{"id":911,"date":"2011-09-03T10:57:10","date_gmt":"2011-09-03T10:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.155.6.59\/south-counselling\/?page_id=911"},"modified":"2015-02-02T03:35:43","modified_gmt":"2015-02-02T03:35:43","slug":"new-scholarships-available","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/south-counselling\/scholarships\/new-scholarships-available\/","title":{"rendered":"2011\/2012 Scholarships Available"},"content":{"rendered":"

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vancouver korean-canadian scholarship foundation (VKCSF)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Vancouver Korean-Canadian Scholarship Foundation (VKCSF) is a charitable organization dedicated to providing scholarships to qualified students with or without Korean heritage.<\/p>\n

VKCSF hopes to encourage students to contribute to the well-being and prosperity of the Korean-Canadian community and the wider Canadian society<\/p>\n

The scholarships will be awarded to Korean-Canadian, Canadian and international students who excel in academic or vocational training and in community and\/or other meritorious activities.<\/p>\n

Financial needs will also be considered.<\/p>\n

How to Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Personal Information Form: Applicant's name, Social Insurance Number (SIN), mailing address, telephone number, email address, school affiliation, year and major, parent(s)' or guardian(s)' name(s) and occupation (download form\u00a0here<\/a>)<\/li>\n
  2. One passport-size colour photo<\/li>\n
  3. Essay (No more than 600 words, double-spaced, font size 11): please choose one from below:<\/li>\n
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    1. The most influential person in my life;<\/li>\n
    2. Explain in your own words what a citizen consumer is and how this relates to you? (\"Citizen consumers are looking to buy from companies that are engaged with serious human issues, that have a deep substantive purpose\" by Carol Cone, the managing director of brand and corporate citizenship for Edelman<\/li>\n
    3. Korea has become influential in both technology (Samsung & LG) and entertainment (performers, actors & singers) around the world. \u00a0Has this had any impact on your life as a Korean-Canadian living in Canada? Why or why not.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    4. A copy of official academic transcript that encompasses all school years. In the case of first-year students, university and high school transcripts.<\/li>\n
    5. Financial statement (1 page) that details how you finance your study and why you need a scholarship. In case you are supported by your parents, describe the yearly household income of your family and provide income tax report. All documents should be signed by the applicant.<\/li>\n
    6. Two reference letters: at least one of them should be an academic reference letter. (Official letterhead, signed and sealed, email also accepted)<\/li>\n
    7. Any additional documents such as award certificates, certificate of community service activities (total hours, official signatures, nature of volunteer work). Photocopies accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Submit your Application Package to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      VKCSF<\/strong>
      \n#100-504 Cottonwood Avenue
      \nCoquitlam, V3J 2R5<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      Inquiries: \u00a0<\/strong>www.vkcsf.org<\/a>\u00a0(info@vkcsf.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n

      Applications deadline:\u00a0June 15th<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>
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      abbott and fenner annual scholarship - $1000<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

      Abbott & Fenner<\/strong>\u00a0are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed<\/p>\n

      This scholarship is open to ALL High School Juniors & Seniors<\/p>\n

      To apply for this scholarship, you will need to write an essay between 500 & 1000 words on the following topic<\/p>\n