Sommerville Scholarship Application Form

Awarded in honour of one of Virtual High School’s most tenacious and dedicated teachers, the goal of the Sommerville Scholarship is to support students pursuing post-secondary studies.

Eligibility Criteria and Scholarship Details

Students must provide proof that they have been accepted, or conditionally accepted, to any college or university program in Canada or abroad.
Applicants must have successfully completed at least one course from VHS within the past three years.
Applicants will be required to submit a letter to a local politician about an issue of personal importance. The goal is to highlight experiences, observations, and perspectives that may help persuade the politician to evaluate the issue. Students can submit a written letter (500–750 words) or a video (3–5 minutes).*
The successful applicant will receive $1,000 CAD.
One recipient will be chosen each year.

*Note: for the purposes of this application, you are only required to submit the letter or video directly to VHS, though you are more than welcome to send it to your local politician if you wish.

Application Process

Applications are due on or before August 1 each year. Once the recipient has been selected, all applicants will be contacted on or before August 31.

After submitting your completed application form, you will be prompted to upload your supporting documentation. Please be sure to include the following:

Copy of acceptance letter to a post-secondary institution
Letter to a local politician

Student Information

Student's First Name(Required)

Student's Last Name(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

VHS Policy Agreement(Required)

I have successfully completed at least one course from VHS within the past three years.

Which post-secondary institution will you be attending?(Required)

Location(Required)

Program(Required)

Start Date(Required)

Area of Study

Why did you choose this program? What attracted you to this area of study?(Required)

Career Plans

What are your career plans? What are your long-term goals?(Required)

Declarations

Submission of the Sommerville Scholarship Application Form implies acceptance of the following:

The applicant certifies that all information provided on this application is complete and accurate.
The applicant consents to the use of the personal information provided on this application or accompanying documentation for the purpose of determining eligibility for the scholarship.
All information provided in connection with this application is subject to further substantiation by Virtual High School.
The applicant understands that if any information is found to be untrue, then the current, as well as any subsequent applications will be considered invalid.
As a result of any fraudulent misrepresentation on the application, the applicant agrees to reimburse Virtual High School for any funds received.
The decision of Virtual High School with respect to scholarship recipients will be considered final and will be above challenge from any individual applicant.

VHS Policy Agreement(Required)

I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and agree to the Declarations.

Have questions related to the Sommerville Scholarship application process? Submit a Bursary and Scholarship inquiry to our Contact Us form.