Eligibility

High school students are eligible for scholarships ranging in value from $1,000 to $25,000. Students who are due to graduate high school in 2010 can apply up until June 1, 2010 to be eligible. More than 500 scholarships will be awarded to the students who meet the following criteria:

Who is Eligible?

• Grade 12 students currently enrolled in a public or independent Canadian high school who are graduating in 2010.
• Grade 12 students currently enrolled in a public or independent International high school who are graduating in 2010.
• Students who have been or are currently being home-educated.

Scholarship Application Requirements:

•  A 350 - 500 word essay
  • Topic: What is the Value of Learning in a Multicultural Environment Like University Canada West?
• Letter from your high school guidance counselor, principal or one of your teachers nominating you and verifying that you are in the top 50% of your graduating class or have combined CGPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale at the end of your junior year. (CGPA is determined on a 4.0 scale. CGPA conversion must be determined and supplied by the high school if the CGPA is calculated using any other scale besides 4.0)
• Current unofficial transcripts
• Outline of community service work (will need to be verified by school or organization)