Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools Education Foundation Scholarships

High School Application Form

Important – Application Checklist

Before mailing your application, ensure that it contains all these documentsin the following order:
Due May 31st

This application form -completed and signed.

A one page typed essay of up to 500words in length, detailing how you meet the criteria outlined for the scholarship you are applying for. Be as specific as possible.

A letter of recommendation from a teacher at your school and additional letter if stated in the Scholarship Criteria.

Graduation photo or individual photo.

Due August 31st

Transcript of your marks. You must apply to Alberta Education

Confirmation of post-secondary registration.

**Please note that a separate application form and supporting documents arerequired for each scholarship. ***This can be a photocopy of documents.

Scholarship recipients will be notified via mail and all recipients will be listed on the GPCSD Foundation Website:

Sendcompleted applications and correspondence to:

Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools Education Foundation
c/o Catholic Education Centre
9902 101 Street
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2P4

Deadlines
All applications must be received by the Foundation by May 31st. This includes the essay, letter of recommendation and photo. Applications may be submitted to your high school counsellor and forwarded to the Foundation with the same deadline of May 31st. Transcripts and confirmation of post-secondary registration must be received by the Foundation no later than August 31st. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. No reminders will be made for supporting documents. Please do not send applications by fax or email, as they will not be considered.

For more information please contact the
Executive Director – Kari Prichard
P: 780-532-3013
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Tell Us About Yourself
First Name Last Name
Home Address City Province
Postal Code Telephone and Area Code
Email (required to confirm receipt of application) Social Insurance Number
School Name Graduating Year
Scholarship Selection
Indicate the scholarship you are applying for by checking the appropriate box. A separate application form and supporting documentation is required for each scholarship. See Scholarship Criteria for more information.
Aboriginal Student Professional Degree Bursary
Aboriginal Student Trades Bursary
Athletic Scholarship
Blessed Chiara Luce Award
Cassidy Laurin Memorial Bursary
Dilan Lebrun Memorial Bursary
Dragon Palace Scholarship
Driving for Success Scholarship
Elizabeth Grant Memorial Scholarship
Foundation Citizenship Scholarship
Good Samaritan Scholarship
Patrick Vincent Croken Memorial Scholarship
Trades and Apprenticeship Bursary
Unifor, Local 328 Trades Bursary
Educational Intentions after High School
University
College
Trade School
If known, name of educational institution/trade school you plan to attend.
Anticipated course of study, degree/diploma or trade sought.
Extracurricular Activities and Community Involvement

List at least 3 extracurricular activities and/orcommunity involvement which you have participated in. Specify the nature of your involvement and the approximate total number of hours spent participating.

Activity/Name of Community Organization
(example: school volleyball or Discovery Weekend) / Role
(Player/Team Leader) / # of Years
(2010-2012: 3 years) / Approx
Total # of Hours
(10 hrs/week for 4 months = 160 hrs)
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Essay

Include a one page typed essay of up to 500 words in length, detailing how you meet the criteria for the scholarship you are applying for. Be as specific as possible.

Letter of Recommendation

All scholarships require a letter of recommendation from a teacher at your school. Some of the scholarships require an additional letter of reference from a church leader, coach or other instructor. Please reference the Scholarship Criteria.

Acknowledgement and Authorization

I understand that the information submitted in and with this application will be used to assess my eligibility for the scholarship. I certify that all the information provided on this application form and in all the documents accompanying it are true, accurate and complete.

I understand that my name and photograph may be used to showcase the Foundation Scholarship program in newsletters, social media updates and other promotional materials as agreed upon by the Foundation Board of Directors.

Applicant Signature Date