National Union of Public and General Employees

15 Auriga Dr.
Nepean, ON, Canada K2E 1B7
Ph: (613)228-9800
Fax: (613)228-9801
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.nupge.ca

Tommy Douglas Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for the post-secondary education of children of NUPGE members. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be children (including foster children) of National Union of Public and General Employees members who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution. Criteria: Recipient will be selected based on an essay (750-1000 words) on “How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society.”.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. To Apply: Application forms are available at the website. Applicants must submit an essay and completed application form to: Tommy Douglas Scholarship, National Union of Public and General Employees, 15 Auriga Dr., Nepean, ON K2E 1B7. Deadline: June 30.

Terry Fox Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To inspire the educational endeavors of students with disabilities. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be disabled children (including foster children) of NAPGE members entering as freshmen in a Canadian public post-secondary educational institution. Criteria: Recipient will be selected based on an essay (750-1000 words) on “The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.”.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. To Apply: Application forms are available at the website. Applicants must submit an essay completed application form to: Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship, National Union of Public and General Employees, 15 Auriga Dr., Nepean, ON K2E 1B7. Deadline: June 30.

Scholarships for Aboriginal Canadians (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist Aboriginal Canadian students in their educational endeavors. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be aboriginal Canadian children (including foster children) of National Union of Public and General Employees members entering as freshmen in a Canadian public post-secondary educational institution. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on an essay (750-1000 words) on “The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal Canadians.”.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. To Apply: Application forms are available at the website. Applicants must submit an essay along with completed application form to: Scholarships for Aboriginal Canadians, National Union of Public and General Employees, 15Auriga Dr., Nepean, ON K2E 1B7. Deadline: June 30.

Scholarships for Visible Minorities (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist all visible minority students in their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be visible minority children (including foster children) of National Union of Public and General Employees members entering as freshmen in a Canadian public post-secondary educational institution. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on an essay (750-1000 words) on “The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities.”.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. To Apply: Application forms are available at the website. Applicants must submit an essay along with completed application form to Scholarships for Visible Minorities, National Union of Public and General Employees, 15Auriga Dr., Nepean, ON K2E 1B7. Deadline: June 30.