Alisa and Bob Ramrattan Memorial Award for Community Services Students

What you will need

• ✓ Completed general RRC Polytech application form
• ✓ Reference letter outlining your community involvement
• ✓ Indication of First Nations or New Canadian (Permanent Resident or Protected Person) status on the application form

About this award

You can receive one award of at least $500. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a second-year student in a Community Services program who is dedicated to helping others through community involvement. You must apply by January 31. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria include your financial need and your record of community involvement. Selection criteria aren't published in detail — ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be enrolled in the second year of studies in one of these Community Services programs: Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, or Disability and Community Support. A preference may be given to First Nations students or New Canadian students, which includes those with Permanent Resident or Protected Person status in Canada.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to certificate students
• ✓ Resident of Manitoba
• ✓ Studying Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education or Disability and Community Support

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Community InvolvementAvoid just listing the organizations where you volunteered. Instead, use your reference letter to show the specific impact your work had on others. Provide a concrete example of a time you helped someone in your community.
• ReferencesAvoid using a generic character reference. Instead, ask a supervisor from a community organization to write a letter that outlines your specific contributions. Ensure the letter is signed and dated.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your identity markers off the form. Instead, clearly indicate if you are a First Nations or New Canadian student on the application form, as the school may give preference to these groups.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award will cover all your costs. Instead, remember that this is a minimum $500 award meant to supplement your funding. Plan your budget based on your other financial aid first.

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