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Ontario Parks Association
Protecting Tomorrow Today®

  


The Ontario Parks Association Foundation (OPAF)

“Group of Seven”

Bursaries and Scholarships

Application Deadline: post marked prior to midnight

Friday, April 30, 2010

The Group of Seven artists are recognized for creating masterpieces depicting the grandeur of the Canadian landscape.

Seven first year Ontario college or university students, who qualify and complete the requirements of application, are recognized each year with awards by the OPAF.

The goal of the Ontario Parks Association Foundation (OPAF) is to raise funds to assist deserving students who wish to pursue their education in any phase of public parks work, related horticulture or landscaping, conservation, or environmental resource management.

Think you qualify?


Why you should apply:

  1. The seven awards are valued at $2,500.00 each.
  2. Less stress! As a successful applicant you will be able to better focus on your studies, with $2,500.00 contributing to your educational expenses.
  3. Completing the application will give you experience in competing for funds. Have the confidence to apply – one application is all you need – the committee will determine which bursary or scholarship (bursary also requires a completed “One Year of Study Budget”) is best suited to the most qualified applicant.
  4. Applications are due on or before Friday, April 30, 2010 – so, don’t hesitate!
    Compile the information, secure the references and draft a cover letter!
  5. Receiving an award looks good on a resume!
  6. Successful applicants are honoured by the OPA and OPAF and in the Green Sward (the OPA newsletter) – a valuable addition to your portfolio
  7. Successful applicants receive a one year membership to the OPA, providing the student with networking, educational and career opportunities of a life time!

The Ontario Parks Association is committed to civic beautification, the advancement, protection and conservation of parks, open space and the environment as we practice “Protecting Tomorrow Today”® in the province of Ontario.

Click here for application form

Or contact opaf@ontarioparksassociation.ca

Scholarship Committee:

Andy Wickens (OPAF Chair), City of Mississauga;
Faye Langmaid (OPAF Vice-Chair & Treasurer), Municipality of Clarington;
Stuart Koch, OPAF Chair Scholarship & Bursary Committee

 
 
 

Ontario Parks Association

7856 5th Line South · RR4 · Milton · Ontario · L9T 2X8

Phone: 905-864-6182 · Toll Free: 1-866-560-7783 · Fax: 905-864-6184 · Email: opa@ontarioparksassociation.ca · Website: www.ontarioparksassociation.ca