Xerox Scholarship Award - Business and Entrepreneurship

Purpose and Nature of the Scholarship

The scholarship is presented by XEROX Corporation to recognize and encourage students pursuing a certificate or degree in the field of business. XEROX believes that education has the power to open minds, spur innovation, enable health and prosperity, and drive life-enhancing technological breakthroughs. Our belief in education complements our belief in the power of information technology. IT has greatly increased our ability to communicate, advanced the way we live and work, and has fostered a global community. It is a critical factor in Xerox Canada’s economic and social well being. In recognition of these beliefs, XEROX offers qualified students an opportunity to enhance their educational access to recognized Business and Entrepreneurship type programs by offering the following scholarship award:

• a cash award of $1,000
• a suitable certificate

Priority will be given to those applicants who are pursuing educational opportunities with the intent of returning to their home community to establish a local business or enterprise.

Qualification Criteria

1. Criteria:
   1. The student must be a current graduate of any Northern Lights Public Schools high school or outreach program and can only apply in their graduating year.
   2. The student must have an overall Grade 12 average of 65% or greater.
   3. The student must be entering a recognized post-secondary training and must provide proof of registration and acceptance.
   4. The student must provide a letter of recommendation from the principal of their high school.
   5. The student must provide a letter or recommendation from a teacher who can attest to the talent and aptitude of the student to successfully pursue a program in business.
   6. The student must provide a letter outlining their career goals and plans in the area of business/entrepreneurship.
2. If more than one candidate achieves substantially identical performance in the Qualification Criteria included above, the award shall be given to the student intending to pursue a private enterprise in their home community. Should further differentiation be required, the award will be given to the student with the greatest financial need. If both students are still deemed to be substantially identical, the award may be evenly divided among the candidates.
3. The recipient shall satisfy the entrance requirements of the recognized post-secondary institution. If the student is not immediately attending this institution, they shall have until one year from their graduation to satisfy this requirement. If this is the case, payment of the scholarship shall be held in trust by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Northern Lights Public Schools for a period not to exceed one year from their graduation until post-secondary attendance can be confirmed.
4. Submission for consideration of this award should be made no later than June 15 of the student's graduating year. The winner will be notified by mail and the award made at the annual awards night in September.

To Apply

Applicants can complete the application form below or download and submit an Application Package prior to June 15 to:

Associate Superintendent - Curriculum and Programming
Northern Lights Public Schools
6005 - 50 Avenue
Bonnyville, AB  T9N 2L3
OR
email: learning.services@nlsd.ab.ca