Scholarship Beasiswa Ontario Financial Management Institute, Canada

Ontario Chapter Scholarship, Financial Management Institute of Canada, FMI 

Scholarship Overview :

Applicants should show an interest in working in financial management within the public sector upon graduation. Holding a co-op position or internship in such a position would be a plus.
References: Up to two references may be submitted as part of an application. One may be from an academic referee, and one may be from a professional referee (ie. FMI member, CA/CGA/CMA, public servant, etc).
Essay: Applicants must submit a 500 word essay on a topic chosen by the FMI Ontario Scholarship

Committee each year. The topic will be selected by December 31^st each year, and will be communicated along with the application information.
2011 Essay Topic:
Explain why values and ethics are critical while demonstrating how values and ethics enhance accountability and transparency within the public service.

Resume: Applicants will submit a current resume detailing their academic and professional history (including any extracurricular and/or volunteer activities)
Courses/Marks: Applicants will submit a copy of their current transcript, dated between March 1 and April 30, indicating the courses taken and marks received.

All applications must be received by March 31 of each year. Scholarship winners will be notified before May 31^st of each year. Awards will be presented at the final FMI Ontario Chapter PD day, coinciding with the annual general meeting (May 18, 2011).
Number of Awards: up to 5 per year, with each individual award valued at $2500.

Evaluation Criteria

• GPA/Average (across all years and courses, not just the past year or just accounting courses)
• Quality of Reference Letters
• Quality of Essay
• Professional Experience (co-ops, internships, etc)
• Involvement in extracurricular activities, volunteer activities, etc.

To apply, mail your completed package to:
Attention: Margaret Chapman, President, Ontario Chapter FMI
10 Dundas Street Street E
PO Box 47070
Toronto, ON
M5B 2G0

Note: applications must be received prior to March 31st, 2011. Any applications received after this date will not be considered, regardless of the postmark date.

 

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