news&views Autumn 2018 | Page 45

2019 Scholarship Information Application forms and criteria for the 2019 scholarships are available online at ARTA’s website, arta.net, or by writing to: Executive Director, Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association 11835 149 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 2J1 Degree Scholarships: $5,000 (two to be awarded) $3,000 (two to be awarded) $2,000 (two to be awarded) Certificate/Diploma Scholarships: $2,500 (two to be awarded) $1,500 (two to be awarded) $1,000 (two to be awarded) THE ARTA CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIPS The ARTA Certifi cate/Diploma Scholarships are made possible by the generosity of the ARTA. ARTA provides scholarships to students in a certifi cate or diploma program of two or more years at an accredited post-secondary institution and who are related to an ARTA member. These scholarships recognize academic achievement, community involvement, and volunteer work. Future goals, personal accomplishments, and supporting letters of reference are also signifi cant in selecting the scholarship recipients. ARTA–TW INSURANCE DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS Through ARTA, TW Insurance Brokers provides scholarships for undergraduate students registered in a degree program who are related to an ARTA member. These scholarships recognize academic achievement, community involvement, and volunteer work. Future goals, personal accomplishments, and supporting letters of reference are also signifi cant in selecting the scholarship recipients. MeritTravel.com/Longstays | ARTA Direct Line: 1.844.408.1770 What is a LONGSTAYS vacation? Longstays are a collection of longer duration vacations, exclusively by Merit Travel. Spend up to 30 days in your favourite destination. Live like a local with the perks of a tourist! Our itineraries include excursions and some trips even have a dedicated host. We also include roundtrip airfares making our itineraries and prices unprecedented! 30 nights MONTE SANTO RESORT | 5 INCLUDING TWO NIGHTS IN LISBON! | Carvoeiro, Algarve Departs Edmonton/Calgary : Feb. 26, 2019 | $5,445* p.p. More than 30 one-of-a-kind itineraries available! Order your free brochure today! www.MeritTravel.com/Longstays Spend a month in luxury and discover Portugal’s Algarve region and Lisbon! Enjoy uncrowded white, sandy beaches, beautiful landscapes with daily breakfast included! In Lisbon, explore and indulge in traditional tapas and wine and visit Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. *CDN$ p.p. dbl. occ. Taxes included. Single Supplement: $1,650. Two-bedroom garden view suite upgrade: $400 p.p. dbl. occ. One-bedroom luxury suite upgrade: $775 p.p. dbl. occ. † Plaza Premium lounge pass off ered from Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton airports only. ON-4499356/4499372 | BC-34799 | QC–7002238 | 111 Peter Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON. M5V 2H1 | Canadian owned ®Merit Travel is a registered trademark of Merit Travel Group Inc. All rights reserved. news&views AUTUMN 2018 | 45