WGSI – Generation SDG

Application Questions

Reminder: You will not be able to save your application through the online form. We recommend you prepare and save your application in a word processor.

WGSI strongly prefers that applications are submitted through the online application process. However, should you be unable to submit your application through the online form you may submit by email or post. If submitting by email, please rename this file using the following convention:
“ApplicantLastName-ApplicantFistNameGenerationSDGApplication."
PDF format preferred.

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Personal Information

Title/Salutation
First/Personal Name*
Last/Family Name*
Date of Birth*
Citizenship*
Country of Residence*
How do you gender identify?
What are your preferred pronouns?
Do you identify as an Indigenous person? If yes, please note your community.
Do you have any accessibility requirements you would like us to be aware of?

Contact Information

Email*
Phone Number*
Street Address*
City*
Province*
Country*
Postal Code*

Academic Background

Beginning with the most recent, list the post-secondary institutions you currently attend/have attended and include the following details:

  • Name of Institution, Location (City, Country)
  • Degree/Diploma/Certificate
  • Date received or expected (MM/YY)

Institution 1
Institution 2
Institution 3
Institution 4

Honours, Awards Distinctions

List any honours, fellowships, awards, and non-academic distinctions you have received that support your application.

Honours, Awards, Distinctions

Focus

Note your primary and any additional areas of focus (ex. financing for sustainable development, Indigenous land rights, climate action).

Primary Focus*
Additional Areas of Focus

Short Answer Questions
Each answer in this category has a limit of 1000 characters (approximately 250 words).

Q1: Describe your experience working on sustainable development challenges in Canada.*
Q2: Describe a situation that, to you, illustrated the complexity of sustainable development.*
Q3: What do you believe is the most challenging aspect of achieving sustainable development in Canada?*
Q4: Outline a solution to address the challenge you identified in Q2.*
Q5: What discipline/knowledge outside of your own do you feel you need to become more familiar with to supplement the solution you provided in Q3?*
Q6: Tell us what you feel distinguishes you from other applicants.*

Curriculum Vitae*

Provide an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae. PDF format preferred.

Referees*

Select two referees to supply a recommendation letter. Template available at wgsi.org/recommendation.

Photo

If possible, provide a recent, high resolution photo of yourself. JPG format preferred.

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