Canadian Merit Scholarship-SPONSORED

Scholarship Name:  Canadian Merit Scholarship-Sponsored
Due Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
For Who?:     Any student with a minimum 85% average and attending one of the folowing universities:  Bishop's University, Dalhousie University, Lakehead University, McGill University, McMaster University, Memorial University, Mount Allison University, Queen's University, Simor Fraser University, Universite Laval, Universite de Moncton, Universite de Montreal, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of Guelph, University of King's College, University of Manitoba, University of New Brunswick, University of Ottawa, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, University of Western Ontario, York University.
Amount:  Up to $8,000 per year plus a tuition stipend for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study at any one of our participating Canadian universities.
Details:   CMSF is Canada's largest independent granting organization of awards for postsecondary undergraduate study. We identify and support scholars who combine academic excellence with strong leadership potential, entrepreneurial skill and a commitment to service in the community. We place them on university campuses across Canada, where we expect them to contribute significantly and honourably, as exemplary citizens, among the undergraduate student body.    The CMSF selection process is the most rigorous of any scholarship granting foundation in Canada. We rely on a network of over 300 volunteers living in all areas of the country to assist us in carrying out our selections each year. With their dedication to our process and belief in our goals, we provide outstanding students a chance to excel in their post-secondary academic and community initiatives.
How to apply:  
Download application here (pdf format).
More info. at:    
http://www.cmsf.ca/awards_description.htm or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office. 
***This scholarship is for students that YCMHS sponsors.  YCMHS can sponsor only three students.  It is the responsibility of the student to let guidance know if they wish to be considered for sponsorship at least ten days prior to the deadline. If you are not selected, you may apply for the direct pool.