This scholarship is designed to recognize the contributions of young community leaders and encourage them to keep up the great work. This year, United Way will be awarding four scholarships of $500 each.
The scholarship criteria are as follows:
Academic potential – Awards will be given to full or part-time students who have been accepted to or areattending a post-secondary institution in Winnipeg during the 2013-2014 academic year and are able to demonstrate a commitment to their education.
Demonstrated leadership – The selection committee will look for situations where students have challenged themselves in order to influence others and address local community issues that are important to them.
Community involvement – Recipients will be able to demonstrate genuine commitment and connection at a neighbourhood level.
Connection with a United Way-funded organization – Awards will be granted to students who have participated, volunteered, or worked with a United Way agency partner. Please visit http://unitedwaywinnipeg.ca/impact/community-investment-guide/ to view the agency partner
guide.
Financial need – The selection committee will make it a priority to select recipients who have demonstrated a need for financial support.
The deadline for the scholarship is February 18th, 2015.
Feel free to contact
Samantha Procyshyn
204-924-4265
sprocyshyn@unitedwaywinnipeg.mb.ca
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