Gyro Club of Edmonton, Undergraduate Scholarship in Aging, 2016-2017

DESCRIPTION OF AWARD:

The Gyro Club of Edmonton Graduate Scholarships in Aging are made possible by a donation to the Alberta Centre on Aging from the Gyro Club of Edmonton. The purpose of the scholarships is to acknowledge outstanding undergraduate students whose programs are focused on aging.

VALUE AND DURATION:

One scholarship of $700 will be awarded annually.

ELIGIBILITY:

The applicant must be enrolled as a student in an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta at the time of application and must have completed, or be in the process of completing, at least one undergraduate course identified as having an aging focus. The applicant may not hold this scholarship more than once while completing his/her undergraduate degree.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Selection of the recipient will be made by a committee appointed by Dean of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (home of the Alberta Centre on Aging). Selection will be based on academic merit, as indicated by grades and indices of professional development, and commitment to the field of aging.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Completed applications must be submitted by 4:00 pm, Monday, November 21, 2016, to:

Alberta Centre on Aging, University of Alberta

Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

3-48 Corbett Hall

Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G4

Attention: Angela Libutti

Late applications will not be accepted.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

A complete application will consist of three parts:

  1. Completed application form, including:

a)A brief statement of future plans for pursuing a career in the field of aging;

b)A listing of aging-related courses completed or in progress, with a brief explanation of the aging-related content;

c)A description of relevant community volunteer work.

  1. One copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae/resume.
  2. One set of official university transcripts.

Gyro Club of Edmonton, Undergraduate Scholarship in Aging

application Form 2016-2017

Please Print or Type

Last Name:
First Name: / Initial:
Home Address:
City: /
Province: /
Postal Code:
Phone: / E-mail:
Faculty: / Department:
Program: / Year in Program:
Supervisor:

Please attach the following, using 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, and single spacing:

  1. A brief statement of future plans for pursuing a career in the field of aging (1/2 page max.).
  2. A listing of aging-related courses completed or in progress, with a brief explanation of the aging-related content.
  3. A description of relevant community volunteer work.
  4. One copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae.
  5. One set of official university transcripts.

Applicant Signature:______Date:______

PLEASE FORWARD COMPLETED APPLICATION BY 4:00 pm, Monday, November 21, 2016 TO:

Alberta Centre on Aging, University of Alberta

Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

3-48 Corbett Hall

Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G4

Attention: Angela Libutti

Late applications will NOT be accepted.

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Student information requested on this form is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to determine eligibility for travel awards. Personal information is protected under this Act. For further information contact the Alberta Centre on Aging, c/o the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, phone: (780) 492-1595 (Angela Libutti).