Eligibility

This program is only open to Ontario women who are:

• Permanent residents of Ontario.
• Between the ages of 20 to 35.

Candidates must:

• Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, or community contact.
• Submit an online application, including an essay responding to the question below.
• Demonstrate leadership, a commitment to and enthusiasm for active citizenship, democracy, governance and parliament.

Selection Criteria

• Submit an essay (max. 500 words) responding to the following question:

        What does Emily Murphy's quote "Leaders Today as Never Before" mean to you?

• Submit a letter of recommendation: Your letter should highlight your leadership, active involvement in your community, enthusiasm for governance and parliament, and respect for others.
• All applicants will go through an anonymous screening process. One woman will be selected from each riding across Ontario to ensure representation from all provincial ridings.