MuchMoreMusic AccessAbility Scholarship

As part of our commitment to encouraging participation by persons with disabilities in Canadian broadcasting, we're proud to offer the annual MuchMoreMusic AccessAbility Scholarship. Awarded in partnership with the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), this scholarship will be given to the individual who best demonstrates skill, talent, excellence and enthusiasm in pursuing a future in the broadcast industry.

Value:

One (1) scholarship of $5,000 CDN for post-secondary studies in the field of broadcasting.* (Payable directly to an accredited educational institution upon receipt of proof of enrollment.)

You qualify for this scholarship if you:

• Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
• Have a permanent disability**
• Are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to and will be attending full-time studies*** at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution in the field of broadcasting.

Selection of Scholarship Recipient:

• One (1) scholarship finalist will be selected as the scholarship recipient by MuchMoreMusic in conjunction with NEADS.
• Criteria considered include, but are not limited to: proven and potential ability, dedication and talent.

Application Procedure:

• Postmarked application packages must be sent to MuchMoreMusic on or before November 1, 2008. Please note: Incomplete application materials or application materials sent after November 1, 2008 will not be considered.
• An application package must contain:
  • The completed application form
  • Proof of disability in any of the following forms: medical certificate, documentation showing receipt of federal and/or provincial disability assistance, or a letter confirming the disability from an official from a college or university centre for students with disabilities;
  • Three (3) pages maximum of additional material which demonstrate why the applicant is worthy of the scholarship. These may include, but are not limited to: a letter from the applicant, a letter of reference, transcript(s), resume, creative work (published article, design work, etc.)
• Optional: Five (5) minutes maximum of recorded material (for example voiceover/radio work, film/documentary, animation, etc). VHS and electronic format only.
• Please note: Application materials will not be returned to applicants.

* The field of broadcasting may include but is not limited to Mass Communications, Media Arts, Broadcast Communications, New Media Studies, Radio and Television Production, Video Production, Journalism, and Design. Other programs must be approved by MuchMoreMusic.

** A permanent disability is a functional limitation that is caused by a physical, sensory, learning or mental impairment that restricts one’s ability to perform the daily activities necessary to participate in studies at a post-secondary level, and that is expected to remain with one for one’s expected life.

*** A person with a permanent disability is considered to be a full-time student if s/he is taking at least 40% of a full course load.

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Complete Application:

Complete the electronic application form below. You may attach other items (listed above) electronically, or send the hard copies to:

MuchMoreMusic AccessAbility Scholarship
299 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
M5V 2Z5

By fax: (416) 591-3544

By e-mail: scholarship@muchmoremusic.com

Contact Information

Name:

Address:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Phone Number:

Email:

Educational Information

Which educational institution are you currently attending (or have you been accepted to and will be attending next term/year)?:

Name Of Program/Diploma/Certificate:

Relevant Volunteer and/or Work Experience (Optional)

Name Of Company/Organization:

Year:

Reported To (name, title, contact info):

Duties:

A Little More About You

Hobbies and Interests:

What do you want to study in College/University and why?
(max. 500 words)

Why are you uniquely qualified to be awarded the MuchMoreMusic scholarship?
(max. 500 words)

Upload Additional Documentation

Proof Of Disability:

Additional Supporting Materials:

Complete Submission

All submissions become the property of MuchMoreMusic and will not be returned. All personal information collected will be held in the strictest of confidence and will be used only for the purpose of contacting recipients with respect to the MuchMoreMusic AccessAbility Scholarship.

By electronically submitting this form I certify that the above submitted information is true and I agree that, if selected as the Scholarship Recipient, NEADS, MuchMoreMusic and its affiliates may use my name, likeness and biographical information in promotion of the MuchMoreMusic AccessAbility Scholarship, in any media whatsoever.

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If you are unable to access the application form, email us at scholarship@muchmoremusic.com

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