ANNOUNCEMENT: Deadline extended by three weeks!

The deadline for Scholarship Application Submissions AND for Workshop or Poster Submissions is now Friday, September 18, 2009, at 11:59 pm EDT.

We encourage all those who would like to attend to submit their scholarship application as soon as possible. We also encourage all those who would like to present a workshop or poster to submit their abstract as well as submit their scholarship application as soon as possible.

Please note: If you are applying for a scholarship, you are still required to complete the Registration Form - please submit both forms together. Scholarship applications are due Friday, September 18, 2009, at 11:59 pm EDT.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
On-line Scholarship applications now available!

After reviewing the following information, please proceed to “My Skills Menu” to register, to apply for a scholarship, to submit a workshop pr poster proposal and to apply for exhibitor space.

PARTIAL scholarships are available to help you attend Leading Together 2010.

The deadline for scholarship applications is Friday, September 18, 2009, at 11:59 pm EDT.


SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
These guidelines will assist you in completing the scholarship application form correctly and completely.

To assist the greatest number of individuals, a limited number of PARTIAL scholarships will be provided. Scholarship applications must be received by the Leading Together 2010 Team no later than Friday, September 18, 2009, at 11:59 pm EDT.

Scholarships are available for PARTIAL funding of either the cost of travel or the cost of hotel accommodations, which ever is more expensive.

Also available are a limited number of registration scholarships; however,

• PLWHIV/AIDS qualify for a special rate of $50.00 ($75.00 for late and on-site registration); and
• Facilitators get a special rebate of $50.00 off their registration (unless they also qualify for the PLWHIV/AIDS special registration rate).

PLWHIV/AIDS can also qualify for a scholarship to cover the cost of food, but must apply through the regular scholarship application process.

We encourage everyone to apply to the scholarship program; however, other funding sources should be identified in the event that your application is unsuccessful.

The Canadian AIDS Society will coordinate the scholarship travel arrangements or scholarship hotel arrangements, while the portion not covered by scholarship (the less expensive of travel or hotel) is the responsibility of the participant. Individuals receiving hotel accommodation allocations will be required to share a room.


SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW PROCESS
Individuals from the five regions of the Canadian AIDS Society (Pacific/Yukon, Prairies/NWT, Ontario/Nunavut, Quebec and Atlantic) have been selected through a nomination process to review applications and award scholarships. Scholarship applicants will be evaluated objectively on the basis of the information provided on the application forms.


SCHOLARSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Preference will be given to individuals possessing one or more of the following attributes: PLWHIV/AIDS; individuals from or working with under-represented communities; individuals working on the front line of HIV/AIDS work; and individuals facilitating skills training workshops and posters.


ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
All scholarship applicants will be notified about the status of their application around the end of October 2009. For more information, or help completing your application, please contact:

ANNOUNCEMENT: The on-line Scholarship application forms are now available.

To begin, drag your mouse to the main menu on the left of your screen, and click on “My Skills Menu”.

From this page, simply follow the instructions provided on your screen.

To return to "My Skills Menu", drag your mouse back to the main menu on the left of your screen and click on “My Skills Menu”.

If you are applying for a scholarship, you must also complete the registration form.

If you experience any difficulty, please report your issue to skills2010@cdnaids.ca, or call 1.877.998.9991.

If you are assisting someone in another location who does not have access to the internet, please download the pdf. version of the scholarship application form, send it to them requesting a prompt return.

Scholarship Application Form – pdf.: HERE

Once the form is returned to you, in an effort to expediate their registration, scholarship application and abstract submission, you can create their on-line profile on their behalf and submit all their required forms, using the information they have provided on their forms. Please keep in mind the deadline for scholarship applications and for abstract submissions is Friday, September 18, 2009, at 11:59 pm EDT.

To mail, fax or email forms in, please send them to the following address:
Please note that all scholarship applications received by mail or fax will be manually entered in to the on-line system, to facilitate the review process by the Scholarship Review Board. The email address indicated on the on-line form will receive an auto-reply message thanking them for their submission, and reminding or advising them of their username and password. Please keep that email on-file for future reference.

If you would like to receive hardcopies of our promotional materials, the First Announcement and poster, please also contact the Leading Together 2010 Team.