What is the closing date for nominations?
All nominations must be post marked by May 15, 2010 and mailed to:
The Hubbell Awards
Suite 190, 680 Whytewold Road
PO Box 17000 Station Forces
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y5
What is the eligibilty criteria for the scholarship?
You must be a cadet in good standing in a unit based in Manitoba.
At the time of application you must be in your final year of high school (or equivalent) and be planning to enter directly into a full time program of studies at a fully-accredited post-secondary education facility (university, college or technical institute) where the program to be undertaken leads to a degree, diploma, or professional or technical qualification.
Proof of enrolment at a fully-accredited post-secondary education facility is not required at the time of application, but it will be required from the award winners as soon as possible after they have been notified of the decision of the selection committee but not later than March 1st of the year following graduation from secondary school.
The application form provides additional information.
Your unit commanding officer must recommend the application.
When will commanding officers be informed of the 2010 application process?
The application process and posters are emailed to all commanding officers in January. The Regional Cadet office in Winnipeg is copied on the letters to commanding officers.
How are the applications evaluated?
A team of evaluators reviews all the applications. A numerical rating system is used to evaluate each of the criteria. One winner from each element is selected. Letters are mailed to the cadet’s home address informing him/her of their achievement.
My Commanding Officer didn’t nominate me. Can I apply for the scholarship?
Commanding Officers are encouraged to nominate the most suitably qualified cadet in their unit. Individual cadets may also complete the application form and have it recommended by their commanding officer.
If your selection committee concludes that none of the applicants from one element meet the criteria, will you award that scholarship to a cadet from another element?
The quality of applications has improved recently. We are hopeful that there will continue to be three fully qualified applicants each year. If the selection committee concludes that none of the applicants from an element meet the criteria, only two scholarships will be presented.
When will the scholarships be presented?
The scholarships are normally presented at the Awards Dinner. The next awards dinner will be held on September 11, 2010 at the 17 Wing Officers Mess.
What will the value of the scholarship be for 2010?
All donations are deposited in the Hubbell Awards Scholarship Trust Fund that is held by the Winnipeg Foundation. The value of the scholarships is dependant upon the amount of interest earned in the account.
In 2009, each award winner was presented with a scholarship valued at $750.00. Beginning in 2010, the value of each scholarship will be increased to $1,000.00.
I will complete grade 11 in June 2010, do I qualify for the Hubbell Awards?
All applicants must be in their final year of high school to be eligible for consideration of the scholarship.
I will complete grade 12 in June 2010 but have not decided whether I will take post secondary education. Do I qualify for the Hubbell Awards?
All cadets in their final year of high school may be considered for the scholarship. If you are selected for an award you will have until March of the following year to submit proof of enrolment in a post secondary educational facility. If satisfactory proof is not received the award will lapse.
I am the commanding officer of a cadet unit and have two cadets who could be considered for nomination. Can I nominate both of them?
You should consider evaluating both cadets against the criteria to determine which applicant might be more successful.
I would like to make donations on a monthly payroll deduction plan through work. Are you registered with the All Charities Campaign?
Yes, the Hubbell Awards is one of organizations recognized by the All Charities Campaign. Please consult with your payroll office or All Charities coordinator to arrange for automatic payroll deductions.
I would like to make a one time only donation. Where should I send it?
Donations can be mailed to:
The Hubbell Awards Incorporated
Suite 190, 680 Whytewold Road
PO Box 17000, Station Forces
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y5
Or
The Hubbell Awards Scholarship Trust Fund
c/o The Winnipeg Foundation
1350 One Lombard Place
Winnipeg, MB R3B OX3
All donations of $10.00 or more receive a charitable receipt.
I attended the 2009 Awards Dinner and saw that my name is included in the Copper category. I would like to be included in the Silver or higher category. How do I do that?
The categories of donors included in the Awards Dinner program are for cumulative donations.
There are five categories of donors:
As the total amount of your donations increase you will automatically move to a higher category.
How are your donations managed?
When the Hubbell Awards was incorporated, we wanted to ensure that the program could continue indefinitely. We consulted with the Winnipeg Foundation. They have a program that assists small charities such as the Hubbell Awards. We entered into an agreement with them. All donations, without exception, are deposited in the Hubbell Awards Scholarship Trust Fund that they hold. Once each year they inform us of the amount of interest that has been earned. That information is used to determine the value of the scholarships, which will be increased as the Trust Funds grows.
I am a high school teacher and have a student who is a high academic achiever. Can I nominate him/her?
We encourage all adult leaders, including educators, to consider the Hubbell Awards as one venue of supporting youth who are enrolled in a cadet unit in Manitoba. All nominations must be processed through the unit commanding officer. We encourage you to contact the commanding officer and provide reasons why your student should be considered.
My grandson/granddaughter/brother/sister has been selected for the Hubbell Awards this year. Can I attend the Awards Dinner with his/her parents?
The parents of the winners attend the evening as our guests. Parents are encouraged to have others attend the evening with them. The cost for others to attend the dinner is included with the invitations that are mailed in early September. Cheques should be made payable to The Hubbell Awards.
When will the Awards Dinner be held?
The next awards dinner will be held on September 11, 2010 at the 17 Wing Officers Mess.
I am on the Cadet Instructor List and would like to attend the dinner. How do I arrange to do that?
All Cadet Instructors, members of the Leagues and Regional Cadet staff are encouraged to attend the Awards Dinner to support our youth. Please contact your commanding, league representative, Regional Cadet Detachment or us to make arrangements to attend.
We can also invoice your unit/league/sponsor/detachment, if required.
Is the Hubbell Awards associated with other organizations?
The Hubbell Awards is proudly independent. We collaborate with staff at Prairie Region Cadets and other organizations that support cadets such as the Sea, Army and Air Cadet Leagues, the Royal Military Institute and Legion Branches that sponsor a unit.