The AWB scholarship provides an AWB volunteer with international experience in design-build, community development or internship. It is intended to increase the skills and international experience of our members.
1. Statement of Intent: 1 page (500-600 words)
Demonstrate how the project objectives support AWB Canada’s mandate. Describe your personal motivations and outline the skills you may acquire which will aid in your future as a socially minded designer.
2. Project Selection:
Provide research supporting your chosen organizations or partners creditability. Provide examples of their past work and a history of the project you intend to participate in. Describe what your role will be in the project. Include correspondence from the organization proving you have made contact with them regarding the project.
3. Curriculum Vitae:
Include relevant education, employment, travel history, leadership and volunteer experience. List AWB projects you have been involved in and the value of this experience.
4. Letters of Reference:
Provide 2 letters of reference supporting character, skills, and/or experience which make you an ideal candidate for the award. If possible, one reference should be from an academic and one from someone outside of the university who can speak of your cross-cultural, international, or volunteer skills.
5. Budget
Submit a budget outlining how the award will be allocated in terms of flight, project costs, transportation, lodging, food, and other expenses. Include the duration of time you plan to spend abroad. The committee is aware that the cost of the volunteer experience may be more than the award of $2000.00.
Responsibility of Awarded Member
The awarded applicant will be responsible for creating a presentation for AWB Winnipeg group upon their return. They will also provide an essay to the executive director describing their experience with their chosen organization. The essay will be shared with the group and posted on our website.
The awarded applicant will be required to provide a receipt confirming airline ticket purchase before the scholarship will be awarded.
Submission
4 Copies of the application package must be submitted to Kelley Beaverford on March 15, 2010. Applications may be dropped off in the AWB mailbox before 4:00 in 201 Russell or left w/ the receptionist for Kelley Beaverford.
A committee of AWB members and advisors will make the final selection.
If you have any questions please contact Kelley at
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