Applications are now open for FCM's scholarships for young women!
FCM is proud to offer the Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship for young women in secondary school, CEGEP and university to encourage them in their studies of women in politics, and to support their community involvement.
There are five awards of $1,000 each, with one award to be presented in each of the five regions of Canada (British Columbia, The Prairies and Territories, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada).
Start working on your application now!
Your submission must include the following elements:
- In a 3 min video, tell us how you contribute to school activities related to student council or leadership.
- Provide a written document with answers to the following questions. Each answer should be 300 words or less.
- How do you contribute to your school's leadership?
- How are you engaged in community activities?
- Why is it important for women to participate in politics?
Two written references are also required; one personal (eg friend or relative) and one academic (eg teacher or principal).
