Award Name/Title: OPAF Student Scholarship & Bursaries
Amount: Varies
Application Status: Closed
Application Due Date: April 30, 2020
Awards Details:
OPAF has established a fund to provide financial support to our future professionals through bursaries and scholarships for educational purposes.
Each year a total of up to four bursaries of $2,000 each and three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each are awarded to qualified post-secondary students who meet the requirements of application. Applicants are post-secondary students studying in parks, related horticulture or landscaping, conservation, or an environmental resource management field, whose goals are aligned with those of the Foundation and the Ontario Parks Association, where the:
“Ontario Parks Association (OPA) is committed to civic beautification, the advancement, protection and conservation of parks, open space and the environment as we practice 'Protecting Tomorrow Today' in the province of Ontario.”
Why should you apply?
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Less stress! As a successful applicant you will be able to better focus on your studies, with extra money contributing to your educational expenses.
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Completing the application will give you experience in competing for funds.
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You only have to complete one application to qualify for both scholarships and bursaries! The Selection Committee will determine which bursary or scholarship is best suited to the most qualified applicant.
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You have until the last Friday in May to apply. Lots of time to compile the necessary information, secure the references and draft a cover letter!
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Receiving an award looks good on a resume!
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Successful applicants are honoured by the OPA and OPAF and in the Green Sward (the OPA newsletter) – a valuable addition to your portfolio.
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Successful applicants receive a one year membership to the OPA, providing the student with networking, educational and career opportunities of a lifetime!
For more information please contact opaf@ontarioparksassociation.ca
The OPA Foundation has made available a total of four bursaries worth $2,000 each and three scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000 each. Any bursary or scholarship awarded by The Ontario Parks Association Foundation is to be used towards:
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Payment of tuition fees
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The purchase of course materials (academic books and supplies)
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Residency
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Other associated educational expenses
Qualifying for Awards
OPAF Scholarship or Bursary Awards are open to students who:
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Are Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants. (For the Len Stanley King of Kew Scholarship only - U.S. and Canadian students are eligible.)
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Are registered in their first year of a multi-year college or university program at the undergraduate or graduate level, in a program that is related to our field of service as described below.
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Enrolled in a recognized Ontario educational institution in a parks, related horticulture or landscaping, conservation, or environmental resource management field.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants must register online and then submit the required accompanying documents outlined on the registration page to complete their application package. The application documents package must be post marked or emailed prior to midnight May 31.
All applicants will be evaluated based on the information provided in their application package by the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee is comprised of a quorum of the Ontario Parks Association Foundation Board. All decisions made by the Selection Committee are considered final
No application form to be downloaded.