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Every year Blyth Academy helps hundreds of students to travel
around the world to take part in experiential education
and transformative travel. If you are interested in
travelling with us this summer, but for financial reasons
you are unable to take part in our programs, we encourage
you to apply for a scholarship. Scholarships range from
$250 to full funding. The scholarship committee looks
for students with financial need who have strong academic
records, demonstrate community and school involvement
and have an interest in travel.
Application Criteria
To apply for a Blyth Scholarship candidates
must meet the following criteria:
- Students who for financial reasons would not be
able to participate in the program
- Grade 10, 11 or 12 student
- Minimum 75-80% average
- Canadian citizen
- Community and school involvement
- Exhibits strong leadership characteristics and
personal integrity
- Interested in travel
Application Documents
Applications must include the following documents
and completed forms:
-
Blyth International Summers Application Form
- Please print and return the completed form
- Scholarship
Application
- Please print and return the completed form
- Short Essay
- Please provide a 500 word essay exploring why you
would like to study abroad and how you believe you
will contribute to your chosen program.
- Program deposit of $750 plus registration
fee of $95. Note: If your scholarship application
is declined or the scholarship amount is insufficient
to allow you to travel with Blyth, you can request
a return of your application deposit if you do not
wish to attend.
- High school transcript –
transcripts can be obtained from your guidance office.
- Most recent report card
- One reference letter – a
letter from either a teacher or a leader in your community.
- Letter of financial need –
a personal letter from a parent/guardian outlining
your financial need.
Application Process
Deadline for International Summer Credit programs:
February 28, 2010
Deadline for International Summer Community Service
programs: April 1, 2010
Complete applications can be submitted
anytime between mid-October and February 28. Applicants
will be contacted within one week of submitting an application
to confirm the application has been received; however,
final scholarship decisions will not be available until
the end of March.
Mail or fax complete applications to:
Summer Scholarship Committee
Blyth Academy
146 Yorkville Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5R 1C2
Fax: (416) 960-9506
Best of luck to all of our applicants!
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