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PCSS SCHOOL COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP 2023
APPLICATION FORM

Deadline:  May 10, 2023

Please use a keyboard or handwrite very clearly.  You may use a separate page.

Name:		_________________________________________________________
Address:	_________________________________________________________
		_________________________________________________________
Phone(s):	_________________________________________________________
Email:		_________________________________________________________

What are your educational plans?  Please include name of institution & program of study.

This is a needs-based scholarship.  Will this scholarship help you overcome financial barriers in pursuing your educational goals?  Please explain, including your other sources of funding.

Please describe your involvement & contributions to the PCSS community during your time as a student (see examples on page 1)

**If possible, include a copy of your letter of acceptance or an email that confirms your educational plans.  If you don’t yet have confirmation, you can still send us your application, but include and explanation.**

Send your completed application to:
School Council Scholarship, Porter Creek Secondary School, 1405 Hickory St. Whitehorse, Y1A 4M4
OR email to PCSS@gov.yk.ca noting “School Council Scholarship” in the subject line 

PCSS Council Scholarship 2022								
Porter Creek Secondary School
School Council Scholarships 2023 – Two $500. Awards

The purpose of the scholarship is to give financial assistance to two 
Class of 2023 grads who will be furthering their education in 2023 

Who is eligible to apply?
You can apply for one of these scholarships if:
•	You’re graduating from PCSS in 2023 with a high school diploma
•	You’re attending an approved educational program that starts in 2023

What is an approved educational program?
Examples of educational  programs may include:
•	Programs at a post-secondary education institution (e.g., colleges, universities, trade schools), with a minimum length of 8 months
•	Apprenticeships
•	A formal internship with set educational outcomes and timelines
If you’re not sure if your program is eligible, don’t hesitate to ask!

How are the award recipients selected?
School Council will identify the recipients based on the details provided in your application and based on the following criteria:
•	Your financial need (let us know what other funding you have)
•	Your involvement and/or contributions to the school community during your time at PC (examples might include club participation; sports; band; volunteering; attendance; non-academic awards; times when you demonstrated leadership, citizenship, caring, courage or the school’s motto, “Pride, Passion, Purpose”)
•	OR if relevant, your contributions to your community or First nation during your time as a student (explain)

How do I apply?
•	Complete the written application.  If you handwrite your responses, please ensure your writing is legible and in a dark coloured ink.
•	Deliver or mail your completed application to School Council Scholarship, Porter Creek Secondary School, 1405 Hickory St. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4M4
•	Email your application file, noting “School Council Scholarship” in the subject line, to PCSS@gov.yk.ca;
•	**include a letter of acceptance or copy of an email confirming your educational plans.  If you don’t yet have this by the scholarship deadline, submit anyway with an explanation.**
•	Deadline for receipt of your application is May 10,  2023, 11:59PM
Questions?  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!!!