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Sean Jackson Scholarship - Meridian's Commitment to Communities

Amount

$10,000
- Opens March 1
- Closes April 30

Deadline

April

Nomination

Website

http://www.meridiancu.ca/scholarship

Criteria

- Ontario resident
- Secondary student (or has graduated within the past 12 months)
- accepted and entering a Canadian College or University
- achieved an academic average of 80% or higher
- student must have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their community. This can be achieved through volunteerism that demonstrates leadership, initiative and innovation

Checklist

- complete application
- Official High School Transcripts (most recent)
**3 short essays
- One 200 word (1,200 character) essay on your post-secondary education goals
- One 200 word (1,200 character) essay on your long term career goals
- One 500 word (3,000 character) essay describing your outstanding commitment to community,
> Why you became involved in this community project
> How long you have been involved
> How your involvement in the project shows initiative
> How your involvement in the project shows innovation
> How your involvement in the project shows leadership
> What impact your project has on your community - how was the success of your project determined
> What you have learned from your involvement in this project
> What actions have you taken to ensure this project will continue
- One letter of recommendation from school (written and signed by a principal, teacher or guidance counsellor) that speaks to your academic and school accomplishments
- One letter of recommendation from community group (signed) that speaks to your community impact
- Proof of post-secondary education acceptance
- email application form and scanned or electronic versions of all the required materials
- interview for top 3 applicants

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