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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

The JCA Past Presidents’ Scholarship, Jamaican Canadian Association

The JCA Past Presidents’ Scholarship ($1000)
Sponsored by six (6) former presidents of the Jamaican Canadian Association to gifted but needy young persons, who themselves or their parents/guardians are members of the JCA. This scholarship is intended to encourage and reward early active youth community involvement.

An applicant for this scholarship:

1. Must have been accepted in the first year of a university of college;

2. Must be in need of financial assistance;

3. Should submit with the application a minimum 200-word statement indicating career aspirations, life goals and why he/she should be selected

4. Must be a current youth member of the JCA; child or other relative of a current JCA member;

5. Must have been actively engaged with the JCA Youth Committee, Saturday Morning Tutorial Program or other JCA or community sponsored youth-oriented programs.

Additional Requirements for all Scholarships

1. An application must include an original or copy of the most recent university/college transcript or report card from the last semester of high school verifying academic performance.

2. A two-page double-spaced essay describing the applicant’s academic and career goals. This should include how local community/campus activities in which the applicant is involved will enhance these goals.

3. Two letters of recommendation as character references and descriptions of performance, potential as a student, leader, and employee or volunteer must be submitted with each application.

4. Two passport size photographs. These photographs become the property of the JCA and may be used for its purposes.

Selection Criteria

Based on the following criteria, one individual will be selected for each Scholarship by an established JCA Scholarship Selection Committee:

1. Demonstrated scholastic ability

2. Applicant’s response to the essay questions

3. Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities

4. Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability which may include personal accomplishments in spite if adversity

5. References

6. Commitment to career goals

7. Successful candidates will receive only one scholarship.

The decison of the Selection Committee is final.
Application Forms are available from:

The Jamaican Canadian Association Center
995 Arrow Road, Toronto M9M 2Z5
The JCA website (www.jcassoc.org )

Various Universities/Colleges


Completed applications must be submitted to the JCA Center on or before July 24, 2009.

The JCA is a Membership / Social Service Agency serving the Black and Caribbean Community; providing Cultural Integration & Settlement to New Immigrants, Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Youth and Family Services, Counselling to Women who are Survivors of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault and Employment Preparation for Experienced Workers


Monday, June 29, 2009

Canadian Technical Asphalt Association Scholarship

The CTAA Scholarship is funded by the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association to support students preparing for careers as scientists, technologists or engineers in the general area of asphalt paving technology.

Eligibility Requirements:

The CTAA Scholarship will be presented to a student who has been admitted into, or is currently enrolled in, a technical college or a university program leading to either a diploma or degree in one of the fields of study noted below.

Fields of Study:

In order to be eligible for consideration, the applicant must be formally enrolled in a diploma or degree program, which contributes to advances in any facet of asphalt technology. Eligible fields of study include chemistry, chemical engineering, and civil engineering. Other areas of study may be considered provided the applicant clearly notes the relevance of his/her curriculum towards asphalt technology.

Stipend:

A $2500 scholarship award will be made directly to the recipient upon selection by CTAA.

Application Process:

In order to be considered for the annual CTAA Scholarship the following materials must be received by the CTAA office no later than July 1st. Information received after this deadline will not be considered in the scholarship review process.

  1. Completed scholarship form

  2. Applicant's resume

  3. Current academic transcripts

  4. Applicant's statement (500 words or less) as to why he/she should receive the CTAA Scholarship.

  5. Three reference letters as noted below:

a. A letter of reference from the applicant's program advisor
b. Two other reference letters from individuals knowledgeable in the technical/academic qualifications of the applicant, preferably CTAA members.
The letters must be sent directly to the CTAA office.

Selection Process:

The schedule shown below will be followed for the award selection process:

  1. July 1st- Complete application form and all supporting information received at CTAA office.

  2. July 1st to August 1st - Applications reviewed by CTAA Board of Directors

  3. August 15th - Selection of recipient and formal notification by CTAA

Friday, June 26, 2009

Barkley's of Avonmore Bursary, Wilfried Laurier University

Name: Barkley's of Avonmore Bursary
Value: up to $150
Application Required: No
Deadline:
Budget Required: No
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students; preference will be given to students from third world countries; satisfactory academic standing; proven financial need; no application required, awarded through the general international undergraduate tuition bursary program
Description: Endowed bursary

Thursday, June 25, 2009

WILSON HEAVISIDE MEMORIAL ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP, University of the Fraser Valey

WILSON HEAVISIDE MEMORIAL ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP - was established by Mrs. Patricia Heaviside Todd and Dr. Norman Todd in memory of Mrs. Todd's father, Sgt Heaviside who was killed at the Battle of Dunkirk in May 1940.

AMOUNT: $500

AVAILABLE TO: This award will be presented to an outstanding student who has demonstrated exceptional scholarship and writing ability, especially as it pertains to his or her studies in American literature.

STIPULATIONS: Special consideration will be given to a student who is direct descendant of a person who served in World War II.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: The student will be recommended by the instructor.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

University of Windsor, Entrance Scholarships - Engineering

Windsor Green Engineering Scholarship. Up to 4 scholarships valued up to $12,000 over 4 years awarded annually to full-time students who have chosen Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Environmental option) as their first choice. Candidates must have at least an 80% overall entry average.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

One World International Scholarship, British Columbia, Canada

The One World International Scholarship is designed to strengthen ties between British Columbia and other regions of the world through sustainable educational partnerships. Every two years, the Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society reviews the country or region of the world to be the recipient of the One World Scholarship.

For the 2008/09 and the 2009/10 academic years, the scholarship will be available to students from the People's Republic of China (PRC) who are enrolling in an undergraduate or diploma/certificate program in a public post-secondary educational institution in BC.

Completed applications and supporting documentation must be received in the financial aid office at the institution you are applying to no later than April 1.

Please consult your institution's One World rep with any questions on this scholarship program.


In 2009, 4 scholarships will be available under this program.


Complete info can be found here.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Jessie L. Richardson & Sid Williams Memorial Scholarships, Theatres BC

Each spring, Theatre BC invites applications for its two annual $1,000 scholarships named for two of Theatre BC's most fondly remembered pioneers who dedicated much of their lives to community theatre in British Columbia. Applicants must have been accepted by a recognized Canadian Theatre School or post-secondary theatre department. Grade 12 students are also invited to apply, stating the school to which they have applied. Applicants, or their parent(s), must be current members of Theatre BC. Recipients will be announced at the MAINSTAGE Awards Ceremony.

To apply for either the Jessie L. Richardson Scholarship or the Sid Williams Memorial Scholarship (presented in conjunction with Courtenay Little Theatre) fill out and mail out this form. Click here to download application form.

Friday, June 19, 2009

The Dean's Student Leadership Award, St. George Campus, University of Toronto

The Dean's Student Leadership Award recognizes an Arts and Science student who has played a significant leadership role in his or her extracurricular activities and in so doing has had a demonstrable impact on improving the quality of student experience at the University of Toronto. Such work could include, but is not limited to, launching mentorship or community outreach programs and organizing social and cultural events, educational forums, workshops and lectures.

Eligibility Criteria: Any undergraduate or graduate student, currently enrolled in a degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Science, St. George campus, who has:

  • Provided an opportunity for U of T students to become engaged in improving the quality of life for those within or beyond the University.
  • Furthered our education mission by promoting civil discourse and informed dialogue.
  • Supported our international character by encouraging cross-cultural understanding.
  • Contributed to the variety and richness of the Faculty’s diversity through cultural events and social programming.
  • Demonstrated leadership in the organization and running of recreational clubs and programs.

Value: $500

Nominations: All components of the nomination (nomination letter, letters of support, etc.) must be submitted together. Incomplete nominations will not be considered. Nominations must include the current mailing address of the nominee and the following:

  • Cover sheet: The application must include the summary and contact information sheet.
  • A nomination can be made by U of T students, faculty, administrative staff (e.g., college registrar staff, graduate/undergraduate administrator), or alumni.
  • The nomination letter must clearly state the nominee's merits as outlined in the general criteria.
  • In addition to the nomination letter, at least two letters of support (maximum three) for the nomination from students, faculty, adminsitrative staff (e.g. college registrar staff, graduate/undergraduate administrator) or alumni must be provided; at least one of these must be from a University of Toronto faculty or administrative staff member.

    Submit nominations to:
    Faculty of Arts and Science Student Awards Committee
    c/o Lanor Mallon, Manager, Faculty Governance and Curriculum
    Sidney Smith Hall, Room 1006
    Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G3

Deadline: December 15 at 5:00 p.m. – Late submissions will not be accepted.

The award recipient will be notified by mail by end of January.

Entrance Scholarships, Nipissing University

International students entering the first year of a degree program at Nipissing University as full-time students will be considered automatically for the following entrance scholarships based on their best grades used for admission as long as an application for admission is received by April 1. Conditional offers of scholarships will go out with offers of admission. Scholarship eligibility will be reviewed once final grades are available.

Scholarship

Criteria

Value


Carl Sanders Scholarship

A+

$2,250


Carl Sanders Scholarship

A-

$1,250

Thursday, June 18, 2009

BONG Pang Yee Scholarship, University of British Columbia

Scholarship ID 3770

Scholarships totalling $4,500 have been endowed in memory of Bong Pang Yee by his granddaughters, representing the Chow and Chang Families, for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Eberts Mills MCKECHNIE Scholarship, University of British Columbia

Scholarship ID: 1148

This scholarship of $350, established through a bequest from the late Chancellor R. E. McKechnie, is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of History to the undergraduate entering the final year who is considered to be the most deserving and meritorious student in the field of History.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Associate Professor Position, Economics, SFU

The Department of Economics at Simon Fraser University seeks to fill one position either at the senior assistant professor level (tenure track) or at the associate professor level (with tenure). The expected starting date is September 1, 2010 and the position is subject to budgetary approval and approval by the Board of Governors. The Department has a special interest in candidates with a strong empirical focus in applied fields, but strong candidates in every field will be given serious consideration. Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. Applicants must hold a PhD degree and be well qualified to teach at the PhD level although teaching at all levels is expected.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

Applications must include a c.v., three confidential reference letters, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and samples of research papers. Application instructions are available on our website. Deadline for application is September 30, 2009. The position will remain open after this date until it is filled. Direct email inquiries to econjob@sfu.ca

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competition will be collected.

Simon Fraser University India Entrance Scholarship

India Entrance Scholarship

SFU's India Entrance Scholarship is targeted to high school students graduating from a secondary educational institution in India with the highest academic performance. Canadian citizens, permanent residents or international students are eligible for this award. Up to a maximum of three scholarships are awarded annually every Fall term. The total value of each scholarship is $10,000 divided into two equal installments of $5,000 each.

Awards will be granted on the basis of demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following:

  • academic achievement
  • community service
  • cultural contribution

Students must apply for this award by May 31.

Click here for the application form.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Canada-U.S. Fulbright Student Awards

Canada-U.S. Fulbright Student Awards are intended for Canadian and American graduate students and junior professionals who wish to enrol in a graduate studies program or continue their current course of graduate study and/or research at a university or research centre in the United States or Canada, respectively.

Masters students, Ph.D. candidates, graduating seniors and professionals of all ages are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must have completed a bachelor�s degree prior to taking up their Fulbright award. Applicants who will have received a PhD by December 31, 2009 should complete the application form for scholars.

Canada-U.S. Fulbright awards offer a unique opportunity to explore important contemporary issues relevant to Canada and the United States and the relationship between the two countries. While the competition is officially field open,applications in the following areas are given preference:


* comparative public policy


* international trade


* North American integration


* security


* communications and culture


* ecology and the environment


* indigenous issues


* law


* border issues


* public health


* Canada-U.S. relations


* Canadian and American studies

Deadlines: November 16 for Canadian applicants

October 20 for American applicants

(Please note that American applicants who are currently enroled at an American institution of higher education should contact their Fulbright Program Advisor regarding on-campus deadlines.)


* Canadian or American citizen at time of application (permanent resident status / landed immigrant status are not sufficient)
* English language proficiency
* Received a bachelor's degree prior to proposed grant start date

You are not eligible for a Canada-U.S. Fulbright Award if:

* You currently hold permanent residency status in the intended host country
* You are currently residing in or enrolled at a university in the intended host country
* You have resided abroad for five or more consecutive years in the six year period immediately preceding the date of application
* You have received a previous Fulbright Student Award
* You are a Canadian applicant and you are a dual citizen of Canada and the United States

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who have not had substantial recent experience in the intended host country. Recent substantial experience is defined as study, teaching, research, employment or residency for a period of more than an academic year (nine months) during the past five years.

Please note that Canadian Fulbright Award recipients must enter the United States on a J-1 visa under the Exchange Visitor Program. Grantees must meet current J-1 visa requirements, including the return residency requirement. Accordingly, grantees are required to leave the United States for at least two years at the conclusion of their award.


Formal Enrolment Awards are intended for Canadians and Americans who plan to enrol in a graduate program at a university in the United States or Canada, respectively. Applications for acceptance into American or Canadian graduate programs should coincide with your application to the Fulbright program.

Research Awards are intended for students enrolled in a graduate program at a Canadian or American university who wish to conduct research at a host institution in the United States or Canada, respectively, for one academic year. Students may also engage in course work at their host institution.

Independent Research Awards are intended for researchers who have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognized university and who wish to pursue one year of independent research in Canada or the United States. Students must, however, be affiliated with an institution in their host country.

Please note that all award recipients must be affiliated with an institution in the host country and are responsible for securing such affiliation. Applicants are encouraged to establish an affiliation with the intended host institution at an early stage. Candidates applying in the Formal Enrolment Award category must be accepted or anticipating acceptance into a graduate program.


Fulbright scholarships are granted for periods of nine months. The award is a fixed sum US$15,000 for one nine-month academic year beginning in September. Grantees are expected to use the award to cover necessary expenses such as housing, travel, school fees and other academic expenditures. Basic health insurance is also provided, along with visa services. Fulbright enrichment opportunities are also available on a competitive basis.

All awards are subject to available funding, approval by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB), and compliance with FSB guidelines.


American Applicants
For detailed application instructions, American citizens are advised to contact their on-campus Fulbright advisor or the Institute of International Education. The final deadline for application is October 20, however applications must be submitted to the Fulbright Program Advisor as per on-campus deadlines.

Canadian Applicants
Detailed application instructions may be found within the application package itself, which is available electronically below. Completed applications should be returned to the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program as soon as possible. Applications and supporting documents must be post-marked no later than November 16, 2009 in order to be considered for the awards to be taken up in September 2010.

Applications forms can be found here.

Canadian Wheat Board Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships

Each year, 29 undergraduate scholarships are awarded to students who are pursuing studies in field related to grain and grain marketing. The awards are divided between third-and fourth-year students, with a total of five awards going to the University of Alberta, four awards going to the University of Lethbridge, 13 awards going to the University of Saskatchewan and seven awards going to the University of Manitoba.

Third-year scholarships are worth $1,500 and fourth-year scholarships are worth $1,750. Students receiving a scholarship in their third year and maintaining high academic standards in that year may reapply for the fourth-year awards.

For more information, contact:

University of Manitoba: Wendy Kramer (204) 474-6066
University of Saskatchewan: Karen Hughes (306) 966-4062
University of Alberta: Meilin Liu 1-800-804-6417 or 780-492-4586
University of Lethbridge: Becky Lore (403) 329-2585

Monday, June 15, 2009

BERT HENRY MEMORIAL GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP, Simon Fraser University

1. The Bert Henry Memorial Graduate Scholarship is valued at $18,000 per annum. One scholarship is awarded per year, conditional on available funding.
2. To be eligible to apply, a student must hold a Master's degree, or be in the process of completing a Master's degree, and must be planning to enter a Ph.D. program at Simon Fraser University..
3. The criteria for this award are high academic performance and potential for significant contribution to the recipient's field of study.
4. Tenure of the award is for one year (three consecutive semesters) commencing in the following Summer, Fall, or Spring semester.
5. During tenure of the award, the recipient must be registered full-time in a Ph.D. program at Simon Fraser University. In programs where fees are assessed on a per-credit basis, students must be taking at least six credits to be eligible to hold the award. If a recipient wishes to register "on-leave" or "part-time" for one semester, a deferment of the scholarship should be requested by writing to the Dean of Graduate Studies. Permission will be granted in exceptional circumstances only.
6. The Henry Scholarship recipient may accept other scholarship support from external sources and/or from awards administered by S.F.U. If the total of the Henry Scholarship and the other support exceeds $50,000 per annum, the value of the Henry Scholarship will be reduced so that the total equals $50,000. Applicants for the Henry Scholarship are encouraged to apply for awards for which they are eligible.
7. There is no restriction on Henry Scholarship recipients receiving income for work during tenure of the scholarship. Recipients should be aware that some external awards may restrict students from holding a scholarship at the same time as the external award.
8. All entering students are eligible for consideration. However, students will be nominated by the Graduate Program Chair of the academic unit to which the student will be admitted.
9. Nominations from the Graduate Program Chair must be submitted to the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies by January 30th.
10. The award is made by the Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee after a Universitywide competition in which departmental nominations are considered.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Universal Entrance Scholarship - $1,000.00, St. Clair College

Beginning in 2008/09, St. Clair College is proud to introduce new scholarships for international students. The Universal Entrance Scholarship will be awarded to newly enrolled International students in post secondary programs. A $500.00 tuition reimbursement payment will be made at the end of the student’s first and third semester. Students must maintain full-time academic status and a minimum GPA of 2.5.

You will be automatically considered for the scholarship when you enrolled.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

BBM Canada Scholarships $4000 Cash

How to qualify:

 The student must be enrolled in a graduate studies
program, or be in the final year of an Honours degree
with the intention of entering a graduate program,
anywhere in Canada.

 The student should submit a 250 word essay, outlining
his/her interest and a potential career path in
measurement of electronic media and related
consumer behaviours. Studies could be in statistics,
social research, computer applications, marketing, or
other fields that lead to measurement of electronic
media audiences. The student may also submit a copy
of any course project or paper on research he/she has
previously completed.

 The student should attach to his/her application three
(3) references/recommendations from appropriate
sources. One (1) must be from his/her course director or
advisor.

How you will be judged:

You will have demonstrated achievement in and
knowledge of statistical and/or quantitative research
methodology in a course of study at a Canadian
university or post secondary institution.

 Your 250 word essay outlining your interest and
thoughts on audience research will be considered very
important by the judges.

 Your recommendations, particularly from your course
director, will also carry significant weight in the judging
deliberations.

 The judges will also consider the part the scholarship
will play in the further education of the recipient.
 The judges’ decision will be final.

What the winner will receive:

 $4,000.00 cash
 A commemorative certificate


Deadline June 30, 2009


Click here for more info

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Instructor - Part Time - Arts and Entertainment Management Department, Capilano University

Great opportunity for former TAs, RAs or anybody looking for a part time teaching position!

Qualifications required:

MFA in Arts Management, or equivalent
Extensive knowledge of and contacts in the arts and cultural sector in the local community
Current involvement in the industry
Post-secondary teaching experience

Closing Date: June 12, 2009 at 4:00 p.m

Click here for complete info!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Scholarships for Ukrainian Students

Sponsored by: This bursary was created in 2003 by a $500,000 endowment from the Department of Advanced Education in support of the ministry's international education strategy.

Purpose: To recognize the accomplishments of intern, co-op, practicum, apprenticeship, and research students.

Value: Five awards at $5,000 each.

Eligibility: The applicant must be a post-secondary student or an apprenticeship student taking a practicum, internship, co-op, apprenticeship program, or a student conducting research (one-term).

Selection: The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated past accomplishments and potential for improving relations between Ukraine and Alberta.

A committee comprised of four members, representing the Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Alberta, the Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre from Grant MacEwan College, the Ukrainian Foundation For College Education, and one other member representing Ukrainian interests in Alberta, will review the transcripts and applications of all applicants and determine which students will receive the awards.

The committee will attempt to balance awards among different programs. The full-time enrollment of the student will be confirmed prior to the award being issued.

Click this link to obtain the application form