RRC Polytech Students' Association Alumni Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed general RRC Polytech application (login required)
• ✓ Reference letter from your employer
• ✓ One-page statement explaining how you are contributing to the economy
• ✓ GPA of 4.0 or above
• ✓ Employment
• ✓ Correct award name entered on the application form

About this award

You can receive $1,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a high-achieving former student who has successfully transitioned into the workforce within a year of finishing your studies. You must apply by March 15th. 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 aren't published — 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 a full-time Red River College Polytechnic student who graduated within 12 months. You must have achieved a GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) of 4.0 or above and be currently employed. A preference will be given to alumni who are working in the field of their Red River College Polytechnic education.

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 post-secondary students
• ✓ Resident of Manitoba

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

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

4. 4

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• StatementAvoid writing a generic summary of your job duties. Instead, focus on the specific ways your current role contributes to the economy. Describe one project or task where your skills created a tangible benefit for your employer or community.
• Employer SupportAvoid providing a basic character reference. Instead, ask your boss to highlight your professional growth and the specific skills you learned at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) that you now use daily.
• StrategyAvoid forgetting to specify the award name on your form. Since you use a general application portal, clearly write "RRC Polytech Students' Association Alumni Award" so your file reaches the right committee.

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