ARTA-JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIPS

The ARTA-JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIPS are made possible by the generosity of Johnson Inc., the plan benefits administrator for ARTA’s benefit package.  Johnson Inc. has chosen to provide through ARTA, scholarships for undergraduate students who are relatives of an ARTA member.  The ARTA-JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP recognizes community involvement and volunteer work in addition to academic achievement. Future goals, personal accomplishment and supporting letters of reference will also be significant in the overall determination of the scholarship recipient(s).
 

CRITERIA

1. The Scholarship Selection Committee will consider all valid applications and determine the sum of the scholarships to be given and the amount of each.  The Committee’s decision is final.

2. The value of the scholarship fund is determined annually based on the funds available and other factors as determined by the Representative Committee of ARTA.

3. Applications are welcome from children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews who are sponsored by current ARTA members.

4. The scholarship is limited to those applicants who have completed the first, second or third year of an undergraduate program leading to a degree.

5. Applicants, who have previously received an ARTA-Johnson Scholarship do not qualify for a subsequent scholarship.

6. Official transcripts or authenticated copies from high-school and post-secondary institutions must accompany the applications.

7. Each applicant must supply two letters of reference.  Appropriate contact information with the names, addresses and phone numbers of each reference must be included.  The selection committee reserves the right to contact references.

8. Applicants who want their supporting documents or materials returned must indicate this in writing and include a self-addressed envelope with the application.

The ARTA office must receive applications no later than July 31^st of the current year.

Scholarship applicants will be notified of committee decision by September 15^th.

Applications may be obtained by writing to ARTA at:

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
 

ARTA – JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION FORM
Deadline: July 31

PERSONAL DATA:

Name:_____________________________________________________________
                        Surname                                                  First Name             Initial
Address:___________________________________________________________

City: _____________________ Province: ____________Postal Code: __________

Telephone: (__) ______________ Email Address___________________________

Date of Birth: ______________________________
                              month           day               year

Relationship to Sponsoring ARTA Member: ________________________________

Applicant’s Signature: ________________________________________________

ARTA SPONSORING MEMBER’S DATA:

______________________________________________________
              Surname                                     Given Names

ARTA Sponsoring Member’s Number: ______________ Expiry Date: ________

ARTA Sponsoring Member’s Signature: ________________________________

VALIDATION SIGNATURES:

By signing this application, you both agree that all the information you have disclosed or
provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge at the time of signing.

EDUCATIONAL DATA:

HIGH SCHOOL

Name of High School __________________________
Year High School Completed: ___________________

POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION
 
Name of institution where you have successfully completed at least one year
of a program: _______________________________________________________

Name of the Program: ____________________ Length of Program (yrs): _______
Year of expected program completion: _____________

[If you are transferring, provide the following information]
Name the Institution where you are enrolling: __________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

City: ___________________ Province: ______________ Postal Code: __________

Beginning year: ________Year of expected program completion: ______________

____________________________________________________________________________

Please attach to this application a summary of the following:

1. CAREER PATH: Explain your career goals.

2. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER WORK

3. PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

4. ACADEMIC MARKS: Please enclose:

   1. An official transcript or authenticated copy of your high school marks

   2. An official transcript or authenticated copy of the first, second or third- year marks of
      the post-secondary institution. (For example if you are entering the second year
      of a program, please provide the marks attained in the previous year)

      5. LETTERS OF REFERENCE:

TWO letters of reference must be included with the application and mailed directly to the Executive Secretary of ARTA by the application deadline of July 31.  The chosen references should not be directly related to you but should be knowledgeable of your accomplishments, capabilities and character. You are encouraged to use the letters of reference form provided with this application package.  Please remember to provide the complete addresses and phone numbers of your selected references should we not receive their letters by the adjudication date and need to contact them. 

            REFERENCES MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 31^st.
            Please send the reference to:

                              The Executive Secretary, ARTA
                                    409 Barnett House
                                    11010 142 St. NW
                                     Edmonton, AB
                                     T5N 2R1

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