Class Afloat Young Sailor Scholarship

Class Afloat 2015

 

Class Afloat has established the Class Afloat ‘Young Sailor Scholarship’ to assist one student – endorsed by their sailing school, sail training program or yacht club – to participate in the extraordinary educational experience of attending high school while sailing aboard a majestic square-rigged tall ship. The Class Afloat Young Sailor Scholarship will be awarded to one young sailor who best demonstrate the values of excellence, integrity, community, teamwork, accountability, respect, commitment and achievement in his or her academic and sailing life.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must:

    Be entering grade 11 or 12

    Be applying for the full year program

    Submit a reference letter from a sailing school or yacht club

    Submit a letter of intent, outlining that they:

    – Have demonstrated leadership in their school, sailing club and community- Are willing and capable to participate fully onboard the vessel and in the classroom- Are willing to send voyage updates, testimonials, videos and photographs that can be published by Class Afloat, if required

Applicants to the Class Afloat Young Sailor Scholarship should apply directly to Class Afloat for consideration.

Application Deadline EXTENDED: June 30th, 2015

http://www.classafloat.com/section/join-our-crew/scholarship-information

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