Apply now! Prairie School for Union Women 2024

PSAC Prairies is proud to offer full funding to one (1) union member who self-identifies as a woman to participate in the 2024 PSUW. This funding is available through the memorial scholarship established in the name of Sister Judy Shannon, who passed away in November 2016. Judy was a passionate educator, dedicated activist and an exceptional Regional Education Officer. She had been an advocate and facilitator for the PSUW for many years.

The brochure can be found online here.

Under the terms of the scholarship, PSAC Prairies will cover the costs of registration and loss of salary. The school will be offered in person only and travel costs will be covered.  If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please complete the online application form, found here below. Please complete the entire form.  

This scholarship is only open to PSAC members in good standing from the Prairie Region.

Online applications for funding under the memorial scholarship must be completed by WEDNESDAY APRIL 24, 2024.

First name *

Last name *

PSAC ID

Component or DCL

Home email *

Work email

Home phone *

Work phone

Cell phone

Street address

City

Postal Code

How long have you been a member of PSAC?

Please list any equity committee committees you participate in (through regional office, component, or local):

Please describe the work you have done in support of women's issues:

Why is it important for you to participate in the Prairie School for Union Women?

Describe your PSAC education history:

What is your understanding of the issues facing women currently, in Canada and around the world?

What personal goals or priorities have you set for yourself as it relates women's issues moving forward?

Optional: Please select any equity-seeking group that you identify with:

• I am an Aboriginal person
• I am a racialized person (By virtue of your race or colour, in a racially visible minority in Canada)
• I am a gay/lesbian/bisexual/trans person
• I am a person with a disability (Any persistent or permanent physical, mental, psychiatric, learning or sensory impairments, as recognized under the Canadian Human Rights Act)
• I am a woman
• I am a young worker (Under the age of 35)

This information will help us determine if we are reaching members who belong to groups identified in the PSAC Human Rights Policy. All information will be kept confidential.

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