Camp Opemikon
Scouts Canada Camp Opemikon Staff Scholarship
The Camp Opemikon Staff Scholarship Program provides financial support to members of Scouts Canada with a connection to Opemikon, either as staff or OPE Crew membership, entering or continuing in full-time studies at Canadian universities or colleges.
All recipients are motivated youth who, 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.
Eligibility
- All prior and current Opemikon staff, having completed a minimum of one year on staff, and all prior and current members of the Opemikon Crew, having completed a minimum of one year membership are welcome to apply.
- You must be a current member of Scouts Canada in good standing. If you were a Scouts Canada member, but no longer hold an active membership, please reach out to the Camp Director or the Committee Chair as we may have a solution for you.
- Applicants must not have reached their 26th birthday on January 1 of the year in which they apply.
- Staff or Crew members 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 and Camp Opemikon
- Community leadership and contributions outside of Scouting
- Scholastic achievements up to the time of application
- Attitude and aptitude
Conditions
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 directly 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
Each year scholarships are awarded, with individuals receiving not more than one award. An individual who has received an award will not be eligible for a second award.
All applicants must:
- Complete the application form;
- Compose a statement, no more than 200 words, on the value of Scouting in their life;
- Submit two letters of reference (one from within Scouting and one from community);
- And submit current years school transcripts.
Complete 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.
For questions:
Camp Director alisha.behme@scouts.ca
Camp Committee Chair jpeverley0320@rogers.com
