2015NSPIENVIRONMENTSCHOLARSHIP

Details

Number and Value: Five (5) entrance $1,000 scholarships

Tenure: One year (non-renewable)

Criteria

Scholarships are awarded to individuals in an environmental-related program at any Nova Scotia post-secondary institution, which can include, but is not limited to, engineering, sciences, and social sciences.

A selection committee, made up of Nova Scotia Power Employees, will review the applications and make decisions on the following basis: a solid academic record (minimum 80%); demonstrated leadership in their communities in the areas of environmental protection, resource management, or environmental sustainability; positive reference letter; and an essay on the subject of their environmental accomplishments and ambitions.

Eligibility and Exceptions:

  • Entering into the first year of an undergraduate environmental-related program at a Nova Scotia post-secondary institution.
  • Applicants must be graduating or have graduated from a Nova Scotia high school and entering their first year of post-secondary education within 15 months of their high school graduation.
  • Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, and a permanent resident of Nova Scotia for at least three years, two years of which are immediately prior to high school graduation.
  • Scholarships will not be awarded for pursuit of Graduate Studies or made in combination with any other Nova Scotia Power scholarships.
  • Scholarships will not be awarded in combination with any other Nova Scotia Power scholarships.
  • Scholarships are non-transferable.

Application Requirements

  1. Application form
  2. Resume
  3. Essay
  4. A minimum of one reference letter completed by the applicant's previous or present Instructors, Guidance Counselors, or Employers.
  5. High school transcript (grade 10-12, including fall semester marks).

Forward completed applications to

Nova Scotia Power Environment Scholarship Committee

c/o Human Resources

1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax

Nova Scotia, B3J 3S8

Deadline for submission of applications is April 24, 2015

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2015NSPI Environment Scholarship Application

INSTRUCTIONS

Please type or print clearly
Deadline for Application submission is April 24, 2015
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered
Please direct all questions to Human Resources at

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Applicant name (surname)Given name(s) / E-mail Address:
Home address / Telephone Number
City/TownProvince / Postal Code
How long have you been a resident of Nova Scotia?
PROGRAM ENROLMENT
Name of certificate, diploma, degree or trade you are enrolled in:
Name of academic institution:: / Which year/semester of study are you enrolled in?

EDUCATION

Which High School do/did you attend?
I certify that I have carefully read the foregoing Application and that the statements made by me therein are correct.
Certified by Applicant / Evaluated by School Official / yy / mm / dd
Signature / yy / mm / dd / Signature/Phone No.
Environment Scholarship Application Checklist
(Ensure to include all of the items below before sending in your application)
COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM
APPLICANT’SRESUME
Please attach a current resume to the application. Your resume should include all summer and or part-time jobs as well as volunteer activities and sports/recreation/extra-curricular activities you have been involved with..
APPLICANT'S ESSAY (MAXIMUM 500 WORDS)
Typewritten essays preferred although clear hand-written essays will also be accepted.
This is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the Selection Committee. Write a brief essay that will help us get to know the person behind the application form. Your essay should include how you have demonstrated leadership in your community in the areas of environmental protection, resource management, or environmental sustainability. Please also include academic and career goals and any non-academic attributes.
REFERENCE LETTER
Attach a minimum of one reference letter to the application. You may submit up to three letters, however at least one reference is to be completed by applicant's Teacher, Guidance Counsellor, Vice-Principal, Principal or Professor.
Attach at least one reference letter to this application form
TRANSCRIPT
For first year students, please submit your official high school transcript. For second year students and up, please submit your previous years’ official post-secondary transcript.
Attach at least one reference letter to this application form

Please submit completed applications to:

Nova Scotia Power Environment Scholarship Committee

c/o Human Resources

1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax

Nova Scotia, B3J 3S8

Deadline for Application submission is April 24, 2015

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