Scholarship name: TransCanada Community Leaders Scholarship

Scholarship name: Senior Care Scholarship

Sponsored by: A Place for Mom

Deadline: April 15, 2017

Potential payout: $1000 (5 awards)

Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada (excluding Quebec) or the U.S., enrolled in a program with a medical, nursing, or social sciences related major, and must planning to pursue a career that involves working with senior citizens. See the full eligibility requirements.

What’s required: An online application form, an essay of 400-700 words on life lessons learned from a senior, and a signed award agreement form.

Tips: Read the five winning essays from 2016 to inspire you.

Where to get info: http://www.aplaceformom.com/scholarship