Margery Boyce

Margery Boyce Bursary Application Form
Nomination Deadline April 15, 2010

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CAG MARGERY BOYCE BURSARY

Purpose
To support post-baccalaureate students who have made a significant contribution to their community through volunteer activities with or on behalf of seniors and who are registered in a program of study focused on aging or the aged. Preference will be given to persons returning to university after an absence from formal study.

Value
$500

Eligibility

• Must be a CAG member.
• Must be registered, or formally accepted, as a full-time student in a post-baccalaureate program at a recognized Canadian university at the time the application is submitted and must provide proof of registration for the next academic year.
• Must be Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status.

Selection Criteria

• Must have contributed to his/her community through volunteer activities with or on behalf of seniors.
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to life-long learning.
• Must have satisfactory academic performance.

Application Process
The following documents must be submitted with 4 copies, including the original (photocopies acceptable):

• application form;
• all university transcripts;
• proof of registration, or acceptance in a university program;
• a letter of support from your faculty supervisor or program Chair which addresses the criteria for the bursary;
• letters of support from any community organizations who can address the amount and quality of your volunteer activities as related to the criteria.

Decision

• The Awards Committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors in April.
• The recipient will be notified in May.

Presentation of Award

• An announcement will be made in the CAG Newsletter.
• An official presentation will be made at the Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting.

Requirements of the Recipient

• Recipient must submit a photo and a short biographical profile for the CAG Newsletter.
• Recipients must submit a final report to the CAG Margery Boyce Bursary Committee within 18 months following notification of the award. The report should include a summary of work completed during the tenure of the award.
• The support provided by the CAG Margery Boyce Bursary must be acknowledged in any papers that are presented or published as a result of work undertaken during the period of support.

Presentation of Award

• An announcement will be made in the CAG Newsletter.
• An official presentation will be made at the Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting.