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2021-22 GEM Scholarship Application

Dear GEM Scholarship Applicant.

NOTE: 2021-22 GEM Scholarships are intended only for Mentees currently enrolled in the 2021-22 Mentorship Program. If you are not a current Mentee, your application will not be considered.

GEM offers annual scholarships to Mentees who have demonstrated exceptional initiative while participating in the GEM Mentorship Program. GEM Scholarships are designed to empower Mentees in pursuit of their goals beyond GEM, whether academic or professional. All Scholarships will be awarded by the end of the 2021-22 Mentorship Program year (May/June 2022).

This year, we are awarding 50 Scholarships! Total value of all scholarships is an outstanding $130,000.00!

Scholarships include:
5 Scholarships of $5000 each funded by Employment and Social Development Canada
1 Scholarship of $5000 donated by the Pottruff Foundation
1 STEM Scholarship of $3500 donated by Partum Consulting
15 Scholarships of $2500 each funded by the Slaight Family Foundation
22 Scholarships of $2500 each funded by Employment and Social Development Canada
1 Scholarship of $1000 donated by Jeannette Wiltse
2 Scholarships of $1000 each donated by Dream Unlimited


Applicants will be scored by a committee of GEM Community members including GEM Team staff, Board members, donors, and volunteers. Each applicant will be scored on:

1. The quality and substance of their written application.
2. Their participation as a GEM Mentee (e.g. attendance/engagement at mandatory/voluntary GEM events, maintenance of relationship with Mentor, communication with GEM Team, demonstration of commitment to GEM community, etc.).
3. Their reference's written submission (NOTE: Reference must fill out THIS FORM by deadline of April 3rd, 2022 at 11:59pm).

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO MAX WORD COUNT FOR EACH QUESTION BELOW. ALL ANSWERS MUST BE WITHIN THE INDICATED WORD COUNT FOR CONSIDERATION.
1.Scholarship Applicant Contact Information(Required.)
2.Scholarship Applicant Educational Information(Required.)
3.GEM Mentor Information(Required.)
4.During GEMinar 1, you identified your skills and powers in the Self-Awareness Activity. You also learned about the importance of a personal brand. If you were to sum up your personal brand in three words, what would they be? Please provide a short description explaining why you chose each word.
Word count: 70 Max for each answer(Required.)
5.During GEMinar 3 you completed the On Your Mark, Get Set, GOAL! Activity and were asked to develop a plan to achieve a personal goal. What was your goal and what have you done thus far to accomplish it? How will you continue to develop this goal or related goals/skills after finishing the GEM Mentorship Program?
Word count: 350 max (Required.)
6.How have you grown this year through direct access to a Mentor, the GEM curriculum, the GEM community, and events (e.g. GEMinars, Enrichment Opportunities, Self-Care event, expert panels, etc.)?
Word count: 350 max (Required.)
7.Describe an accomplishment over the past 12 months where you demonstrated leadership and/or made an impact in your community.
Word count: 350 max (Required.)
8.Describe a challenge or a barrier you have faced. How have you worked to overcome it?
Word count: 350 max (Required.)
9.How would a GEM Scholarship assist you in achieving your academic and/or professional goals?
Word count: 350 max (Required.)
10.Are you applying for a STEM-specific Scholarship?(Required.)
11.If you answered "Yes" to the questions above, please elaborate on your interest in STEM.
Word count: 200 max
Thank you for submitting a GEM Scholarship application!

Please make sure your reference fills out a Reference Form before April 3rd, 2022 at 11:59pm.
Please share this link with them once they have agreed to support your application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B3522WV