Port Moody Ecological Society Bursary for Active Volunteers at the Noons Creek Hatchery 2011

For many years, Bill Nicol has been collecting bottles discarded around the hatchery and recreation centre area and generously donating the deposit money to fund a scholarship for PMES volunteers.  Because we have not awarded this scholarship for several years, the funds have accumulated to approximately $3000.00. 

 This spring 2011, we are offering these funds as scholarship(s) to our hatchery volunteers.  We encourage those that volunteer with us and are currently enrolled in or entering post secondary education programs in fish/wildlife/environmental or related areas to apply.

Criteria:

1. Strong ongoing volunteer record with environmental service groups

2. Good academic record

3. Career goals which reflect a commitment to the environment

4. Financial need

5. Volunteer hours with the Port Moody Ecological Society 

Application Procedure:

Submit a 1-2 page statement to our Scholarship Committee which includes the following:

Name, contact information and the education program where you will be enrolled this fall.

A summary of your volunteer work at this hatchery and elsewhere.

Any awards or recognition received.

A statement describing what educational program you are presently enrolled in (or will be enrolled in this fall) and why you feel you should receive this scholarship.

Please enclose a copy of the most recent transcript of your marks (an official transcript is not required)

Provide a brief overview of your career plans.

Deadline to receive applications:  June 15, 2011. 

Leave your application at the hatchery (addressed to Scholarship Committee in Elaine Golds’ slot on the mail tray) or submit by email to egolds@sfu.ca.

The successful applicants agree to having their name and photograph used for publicity such as local media, website, and newsletters.

Please direct all questions to Elaine Golds via email.