Scholarships & Awards

CIBC CLASSIC VISA CARD SCHOLARSHIP
Value: $2,500 x 2
Application Deadline: May 18

Notes: The CIBC Classic VISA Card Scholarship is designed to help Canadian students fund their post-secondary education expenses. CIBC encourages students to learn how to use credit wisely – interested students should read the online article. To be eligible, you must apply and be approved for a CIBC Classic VISA Card, and be a legal resident of Canada, who has reached age of majority in the province in which they live.

http://www.studentawards.com/campaign/CIBC/docroot/rules.asp?

CANADA POST LITERACY AWARDS
Value: Varies
Application Deadline: May 31

Notes: Canadian citizens 18 years of age or older. Awarded to those who have successfully overcome social or economic barriers by improving their literacy skills. Must submit a 5 page, double-spaced essay outlining commitment to improving literacy skills and a description of nominee’s experiences and expected goals following the program. ESL, FSL, and applicants with demonstrated competency in any language and enrolled in a program to learn one of Canada’s official languages or heritage languages are ineligible

Instructions:
Nomination required. For application information, please visit the website posted below

Contact Information:
Canada Post Corporation / Société canadienne des postes
Web Site: http://www.canadapost.ca

STACEY LEVITT WOMEN AND SPORT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Value: $500 x 5
Application Deadline: May 31

Notes: Awarded to a young woman, girl’s team, or sport organization. Must exemplify Stacey’s ideals and qualities: keen interest in sports and healthy lifestyle, takes initiative to make positive things happen, is highly motivated and enthusiastic, and strives to be the best and doesn’t give up trying. Financial need considered

Contact Information:
Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS)
Web Site: http://www.caaws.ca/english/index.htm