The Trustees are looking for candidates who are communicators in their
profession and might be expected to be in a position to influence opinion
in their home country. They, should be people who already have experience
in their field of employment but have not yet reached the climax of their
careers. "Age limits are therefore set at between 28 and 40."

The Bursary is intended for persons who have not previously visited the
United Kingdom except for a short holiday visit.

Applications should include the following:

a. a short statement of the applicant's proposed objectives

in applying for the Bursary, what he/she hopes to obtain
from the experience and what he/she considers to be his/her
contribution to the aims of the Trust ("promoting a common
understanding between the unity and ideals in the United
Kingdom and the other members of the British Commonwealth
of Nations" and "disseminating in Canada knowledge of the
United Kingdom acquired in the course of a visit financed
by the Trust"); :

b. the special area or areas of study to be pursued in the
United Kingdom;

c. any known contacts in the United Kingdom;

d. previous travel abroad, including any visit to the
United Kingdom;

 

e. address to which correspondence should be sent; and
f. a full curriculum vitae.

The statement should also include a plan for preparation of a detailed program
in the UK including an indication of any contacts available for assistance in
the planning process.

The Trust has asked the CAAE to provide evidence of assurances that a recom-
mended candidate will not suffer financial loss as a result of taking up the
Bursary award and that he/she will continue to receive a salary while serving
as a Bursar. This evidence should accompany an application.

In addition to this detailed statement, a summary précis of 200 words should
be included giving reasons for applying for the Bursary and stating what the
candidate hopes to obtain from the experience, and can contribute to the aims
of the Trust.

Applications received in the Association's office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday,
October 31, 1983 will be considered.

Send applications to: Commonwealth Relations Trust Bursary
Canadian Association for Adult Education
29 Prince Arthur Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B2