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2021 Canada Post
Scholarship Program Application and Process
1 Step 1: Review scholarship program
Before you begin your application, check that you meet the criteria and are eligible for a Canada Post scholarship.
2 Step 2: Collect application information
Before you complete your final application, review the application questions and compile/type your information using separate
pages if required. Complete, brief and accurate information will help us promptly evaluate your request.
3 Step 3: Complete the application
While you must submit typed information on the application, note that information in some of the boxes is limited to
220 characters (about 40 words); therefore, save information that will not fit in the application space on separate sheets;
be sure to include these sheets when submitting your final application.
Section 2
Provide only three entries, as a maximum of three entries will be scored.
Section 4
Provide only six entries, as a maximum of six entries will be scored.
Review Part C Checklist
To ensure your submission is not disqualified, your application package must include the following:
• signed and initialed (in all four places) both a hard copy and e-copy of the 2021 Scholarship Program Application
• final official mark transcripts (with seal or proof of issue by province. In Saskatchewan, with proof of issue by Saskatchewan
Learning; in Alberta, with proof of issue by Alberta Education; in Quebec with seal issued by CEGEP or the education
institution). Interim marks should be submitted with digital application if final marks are not available right away.
Please see ‘note’ below for additional information;
• copy of your birth certificate, guardianship or statutory declaration;
• school and community letters of reference; letters must be signed by a teacher or person from the association and include
pertinent information about the student’s scholastic ability, personal character with specific details about the student’s
activities and experience that demonstrate scholastic or community leadership, contribution and achievements. Letters must
also contain contact information for each reference. Applications received without signed letters of reference will not be
considered;
• copies (scans/pictures) of recognition awards and certificates received;
• proof of registration/an accepted offer of admission from an accredited Canadian College or University.
Note: If original final official transcripts are not available by June 27, 2021, applicants must send a copy of their interim marks along with their application.
Then contact the school board or province to discuss options to promptly obtain your original final official transcripts with seal or issued by province
(e.g. in Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Learning, in Alberta: Alberta Education, in Quebec: CEGEP or the education institution); Original final official transcripts
(with seal or issued by province) must be provided to your regional scholarship coordinator on or by August 13, 2021 otherwise, the application will
be disqualified.
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4 Step 4:
Application Submission:
Digital application - application package consisting of the completed application form and all supporting documents
(see part c checklist below or step 3 above) must be emailed to the National Scholarship Coordinator at
Scholarships@canadapost.postescanada.ca on or before June 27, 2021. Applications received after this date will not
be considered.
• Application package files should be gathered into a single zipped/compressed file (see job aid on Intrapost for how to
create a zipped/compressed file) and sent in a single email;
• Email subject line should contain the applicants full name and city/province of residence (not school location) – for example:
Lindsay Turner – Calgary AB
• All photos and/or scanned images must be legible – if images are not clear, the application will be disqualified
Physical application – in addition to the above digital application submission, all applicants are required to mail 1 (one) copy of
the following to 4567Dixie Road, Mississauga ON L4W 1S2 c/o Scholarship Program:
• The application (form only – no supporting documents) with original signatures/initials. If applicable, an original copy of the
guardianship form or statutory declaration will also be required.
• Original final official transcripts by June 27, 2021. If official transcripts are unavailable by this date, interim marks will be
required with the digital application and original final transcripts must then be mailed to your Regional Coordinator no
later than August 13, 2021.
All incomplete and/or late applications will be disqualified
Questions?
Contact your Regional Scholarship Coordinator with any questions; see the Regional Coordinator list on Intrapost
45-066-191E (21-03)Scholarship Program 2021 The electronic version of this application form is available through Intrapost, home access (http://mysite.canadapost.ca) or by contacting the scholarship regional coordinator nearest you; see regional coordinator list on website. The 2021 version of the application form must be used to apply for a scholarship in the year 2021. If additional information must be part of this package, it must be attached – the application form may not be altered. The program awards college and university scholarships to children of regular full and part-time employees (director level and above are not eligible). Scholarships valued at $1,000 for college and $2,000 for university are awarded annually to up to 29 students who are entering, for the first time, their first year of education in the year in which they are applying. Recipients may have their scholarships renewed up to two times only, to cover a total of three consecutive years of full-time study. Eligibility criteria Dependent children, including adopted children, step children, and wards in legal guardianship of permanent active employees of Canada Post are eligible. A copy of a birth certificate is required if the candidate is the biological child of the employee. If appropriate official documents for guardianship of the candidate are unavailable, the legal guardian will complete a statutory declaration form, which can be obtained from the scholarship coordinator of your region and must be attached to this application. The college diploma program must be of a minimum two-year duration. Applicants who have previously received a Canada Post scholarship are not eligible. Qualifications of applicants Applicants must not have taken any post-secondary courses prior to applying for this scholarship, with the exception of CEGEP courses (in the province of Quebec), if this application is for university studies. Applicants must have completed the requirements for admission into first year of a full-time undergraduate degree program or college diploma program at a recognized educational institution. Applicants must have obtained an average of 70% (or equivalent) on the best five academic courses (see list of academic courses below) in the final year of secondary school or CEGEP (pre-university education). If applicants interrupt their schooling, the maximum period permitted between the completion of secondary school or CEGEP (pre-university education) and the commencement of an undergraduate university degree program or college diploma program is one year. During this period, students must NOT have taken post-secondary courses, with the exception of CEGEP courses. Eligible institutions These scholarships are applicable to all Canadian educational institutions or their affiliates that have provincial degree-granting powers and Canadian colleges or CEGEPs. Students pursuing a full-time program in a CEGEP or private college in the vocational or technical stream (CEGEP I, II, III) leading to a diploma or certificate will be eligible for application to the program. Deaf and hard of hearing students are eligible to apply at an accredited North American institute for the deaf, such as Gallaudet University. Academic courses – grade 12 or CEGEP Language arts, mathematics, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, science, biology, chemistry, physics, social studies, geography, history, literature, accounting, computer graphics, law, psychology, fine arts, French, English or any one language. Selection of scholarship recipients Each region will have its own selection committee, comprising of a senior representative of the Regional Human Resources team and a Heritage Club member. The evaluation will be based on scholastic ability, character and leadership qualities at school and in the community. Decisions of the committee are final and without appeal. There is no distinction made between college and university applicants, and they are evaluated equally. 45-066-191E (21-03) Page 1 of 7
Scholarship Program 2021
The information below must be typed. NOTE: All supporting documents must also be typed. CDs, DVDs and
Once completed, print the form, sign and initial it. Use separate diskettes will not be accepted. If pertinent information is missing
pages if you require additional space. from this package, it will be disqualified.
A PART A Applicant personal Information
Surname Given name and middle Initial
Address (incl. apt. or box number) City Prov. Postal Code
Home tel. No. Preferred language Average in best 5 academic subjects in my final year is: Date YYYY-MM-DD
English French
Email address (confirmation receipt of your application will be sent to you by Email only)
Check one of the following boxes:
Photocopy of my birth certificate is attached Photocopies of the official documents Original copy of the official
(if I am the biological child of the employee) for guardianship are attached statutory declaration is attached
Initials
NOTE: I understand that if the appropriate document is not attached, the application will be disqualified. (Initial this statement)
Academic Information
I did not take any post-secondary courses prior to entering, for the first time, my first year of education at a college or university in the year I am applying for a scholarship.
Initials
(Initial this statement)
Name of institution I will be attending this September This institution is
an accredited Canadian university a Canadian college/CEGEP
Location Program name Program length
(years)
Check only one of the following boxes:
Proof of registration or acceptance will be provided by August 13, 2021.
Proof of registration/acceptance is attached
If not, I understand that my application will be disqualified.
Parent or Legal Guardian (Canada Post employee)
Surname Given name Employee ID no.
Home address Home tel. no.
Work address Work tel. no.
Position title Employment status
Full time Part time
Email
B PART B Activity record
1 Section 1. Transcript
Check only one of the following boxes:
Original final official transcripts (with seal or proof of issue by province), Original final official transcripts (with seal or proof of issue by province) are
containing the best five five academic subjects taken in my final year unavailable. However, I have enclosed a copy of my interim marks and I will provide
of high school/CEGEP are part of the original signed package. to the scholarship program coordinator at Canada Post with my original final official
transcripts (with seal or proof of issue by province) by August 13, 2021; if not, I
understand that my application will be disqualified.
Note: Photocopies, facsimiles or printed copies from the Internet will not be accepted as official documents.
Original documents will not be returned Initials
(Initial this statement)
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B PART B Activity record
2 Section 2. Community volunteer work and community involvement
List the volunteer work or contribution you undertook in the last three years in your community. Provide organization name, supervisor name and telephone
number, dates or years, number of hours per week or month, your role and a detailed description. List official recognition awards and certificates related to
your activities and provide a brief description. Include activities over and above the requirements of your diploma.
B PART B Activity record
3 Section 3. Contributions at school
Tell us how your contributions made a difference at school or something you did that helped to improve your level of academic achievement. List an activity or
process that you started or improved and took to a new level of achievement over the last three years. Indicate the dates, hours (per week or month), your
role, its impact and a teacher reference and telephone number. List official recognition awards and certificates related to these contributions and provide a
brief description.
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B PART B Activity record
4 Section 4. Employment
List part-time jobs you have held, company name, telephone number, contact name, dates, hours per week or month and a brief description.
B PART B Activity record
5 Section 5. Hobbies and personal interests
Provide a brief description of each. List official recognition awards and certificates related to them and a brief description of each.
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B PART B Activity record
6 Section 6. Essay - Please use separate pages if you require additional space
In approximately 300-800 words, discuss a special attribute or accomplishment that sets you apart.
Note: I understand that if my essay is not typed or is shorter than 300 words, my application will be disqualified.
Initials
(Initial this statement)
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B PART B Activity record
7 Section 7. Testimonials
Letters of reference from a school or community organization must be attached to this application.
• All letters of reference from the school (e.g. teachers, coaches) must be on school letterhead, dated and signed by a teacher or counselor who can
describe extracurricular involvement and leadership capabilities of the applicant.
• All letters of reference from the community (e.g. employer) must be on the organization’s letterhead, dated and signed by a member of the organization
who can describe the contributions and leadership capabilities of the applicant.
Note: Letters signed by family, friends or neighbors will not be considered, unless they are doing so as a representative of the school or
organization that is referring the applicant.
C PART C Check List
Please ensure that your application submission is complete:
Review step 4 above to ensure proper understanding of how to submit the application package
Application and all supporting documents are typed and not handwritten
A copy of my birth certificate, legal documents for guardianship or the original statutory declaration is attached
Proof from the institution of my registration or acceptance is attached to my digital application.
If not, I understand that my application will be disqualified.
Original final official transcripts (one original copy bearing the seal or proof of issue by the province) are attached or will be provided to the
Regional Scholarship Coordinator by August 13, 2021. If not, I understand that my application will be disqualified
Copies (legible pictures/scans) of all my recognition awards and certificates are attached to my digital application
My essay is 300 words or more and is attached to my digital application package
Letters of reference from the school and community organizations are attached to my digital application
This application is signed and dated by my parent or legal guardian and me.
I have initialed in the four required spaces.
I hereby authorize Canada Post or its committees to use any document submitted as part of this program. I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, all the information
provided is accurate and complete.
Signature of applicant Date YYYY-MM-DD Signature of parent or legal guardian Date YYYY-MM-DD
Note: If this application arrives incomplete or after June 27, 2021, it will be disqualified.
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D Privacy Statement
The information on this Form is required and will be used solely for the purposes of assessing your eligibility for a Canada Post scholarship. It is collected under
the authority of sections 12 and 5(2)(d) of the Canada Post Corporation Act and is protected by the Privacy Act. The collection is mandatory and refusal to
provide information may result in your application being disqualified. The personal information collected is described in Canada Post’s Personal Information
Bank CPC PPE 835 (Scholarship Program). All privacy-related questions, including requests for access to and/or correction of your personal information, may be
addressed to Canada Post’s Privacy Office at privacy@canadapost.ca. In accordance with section 29 of the Privacy Act, you may also file a complaint to the
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada in relation to the handling of your personal information by Canada Post.
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