Peter Olfert Scholarship Application

Deadline: Submit on or before May 15

The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) has established a $2,000 scholarship in honour of Peter Olfert, former MGEU President (1986-2010). A guiding principle of Peter’s leadership was his belief that government can improve the quality of people’s lives, particularly through a vibrant and dedicated public sector including the civil service, crown corporations, community social agencies and the healthcare sector.
The Peter Olfert Scholarship will be awarded annually to an individual studying in fields that potentially impact public policy (e.g. legislation, programs, services) including, but not restricted to, workplace safety and health, the environment, human rights, community economic development and the role of government and the public sector.

Criteria

To qualify for this scholarship, you must be:

1. An active member (dues paying, in good standing with a signed membership application as of May 15th of the current year) or a spouse/common-law partner or child, or minor under their care, of an active member.

2. Planning on attending, on a full-time basis, one of the following Manitoba public post-secondary institutions:
• Assiniboine Community College
• Brandon University
• Red River College
• Université de Saint-Boniface
• University College of the North
• University of Manitoba
• University of Winnipeg

In addition to this application, you must submit:

1. An essay of no less than 1,000 words outlining the following:
• Your program of study and its importance for public policy in Manitoba
• Your long term goals after completing your program of study
• Your volunteer activities in the community
• Why you would be a deserving recipient of this scholarship
• Any other information you would like the selection committee to consider

2. An official transcript of marks for the previous year or the last year of education completed, whichever is applicable.

General Information

Recipients are selected by a committee appointed by the MGEU President. The committee reserves the right to reject applications that are incomplete.

A recipient’s decision to withdraw from, or not to proceed with, an education/training program as reported on this application may result in a reallocation of some or all of the funds to another applicant. Entitlement to this scholarship will expire at the end of the same academic year (September to August) in which the scholarship is awarded.

The scholarship will be paid out in two installments: the first upon confirmation of enrolment into an academic program and the second upon confirmation of enrolment into a second term. Official confirmation must be provided before payment will be issued.

In accordance with Canada Revenue Agency reporting requirements, recipients will be issued a T4A by the MGEU in February for funds issued in the previous tax year. Social insurance numbers must be provided before payment will be issued.

No recipient may be awarded this scholarship more than once. An applicant cannot receive more than one MGEU bursary, scholarship or memorial award in the same academic year.

If you have any questions, please contact the MGEU Resource Centre at 204-982-6438 (toll-free 1-866-982-6438) or by email at resourcecentre@mgeu.ca.

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