Alberta Award for the Study
of Canadian Human Rights
and Multiculturalism
20/21
Alberta Award for the Study of Canadian Human Rights and Multiculturalism Last revised May 2020 Page 3
Essay Question
The essay is the most important component of the application. Please address the following points in your essay:
1. What are the questions (up to three) you want to explore in your study? Why are they important to you?
2. How will your studies create value for Albertans in the areas of human rights, diversity or multiculturalism?
3. How do you plan to integrate the academic and professional literature about the topic of your study with your own experiences
and perspectives?
4. If your study involves human subjects, how many will be tested/interviewed, etc.
5. What is the likely impact of your research project in Alberta?
6. How do you propose to study the issues and what methodology will you be using to study these issues?
The essay should be no more than 1,200 words (citations not included in the word count), double spaced, no more than six lines per
inch, with a minimum font size of 10. Condensed type is not acceptable.
Declaration of Applicant
I have read and understand the instructions, and declare that:
• all information provided in this application, including any
supplemental information required to establish my eligibility
(the “Application”), is true and complete and I understand
that the information is subject to review and audit.
• I have read and understood the eligibility requirements and
obligations of the scholarship and/or award as stated in
the scholarship and/or award application and requirements
documents.
• I will immediately notify Alberta Scholarships – Alberta
Student Aid, in writing if I withdraw from studies or of
any changes to my name, address, academic status or
study period, or to any other information contained in the
Application in accordance with the instructions relating to
changes of information found on the Alberta Student Aid
website, studentaid.alberta.ca.
Disclosure of Information
I understand that Advanced Education may disclose and
exchange my personal information pertaining to my high school
and post-secondary academic records, academic progress, and
enrolment status with:
• Alberta Education to verify my Alberta Student Number, name,
date of birth, and gender solely to conrm identication for
the purpose of the scholarship and/or award application.
• Any of the following: provincial and federal government
departments; the educational institution(s) named in the
Application; boards; and any third party or third party
organizations involved in the selection of the recipient.
I understand and agree:
• to provide all information requested by Alberta Student Aid
which, in Alberta Student Aid’s sole discretion, is required
to verify any statements made in this Application.
• if I receive a scholarship my name, award, and city/town
may be released publicly to promote the program. My name,
the name of the scholarship and the scholarship amount
may also be published on the Government of Alberta Grant
Disclosure Portal. However, my consent to the publication
of this personal information is not a criterion for eligibility,
and if I do not want to be identied, I will contact Alberta
Student Aid and request that it not be disclosed.
Please review your application to make sure you have completed all the required fields and that the information is accurate.
Incorrect or incomplete information will delay processing.
Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by the application deadline.
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