Do You Have What It Takes?

Do you have the leadership qualities it takes to win $1,000? Then you should apply for the 2019 Quest for Excellence Student Bursary!

Western Canadian Grade 12 students, it’s time to be recognized for your pursuits in leadership and community contributions. 2019 Quest for Excellence program is open for submissions from September 10, 2018 until midnight March 11, 2019. (Only online entries will be accepted). This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives.

Requirements 

Students are to convey the contributions they have made to their communities in a short online essay, maximum 1,250 words. Key qualities students should demonstrate are leadership, motivation and communication skills.  Other attributes may include volunteering, participation in charitable events or fundraising, and contributions that enrich the lives of others and their communities.

Quest for Excellence Program

RE/MAX of Western Canada is committed to helping future community leaders by offering $16,000 in bursary funds through its annual Quest for Excellence Program. 

The Quest for Excellence Program is for high school students graduating in 2019 from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and Northwest Territories. These students are encouraged to write an essay to convey the contributions they have made to enrich the lives of others and their communities through leadership, motivation, volunteering and participation in charitable events or fundraising.

“It’s truly amazing learning about our applicants for the Quest for Excellence Bursary Program each year. Their admirable attitudes and selfless actions allow them to impact their communities in a positive away.” – Marie Sheppy,  Manager, Corporate Affairs, RE/MAX of Western Canada

Nanaimo Winners 

Here are the previous winners through RE/MAX of Nanaimo. Could you be the next?

• 2003 Kirsten Sigmund Dover Bay
• 2004 Kelly O’Grady NDSS
• 2008 Celia Wellington Secondary
• 2011 Kelsi Wright Dover Bay

Students can enter online at www.remax.ca :: Sixteen winners will be selected from entries received online at remax.ca :: Each winner will receive a $1,000 RE/MAX Quest for Excellence bursary :: One lucky winner will receive a ride in a hot air balloon!

*Application deadline is midnight March 11, 2019.  Award recipients will be notified with a formal presentation at the students’ commencement ceremonies.

Apply Now 

Click here for School Poster 2019

2019 Quest for Excellence Student Bursary Info Flyer  

Source: RE/MAX Western Canada