Camp Opemikon
Scouts Canada Camp Opemikon Staff Scholarship
Scouts Canada Camp Opemikon Staff Scholarship
All recipients are motivated youth whom, with the help of their Scouting experiences, have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and a desire to create a better world. As they progress through life, these skills will be carried with them as they become successful adults in the community. Scouts Canada sees this scholarship program as an investment in the lives of the future leaders of tomorrow.
Eligibility
You must be at least a second year Camp Opemikon staff member. If applying as a 2019 staff member, 2019 should have been your second season
or
at least a second year staff member applicant. If you applied for 2020 summer camp, 2020 would have been your second season
or
a second year OPE Crew member.
Camp Opemikon Staff that have received this scholarship previously are not eligible.
Criteria
Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated Scouting history, involvement and achievement
- Leadership contributions to Scouting
- Community leadership and contributions outside of Scouting
- Scholastic achievements up to the time of application
- Attitude and aptitude
A scholarship will be awarded only after Scouts Canada has received adequate notice that the applicant has been accepted by the institution of study. Scholarship funds will be forwarded to the institution to be applied against tuition costs, primarily. If the applicant withdraws from the institution, the remaining monies will be returned to Scouts Canada.
Recipients must agree to have their names and photographs published in conjunction with the award, and with any promotion of the awards.
Applications and How to Apply
Every year scholarships are awarded, with individuals receiving up to one award each. Awards are not renewable. Applicants must not have reached their 26th birthday on January 1 of the year in which they apply.
All applicants must complete the application form and compose a statement, no more than 200 words, on the value of Scouting in your life. Applicants must also provide two letters of reference (only one from within Scouting).
Download the application form, fill it in and mail it with all necessary documents to:
Scouts Canada Scholarships
1345 Baseline Road
Ottawa, ON K2C 0A7
All applications must be postmarked no later than June 1st to be eligible.