Scholarship Terms and Conditions

These scholarships are awarded by The Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Association to graduates from local area high schools, including students residing in the municipal areas and graduating from alternate institutions.

Value of Scholarships Awarded

Criteria

• Must be a graduate of one of the area High Schools listed above.
• Date of scholarship application must NOT be longer than 2 years following date of graduation.
• Confirmation of enrollment/registration in the accredited post-secondary University, College or Trade School.
• Demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, contributions to the community.
• Must not have received this scholarship previously.

Application Process

1. Complete all sections of this application.
2. Include a letter of recommendation from your High School, the post-secondary institution, if you are already enrolled, or another suitable reference.
3. Include a statement of personal community related activities, academics, and any leadership involvement.
4. Include a statement of why you choose this career and how you think you can make a difference in this world.

No other information will be presented to the Awards Committee for review. Materials will not be returned. Please retain a copy of your application and supporting documents for your records. All applicants must inform themselves as to the tax consequences of receiving the Scholarship.

Deadline for Application

Fill in the form above by 4:00 p.m. on October 1st

Submit to:
The Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Association
PO Box 668
Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0

Or Email:
admin@cnpclandfill.ca

Scholarship Selection Procedure

The Awards Committee shall be the Board of Directors of The Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill Association, or a committee appointed by the Board. Each application will be reviewed and finalists who appear to most closely meet the selection criteria outlined above will be chosen. Scholarships are a "one time only award". This Scholarship program may be altered or discontinued with the approval of the Board of Directors. The Scholarship does not have to be awarded each year – if a situation arises where the appropriate candidates, or funding for the scholarship, are not available, the Scholarship will not be awarded.

Scholarship Payment Schedule

The Scholarship payment will be issued after successful completion of the first semester of post-secondary studies, with confirmation of marks received by the committee.