Federation of Canadian Municipalities is awarding memorial scholarships for women students who are enrolled in a Canadian college or university. FCM will award two (2) scholarships, one (1) scholarship to a student at the college /university undergraduate level, and one (1) scholarship at the university graduate level. Each award will be $4,500 and will be presented in the winner’s municipality.

FCM scholarship has been presented to a female college or university student deemed to have submitted the best research paper on a topic related to women in politics. In June 2008, the scholarship was renamed the Mayor Andrée Boucher Memorial Scholarship, in honour of the late mayor of Quebec City.

Scholarship Description:

• Application deadline: January 15, 2019
• Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate and graduate programme at a Canadian college or university.
• Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded in all subjects.
• Scholarship Award: Each award will be $4,500 and will be presented in the winner’s municipality.
• Number of Scholarships: FCM will award two (2) scholarships, one (1) scholarship to a student at the college /university undergraduate level, and one (1) scholarship at the university graduate level.
• Nationality: Canadian Students
• Scholarship can be taken in Canada

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries: This memorial scholarship is open only to women students who are enrolled in a Canadian college or university.
• Entrance Requirements:
  • The scholarship is open only to women students who are enrolled in a Canadian college or university
  • The student can be in any year of study as an undergraduate or graduate student.
  • Applicants should be considering making a contribution to/or entering the political realm.

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Application Procedure:

How to Apply:

• In a cover letter, tell us how you have been involved in campus or community activities related to women’s issues.
• Submit a research paper you presented on issues related to women in politics, in any order of government.
• You must demonstrate how your area of study impacts on getting women involved in all orders of government.
• Special consideration will be given if there is a focus on municipal government.
• The research essay must be a minimum of 1,000 words.
• Applications will be kept on file and considered for up to three years, depending on eligibility.

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