International Cinematographers Guild, Local 669 will once again be offering its Scholarship Program for the Academic Year: September 2023 – June 2024.
This scholarship program was created to assist members and dependents of members in pursuing a diploma or degree-granting post-secondary studies. The scholarships are awarded primarily on the academic achievements of the applicant with significant consideration given to additional achievements and merits. Please read the application requirements carefully (linked below).
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Five (5) scholarships awarded annually of $1,000 each to active members* and dependents** of active members (at the time of application) of ICG 669. Awarded to a student enrolled full-time in any technical or academic undergraduate or graduate program at any Canadian (preferred) or International accredited post-secondary institution.
Scholarships are administered entirely by ICG 669. Applicants must apply directly to the Union. All applications are redacted to remove the name, gender and association of the applicant so that they may be evaluated on merit alone.
*An active member is a working member, on Medical Leave, Educational Leave or Parental Leave.
**A “dependent” is a person aged 26 or younger living at home, and whose income for the year does not exceed the basic personal amount for the year as provided in paragraph (c) of the description of B in subsection 118 (1) of the Income Tax Act, or a spouse (common-law and of either sex) who is dependent for income and livelihood upon a partner.
Full Application Requirements and Evaluation Criteria
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be received no later than 5 pm PT on Monday, June 26th, 2023.
