Micah Kloppenburg
ALUMNI Name: Micah Kloppenburg Graduation Year: 2008 Resource and Region Specializations: Sustainable Development and Resource Conservation Central/South America Favourite Courses: PHILO 388, AGRO 322, AGRO 490 Current Job Title: traveling farmer Location: in the Americas Job Description: I travel with the little money made from farming and farm when travelling. Organizations and website addresses: Sudoa Farm/Notch Hill […]
When the Dragon’s Away…
JDQ Systems Inc. and Vancity are proud to announce a call for Letters of Intent to participate in Social Enterprise’s answer to the Dragon’s Den Ever wonder what might happen if the dragons left their den and entered the realm of social enterprise? Welcome to a special business case contest where two social enterprises pitch […]
GARDEN SEMINAR: INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR FOOD SECURITY
Date: Monday January 26, 2009 Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm Seminar Details: Join Susan Murch as she shares her research as it relates to indigenous knowledge for food security. Instructor: Susan Murch, Professor UBC Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences Location: UBC Botanical Garden Reception Centre Cost: Free Please Note: Bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea […]
Millennium Excellence National In-Course Awards
Value: $4,000 – $5,000 Number of Awards: 1200 Application Deadline: Varies Description: Canadian citizens or permanent residents Enrolled full-time in a recognized undergraduate first-entry program leading to a degree, diploma or certificate at an eligible Canadian post-secondary educational institution Program must be at least two years duration and must be recognized by the student financial […]
Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme
Value: $750 – $1,000 Application Deadline: January 31 Description: Canadian citizens or landed immigrants Enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies in a Canadian institution Minimum 18 years old Submit essay of 250 words or less describing career goals Instructions: Proof of enrollment and citizenship required For further information, please visit the website posted below Contact Information: Mensa […]
Learning Matters Education Charity
Value: $2,500 Application Deadline: May 31 Description: Canadian citizens or landed immigrants Entering or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at a recognized Canadian institution Based on financial need, community involvement, academic excellence and career objectives Demonstrated financial need Submit 500 word essay on “How will you use your post-secondary education to make a positive difference […]
J.R. (Tim) Armstrong Memorial Bursaries in Agriculture & Journalism
Value: $1,000 Number of Awards: 1 Application Deadline: November 30 Description: Canadian citizens or permanent residents, residing in British Columbia Pursuing full-time studies in journalism or agriculture Must be enrolled in at least the second year at a university, institute or community college in Canada Based on academic achievements and financial need Instructions: Submit transcript, personal […]
Hear Me Project National Story Writing Contest
Value: $2,500 Number of Awards: 1 Application Deadline: December 1 Description: Youth between the ages of 14 and 22 Submit a fictitious or non-fictitious story of maximum 5 pages about personal vulnerability to, and whose characters are impacted by, HIV/AIDS Stories will be judged by the following criteria: originality, writing style, and aptness to subject Instructions: […]
Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest
Value: $1,000 first prize; $500 second prize; $250 high school entry Number of Awards: 3 Application Deadline: June 1 Description: Enrolled in high school, undergraduate, or graduate studies Submit 1,000 – 1,500 word essay on Economic Freedom and Global Prosperity Judged on originality, expression of ideas, presentation, and understanding of competitive markets Instructions: For further information, […]
Embassy of Italy Short-term Scholarship
Value: 700 euros Application Deadline: May 9 Description: Canadian citizens wishing to pursue studies in Italy Consist of a period from 1 – 6 months and are reserved primarily for courses in Italian language and culture Must have high school diploma at time of application Eligible applicants must meet the necessary requirements for enrollment at the […]