Applications for the 2023 PSAC Scholarship Program are now open!
The PSAC Scholarship Program offers the following 14 scholarships for dependent children of current PSAC members, who will be attending full-time studies at a recognized post-secondary institution in the fall of 2023:
- One $4,000 PSAC – AGR National Scholarship
- One $4,000 PSAC – Coughlin National Scholarship
- Two $3,000 PSAC – AGR National Scholarships
- Two $3,000 PSAC – Coughlin National Scholarships
- One $2,000 J.R. (Joe) Power National Scholarship
- Seven $1,000 PSAC Regional Scholarships – one for each of the seven PSAC regions (Atlantic, Quebec, National Capital Region, Ontario, Prairies, British Columbia and the North)
The PSAC Scholarship Program also offers 5 scholarships to current PSAC members:
- Three $2,000 National Member Scholarships – Full-Time Studies for PSAC members who will be registered in full-time studies at a recognized post-secondary institution in the fall of 2023.
- Two $1,000 National Members Scholarships – Part-Time Studies for PSAC members who will be registered in part-time studies at a recognized post-secondary institution in the fall of 2023.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
- Applicants must either be a PSAC member in good standing or the dependent child of a PSAC member in good standing as of March 31, 2023.
Option 1:
An original 750- to 850-word essay answering the PSAC scholarship question. Your essay submission must be in Word or PDF format. Please ensure your full name and page numbers are on every page as a header and footer.
OR
Option 2:
An original YouTube video, infographic, audio recording of a song you have written or any other creative, original submission which answers the scholarship question. Maximum time should be five (5) minutes for any of these submissions.
PSAC scholarships are awarded based on the merit of a 750 to 850-word essay, YouTube video, infographic, song or other creative submission which answers the current scholarship question. Any media used to create videos/songs/infographics must be original, submitted under the name of the applicant and not be more than five (5) minutes in duration.
Entries will be judged on: Depth of research, originality of expression and quality of argument. Top marks are reserved for those who indicate original thinking/analysis on the essay topic. Sources are to be used for information, not as a substitute for self-expression. All applicants must cite the sources they consult. Any plagiarism from online or other sources is strongly discouraged and will likely lead to the disqualification of your submission.
Applicants must either be a PSAC member in good standing or the dependent child of a PSAC member in good standing as of March 31, 2023. The definition of member in good standing is a member who has up-to-date union dues and a signed PSAC membership card. Members should contact their union rep, local or PSAC regional office if they have not
signed a PSAC membership card.
Scholarships cannot be awarded unless members have paid their union dues. If there is an issue with union dues payment because of Phoenix or seasonal employment, please contact scholarships@psac-afpc.com or 613-560-2963.
The PSAC scholarship program is not limited to first-year students. Please note, however, that anyone who has won a scholarship through this program in the past will not be awarded another.