ATA Local #60 CARE Award
ATA Local 60 Cares Awards
C - Community Involvement and Volunteerism
A - Attendance in Gr 12
R - Recommendation letters
E - Education plan - with proof of acceptance
S - School Involvement and Volunteerism
Deadline: 13 June 2025
ATA Local #60 CARE Award Application
Please be advised that your child may be eligible to apply for one of the awards available through ATA Local #60. These awards recognize and support the enhancement of post- secondary education. These awards, valued at $500 (6 x $500 or 4 x $750 - depending on the number of applicants), are open to those graduating children of members of ATA Local 60 who plan to enter a post-secondary program. Students must show proof of registration in any post-secondary program, course, diploma or certificate to receive the funds.
These awards have been established to assist children of ATA Local #60. Members of Local #60 include current members, members who retired with ATA Local #60, substitute teachers or those members on long-term disability leave. Eligible applicants must be graduating students who show proof that are attending any post secondary education.
Students must provide proof of attendance for your graduating year. This can be printed off of PowerSchool or you can ask for a copy from your school. Please explain any lengthy absences. Please indicate school activities.This could be either school volunteerism or participation. Describe your involvement in these activities and the impact they had on your school. Please outline some of your community involvement. Describe your involvement in these activities and the impact they had on your community. Please include 2 reference letters. One must come from school (no parent teacher letters will be considered). The other should come from the community. You must include a 500 word essay addressing the following: Please explain your future educational route. Why did you choose this route? How did your high school experience lead to this decision?
ATA Local 60 Cares Awards
C - Community Involvement and Volunteerism 25%
A - Attendance in Gr 12 20%
R - Recommendation letters 20%
E - Education plan - with proof of acceptance 10%
S - School Involvement and Volunteerism 25%
Note:
We will accept proof of enrollment after the deadline if necessary.
Awards will be given in September.
There is no interview component to these awards.