Leslie V. Sansom Continuing Education Endowed Scholarship
Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
Mount Saint Vincent University scholarship for mature women entering the university for the first time or re-entering to complete a first degree after time away from study, coming from the workplace or after working in the home for career development. Applicants need a clear plan for entering or re-entering the workforce, plus demonstrated knowledge of and concern for current social issues through active community involvement.
In a given year, awards may go to either one full-time or two part-time students. Amount varies. Applicants submit a community-involvement statement, at least one letter of testimonial, a statement of educational and career goals, optional résumé materials, and the Leslie V. Sansom Continuing Education Scholarship Application form. Established in memory of Leslie V. Sansom, a Halifax feminist and scholarship advocate.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Community-involvement statement.
- At least one testimonial letter from someone in a community organization with whom or for whom the applicant has worked.
- Statement of educational and career goals.
- Leslie V. Sansom Continuing Education Scholarship Application form.
- Eligibility: women who are mature students entering the University for the first time or re-entering to complete a first degree after a period away from study; coming from the workplace or after a per
- Provide at least one letter of testimonial from someone in the community organizations with whom or for whom you have worked
- Provide any additional information you would like the Scholarship Committee to know about you (may include a resume and related documents)
- Complete the Leslie V. Sansom Continuing Education Scholarship Application form
- Submit application materials by email to scholarships@msvu.ca with the scholarship name in the subject line
- Application deadline listed on MSVU page: May 15
- Optional résumé and related materials may be submitted.
- Submit materials by email to scholarships@msvu.ca with the scholarship name in the subject line.