Call For Proposals
PROPOSAL CRITERIA
Proposals will be judged based on identifying and demonstrating a deep understanding of a language based challenge in the candidates’ local community.
Proposals will be judged based on how well they:
Identify community language challenge and demonstrate a deep understanding of that issue
Develop an understanding of the people/users in the community
Focus on meaningful community connections and consultation
Identify the opportunities that solving this issue has for the community
Proposals will be accepted via the Google Form, video, etc.
Proposal submissions can be made from February 2, 2021 - March 6, 2021.
Successful candidates will be notified on April 12, 2021 and will be invited to participate in the Audrey Wearn Language Prize Design Sprint on May 4, 2021.
Application Form
Please submit your proposal directly through the form linked below. Proposal submission closes April 6, 2021.
Conditions of Entry
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must be Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents or those residing in Sovereign Nations within the borders of what is currently recognized as Canada and be ages of 16-30 as of January 1, 2021.
SELECTION PROCESS
Finalists will be selected on the basis of exceptional promise for community impact. Our selection committee will evaluate the candidates based on the submitted proposals
USE OF PRIZE GRANT
The award recipients will receive $10,000 towards implementing an actionable solution to their community challenge