Scholarship Application - Financial Aid & Awards

THE SAINT JOHN’S LEGACY FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last Name: _________________________ First Name & Initial: ____________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________
City / Town: ______________________ Province: _________________ Postal Code: _______
Phone number: (
) _________________ Date of Birth: __________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________________.
II. STUDY INFORMATION
Grade 12 High School Completion Date: _____________________
Present Program of Study: __________________ Majoring in: __________________
Year entering / Registering: Year 2 ___; Year 3 ____; Year 4 ____; Year 5 _____.
Length of program in years: 2 _____; 3____; 4____; 5 _____.
Number of program hours in this present academic year: __________ hours.
Course load (number of courses in the academic year you are applying):
1 ___; 2 ____; 3____; 4____; 5_____; 6 _____; other i.e. ½ courses): _____.
Academic Year begins: _______________ and ends: _________________.
I expect to graduate with this degree, diploma or certificate in the month of _____ 201__.
Have you been accepted as a student for the academic year for this scholarship application?
____________.
If not, when do you expect to find out? _______
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III. PERSONAL & ACADEMIC FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. Expenses for the academic year covering this application:
Tuition:
$__________
Room & Board:
$ ___________
Transportation:
$__________
Academic expenses:
(i.e. books / supplies)
$_________
Other:
$________
TOTAL
$__________
B. Estimated income for the academic year covering this application:
Other scholarships / bursaries:
$__________
Employment income:
$__________ (including upcoming summer of 2015)
Loans:
$__________
Other income:
$__________ (coming from ______________________)
TOTAL
$__________
This information will allow the Application Committee to have a better understanding of your actual cost
for the academic year.
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IV. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Please describe in an essay of 500 words or less, something about why you chose
this field of study, your efforts to help finance your own education, participation
in extracurricular activity pursuits* and your involvement in volunteering in your
local or wider community.
* Activities can range from a team sport to an individual pursuit to something in the outdoors or the
arts. The idea of this requirement is to demonstrate that you have at least some balance in your life and a
certain level of activity although it does not have to be at a high or intense level.
2. A cover letter (no more than one page) explaining why you are applying for this
scholarship, what difference it could make in your academic career and what your
goals and aspirations after graduation from post secondary studies are. Please sign
and date this letter.
3. Two letters of recommendation from individuals outside of your family. Each
letter should be no more than one page. Letters of Reference are important to your
application. References should be from someone who actually knows something
about you and can give some indication of your character or ability. It is
worthwhile to have an academic reference but also another one from someone like
an employer, coach or pastor.
I certify that the information given on this application and on any supporting documents
is true, accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: _________________________________ Date: __________________2015
By signing this application, you are agreeing to allow your name and relevant information to be used in the
promotion, marketing and advertisement of this scholarship application. Please initial here to show that you
understand this. _________
How did you first hear about the Saint John’s Legacy Scholarship?
________________________________________________________________________
HINT: It is often beneficial to have someone else read through your application before you submit it.
Someone reviewing your complete application will hopefully find any grammar or spelling mistakes as
well as ensuring that you are indeed conveying a positive and clearly stated description of who you are and
why you are requesting a scholarship.
*The scholarship program is only open to Canadian citizens or those with Canadian permanent resident status. A
Canadian social insurance number is required if your application is successful.
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V. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please submit your application by regular mail (do NOT use Express Mail,
Registered Mail or a courier) to:
Saint John’s Legacy Foundation
P.O. Box 40059 Baker Centre
Edmonton AB T5J 1G0
OR
Email: pjackson@sjsa.ab.ca
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Applicants must have successfully completed at least one year of post
secondary studies or be in the second semester of their first year to be
eligible to apply for a scholarship.
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Applicants may be in full time or half time undergraduate studies at a
university, college or technical school. It is preferred that students are
from western Canada.
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You are encouraged to have at least your application at our office by
March that includes first semester academic results from the fall semester.
Earlier applicants may have an advantage over those who wait until the
final deadline of May 19th.
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A photocopy or scan of your transcript from the 2014 / 2015 academic
year will be accepted by email or mail for this application.
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If you are granted a scholarship, you will be required to send an
original OFFICIAL transcript by mail to the Foundation office no later
than August 1st.
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A copy of your official acceptance or proof of payment for the coming
year of study must be in the Foundation office no later than August 15th.

Please ensure that your name is clearly visible on all documents submitted
to us and that your application has been properly filled out.

Please sign your name where indicated on the application form and
covering letter.
Unfortunately, application materials cannot be returned to the applicant. To minimize
costs and maximize the scholarship, only those applicants that are successful will be
notified.
This application and guidelines become the only version acceptable as of November 1st, 2014.
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