*THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CYCLE IS POSTPONED UNTIL 2022– READ MORE HERE*
Welcome to your one-stop shop for all the information you need to apply to Global HERizon’s Call for Applications!
We believe in the power of women to change the world, and provide young women from rural Canada with the opportunity to receive a modest financial contribution to their academic or career ambitions (maximum $5000 CAD), along with expert mentorship support to help build bridges between local and global impact.
So how does someone qualify for this support?
Most importantly, you should have a great idea that needs some funding to get it off the ground! This can take the form of:
- A scholarship to support your social justice-themed graduate degree
- A bursary to fund an international volunteer opportunity or co-op placement
- Seed funding for a social enterprise idea to create positive global change
With your great idea in hand, to qualify for this opportunity:
- You are a Canadian woman (in terms of gender: cis or female-identifying; in terms of status: citizen or permanent resident).
- You are 27 years of age or less as of December 31, 2019.
- You have grown up in rural Canada (required). ‘Rural’ in this case is broadly defined to mean a community of approximately 5000 people or less.
- You have a demonstrated commitment to creating positive social change in your community or the world through volunteer work, research or other social engagement.
- You are willing to engage actively in the mentorship relationship, provide regular updates on your work to Global HERizons, and are committed to ‘pay it forward’ by engaging and inspiring other young women to engage globally.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IS:
MIDNIGHT (EST) APRIL 30, 2019
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Okay! I meet all of the criteria. How do I apply?
We have developed an online form to help build your application. This application form is designed to help you think through your experiences so far, how they have prepared you for this move to the national and global sphere, and to think through the impact and change you want to make through this opportunity.
A couple of notes before you begin…
In addition to the responses you submit, you will be asked to provide the following documents:
- Proof of one (1) of the following:
- enrollment in an academic institution for the 2018-2019 academic year
- an acceptance letter for an international volunteer or co-op placement; or
- a fully developed business plan for your social enterprise, along with information on other contributors to the initiative
- Your resume/CV
- Two (2) letters of reference from people who have knowledge of your background and commitment to creating positive social change
Note: You will need a Gmail account to upload your documents into this online form
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
After you’ve submitted your application materials…
The first phase of the application review process will be completed by May 15, 2019 and short listed applicants will be contacted for a short 30-minute interview in late May/ Early June. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. After the review process has been completed, successful applicant(s) will be notified by the end of June/ early July 2019.
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