Tag Archives: scholarships

Guiding isn’t just for girls

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Around this time last year, I decided to apply for a Girl Guides of Canada scholarship. (This year’s application deadline is April 1.) I did not know if I had any chance but I decided that it was worth a … Continue reading →

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How Guiding Prepared me for Law School

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

I applied for law school while I was a Sangam volunteer, completing my personal statement and ordering transcripts between delivering WAGGGS programming, bringing Guiders from around the world to the bustling market and taking in the beauty of Diwali celebrations. … Continue reading →

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What’s next on your volunteering bucket list?

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

As you scroll through Guidepost, Twitter and Facebook, have you ever been intrigued by the national volunteer postings? If you’re like me, you might think to yourself, who can volunteer for a national position? Do you need many years of … Continue reading →

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Why math rocks

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

In elementary school I wanted to be a teacher because it seemed fun to work with kids and help them the way my teachers helped me. When I got to high school I wanted to be a doctor because I … Continue reading →

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How I spent my summer working at national office

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Sarah Biggs started in Guiding as a Spark. Since then she’s transitioned through all the branches to achieve her Canada Cord, received a national scholarship, joined Link and has recently spent the summer working for Girl Guides of Canada as … Continue reading →

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