Description

The TCF 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.

The TCF Refugee Award recognizes a student who:

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

Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

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

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit:

1. A description of the applicant’s life before coming to Canadaa. Two pages in length, double-spaced, approximately 500 words
2. A personal essay (original copy signed by the applicant)a. Topic: How a post-secondary education will enable the applicant to contribute to Canadian society.
   b. Two pages in length, double-spaced, approximately 500 words
3. Two letters of reference:a. One from a teacher regarding academic performance
   b. One from an administrator, counsellor, coach, sponsor, or coordinator regarding school or community volunteer service
4. Documented proof of permanent residency or Canadian citizenship
5. Transcripts documenting English language coursework or equivalent
6. Completed application and supporting documents. Click here to download the TCF Refugee Award Application Form.

Disbursement of Funds

Funds will be disbursed as follows:

1. The recipient is expected to commence post-secondary education within one year of receiving the award.
2. The recipient must submit registration receipts from a BC post-secondary institution prior to the disbursement of funds.

Application Submission

Applications should be postmarked on or before the deadline and submitted to:

TEAL Charitable Foundation
Attention: TCF Refugee Award
#206 – 640 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC  V5Z 1G4

E-mail: admin@bcteal.org
Website: www.bcteal.org

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 31st.

Best,

LF