MANITOBA MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS

Dependants of Canadian Forces Members

For more information please contact

Deadline for scholarship applications 31 July at 2359 hrs

of every year

Primary Reservists1. Rank will have a reversed value to award more points to

those members with lower rank;

2. Completed Education will have a reversed value to award more points to those members with lower educational levels. The lowest to be defined as a Mature Student;

3. Operational tours will have a value reflecting the members dedication to the military as Primary Reserve Members would have volunteered for these tours;

4. Awards/ Commendations/Domestic Operations will have a value reflecting the dedication and quality of the work Primary Reserve Members have for the province of Manitoba;

5. Documents required include a current updated copy of the members EMAA MPRR, a copy of any awards, commendations, Class C contract showing Domestic Operations, proof of enrolment in the program or a letter of acceptance from the college or university in Manitoba. In the absence of a Class C contract, a letter from the Commanding Officer attesting to the members participation on Domestic Operations is required;

6. Unit Certification of Members Employment Status in accordance with CBI 210.801; and

7. The essay, which is to be a maximum of 500 words, will examine the applicants understanding of the impact of the military on his/her life and identify the financial need of the applicant for the scholarship. The essay will be evaluated as per the CAF family member scoring guide.

Deadline of scholarship applications is 31 July at 2359 hrs of every year.

1. The scoring matrix will look at the CAF family member applicants. The criterion will look at the Civic Engagement, Extracurricular, Volunteer and Work Experience, Essay, Letter of Reference and Financial need.

a. Civic Engagement, extra-curricular, volunteer and work experience which will be covered by a current resume;

b. The essay, which is to be a maximum of 500 words, will examine the applicants understanding of the impact of the military on his/her life and identify the financial need of the applicant for the scholarship. The essay will be evaluated as per the CAF family member scoring guide.

c. Letter of Recommendation supporting the application from an academic advisor or community leader.

Manitobans can now show their pride and support for men and women currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces by purchasing a special licence plate unveiled June 7th by Healthy Living and Seniors Minister Deanne Crothers, special envoy for military affairs, and Attorney General Gord Mackintosh, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance.

"We introduce a special licence plate to honour veterans and it is fitting

that we offer a plate to honour serving members of the army, navy and

airforce. We know that Manitobans are proud of the dedication and

sacrifices made by members of the military, and we expect this new

specialty plate will be well received."- Minister Mackitnosh

Available for purchase at $70, with $30 of that to be used to fund scholarships to qualified participants.

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services

Scholarship Administrator

scholarships@cfmws.comwww.supportourtroops.ca

613-995-0321

For more correspondence please refer to the Manitoba Military Scholarship program

AIM

The Manitoba Military Scholarship is a joint initiative proposed by the Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) and the CAF. The objective of this initiative is twofold: encourage the retention of currently serving CAF personnel, and a recruiting tool to attract citizens to a career in the Regular or Reserve Force by providing financial assistance in the form of scholarship monies to alleviate the cost of post-secondary education.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?1. Available to Primary Reserve members and

dependants of all CAF members

2. Recognized post-secondary program in Manitoba;

3. Applicants must be a resident of Manitoba at the time of the application

4. Primary Reserve applicants need to meet the basic eligibility as per the CBI 210.801 for Primary Reserve Educational Reimbursement, Primary Reserve applicants include members serving in one of the three classes of Service A, B and C;

5. CAF family members would need to meet the CAF family definition as per the NPF Programs Services Eligibility Matrix. CAF family members include:

a. The members spouse or common-law partner who is normally residing with the member at the members place of duty or who, if living separately, is doing so for military reasons;

b. A relative by blood, marriage, common-law partnership, adoption legally or in fact, who is normally residing with the member and for whom the member may claim a personal exemption under the Income Tax Act;

c. A child who is normally resident with the member and for whom the member would have been eligible to claim a personal exemption under the Income Tax Act if the child were a relative by blood, marriage, common-law partnership, adoption legally or, in fact for whom the member has accepted full financial responsibility as has commenced adoption proceedings;

d. A child or legal ward of the spouse or common-law partners and the member who is single and in full-time attendance at school or university and is under the age of 26 years; and

e. A family member who is permanently residing with the member, but who is precluded from qualifying as a dependant under the Income Tax Act because the family member received a pension;

6. Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized post-secondary program in Manitoba;

7. Applications to the Program can be submitted until end of June of each year;

8. Applications will be reviewed by a Scholarship Board in early Aug;

9. An announcement regarding the successful candidates will be made by end Aug; and

10. The overall goal is to help CAF Primary Reserve members and CAF family members to upgrade their education and provide financial aid to personal who need the help. Two separate scoring matrices need to be used.

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