Posted on 10/26/2009, 10:42 am, by mySteinbach

Youth taking part in leadership and citizenship volunteer activities that promote healthy living are encouraged to apply for youth leadership scholarship awards and the Premier’s Healthy Living Award, Premier Greg Selinger announced.
 
“Volunteer activities give students an excellent opportunity to develop skills while supporting their schools and communities.  These scholarships in turn help to inspire young leaders to stay involved and help their communities grow and prosper,” Selinger said.
 
The Youth Leadership Scholarship Program recognizes Grade 12 students who have volunteered in activities that promote healthy living in their communities and schools.  Two hundred scholarships of $500 each are available for students graduating from Grade 12 during the 2009-10 school year. Scholarships must be used toward post-secondary studies at recognized post-secondary institutions.
 
This is the fourth year the scholarships have been offered and, to date, 504 scholarships have been awarded.
 
The premier noted students who apply for a Youth Leadership Scholarship will automatically be considered for the Premier’s Healthy Living Award, a medal presented each year to a Manitoba youth who has shown leadership in healthy living.
 
“We are letting our young leaders know their efforts to promote healthy living are valuable and greatly appreciated,” said Selinger.  “I want to encourage students to submit an application for the chance to be recognized for all their hard work.”
 
Applications are due by March 26.  Complete eligibility requirements and application forms for the scholarship program and award are available online.