Eligibility

This program is open to women or gender diverse individuals who are:

• Permanent residents of Ontario.
• Between the ages of 18 to 30.
• New applicants to the program.

Candidates must:

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

Selection Criteria

• Your application will need to include answers to the following three questions, up to a maximum of 150 words each:
  •  Define what the word "empowerment" means to you.
  • Who is a woman that inspires you? Why?
  • If you were a Member of Provincial Parliament, what three priorities would you address first and why?
• 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 applicant will be selected from each electoral district from across Ontario to ensure representation from all provincial ridings.