Award Name/Title: Dig - BIPOC Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship

Amount: Two award of $4000

Application Status: Closed

Application Due Date: March 25, 2022

Awards Details:

The Purpose of the BIPOC Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship is to recognize and reward exceptional post-secondary students who are interested in pursuing a career in consumer insights. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Individuals who identify BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour)
• Demonstrate diverse extra-curricular participation and community involvement
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program from an accredited university or college in Canada
•  Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA or 80% average from their previous year of education.
• ***In the event students are unable to show academic achievement comparable to a 3.5 GPA or 80% average for their previous academic year, we encourage students to submit their last unofficial academic transcript based on the institution they’ve last completed their education. This includes international students who have studied outside of Canada and transcripts have different academic standards; Dig will use judgement in using transcripts in the application process.
• Canadian Citizens, permanent residents of Canada, or individuals who are legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer until, and including, December 31, 2021
• Available to work full-time for a 3-month period at the end of the school year or program as an intern

To Apply:

• A one-page (max. 500 words) personal essay or video (max. 8 mins) in support of their candidacy, explaining their interest in a career in consumer insights.
• ***We encourage students to show their creativity in their essay or video! In addition to explaining their interest in consumer insights, we want to get to know our candidate(s). Suggested topics include demonstrating how they’ve been involved in the BIPOC community through volunteering, work or school, how they envision affecting change in the industry, and/or a good story we can all get behind. We love stories!
• A current, one-page resume
• Unofficial transcripts of their academic records 

Email applications to  bipocscholarship@diginsights.com

For more information please visit the DIG Website 

There is no Application Form need to be downloaded.