Award Name/Title: OPAF SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Amount: Varies
Application Status: Closed
Application Due Date: May 28, 2021
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 students who meet the requirements of application. Applicants are students pursuing studies in parks, forestry, horticulture, landscaping, conservation, or an environmental resource management field, and whose goals are aligned with those of the Foundation and the Ontario Parks Association:
“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 all available awards! 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 of 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 recognized in the Green Sward (the OPA magazine) – 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
For more information and application form, please visit:http://www.ontarioparksassociation.memberlodge.com/Scholarships-and-Bursaries
No application form to be downloaded.