The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has opened their applications for scholarships for another year for young women seeking higher education.
There are applications available for women in high school, CEGEP, university and college. FCM established the two scholarships to support young women who demonstrate leadership and interest in local government, and to encourage others to get involved in their community.
The scholarships are part of FCM’s initiative to reach parity in municipal councils across Canada.
The Andree P. Boucher Memorial Scholarship is a $4,500 scholarship presented to a female college or university student deemed to have submitted the best research paper on a topic related to women in politics. Two are awarded; one to a student at the college/university undergraduate level, and one student at the university level.
The Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship presented to outstanding high school and CEGEP students for their involvement in their school’s leadership team or student council. Five regional scholarships will be presented across Canada this year, one each for British Columbia, the Prairies and Territories, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada.
The deadline for applications is Jan. 10, 2020.
To apply for any of the scholarships or to take a look at eligibility requirements, click here.
