The Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship Programme
Fact Sheet
What is the Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship?
The purpose of The Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher educational goals for individuals who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, have made a positive contribution to their school through involvement in extracurricular activities and have made significant contributions of time and energy to community service programmes.
The Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship is a long-term, ongoing initiative funded by The Miller Thomson Foundation. It annually awards one-year scholarships of approximately $1,000 to 200 recipients within Canada. The number of scholarships and the dollar amount is determined annually by the Foundation's Board of Governors. The Co-Chairman of the Board of Governors are The Rt. Hon. John N. Turner, P.C., C.C., Q.C. and Gary G. Campbell, Q.C..
Who is Eligible?
Only students attending a Canadian secondary school, currently in their final year of high school, and who will be attending a post-secondary institution in the Fall to pursue a course of study within Canada leading to a degree or diploma from the accredited community college or university of their choice. Applicants must obtain a Secondary School Diploma. Quebec students should apply in their final year of CEGEP planning on attending a Canadian university. Students must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
What are the Selection Criteria?
In addition to the candidate's academic abilities, the Board of Governors will evaluate the candidate's contribution to their school and their community through their involvement in extracurricular activities. Contributions to the community may be demonstrated by involvement in local clubs, organizations and community activities.
What is Miller Thomson LLP?
Miller Thomson is a full service law firm, founded in 1957. The firm serves clients across Canada through offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Markham and Montréal. Miller Thomson LLP has a network of affiliates to serve clients throughout the world.
Why Has this Foundation Been Created?
Since Miller Thomson's inception over 52 years ago, one of the firm's core philosophies has been the active contribution of its lawyers to the well-being of the communities it serves, through support of public and social service programmes. The firm has created this Foundation with the main purpose of funding The Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship Programme. It represents the commitment of the firm to recognize and support the achievement of a post-secondary education by young people in Canada.
What is the Timing?
Each year the National Scholarship programme is launched on December 1st. All applications must be submitted on-line by March 15th of each year. The 200 Scholarship Recipients are notified via mail in late June of each year. As well, an announcement is placed in a national newspaper listing the scholarship recipients and this information is also listed on our website at www.millerthomson.com.
How Does a Student Apply?
Commencing December 1st, 2009, students must submit their Application Form on-line via our website at www.millerthomson.com.
Any Other Questions?
If you have any questions or require further information about the National Scholarship Programme, leave a message on our website at www.millerthomson.com then link to MT Foundation or contact Lesley A. Lawson, Executive Director, The Miller Thomson Foundation via e-mail at llawson@millerthomson.com
Mailing Instructions:
All supporting documents (transcripts, letters of reference, etc.) must be mailed to the address below on or before March 15th, 2010.
NOTE: Students must write their On-Line Confirmation Number on the bottom left corner of the envelope. As well, please ensure that your Full Name and return address appear on the top left corner of the envelope.
Mail supporting documents to:
Mrs. Lesley Lawson
Executive Director
The Miller Thomson Foundation
Scotia Plaza
P.O. Box 1011
Toronto, ON M5H 3S1
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