Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program – Saskatchewan – Canada
(online registration, $30 or 50, three levels, four areas in each level)
AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Talk to Ms. Lapointe for more information.
Information Session – Monday, September 24 at 12:25
Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2018 by Admin C.L.
Scholarship Value: $1,000 Awards Available: 1 Award Deadline: December 15, 2018
Why a FormSwift Scholarship Program
We love to support and grow the nation’s burgeoning class of entrepreneurs. It’s why we developed and continue to maintain free documents for business use, and it’s the same reason why we have developed our Scholarship Program. Moreover, our Scholarship Program is for driven, up-and-coming, entrepreneurs who are ready to commit to building a better world through their business ideas.
Also, by creating a unique business plan infographic for their scholarship entries, young business dreamers can build upon and practice the skills that will be required of them at their jobs after college. In short, we envision our Scholarship Program as not only an award that will help students in the present, but a test that will help them hone in on their future career paths.
Eligibility
A) You must be a graduating senior in high school or enrolled in college. Community college, professional college, and graduate students are all eligible, in addition to undergraduates at four-year universities.
B) You may not be related to any of FormSwift’s staff or our extended family.
C) International students, including students from a college or graduating from a high school outside the United States, are also eligible to apply.
D) We reserve the right to verify date of high school graduation and/or college enrollment.
Consider the benefits of applying for the Excellence in Ag Program.
Scholarships
The scholarship has a value of up to $20,000, with up to $5,000 per year paid over a maximum of four years.
Internships
Paid summer internships will be available for up to three years at a retail co-operative in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta.
Employment
Upon successful completion of post-secondary education, students have the opportunity for full-time employment — including a signing bonus — at a retail co-operative.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must be entering or already enrolled in a diploma or degree program in agriculture or business at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Applicants must submit the following:
Completed and signed application form
Resume
Proof of enrolment in a post-secondary institution or conditional letter of acceptance
Transcript of academic record
Two letters of reference from a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, supervisor or mentor (with at least one being from a work supervisor)
500 word essay or video on one of the following options:
Co-operatives and their impact on local communities
The future of agriculture in Western Canada
The best coach or teacher you have had and what made them a great leader or mentor
Each application will be reviewed and vetted by a selection committee. Only finalists will be contacted for an interview. For detailed application information please reference the Excellence in Ag Program Brochure.
The Quest for Excellence program is a bursary program for grade 12 students in Western Canada. It was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives.
What is Awarded?
RE/MAX of Western Canada will award 16 bursaries of $1,000 each to qualifying Grade 12 students. In addition, each award includes a Certificate of Excellence signed by the Regional Executive Vice President of RE/MAX of Western Canada. Winners will be notified in April 2019.
Who Can Participate?
The Quest for Excellence is open to all Grade 12 students attending high school from September 2018 – June 2019. Grade 12 students may not have participated in graduation commencement ceremonies in the past. Applicants must be a resident of one of the following provinces/territories:
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Yukon Territory
What is Required?
Students are to convey the contributions they have made to their communities in a short online essay, maximum 1,250 words. Key qualities students should demonstrate are leadership, motivation and communication skills. Other attributes may include volunteering, participation in charitable events or fundraising, and contributions that enrich the lives of others and their communities.
To view our 2018 Quest for Excellence® winners, click here!
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: December 15, 2018