The Township of Norwich Chamber of

Commerce Essay Contest

Eligible for all Grade 12 Students that live in the

Township of Norwich

1st place $500 scholarship

2nd place $250 scholarship

Essay to be between 250-500 words.

Topic is:

What opportunities do you see within the Township of Norwich for economic development?

Deadline for entry is March 24th, 2015

For information and entry forms please visit the school office.

Please drop off finished essays at the school office.

www.norwichchamberofcommerce.ca

The Township of Norwich Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program

Letter of Application

Please type or print your answers clearly. If application is illegible it will be returned to you.

1. Last Name: First Name:

2. Email Address:

3. Mailing Address: Street:___________________________________________________________ City:__________________ Province:______________ Postal Code:__________

4. Home Phone: Cell:

5. Date of Birth: Month Day Year

6. I certify that I am a resident of Norwich Township YES NO

7. Current School I am enrolled in: Current Grade: 12

8. I will be attending the following school(s) after Highschool:

9. Name & address of parent(s) or legal guardian(s): (Use reverse of application if you need more space) Name(s):_______________________________________________________________ Street:_________________________________________________________________ City:__________________ Province:________________ Postal Code:______________

10. What will you be studying in post-secondary?

11. List your academic honors, awards and membership activities:

12. List your community service activities, volunteering, hobbies, outside interests, and extracurricular activities:

13. Personal Essay Please answer the following question:

What opportunities do you see within the Township of Norwich for economic development?

Submit your response on a sheet attached to this application. [500 words max]

14. A. The following items must be attached to this application in order for the application to qualify to be reviewed by the scholarship committee. B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application (No exceptions) C. Circle YES or NO to be sure you have attached each item as required.

YES NO Completed, signed application form [this form]

YES NO Two (2) character references. (Cannot be immediate family)

YES NO Required Signatures: School principal or teacher

YES NO Personal Essay [250 words minimum & 500 words maximum] What opportunities do you see within the Township of Norwich

for economic development?

Statement of Accuracy

I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the

best of my knowledge. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose

deemed necessary for this scholarship program.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner. I must provide evidence of

enrollment/registration at an accredited post-secondary institution before my scholarship

funds can be awarded.

Signature of scholarship applicant: ________________________________________________

Date: ___________________________

Signature of School Representative

Name: _______________________________ Position: _______________________________

Signature:____________________________________________________________________

Date: _________________________

Remember

The deadline for this application to be received at the school office by the end of the school day

March 24, 2015.

Scholarships will be paid to the student once proof of enrollment has been received.

Judging is based on a combination of essay and items 11 and 12 on this application. Essays will

be judged anonymously.

If you have any questions concerning this application please email laura@laurabarker.ca.