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2019 Scholarship Information Application forms and criteria for the 2019 scholarships are available online at ARTA’s website, arta.net, or by writing to: Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association 11835 149 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 2J1 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. ARTA CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIPS ARTA Certifi cate/Diploma Scholarships are made possible by ARTA’s generosity. 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. 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 FUTURE IS OURS A Wellness Conference for Retirees Thursday, September 5, 2019 Chateau Louis Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta Second Wind will be back in 2019. The Second Wind Conference steering committee is pleased to announce that the 8th Annual Wellness Conference for Retirees will be held at the Chateau Louis Conference Centre in Edmonton on Thursday, September 5, 2019. A schedule, list of topics to be offered, and associated speakers will be posted on our website by the middle of March 2019. secondwindconference.ca Please make a point of entering the date on your calendar, and join us for a fabulous series of uplifting sessions! news&views WINTER 2018 | 27