VHSS Guidance

Application packages have arrived for the 2012 Leighton and Betty Brown Conservation Scholarships of up to (3) $1000 scholarships for graduating students. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

• must reside within the Long Point Region watershed
• currently attending final year of high school
• maintained a strong academic average
• demonstrated a record of participation, leadership or volunteerism in the promotion of conservation awareness and the environment in our local watershed
• will be entering first year of full-time, undergrad studies in a Canadian university or college
• post secondary program must be in conservation or environmental related course of study, eg. Foresty, biology, geography, geology, fish and wildlife, ecology, environmental engineering
• not an employee or immediate family member of employees or directors of the Long Point Region Conversation Authority

You must include a resume, transcript of your academic records, a cover letter, and a completed application form. This package must be submitted before Friday, June 15, 2012. Check out www.lprca.on.ca for details and an application form or download a form at the following link: L. & B. Brown Conservation Scholarship

This bursary has been cancelled for 2012.

Please see attached flyer and press release regarding the Shadowland Theatre Workshop April 21 & 22, 2012 at the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum.

Shadowland Flyer

Volunteer hours can also be accumulated by helping at the “Lion on the Lake” 1812 event in Port Dover on August 11, 2012. 

Shadowland Workshop Press Release

This year, Monsanto Canada estimates it will provide approximately 60 scholarships to deserving high school students across the country entering their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture.  Each scholarship is valued at $1,500 to students who meet the following criteria:

Students must be from a family farming operation with plans to enter their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture;

Students must have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership capabilities and active involvement in their local community;

Complete applications, including an application essay, must be post-marked no later than May 25, 2012.

For more information, visit www.monsanto.ca.

Tom Rayner Music Scholarship

Attached link has the application form for:

The Tom Rayner Award is for students who will be enrolled in an Undergraduate Music Program (preference to vocal programs) or a Bachelor of Education (music) program in the 2012/2013 academic year.

An interview will be required to review the candidate’s musical achievements, volunteer experience, and confirm qualifications for the award.

There are three possible awards, with the first being $500, the second being $400, and the third being $300.

Interested candidates are to send a letter of interest and a brief outline of their qualifications Mike Wyatt, m.wyatt@rogers.com, 519-756-6142, by March 30, 2012.

Norfolk Federation of Agriculture

The Norfolk Federation of Agriculture awards two $500.00 bursaries each year. The bursaries are awarded to students who are enrolled in a full-time Agricultural or Environmental course leading to a diploma or degree in the Agricultural or Environmental field. See attached link for an application form. Deadline is June 1^st, 2012.

Boundary Map

Vittoria & District Foundation Scholarship Program is intended to recognize achievement and provide financial assistance to students of Vittoria and district entering their first year of post-secondary education at a university or a community college. A $2500.00 scholarship will be awarded. Applicants will have obtained an average of 75% or better in their six highest final grade academic courses and must have completed the last year of schooling required for admission to university or community college in not more than two years.  Applicants must submit a 1,000 word essay on choice of three topics and finalists must attend a personal interview.  Deadline is July 20, 2012. See the Guidance Office for application packages or www.vittoria.on.ca .

Ralph Bradley Memorial Award

See attached file for this $600.00 Bursary for applicants who intend to further their education in an agricultural or water management related field and must graduate with a minimum average of 70% or better from an accredited secondary school within the DSAO Chapter V district.  Deadline in May 31st, 2012.

Please see attached information regarding this $1000 scholarship for students going to post-secondary education for Visual & Design Arts.  Deadline is February 29, 2012.

Watts Scholarship

The Garfield Weston Awards are for students entering 1st year of full-time college studies in the fall of 2012.  Application deadline is March 28, 2012.

These awards recognize and reward students who are passionate about his or her field of study; curious, courageous, and willing to try new things; and community-minded and truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society.

Applications and info can be found at www.garfieldwestonawards.ca or in the Guidance Office.