The members of the Alberta Retired Teachers ’ Association actively support continued learning by funding scholarships and endowments . ARTA provides one scholarship independently and partners with Johnson Inc . to provide a second one .
ARTA – Johnson Scholarship Degree Program
The ARTA – JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIPS are made possible by the generosity of Johnson Inc ., the Plan Administrator for ARTA ’ s benefit package . Johnson Inc . provides , through ARTA , scholarships for undergraduate students in the second , third , or fourth year of their first degree and who are related to an ARTA member . These scholarships recognize academic achievement as well as community involvement and volunteer work . Future goals , personal accomplishment and supporting letters of reference are also significant in the determination of scholarship recipients .
ARTA Scholarship Certificate / Diploma Program
The ARTA Certificate / Diploma Scholarships are made possible by the generosity of the Alberta Retired Teachers ’ Association ( ARTA ). ARTA provides scholarships to students in a certificate or diploma program of two or more years at an accredited post-secondary institution . These scholarships recognize academic achievement , community involvement and volunteer work . Future goals , personal accomplishments and supporting letters of reference are also significant in the overall determination of scholarship recipients .
Scholarship prizes are awarded as follows : 1st place recipient —$ 2,500.00 2nd place recipient —$ 1,500.00 3rd place recipient —$ 1,000.00
Application forms and criteria are available by writing to :
ARTA , 409 , 11010 – 142 Street NW , Edmonton AB T5N 2R1
or may be downloaded from ARTA ’ s website at www . albertarta . org
Application deadline : July 31 , 2013
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