Scholarship Form - Prince Edward District Women's Institute

CRITERIA: The scholarship is open to male or female residents of Prince Edward County.

The applicant must have been a resident of Prince Edward County for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years immediately prior to applying for this scholarship.

The applicant must be pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized institution, in Ontario.

The completed application must be received by the Prince Edward District W.I. secretary by noon on March 31, 2021. This deadline is firm..

An applicant can win the Prince Edward District Women’s Institute Scholarship only once.

The scholarship value is $1000.

Should the winner not be able to fulﬁll the criteria, the runner up will receive the scholarship.

The winner should be available to receive the scholarship in person

Name of Applicant

Address

Number

Date of Birth

County of Residence

Is relative a Women’s Institute Member?
YesNo

If so, for how long?

Name of Post-Secondary Institution to be attended

Date Post-Secondary courses commence

I acknowledge that the above information is complete and true.

PART A: SCHOLASTIC STANDING (5 points)

Include copy of current transcript of marks. Upload file below.

Name the last Secondary School attended

Current grade

Percentage for the last eight courses taken

Outline your plans for post-secondary education

PART B: SCHOOL-RELATED EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS, HOBBIES (10 points)

Include name of activities, years involved, positions held, and brief explanation of level of participation.

PART C: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP (10 points).

Include name of activities, years involved, positions held, and brief explanation of level of participation.

PART D: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (5 POINTS).

Include employment, second language, other skills learned outside school.

PART E: ESSAY (25 points).

Attach a typed essay of 1000 words on the following topic:
“Describe the effect COVID-19 has had on young people and what creative, positive actions you have taken to deal with the pandemic. How can you use the lessons you have learned to better shape your future?”