2024 JA Future Leader Award Application Fields marked with an * are required 2024 JA Future Leader Award Application Over 80% of Achievers cite JA as important in developing their leadership and problem-solving skills.This award aims to recognize young future leaders who have benefited from JA's Company Program in their personal and professional development. As an applicant, you'll be asked to describe what you believe Junior Achievement has done to assist you in your personal and professional development.Award Value: $1,500 CAD Eligibility EligibilityAll participants enrolled in JA Company Program (In School/After School Edition) for the 2023-24 program year.The applicant must adhere to the rules and regulations concerning the award including the completion of all requested documentation in the application package requirements.The application form must be signed by the applicant and their parent or legal guardian if the applicant is under 18 when the application package is submitted.The applicant does not need to be a graduating student. Application Deadlines Application DeadlinesApplications open on January 22, 2024Applications close on March 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight TimeWinners will be notified in May 2024 and their names will be posted online at http://www.jacanada.org Application Package Requirements Application Package Requirements- Complete this application form.Attach a 500-word personal statement - typed and double spaced - on the award topic: Describe what you believe Junior Achievement has done to assist you in your personal and professional development.Include 2 recommendation letters; 1 from the local JA office or your JA volunteer (Company Program Advisor), 1 from a teacher or a community leader/JA volunteer/employer who is familiar with the ApplicantInclude a brief video self-introduction (60 seconds) First Name * Last Name * Preferred Contact Method * Email Phone Phone Number * Email Address * Postal Code * 6 of 6 Character(s) left Province or Territory * Newfoundland Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Nunavut Northwest Territories Yukon City/Town * Address * Link to short video introduction (YouTube URL or similar links accepted). * Approximate length 60-90 seconds. Tell us about yourself, your educational goals and your career aspirations. I agree to allow JA Canada to use any quote or video from my submission for promotional purposes. JA will contact me to re-confirm this before using any personally identifiable information (name or image). * Yes No JA Charter * JA Newfoundland and Labrador JA Nova Scotia JA Prince Edward Island JA New Brunswick JA Quebec JA Ottawa JA Northern and Eastern Ontario JA Central Ontario JA South Western Ontario JA Manitoba JA in Saskatchewan JA Southern Alberta JA Northern Alberta JA British Columbia Date of Birth (Day/Month/Year) * Legal Guardian's Name (if applicant is not at least 18 years old) Guardian's Relationship to Applicant Guardian's Email (required if applicant is not at least 18 years old) High School Name (if currently enrolled) Graduating Year 4 of 4 Character(s) left Post-Secondary Destination (Optional) LinkedIn Profile Instagram 500-word personal essay on the topic: JA’s mission is to build future leaders. How have you developed and demonstrated leadership skills through your JA experience? Please include mention of how the program has helped you build resilience. * Select Files Cancel Recommendation Letter 1 * Select Files Cancel Recommendation Letter 2 * Select Files Cancel If you are a human seeing this field, please leave it empty.