The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) will award two scholarships worth
$2,000 each to a member or the child of a member of a local union affiliated to
the OFL, which includes all PSAC members.
Eligible scholarship recipients must be entering, in September 2014, the
first year of a full-time course of study (leading to a diploma or certificate)
at a public Ontario community college or the first year of an undergraduate
program (leading to a degree) at a publicly-funded Ontario university.
Scholarships are only available to candidates who have no prior
post-secondary studies. The criteria for selection of the scholarship winners
are the following:
1. A brief résumé outlining non-academic interests and activities,
such as community or political involvement as well as goals for the
future.
2. Evidence of understanding of the role and significance of the
Canadian labour movement.
In order to satisfy point (2) above, applicants will be required to submit
an essay of not more than 1,000 words. This year’s topic is:
“Our generation is widely expected to be the first in years to face a lower
standard of living than our parents. Young people are also experiencing high
levels of unemployment and underemployment. In this context, what advice would
you give to the labour movement for engaging youth and young workers?”
The application form and information can be viewed online here: http://ofl.ca/index.php/deadline-ofls-labour-post-secondary-scholarships-june-6-2014/
The winners will be announced in July 2014.
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