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About the Award

The Arts & Science Alumni of Influence Scholarship is a scholarship that the Arts & Science Students Union (ASSU) has the pleasure of awarding to an outstanding undergraduate student in the College of Arts & Science who displays exceptional leadership qualities, community involvement and academic achievement. The scholarship is valued at $2500. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in January for an interview. The scholarship will be awarded and deposited before the second semester tuition deadline.Please ensure that the university has your current address in the instance we must mail you a cheque. Any further questions may be directed to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, by contacting: .

How to Apply/Eligibility

To be eligible to receive the Arts & Science Students Union Scholarship, applicants must be full-time undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Science. Students must submit an application package to the ASSU office (Arts 218) before the deadline of November 30th, 2017. The application package must contain two letters of reference, a resume, a recent copy of your transcript (unofficial) and thoughtful answers to the provided essay questions.

Significance of the Award

The Arts & Science Students Union is honoured to present this award in partnership with Arts & Science alumni. The ASSU values your academic achievement and dedication as future alumni and community leaders. It is the hope of the ASSU that this scholarship will aid in your education and journey towards improving society in your own unique way.

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Please note, you are welcome to submit your own document answering these questions if the space provided below is too small.

  1. Please list any involvement in campus groups or activities (within the last three years).
  1. Please list any community or volunteer involvement (within the last three years).
  1. Please list any competition awards, achievements, and/or honours.

Please answer the following essay question, in 500 words or less:

  1. Describe what makes you a leader. How have you demonstrated leadership ability in your community and school involvement?

Please choose one of the following two questions to answer, in 500 words or less.

  1. What do you believe is the most important problem afflicting society today? How will you use your Arts & Science degree to improve upon this problem or contribute to a solution for this issue?
  2. Describe a time where you encountered an obstacle and/or failure, and how you used your leadership capabilities to overcome and grow from the experience.