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The Friends of AvH are delighted to present the Friends of AvH Prize for Values and Excellence. This prestigious award recognizes a student who truly embodies the spirit of AvH’s values, as outlined in our Mission Statement. We are seeking candidates who not only excel academically but are also well-respected by their peers, teachers, school staff, and the broader community. AvH’s Mission Statement, accessible here, elucidates the school’s commitment to nurturing global citizens—individuals who embrace roles as explorers, artists, athletes, worldly citizens, environmentalists, and contributors to their communities.
This scholarship is open to all students in grades 1 through 8, complementing the long-standing Rolf C. Hagen Scholarship, which has been generously awarded to an outstanding student in grades 9 through 12 over the years, thanks to the benevolence of the Hagen Family Foundation.
The recipient of the Friends of AvH Prize will be granted a scholarship valued at up to 50%, to be awarded in the subsequent academic year. Additionally, the top three finalists will be presented with a certificate of recognition.
For any questions please contact: avhfriends@avh.montreal.qc.ca
The voting process is outlined as follows:
Step 1: Students are nominated.
- In grades 1-4, the elementary teachers convene one week before the issuance of the first report cards and submit the names of those students they feel exemplify the values embodied in the prize.
In grade 5-8, students must submit two forms. A self-nomination or peer nomination form AND a nomination form a community member.
– The self- or peer nomination form requires the submission of a short supporting essay of 200 words or less including the signature of the students submitting the form.
– A community leader is someone in the student’s community who has been involved with the student in a supervisory capacity. They can be coaches, community group leader, employer, church member, etc.
– The nomination form from the community member also requires a short supporting paragraph. Full name and contact information (Email, phone number) are also required.- The nominations forms (for grades 5-8) are available here.
- Nominations open from the first day of the academic year until 11:59 p.m. on January 24th, 2025.
Step 2: Nominated students will receive a Values Submission Form to describe how they demonstrate the specified values.
Step 3: The Election Committee evaluates submissions and invites the top 10 candidates to submit personal statements.
Step 4: The top three candidates are invited to a brief interview with the Election Committee.
Step 5: The top three candidates are invited to attend the Abiturfeier on June 6th (graduation of Grade 12 students) where the recipient will be announced.
The Election Committee* consists of:
- The school principal
- One teacher from the elementary school
- One teacher from the high school
- One member of the Friends of AvH
- One member of the Parent Council
- One member of the SMV (student representatives)
- The previous year’s winner
*Each member of the Election Committee will have a back-up member in case their child or sibling is a nominee, and they will need to recuse themselves from the voting.
