{"id":2123,"date":"2018-01-15T16:56:15","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T16:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/?p=2123"},"modified":"2018-01-15T16:57:39","modified_gmt":"2018-01-15T16:57:39","slug":"2500-taiga-galli-memorial-refugee-award-deadline-january-31st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/byrnecreek-scholarships\/2018\/01\/15\/2500-taiga-galli-memorial-refugee-award-deadline-january-31st\/","title":{"rendered":"$2500 Taiga Galli Memorial Refugee Award: Deadline January 31st"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Taiga Galli Memorial Refugee Award is for a refugee who has shown courage and determination while adapting to a new language and culture in Canada. It is valued at $2,500.<\/h3>\n

The Taiga Galli Memorial Refugee Award recognizes a student who:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Entered Canada as a refugee<\/li>\n
  2. Completed Grade 12 or the equivalent<\/li>\n
  3. Studied English as an additional language since arriving in Canada<\/li>\n
  4. Wishes to study in a vocational or academic program at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Criteria<\/h3>\n

    Applicants will be evaluated according to the following criteria:<\/p>\n

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    1. Must be a Grade 12 or equivalent graduate who wishes to attend a BC post-secondary institution<\/li>\n
    2. Documented English language coursework at the secondary level<\/li>\n
    3. Documented school or community volunteer service<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Application Requirements<\/h3>\n

      Applicants are required to submit:<\/p>\n

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      1. A description of the applicant\u2019s life before coming to Canada
        \na. Two pages in length, double-spaced, approximately 500 words<\/li>\n
      2. A personal essay (original copy signed by the applicant)
        \na. Topic:\u00a0How a post-secondary education will enable the applicant to contribute to Canadian society<\/strong><\/em>
        \nb. Two pages in length, double-spaced, approximately 500 words<\/li>\n
      3. Two letters of reference:
        \na. One from a teacher regarding academic performance
        \nb. One from an administrator, counsellor, coach, sponsor, or coordinator regarding school or community volunteer service<\/li>\n
      4. Documented proof of permanent residency or Canadian citizenship<\/li>\n
      5. Transcripts documenting English language coursework or equivalent<\/li>\n
      6. Completed application and supporting documents. Click here to download the Taiga Galli Memorial Refugee Award Application Form<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Application Submission<\/h3>\n

        Applications should be postmarked on or before the deadline and submitted to:<\/p>\n

        TEAL Charitable Foundation
        \nAttention: Taiga Galli Memorial Refugee Award
        \n#206 \u2013 640 West Broadway
        \nVancouver, BC \u00a0V5Z 1G4<\/p>\n

        Deadline is Wednesday, January 31st.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        More info is HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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