Prince George Aboriginal Broadcast Scholarship
Purpose
By supporting the career development of Aboriginal Peoples currently underrepresented in the British Columbia broadcast industry, the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group believes it can improve the industry in a number of ways. - By removing barriers to employment for Aboriginal Peoples
- By accessing a currently untapped pool of potentially talented employees
- By removing barriers to employment for Aboriginal Peoples
- By encouraging the employment of people with diverse viewpoints and backgrounds
- By using those diverse backgrounds and viewpoints..
- to enhance relationships with local communities
- to broaden the potential audience and advertiser base
The Scholarship
The Prince George stations of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group will make available one $1000.00 scholarship in 2010 to a student accepted into a recognized broadcast education program at a BC post-secondary educational institution. Award will be made prior to fall enrollment. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet these criteria: - Resident of the province of BC
- Attending or planning to attend, on a full-time basis, a post-secondary institution in the Province of BC in a recognized Broadcast program. (Though applicants may apply prior to enrollment, proof of enrollment will be required before payment is finalized.)
- Signature of head of institution’s Broadcast Department or of high school Counselor or Principal certifying that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will award scholarships based on the following criteria. - Be of Aboriginal descent
- The submission of up to three typewritten pages (double spaced). This essay will be evaluated on the clarity and content of how the applicant addresses the following:
- Applicability of the philosophy of this scholarship to the applicant’s personal situation .
- The applicant’s commitment to broadcasting
- The applicant’s community involvement and activity
- Letters of Recommendation. The applicant is encouraged to submit three letters of recommendation from teachers, broadcasters, business-people, community leaders, or employers.
Application Procedure
Complete the application form (below -or- click here to download the form), attaching your essay and recommendation letters, and mail or e-mail all documents to: 2nd Floor, 1810 3rd Avenue
Applications must be postmarked-mailed by June 30th. The applications will be reviewed by the Department Managers of the stations of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group in Prince George and the JPBG Employment Equity Committee and a personal or phone interview may be arranged.  Prince George Aboriginal Broadcast Scholarship Application | Name | | | Address |
| | Home Phone | | Cell Phone | | Other Phone | | | e-mail address | | | Parent or Guardian if under the age of 21 (and contact information) | | | What have you been doing for the past year (schooling, including courses taken or any employment)? |
| | What is the overall grade point average/letter grade average/average percentage for your most recent educational experience? | | | | What Broadcast Program and/or school are you planning on entering this year?
And what year of the program will you be entering? | | | | Signature of head of institution’s Broadcast Department or of High School Counselor or Principal certifying that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements. | | Name | | Position | | | Phone | | | | | | | | | | I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the applicant meets the eligibility criteria for the Prince George Aboriginal Broadcast Scholarship. | Date | Signature | | | | | I, the above named applicant, confirm that all information provided by me in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. | Date | Signature | | | | When submitting the application, please remember to include the following. - This completed application form
- A short essay (three double-spaced pages or less) as noted in the information sheet
- Three letters of recommendation as noted in the information sheet
If you have any questions, please contact: Ken Kilcullen, General Manager Jim Pattison Broadcast Group – Prince George Division 2nd Floor, 1810 3rd Avenue Prince George, BC V2M 1G4 (250) 564-8861
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Recipients will be notified by August 15th.
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