Please see below for the 709 Equity Scholarship Application Forms — Deadline is end of day Friday, August 2, 2024.
Email: Frank@cupe709.ca before deadline.
CUPE LOCAL 709
2024 Equity SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
CUPE Local 709 has set up an Education Fund offering one (1) scholarships of $500.00 to a
Educational opportunity in Alberta.
The conditions of this scholarship are:
1) The scholarship would be awarded to sons and daughters of current and retired members in good standing, of CUPE Local 709, who is over 18yrs old and will be enrolled in any education opportunity in September 2024.
2.) The recipient of the scholarship must be prepared to show that his/her level of education is sufficient to allow admission and enrolled in program.
3) The student must complete an application form, which can be obtained from the office of the Executive of Local 709. Returned to 5112 3rd Street Se Calgary AB T2H1J6
4) The application form, to be submitted no later than August 2, 2024, must be accompanied by an essay, of approximately 500 words dealing with the following topic:
Why it is important we support the equity seeking groups?
5) Essays should be typed, double-spaced, on 8 ‘/2″ X 11″ paper.
6) The selection and judging will be done by Alberta’s CUPE Education Representative or designate.
7) Proof of acceptance at an institution of higher education will be required before an award is given.
8) The awarding of the scholarship will be based on the following principals:
- The academic record and all-around achievement of the student, attested to by the Principal of their high school or Dean of their current faculty if they are currently enrolled in a post – secondary institution. (Attach letter of recommendation from Principal or Dean or President of Institution or Pastor to the application form).
- The 500 word essay; and
- Proof of acceptance or enrollment in an institution of education, trade school , any course of self improvement , beauty culture, driver training , life guarding , night school , JED ect..
CUPE LOCAL 709
APPLICATION FORM – Equity SCHOLARSHIP
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Recommendation of teacher or principal (attach letter if more space is needed)
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Signature:_________________________________
Plans for further Education (Use separate sheet if needed)
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Application to be returned no later than August 2, 2024, accompanied by your 500 word essay (essay will not be returned).
Date Submitted:___________________________
Signature of Applicant:_____________________________