Girl Guides of Canada – Guides du Canada Available Scholarships for 2011

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This presentation briefly summarizes the 2011 scholarships available to girl and adult Members of Girl Guides of Canada – Guides du Canada. This year we are awarding a total of 33 scholarships.

For complete details and applications, please visit:http://www.girlguides.ca/scholarships

Overview

1. Both girls and adult Members attending college or university full-time or part-time can apply! (See scholarship eligibility)

2. There’s a scholarship that’s right for YOU!

3. We’re looking for applicants with a passion for Guiding!

4. Cross your T’s and dot your I’s when you fill out the application!

5. Mark your calendar! The application deadline is April 1, 2011

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Energizer Canada Now That’s Positivenergy

National Science Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

• Girl or adult Member of GGC

• Pursuing post-secondary degree/diploma

• Particular emphasis in the field of applied science

and technology - including chemistry and physics

Amount: $2,000 CDN

NEW for 2011!

National Scholarships

ELIGIBILITY

• Girl or adult Member of GGC

• Entering or pursuing post-secondary education

• Full-time basis

Amount: $2,000 CDN

Part-Time Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

• Girl or adult Member of GGC

• Entering or pursuing post-secondary education

• Part-time basis

Amount: $1,000 CDN

Norma Osler Education Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

• Girl or adult Member of GGC

• Pursuing post-secondary degree

• Particular emphasis in the field of education

and/or attending teachers’ college

Amount: $2,000 CDN

Norma Osler Education Scholarship

Miss Osler was an Honourary Life Member of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada who exemplified the ideals of the movement in all facets of her life, as a teacher and school administrator, as a volunteer in church and community activities, and as a Guider serving in local, provincial, national and international leadership roles. 

Her family has established the Norma Osler Education Scholarship in memory of her commitment to youth, education and Guiding.

It is further the desire of the family that the successful applicant plans to continue to be an ongoing Member of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada.

Col. Karen Ritchie Memorial Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

• Girl or adult Member of GGC

• Entering her first year of engineering in pursuit of

a post-secondary degree

• Full-time basis

Amount: $2,000 CDN

Col. Karen Ritchie Memorial Scholarship

Karen Ritchie was a dedicated, lifelong Guider and GGC Board Member who believed in the importance of empowering Canadian girls and helping them to find their voices.

Following her death in an automobile accident in 2008, the Karen Ritchie Memorial Bursary was established at the request of Karen’s husband, retired Chief Warrant Officer Don Peddle.

Donations in Karen’s memory enabled GGC to award $2,000 bursaries to assist four Members in pursuing their education goals.

Dr. Roberta Bondar Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

• Girl or adult Member of GGC

• Pursuing post-graduate studies or entering 3rd or

4th year in an undergraduate program

• Specializing in mathematics, science,

applied science or technology

Amount: $2,000 CDN

You’re My Hero Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY

• Girl or adult Member of GGC

• Entering 2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year or

post-graduate studies

• Specializing in social justice

and/or human rights

Amount: $2,000 CDN

Scholarship Supporters

We wish to thank the Individuals, Guiding

Units, Trefoil Guilds and Foundations for

their generous support for these scholarship

donations, including the following donors:

CIBC is committed to investing in the education of Canada's youth and GGC is proud to partner with CIBC to enable girls to develop leadership skills and provide inspiration to others. *This donation supports the education of five current GGC Members.

CIBC 2011 General Scholarship Donation

ELIGIBILITY

• Girl or adult Member of GGC that has applied for any of the 2011 GGC scholarships

Dare Foods 2011 General Scholarship Donation

For over 115 years, Dare has been a solid, Canadian family-owned business that continues to build a legacy rich in innovative, high-quality products that meet the changing needs of their consumers. *This donation supports the education of two current GGC Members.

ELIGIBILITY

• Girl or adult Member of GGC that has applied for any of the 2011 GGC scholarships

Energizer Canada 2011 Designated Scholarship Donation

ELIGIBILITY

• Girl or adult Member of GGC • Pursuing post-secondary education in 2011 with an emphasis on applied science and technology.

Energizer Canada is passionate about encouraging positive energy and community spirit while promoting optimism amongst today’s youth.

For complete details and applications, please visit: http://www.girlguides.ca/scholarships

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