WPIRG Campus Legacy Award for Indigenous Students

WPIRG Campus Legacy Award for Indigenous Students

During a nearly 50-year legacy at the University of Waterloo and the Affiliated and Federated Institutions of the University of Waterloo, student members of WPIRG took action on many issues and were particularly strong advocates and allies for Indigenous students.

In recognition of this long history, the Board of WPIRG intends for this gift to further enhance a legacy of cooperation, advocacy and social justice by providing annual awards available exclusively to Indigenous students at UWaterloo who are working to advance causes related to social and or environmental change.

United will give three awards valued at up to $3,000 annually to a full-time Indigenous graduate or undergraduate student enrolled in any program or Faculty based on participation in actions, demonstrations, conferences or forums regarding social/environmental research and justice (Inclusive of virtual conferences and gatherings). Interested students should apply by October 15, February 15 and June 15.

Awards Criteria

Awards Category: Post-secondary
Deadlines: October 15, February 15, June 15
Program of Study: Any
Level of Study: Any
Indigenous Affiliation: Identify as Indigenous
Other: Must demonstrate financial need to attend conferences, forums, demonstrations or related activities. Preference will be given to students who identify as Indigenous and are active within the Indigenous campus community. A letter of support will be required by another student who is active within the WISC.

First name:

Middle name:

Last name:

Student ID number:

Phone number:

Email:

Mailing Address:

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Postal Code/ZIP(+4) code

Country

Do you identify as Indigenous?

Yes

Are you active within the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre?

Yes

Please describe why you are applying for this award. Explain why you require funds for basis of participation in actions, demonstrations, conferences, or forums regarding social/environmental research and justice, and what the money awarded would be used for using a brief budget (i.e. $200 for travel, $50 for gas, $150 for ticket fees, etc.). (500 words maximum).

Upload a letter of recommendation from another student who actively participates within the WISC.

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