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BOSS Today #40 BPIF SERVICES

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

FOR THE 2018 BUSINESS SUPPLIES

INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS

OSS, in collaboration with the n Able to demonstrate passion and drive n How the training will remove barriers.
BBOSS Business Supplies Charity, to succeed in your career within the We will be assessing the level of
Staedtler and the Writing Instruments industry impact the bursary will have in terms
Association, have four scholarships n Keen to undertake new skills training of removing barriers and creating
available for enthusiasts working in which you believe will enhance your enhanced career opportunities for the
our industry to advance their skills and career prospects within the industry recipient, which might not otherwise
knowledge through further off-the-job have been available.
learning. Application Process n Demonstrable promise and
The purpose of these scholarships Complete the scholarship Application ambition. We will also be taking into
is to support and encourage the next Form and submit it, along with a consideration the applicant’s drive
generation of talent within the Business letter of support from your employer. and ambition to achieve a successful
Supplies industry to help them achieve Shortlisted candidates will be invited for career within the industry.
their career goals. interview in front of a panel of judges. n Impact on business. As an additional
Successful applicants will be awarded consideration, we would like to see
a bursary of up to £500 to be used to Deadlines how the training received could have
pay for job-related training which will Applications open 31 May 2018 and close an effect on the applicant’s role within
help enhance their career. on 31 July 2018. Successful applicants their business by bringing new skills or
will be announced by 24 August 2018. knowledge to the workplace.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for this bursary Shortlisting Criteria Full terms and conditions are listed on
you must be: We will shortlist eligible applications the Application Form.
n Under the age of 35 against the following criteria, based
n Currently employed in the office and on the information provided in your To download the Application Form visit
business supplies industry Application Form. www.bossfederation.co.uk/scholarships

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