidorow or Ms. Catalano in Student Services.

All applications submited must contain the following:

1. Transcript of full marks from high school and, if applicable, from university (copy). If submitting marks from high school prior to confirmation of final marks for grade 12 credits, include a copy of the most recent report card in addition to any available transcript to date.

2. Completion of the questionnaire (available from Ms. Sidorow or Ms. Catalano in Student Services).

3. Two supporting letters of reference. One reference must be from an ethno-cultural community regarding your involvement in preserving ethno-cultural heritage. The second reference must be from a member of the general community (religious/cultural leader, teacher/principal, etc.) who has known the applicant for a minimum of 2 years. NB: Neither reference letter can be from a relative. Letters of reference must be in a sealed envelope, with the referee's signature across the sealed flap; their name, address and phone number on the front; and submitted with the application. There are further guidlines for reference letters in the complete application package, which can be found in Student Services.

The complete application must be submitted in one envelope the following address by the imposed deadline of April 30th, 2014.

Mail the applications to:
Folklarama
2nd Floor, 183 Kennedy Street
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1S6

For more information, or to obtain an application for this scholarship, please see Ms. Sidorow or Ms. Catalano in Student Services.

Agriculture and Food Sciences Centennial Entrance Scholarship

In 2014, seven Agricultural and Food Sciences Centennial Entrance Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded.

Agriculture and food related industries are growing in world importance and with a shortage of graduates in these professions, now is a great time for young people to consider a career in agricultural and food sciences.

Graduates of Manitoba’s diploma and degree programs have a tremendous choice of careers in areas like medicinal food research, international trade, product development, food safety, biotechnology, environmental science, food production, marketing, and sales. The Centennial Entrance Scholarships are now available to help provide the financial support you may need to pursue a future in agriculture.

Alumni, faculty, agricultural industry and friends of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and the Province of Manitoba through the department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development have each contributed $150,000 for an endowed scholarship in honour of the 100th Anniversary of the faculty that was originally established in 1906 as the Manitoba Agricultural College.

Eligibility:
The scholarships will be awarded to Manitoba high school students who plan to enter the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at The University of Manitoba. Eligible students may enter either the two-year Diploma in Agriculture program or the four-year Bachelor of Science degree program. Students entering the degree program either through Direct Entry (right out of high school) or through Advanced Entry (after completion of University 1) must register for a specific set of courses in their first year as determined by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and as outlined in the University STARTbook.

The $2,000 scholarships will be applied to tuition as follow:
1. Diploma Program: in the first year of the program.
2. Degree program (through Direct Entry): in the first year.
3. Degree Program (through Advanced Entry): the funds will be held until the student exits University 1 and registers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences in their second year of study.

To apply, choose one of the following methods:

1. Email all documents to: donna.gervais@gov.mb.ca
2. Fax to: (204) 632-5143
3. Mail to: CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, #13-59 Scurfield Blvd., Winnipeg, MB, R3Y 1V2

The deadline for receipt of applications is: Monday, April 14th, 2014.

Refer to the following website for more information and to download the application package: University of Manitoba Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Spur Young Scholars

Spur is a festival of politics, art and ideas; the Spur Young Scholars Program is designed to engage the next level of thinkers and doers across our city as they learn and lead us into the next generation.

Spur Young Scholars Program has a goal to provide students of all achievement levels across the board an opportunity to experience a day of lectures and discussions at the Univeristy of Manitoba. SYS Day provides a preview of engaging and stimulating conversations for students who are yet undecided or unsure about their post-secondary studies, but are curious to find out more.

The confirmed introductory courses such as “Intro to Urban and Inner City Studies,” “Intro to Indigenous Studies,” and “Intro to English: Reading Culture,” as well as specialized courses like “When Human Rights Go Wrong,” “Canadian Immigration and Settlement,” and “”Human Environmental Interactions.”

Spur Young Scholars Day occurs in Winnipeg on Friday, March 21st, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. This program is FREE of charge and lunch will be provided.
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Students who apply to the Spurs Young Scholars (SYS) Program will gain:

* Invitation to a day of engaging classes and discussions at the University of Winnipeg;
* Full access tickets to Spur Festival 2014's line-up of events and talks around the city;
* Access to RBC Emerging Scholars who will facilitate and be available for questions, discussions and mentorship with SYS students;
* An opportunity to contribute to and spur the conversation to what's important in our city and community;
* An opportunity to add the Spur Young Scholars Entry Scholarship Program to their resume of experiences!

SYS would like to make a particular effort to recruit highly engaged students who face non-academic barriers to accessing post-secondary education. The Spur Young Scholars Entry Scholarship Program is an excellent opportunity to boost student confidence and to ensure them that their voice matters.

Students who wish to be considered for the Spur Young Scholars Program are encouraged to apply online by filling out a short form telling us about themselves and answering ONE of 5 Spur Questions on politics, art, and ideas, in any creative format they wish. The website with full information on the program, and the application package, is available here: Spur Young Scholars Entry Scholarship Program.

Please note that space in this program is limited to 50-60 spaces for young scholars across Winnipeg.

The application deadline is: Monday, March 10th, 2014

Life After High School -- February 2014

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Life After High School -- February 2014

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2014 Manitoba Scholarship Newsletter from StudentScholarships

StudentScholarships.org encourages Manitoba high school students to apply to any of the following ten scholarships, and would like to remind those who are interested in a more comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities to visit the StudentScholarships.org website and/or sign up for the 2014 scholarship newsletter.

Most scholarship require students to be completing their final year of high school and graduating in June 2014, with the plan to enter college or university in the Fall of 2014. Students must show proof of their academic standing and answer specific questions in an essay. Please visit the websites below for more information on how to apply.

Posters for these scholarships can be found here.

1) Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship - $500 Award (April 1st, 2014)
Applications found at www.mortgagebrokersburnaby.com

2) Your Favourite Car Scholarship - $500 (April 30th, 2014)
Applications found at www.winnipegdealerships.ca

3) MCO scholarship - $500 (May 15th, 2014)
Applications found at www.missioncreekortho.com

4) Maple Leaf Dentistry Scholarship - $500 (May 30th, 2014)
Applications found at www.studentscholarships.org/dentistry_scholarships.php

5) LM Scholarship Program - $500 (May 31st, 2014)
Applications found at www.studentscholarships.org/grants.php

6) Odenza Vacations College Scholarship - $500 (June 1st, 2014)
Applications found at www.odenzavacationsscholarships.com

7) Got a Spine Scholarship - $500 (June 2nd, 2014)
Applications found at www.studentscholarships.org/2014_college_scholarships.php

8) Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - $500 (June 15th, 2014)
Applications found at www.usedforkliftsmanitoba.ca


9) Lift Parts Express Scholarship - $500 (June 30th, 2014)
Applications found at www.forkliftpartsmanitoba.com

10) Compass Mortgage group Scholarship - $500 (December 30th, 2014)
Applications found at www.mortgagebrokerkewlona.ca

National Union Scholarships

The National Union and General Employees is offering four acholarships to students who plan to enter the first year of a public, post-secondary educational institution full-time in the Fall of 2014. Eligible applicants must be children/grandchildren, or foster children/grandchildren of a National Union member. The component union represented in Manitoba is the MGEU (the Manitoba General Employees Union).

The scholarships include:
1) NUPGE Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians ($1500)
2) NUPGE Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship ($1500)
3) NUPGE Tommy Douglas Scholarship ($1500)
4) NUPGE Scholarship for Visible Minorities ($1500)

Applications can be found by visiting the National Union website nupge.ca/scholarships. The deadline to apply is June 30th, 2014.

Variety Pat Riordan Fine Arts Scholarship

PLEASE NOTE: Only one student from each high school can apply for this scholarship. Please see Ms. Sidorow in Student Services if you are planning to apply.

Variety, the Children's Charity of Manitoba is pleased to offer the Variety Pat Riordan Fine Arts Scholarship. Pat was a long-time member of Variety and a reowned Canadian entertainer. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each spring to a deserving high school student who is pursuing an education in either music or fine arts at a college or university in Manitoba.

Preference will be given to applicants to have demonstrated leadership roles and passion for caring for others in their community.

The guidelines for application include:
1) A biographical essay (one typed page -- font, size and spacing of your choice) demonstrating the applicant's musical or fine arts abilities and accomplishments. Please note that this essay is weighted at 50% of total marks by the Review Committee. Submissions longer than one page will not be considered.

2) Application must include the name and weekday contact information (including email) for three references, including one musican or fine arts educator.

3) Each application must include confirmation of a post-secondary acceptance, including program selection. In the event that acceptance has not been received by the student prior to the application deadline, the application must include proof of his/her application to post-secondary institutions in the interim. Applications not accompanied by said-specified documentation will not be considered.

4) Applications to include transcripts for Grade 11 and Grade 12.

5) Please include all relevant contact information with the application.

**There is no "formal" application form. Students are encouraged to use their own format.

This scholarship will be awared to one student each year. Funds till be applied to the recipient's first year of post-secondary education and will be disbursed at the beginning of the Winter session (i.e. January 2015). Payment will be made directly by Variety to the recipient's educational institution.

Application deadling is April 30th, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Late applications will not be considered.

Applications should be mailed to:
Variety / MTS Leadership in the COmmunity Scholarship
Selection Committee
Variety, the Children's Charity of Manitoba
Unit 2 - 1313 Border Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3H 0X4

Variety/MTS Leadership in the Community Scholarship

The opportunity to apply for this scholarship is currently closed.


PLEASE NOTE: Only one student from each high school can apply for this scholarship. Please see Ms. Sidorow in Student Services if you are planning to apply.

Variety, the Children's Charity of Manitoba relies heavily on volunteer and community support in order to accomplish its mandate of serving children with special needs in our province. Variety, along with funding partner MTS, as instituted an annual $2,000 scholarship for a high school student pursuing post-secondary studies in Manitoba.

Preference will be given to applicants to have demonstrated leadership roles and passion for caring for others in their community.

The guidelines for application include:
1) A biographical essay (one typed page -- font, size and spacing of your choice) demonstrating the applicant's community leadership. Please note that this essay is weighted at 50% of total marks by the Review Committee. Submissions longer than one page will not be considered.

2) Application must include the name and weekday contact information (including email) for three references, including one educator and one volunteer supervisor.

3) Each application must include confirmation of a post-secondary acceptance, including program selection. In the event that acceptance has not been received by the student prior to the application deadline, the application must include proof of his/her application to post-secondary institutions in the interim. Applications not accompanied by said-specified documentation will not be considered.

4) Applications to include transcripts for Grade 11 and Grade 12.

5) Please include all relevant contact information with the application.

**There is no "formal" application form. Students are encouraged to use their own format.

This scholarship will be awared to one student each year. Funds till be applied to the recipient's first year of post-secondary education and will be disbursed at the beginning of the Winter session (i.e. January 2015). Payment will be made directly by Variety to the recipient's educational institution.

Application deadling is April 30th, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Late applications will not be considered.

Applications should be mailed to:
Variety / MTS Leadership in the COmmunity Scholarship
Selection Committee
Variety, the Children's Charity of Manitoba
Unit 2 - 1313 Border Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3H 0X4