SJMNRC will be providing another Scholarship this year! If you are interested or know anyone interested, the application is attached.
Please note the following important points below.
Applicants must complete the application and essay and meet all requirements to be considered.
A winner will be announced in August for Fall 2013 school year.
Important Points:
· Applications will be accepted starting on July 8, 2013; deadline to apply July 26, 2013, 5:00 pm. (Late applications will not be considered.)
· Applications must be emailed to Mary Stack (mary.stack@sjmnrc.ca), with the subject line: SJMNRC Scholarship 2013
· Applicants must send a copy of the above application completed to be considered.
· Applicants must complete the essay question to be considered. (Essay question is below.)
· Applicants must include 3 references including name, address, and telephone number. (This can be a teacher, counsellor, employer, etc...)
· Applicants must be accepted into a school for 2013 and be able to provide proof of acceptance. (Remember, this scholarship is only valid towards a post-secondary institution located in Saint John, NB.)
· Applicants must be a current client at SJMNRC (be it in Employment, Youth, or the Volunteer Program).
· REMEMBER: A team from the SJMNRC Board will choose the winning candidate. Once a winner is chosen, the candidate will be notified.
· NOTE: The scholarship will be deposited directly into the winning candidate’s school’s account.
Essay Question:
The decision to attend a post-secondary institution is a very important life decision. It can be exciting, but stressful. One of the #1 stresses for those returning to school is finance. In 500 words or less, provide a summary on your school choice and why and how this scholarship will assist you.
Remember!
1. Fill out the application
2. Complete the essay question
3. Review the list of ‘important points,’ before submitting your application
4. Email everything to Mary Stack with the subject line: SJMNRC Scholarship 2013.
5. Deadline to apply is July 26, 5:00 pm.
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