Overview
Sauvé Scholars are highly motivated independent thinkers 30 years old or less with demonstrated skills as agents of change, who are offered a unique opportunity to spend nine months away from their studies, careers or other formal commitments, for a period of reflection and self-realization – both personal and professional.
In August of each year, up to 14 young men and women from around the world gather in Montreal – one of North America’s most vibrant international, multicultural cities – to embark on a rewarding personal and intellectual program combining reflection, study, travel and community engagement along with participation in conferences, seminars, cultural and sports events.
The academic home of the Sauvé Scholars is internationally-renowned McGill University, in the heart of Montreal, where the student body of about 33,000 includes students from some 160 countries. Through a formal Memorandum of Understanding, Sauvé Scholars enjoy a unique status at McGill: they may audit courses at the undergraduate or post-graduate level (but not for credit) and may participate in the array of university activities and facilities for every taste and interest.
In addition, the Sauvé Scholars enjoy an enriching private program of seminars with eminent journalists, political figures and leaders in business, academia and the arts.
Each Scholar is expected to undertake a new project in his or her chosen field – for example, arts, advocacy, business, communications, government or research – or complete one that is underway. Scholars are also invited to participate in some form of social or civic engagement for the benefit of the Montreal community.
Eligible Candidates
Yes, if you are:
•Between 23 and 30 years old on December 31st 2010
•A highly motivated self-starter
•A committed agent of change
•Fluent in English
Yes, if you have:
•A minimum of 2-3 years of professional and/or work experience (paid or unpaid). Experience may include positions in a volunteer or internship capacity
•Completed your undergraduate education, or the equivalent, by 31 July 2010
(advanced degrees are welcome but not a requirement)
•A record of accomplishment and ability to meet challenges
•Demonstrated leadership qualities
•Proven communications skills
•A highly developed curiosity about the world
•A strong interest in international and domestic issues
•An eagerness to engage with the complex issues of the day
Yes, if you possess these qualities:
•Initiative
•Vision
•Imagination
•Determination to achieve your goals
Yes, if you are seeking the time and opportunity to:
•Grow, both personally and professionally
•Enhance your ability to effect change
•Undertake or complete an important project or field of study
Being a Sauvé Scholar is not for the faint of heart. It is challenging. The environment is intellectually stimulating, filled with human and physical resources. With networks enriched and expanded, horizons sharpened and refocused, it is a year of incredible personal growth.
There is no typical Sauvé Scholar, no pre-established profile, other than demonstrated achievement in his or her chosen field, and evidence of the will, vision and determination to effect change for the betterment of society. Candidates are expected to have a solid academic record and, while attending university, to have taken an active part as a student or community leader. Professional experience (whether paid or volunteer) is an important asset.
INITIATING AN APPLICATION
To begin your application process, please fill out this Basic Information Form.
Once you have successfully submitted the Basic Information Form, you will automatically receive an E-mail from the Sauvé Scholars Selection Committee confirming that you have initiated an Application. That E-mail will contain your Applicant Code, the Application Form, which you, the Applicant, must complete and submit, the Nomination Form, which must be completed by someone who is not related to you and who knows you in an academic, professional or personal capacity, as well as further instructions about the First Stage of the Application Process.
Once you have initiated an Application by submitting the Basic Information Form, there are three stages in the Application Process, as follows:
FIRST STAGE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Nominators must submit the Nomination Form and Applicants must submit the Application Form, including four Personal Statements. All materials may be submitted in English or French.
Nomination Form:
The Nomination Form must be completed and submitted by the individual who nominates the Applicant to be a Sauvé Scholar. This person may be a teacher/professor, colleague/ mentor/ peer or anyone else chosen by the Applicant, but may not be a member of his/her immediate family. It is recommended that Applicants immediately secure the Nominator`s consent, and forward the Nomination Form to him/her. The Nomination Form includes instructions for the Nominator on how to submit the completed form electronically. The Application will be not be considered unless the Nomination Form is submitted by the Application Deadline.
Application Form:
Please note that the Selection Committee looks for clear, concise and compelling personal statements, as Candidates are chosen on the basis of (1) what they have accomplished and (2) what they propose to do during the course of the Program. The Application Form requires Applicants to write Personal Statements in response to the following four questions:
a) PERSONAL STATEMENT (maximum 500 words)
Please provide a short statement telling the Selection Committee about yourself in order to demonstrate your value as an asset and contributor to the Program. In outlining your personal history, experience and achievements, you should address how you would benefit from the unique opportunities of the Sauvé Scholars Program at this moment in your life.
b) VISION OF CHANGE (maximum four sentences)
Jeanne Sauvé, former Governor General of Canada and Founder of the Sauvé Scholars Program once said: ``Leaders must dream of changing the world. They must have an inspired vision of the changes they want to make and be prepared to consecrate all their energy to that purpose.`` In four sentences or less, what is the specific Vision of Change that you would like to launch as a Sauvé Scholar and to pursue afterwards?
c) INDIVIDUAL PROJECT PROPOSAL (maximum 500 words)
The Individual Project is a central element of the Sauvé Scholars Program. Please provide a clear and concise statement about what you plan to achieve — personally, professionally and/or academically — during the course of the Program and explain how it relates to your past experience and to your Vision of Change.
d) STATEMENT OF COLLECTIVE LIVING AND LEARNING (maximum 500 words)
The living experience is an integral part of the Sauvé Scholars Program. Please explain why you would like to live in a community of Scholars and what you think it would bring you at this stage in your life, and what you think you could contribute to the living and learning experiences of your fellow Scholars.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
The deadline for receiving all completed First Stage application materials (both the Nomination Form and the Application Form, including any accompanying documents) is MIDNIGHT on Monday, November 1, 2010.
NOTIFICATION
Those candidates who qualify for the second stage of the Application Process will be notified by the end of December. Up to 50 candidates may be selected for the second round. Candidates who have not been retained will be notified at the same time. Those Candidates who wish to re-apply to the Program at a later date may do so one more time only, provided they still meet all of the eligibility criteria, including the age restrictions.
SECOND STAGE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS
In the second stage of the Application Process, Candidates who have been short listed must submit the following documents in support of their candidacy:
1. Three letters of Recommendation
2. Official academic Transcripts
3. Maxiumum 3 Examples of Leadership
4. Maximum 3 samples of Selected Published Works (i.e. work in the public domain), not to exceed 6 pages of written text
THIRD STAGE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS
During the third stage of the Application Process, some candidates may be invited to participate in a telephone interview with one or more members of our Selection Committee. In certain parts of the world, where the Program has associates or collaborators nearby, Candidates may have the opportunity of an in-person meeting.
During this third and final Stage of the Application Process, for those whose mother tongue is not English, there may be a requirement to take a test through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The test is given every year in 120 countries and measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. Some applicants may be asked by the Selection Committee to take this test.
NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
In April 2011, successful candidates will receive an Offer Letter that includes the Terms and Conditions of the Award (See How the Program Works). Please note that no deferral of the Award to a subsequent year is permitted. Candidates who wish to re-apply to the Program at a later date may do so one more time only, provided they continue to meet all of the eligibility criteria, including the age restrictions. Successful Candidates must be in possession of a valid passport with expiry date of no less than six months after the end of the Award period (i.e. November or later), and are required to forward a photocopy of their passport showing the expiry date with their acceptance of the Offer.
Candidates at that time must also submit a Medical Certificate. The Medical Certificate is a letter from a physician confirming that the candidate is in good health, with specific mention of any and all pre-existing and/or chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, etc. As Sauvé House, where the Scholars live, is a Montreal heritage building, regrettably it is not currently designed to accommodate persons with special needs.
At the time of their acceptance of the Offer, all non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents are also required to formally agree to leave Canada at the end of the Program. Immediately upon receipt of each Candidate’s acceptance, arrangements for required visas and travel will be made by the Foundation. Each successful candidate will be requested to submit a photo and brief biographical notes for circulation amongst their fellow Scholars and for posting on the Website.
COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAM
Scholars must arrive in Montreal in mid-August in order to fully participate in all Orientation activities prior to the commencement of the academic year. They are encouraged to arrive several days earlier in order to acclimatize and explore their new surroundings.
Contact detail
Maison Jeanne Sauvé
1514, Docteur-Penfield Avenue
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 1B9
Phone 514 848 9292
Fax 514 848 9409
Email info@sauvescholars.org
http://www.sauvescholars.org/en/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Sauvé Scholars are highly motivated independent thinkers 30 years old or less with demonstrated skills as agents of change, who are offered a unique opportunity to spend nine months away from their studies, careers or other formal commitments, for a period of reflection and self-realization – both personal and professional.
In August of each year, up to 14 young men and women from around the world gather in Montreal – one of North America’s most vibrant international, multicultural cities – to embark on a rewarding personal and intellectual program combining reflection, study, travel and community engagement along with participation in conferences, seminars, cultural and sports events.
The academic home of the Sauvé Scholars is internationally-renowned McGill University, in the heart of Montreal, where the student body of about 33,000 includes students from some 160 countries. Through a formal Memorandum of Understanding, Sauvé Scholars enjoy a unique status at McGill: they may audit courses at the undergraduate or post-graduate level (but not for credit) and may participate in the array of university activities and facilities for every taste and interest.
In addition, the Sauvé Scholars enjoy an enriching private program of seminars with eminent journalists, political figures and leaders in business, academia and the arts.
Each Scholar is expected to undertake a new project in his or her chosen field – for example, arts, advocacy, business, communications, government or research – or complete one that is underway. Scholars are also invited to participate in some form of social or civic engagement for the benefit of the Montreal community.
Eligible Candidates
Yes, if you are:
•Between 23 and 30 years old on December 31st 2010
•A highly motivated self-starter
•A committed agent of change
•Fluent in English
Yes, if you have:
•A minimum of 2-3 years of professional and/or work experience (paid or unpaid). Experience may include positions in a volunteer or internship capacity
•Completed your undergraduate education, or the equivalent, by 31 July 2010
(advanced degrees are welcome but not a requirement)
•A record of accomplishment and ability to meet challenges
•Demonstrated leadership qualities
•Proven communications skills
•A highly developed curiosity about the world
•A strong interest in international and domestic issues
•An eagerness to engage with the complex issues of the day
Yes, if you possess these qualities:
•Initiative
•Vision
•Imagination
•Determination to achieve your goals
Yes, if you are seeking the time and opportunity to:
•Grow, both personally and professionally
•Enhance your ability to effect change
•Undertake or complete an important project or field of study
Being a Sauvé Scholar is not for the faint of heart. It is challenging. The environment is intellectually stimulating, filled with human and physical resources. With networks enriched and expanded, horizons sharpened and refocused, it is a year of incredible personal growth.
There is no typical Sauvé Scholar, no pre-established profile, other than demonstrated achievement in his or her chosen field, and evidence of the will, vision and determination to effect change for the betterment of society. Candidates are expected to have a solid academic record and, while attending university, to have taken an active part as a student or community leader. Professional experience (whether paid or volunteer) is an important asset.
INITIATING AN APPLICATION
To begin your application process, please fill out this Basic Information Form.
Once you have successfully submitted the Basic Information Form, you will automatically receive an E-mail from the Sauvé Scholars Selection Committee confirming that you have initiated an Application. That E-mail will contain your Applicant Code, the Application Form, which you, the Applicant, must complete and submit, the Nomination Form, which must be completed by someone who is not related to you and who knows you in an academic, professional or personal capacity, as well as further instructions about the First Stage of the Application Process.
Once you have initiated an Application by submitting the Basic Information Form, there are three stages in the Application Process, as follows:
FIRST STAGE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Nominators must submit the Nomination Form and Applicants must submit the Application Form, including four Personal Statements. All materials may be submitted in English or French.
Nomination Form:
The Nomination Form must be completed and submitted by the individual who nominates the Applicant to be a Sauvé Scholar. This person may be a teacher/professor, colleague/ mentor/ peer or anyone else chosen by the Applicant, but may not be a member of his/her immediate family. It is recommended that Applicants immediately secure the Nominator`s consent, and forward the Nomination Form to him/her. The Nomination Form includes instructions for the Nominator on how to submit the completed form electronically. The Application will be not be considered unless the Nomination Form is submitted by the Application Deadline.
Application Form:
Please note that the Selection Committee looks for clear, concise and compelling personal statements, as Candidates are chosen on the basis of (1) what they have accomplished and (2) what they propose to do during the course of the Program. The Application Form requires Applicants to write Personal Statements in response to the following four questions:
a) PERSONAL STATEMENT (maximum 500 words)
Please provide a short statement telling the Selection Committee about yourself in order to demonstrate your value as an asset and contributor to the Program. In outlining your personal history, experience and achievements, you should address how you would benefit from the unique opportunities of the Sauvé Scholars Program at this moment in your life.
b) VISION OF CHANGE (maximum four sentences)
Jeanne Sauvé, former Governor General of Canada and Founder of the Sauvé Scholars Program once said: ``Leaders must dream of changing the world. They must have an inspired vision of the changes they want to make and be prepared to consecrate all their energy to that purpose.`` In four sentences or less, what is the specific Vision of Change that you would like to launch as a Sauvé Scholar and to pursue afterwards?
c) INDIVIDUAL PROJECT PROPOSAL (maximum 500 words)
The Individual Project is a central element of the Sauvé Scholars Program. Please provide a clear and concise statement about what you plan to achieve — personally, professionally and/or academically — during the course of the Program and explain how it relates to your past experience and to your Vision of Change.
d) STATEMENT OF COLLECTIVE LIVING AND LEARNING (maximum 500 words)
The living experience is an integral part of the Sauvé Scholars Program. Please explain why you would like to live in a community of Scholars and what you think it would bring you at this stage in your life, and what you think you could contribute to the living and learning experiences of your fellow Scholars.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
The deadline for receiving all completed First Stage application materials (both the Nomination Form and the Application Form, including any accompanying documents) is MIDNIGHT on Monday, November 1, 2010.
NOTIFICATION
Those candidates who qualify for the second stage of the Application Process will be notified by the end of December. Up to 50 candidates may be selected for the second round. Candidates who have not been retained will be notified at the same time. Those Candidates who wish to re-apply to the Program at a later date may do so one more time only, provided they still meet all of the eligibility criteria, including the age restrictions.
SECOND STAGE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS
In the second stage of the Application Process, Candidates who have been short listed must submit the following documents in support of their candidacy:
1. Three letters of Recommendation
2. Official academic Transcripts
3. Maxiumum 3 Examples of Leadership
4. Maximum 3 samples of Selected Published Works (i.e. work in the public domain), not to exceed 6 pages of written text
THIRD STAGE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS
During the third stage of the Application Process, some candidates may be invited to participate in a telephone interview with one or more members of our Selection Committee. In certain parts of the world, where the Program has associates or collaborators nearby, Candidates may have the opportunity of an in-person meeting.
During this third and final Stage of the Application Process, for those whose mother tongue is not English, there may be a requirement to take a test through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The test is given every year in 120 countries and measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. Some applicants may be asked by the Selection Committee to take this test.
NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
In April 2011, successful candidates will receive an Offer Letter that includes the Terms and Conditions of the Award (See How the Program Works). Please note that no deferral of the Award to a subsequent year is permitted. Candidates who wish to re-apply to the Program at a later date may do so one more time only, provided they continue to meet all of the eligibility criteria, including the age restrictions. Successful Candidates must be in possession of a valid passport with expiry date of no less than six months after the end of the Award period (i.e. November or later), and are required to forward a photocopy of their passport showing the expiry date with their acceptance of the Offer.
Candidates at that time must also submit a Medical Certificate. The Medical Certificate is a letter from a physician confirming that the candidate is in good health, with specific mention of any and all pre-existing and/or chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, etc. As Sauvé House, where the Scholars live, is a Montreal heritage building, regrettably it is not currently designed to accommodate persons with special needs.
At the time of their acceptance of the Offer, all non-Canadian citizens or permanent residents are also required to formally agree to leave Canada at the end of the Program. Immediately upon receipt of each Candidate’s acceptance, arrangements for required visas and travel will be made by the Foundation. Each successful candidate will be requested to submit a photo and brief biographical notes for circulation amongst their fellow Scholars and for posting on the Website.
COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAM
Scholars must arrive in Montreal in mid-August in order to fully participate in all Orientation activities prior to the commencement of the academic year. They are encouraged to arrive several days earlier in order to acclimatize and explore their new surroundings.
Contact detail
Maison Jeanne Sauvé
1514, Docteur-Penfield Avenue
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3G 1B9
Phone 514 848 9292
Fax 514 848 9409
Email info@sauvescholars.org
http://www.sauvescholars.org/en/
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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