Scholarship

Another mandate of CC-AAG is to provide educational and financial assistance to those studying gerontology.

Calgary Chapter Alberta Gerontology Association Scholarship for 2012

1. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is Thursday, postmarked before April 19, 2012 5:00 p.m. (no exceptions).
2. Refer to criteria below for eligibility requirements.
3. Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms, evidence of GPA, etc.)  Incomplete applications will not be considered.
4. If any question does not apply to you in this application please put N/A in the space.
5. Type or print legibly. Illegible applications will be returned to you.  You may also download a copy of the application online at www.CCAAG.com
6. You will be notified by mail in May regarding the status of your application.
7. If you have any questions about the application, please call
   (403) 370-5251.

Purpose: To provide a scholarship to post secondary students interested in the Field of Gerontology Studies.

Award Components: One (1) $1,000 scholarship and individual certificate will be awarded to the successful Candidate.

Criteria:

1. Applicant must be a student currently registered in a Post Secondary Institution program.
2. Applicant must be registered in a program involving the study of Gerontology.
3. Applicant must demonstrate positive-impact involvement – in the complete sense – consistent with capacity and circumstances and/or significant improvement/success in scholarship and community involvement, determined through letters of recommendation.

Application Process: 
Applicant must submit the following items:

1. Completed application form (if handwritten, please print legibly)
2. Letter of application addressed to the Scholarship Committee.  The letter should contain a brief explanation of your career goals and biographical (background) information.
3. Three (3) letters of recommendations from choice of high school teachers, administrators, counselors,  employers, or individual with significant knowledge of applicant’s experience and involvement.
4. Personal Essay.  In your essay, please answer the question as succinctly as possible.

How important have seniors been to our society and why is the study of Gerontology important?

Deadlinefor the application is post marked by Thursday, postmarked before April 19, 2012 5:00 p.m. (no exceptions).  Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.

Please mail Application to:

Calgary Chapter Alberta Association on Gerontology
PO Box 46011,
RPO Inglewood,
Calgary, Alberta,
T2G 4M7 (403) 370-5251

 

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