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RTO/ERO Scholarship Program ~ 2012
Deadline Date: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Link to RTO/ERO Application Information and Form

Documentation and Process Information

Applicants who omit any of the following are disqualified from consideration:

• Proof of enrollment for the 2012-2013 academic year - see below
• A current academic/extra-curricular/co-curricular/leadership letter of reference
• A current community/volunteer/coordinator/employer letter of reference
• A minimum 300-word essay
• A fully completed application

Eligibility

Program
Enrolled in a full- or part-time program which will lead directly to a career in teaching in Canada. If successful, applicant will be required to furnish final proof of enrollment.

Citizenship
A resident Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant. If applicant is a successful scholarship winner, applicant will be required to complete a Form attesting to citizenship status.

Relationship To RTO/ERO Sponsor
A child, grandchild, niece, nephew, grandniece, grandnephew, son-in-law, daughter-in-law or step-child of an RTO/ERO member.

Deadline Date
The deadline date is 4:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time on August 1, 2012. Applications received after the deadline date will be considered late and not eligible for consideration. Applications are available only in an on-line completion format at the RTO/ERO website: http://www.ero-rto.org/application; no hard copies of this application will be mailed or emailed.

Awarding of Scholarships
RTO/ERO Scholarships are awarded on a one-time basis. Applications from previous RTO/ERO scholarship recipients will not be considered.

Documentation - What is Needed

• Proof of enrollment for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Evidence of enrollment must be included. An Offer of Enrollment is not sufficient. Please provide official documentation that supports acceptance. Please attach one or more of the following:

A letter confirming enrollment from the Registrar or other University personnel for the 2012-2013 year Please note that a Conditional Offer stating that you will be admitted to a program is not sufficient

A statement of tuition paid ~ either deposit paid or full amount paid. Please also note that students applying who are currently enrolled in years two to four of a concurrent program must still provide proof that they are enrolled for the 2012-2013 year.

• Current academic/extra-curricular/co-curricular/leadership letter of reference.
• A current community/volunteer/coordinator/employer letter of reference.
• A minimum 300-word essay.

Documentation - What Can Be Attached

1. File types you can attach: doc.; docx; pdf.
Please note if you attempt to attach files other than those listed above, your application will not be electronically submitted.
2. Size of attachments: individual files cannot exceed 500Kbytes. Please note if you attempt to attach files larger than 500Kbytes, your application will not be electronically submitted.

Process - If Application Complete

• Application is electronically forwarded to the Provincial Office of RTO/ERO.
• Automatic acknowledgement email will be sent to applicant.
• Information contained in the forwarded application reviewed by Provincial Office RTO/ERO staff.
• If information is complete, the application will go forward to the Committee for consideration.

Process - If Application Contains Inaccuracies

• Submitted Application will be returned to Applicant by email outlining reasons for the application's return.

Notification to All Applicants of Committee's Decision

• All applicants will be advised in writing of the Project - STO (Scholarship) Committee's decision on or before Monday, October 29, 2012

Appeals

• The decision of the Project - Service to Others (Scholarship) Committee is final and not subject to appeal.

Successful Applicants and their RTO/ERO Sponsors
Successful applicants will be required to complete, sign and return a Consent Form to:

• permit RTO/ERO, either at the District or Provincial level, the use of their name and/or contact information for publicity-related events;
• confirm their citizenship status;
• confirm their enrollment status and provide Final Proof of Enrollment: a Letter of Acceptance to the Program or a Confirmation of Enrollment from the University.

RTO/ERO sponsors of successful applicants will be required to complete and return a Consent Form to permit RTO/ERO, either at the District or Provincial level, the use of their name and/or contact information for publicity-related events.

APPLICATION DETAILS
Provided for information only - this is NOT the Application

Before starting, please read the following:
• Moving from field to field - use the tab key.
• If you hit the enter key at any time while you are entering information in the application, it has the same effect as hitting the submit button.
• Before hitting the submit button, please ensure that all information is complete and all requested files are attached. If you hit the submit button and your application is not complete, you will be advised what fields need to be completed and when you go back to the form to complete the necessary fields, any of the files you attached will no longer be part of your application and you will need to attach them again.
Please fill out the Application and click on Submit Form ~ * Indicates required field.

Applicant Information
Last Name*:
First Name*:
Name of Educational Institution where I will be taking my
teacher training *:
Address of Educational
Institution*:
Name of Program I am Enrolled in at Educational
Institution*:
Proof of Enrollment*

Evidence of enrollment must be included. An Offer of Enrollment is not sufficient. Please provide official documentation that supports
acceptance. Please attach one or more of the following:
A letter confirming enrollment from the Registrar or other University personnel for the 2012-2013 year. Please note that a Conditional Offer stating that you will be admitted to a program is not sufficient.
A statement of tuition paid - either deposit paid or full amount paid.

Please also note that students applying who are currently enrolled in years two to four of a concurrent program must still provide proof that they are enrolled for the 2011-2012 year.
*Please attach file
Gender*: Female Male
Contact Information
(as at October 31, 2010) Street, P.O. Box, R.R. #*:
City*:
Province/State/Other*:
Postal Code/Zip Code*:
Telephone #*:
Email*:

RTO/ERO Sponsoring Member Information:
Name of RTO/ERO Member*:
Member's RTO/ERO Membership Number *:
Address*:
Email*:
Member's Telephone Number*:
Member's RTO/ERO District Name and Number: *
Applicant's Relationship to Member: * Child Grandchild Niece Nephew Grandniece Grandnephew Son-in-law Daughter-in-law Step-child

2. Please tell us more about yourself by completing answers to the following:

Jobs/Employment
List jobs you have held, dates and a brief description for each. How have these experiences prepared you for teaching?
*Please attach file

Community/School Involvement
List activities you participated in during the last few years; provide date and a detailed description for each: (for example: community; youth group/club, hospital, social agency; school: year book, choir, school paper, academic club, etc.)
*Please attach file

Impact of School/Community Involvement
Tell how you have left your mark at school or in the community. List an activity/process that you started/improved and took to a new level of achievement over the last few years. Indicate the dates, your role and its impact (i.e. established new program)
*Please attach file

Hobbies/personal Interests
List activities and provide a brief description. Please list official recognition, awards/certificates related to above activities and provide a brief description for each.
*Please attach file

Essay
In your own words (not less than 300 words) describe why you think you should be selected for this scholarship. Include your rationale for wanting to become a teacher.
I understand that if my essay is is shorter than 300 words, my application will be disqualified.
*Please attach file

Letters of Reference
Note: Letters signed by family, friends and/or neighbours will not be considered.

Current academic/extra-curricular/co-curricular/leadership letter of reference
Attach a letter of reference from the school by a professor/counsellor/coach/teacher who can describe your achievements, extra-curricular, co-curricular involvement and leadership.
*Please attach file

Current community/volunteer/coordinator/employer letter of reference
Attach a letter of reference from the community, i.e. volunteer co-ordinator/employer who can best describe your contributions and leadership capabilities as demonstrated by you in the community.
*Please attach file