Fully funded, week-long educational program in Vimy, France to study Canada’s First World War effort.
Award:
Fully funded, week-long educational program in Vimy, France.
20 students are selected.
Trip takes place in April
Amount:
Criteria Summary:
The Vimy Pilgrimage Award recognizes the actions of young people who demonstrate outstanding service, positive contributions, notable deeds, bravery or leadership. Their acts may have served their peers, schools, communities, province or country.
Scholastic achievement is not a criterion for this award.
The Vimy Pilgrimage award consists of a fully funded, week-long educational program in Vimy, France, to study Canada’s tremendous First World War effort. This week, scheduled for April and organized by The Vimy Foundation, will include classroom education and daily field trips to important First World War sites. A total of 20 students will be selected by their essays for the program this year.
Applicants are required to submit a motivation letter (500-word maximum) outlining the reasons why they are worthy of the award.
Applications must also include two letters of support.
Applicants must be 14–17 years of age as of April.
DEADLINE:
November 11, 2016
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