Awards

Application for Canada Cord, Chief Commissioner's Gold Award, Commonwealth Award (download - MS Word)

Southern Vancouver Island Area Education Award Deadline : May 31st

Download SVI Award Application forms

Southern Vancouver Island Area Education Award (download award information)

    Award Value - $475

    Objectives:

    1. To encourage further education for active girls and Guiders of Girl Guides of Canada, SVI Area..
    2. To promote awareness of Girl Guides of Canada in SVI Area.

    Eligibility:

    Any girl or Guider under 25 years of age registered in Girl Guides of Canada who is active in Southern Vancouver Island Area for at least one year and who is furthering her education either at university, college, technical school, school of fine arts or other recognized educational institute.

    Guidelines:

    1. The recipient must be an active Guider of Girl Guides of Canada, SVI Area.
    2. The recipient must be continuing her involvement in Girl Guides in some capacity.
    3. The recipient must agree to have her name and photograph publicized.
    4. This education award is conditional on acceptance by the recognized institution and will be awarded on receipt of proof of registration.
    5. Candidates will be evaluated on the following:
      • Service/volunteer positions
      • Other interests and activities
      • Employment positions
      • Applicant's letter
      • Guiding involvement
      • Two confidential letters of recommendation
    6. The applicant's letter should be no more than 300 words and include how guiding has influenced her life, how she plans to continue her involvement in Guiding, and her future plans.
    7. Two confidential letters of recommendation are to be submitted by adults unrelated to the applicant; one by a member of Guiding, the other outside of Guiding.
    8. The education award application forms and confidential reference forms must be used. Please do not submit additional information.
    9. Please send only the completed original forms; no faxed or emailed material will be accepted.  

SVI Award Application Forms