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

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).