Application deadline for two $500 scholarships offered by Women’s Institute is fast approaching

The deadline is closing soon on two $500 scholarships that are up for grabs for students who are pursuing a post secondary education. Offered annually by Women Inspiring Women – Women’s Institute of Paris, the scholarships are open to graduating high school students and mature students attending a first-year higher education program this fall Applicants must live in the County of Brant or City of Brantford to be eligible. All applicants will submit a typed essay – 500 words or less – entitled, “ABrant Person who has Inspired Me.” They must explain how a person, or group of people, from Brant County, Brantford or Six Nations (living or deceased) has inspired you. Explain why this individual or group inspires you and how you are inspired by them. The only catch is the essay cannot be about a member of your family. Separate from the essay, applicants must share what program/course they are pursing, share any charity or volunteer work they’ve completed or any involvement in Community based organizations, such as 4H, Girl Guides, Junior Farmer’s, Rotary, etc and define your leadership role in these programs. Finally, applicants are asked to submit a current resume, along with the contact sheet provided on this page. The deadline to apply is by 11:59 pm on July 12th . You can submit your essay, resume and application to WIW.WI.scholarship@gmail.com