Comunitatea româneasca
2018 ORCA Student Grant
University/College Grant for a Romanian-Canadian Student.
Purpose: ORCA Student Grant is a fund focused on supporting Ontario resident students financially, but also to recognize and reward academic performance and extra-curricular activities.
Audience: College/University Students, Grade 12 Students who are planning to pursue post-secondary studies full-time and they were formally accepted by the educational institution.
Value: ORCA will award 3 (three) $1000 CAD Student Grants in 2018, consisting of $1000 (One Thousand Dollars CAD) cheque made payable to the applicable 2018 ORCA Student Grant recipients.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident residing in the province of Ontario who are enrolled in a full-time post-secondary (this includes college, professional certification, undergraduate education and graduate school) program.
Selection criteria includes:
– Essay: “What does my Romanian heritage mean to me” – 500 words
– Income
– Academic Standing during the past year
– Volunteer/leadership roles in school/community organizations and/or sports
– Volunteer activities for the Romanian Community
– Freestyle: “What should ORCA do to increase participation as guests or volunteers from students like yourself in the events, activities it organizes?” (optional)
How to Apply:
– ORCA Student Grant Application Form
– Declaration and Release Form
– Essay: “What does my Romanian heritage mean to me” – 500 words
– A copy of your Transcript of marks for the past year (Fall 2017, Winter 2018, and Summer 2018 if applicable).
– Freestyle: “What should ORCA do to increase participation as guests or volunteers from students like yourself in the events, activities it organizes?” (optional)
NOTE: BEFORE SUBMITTING ANY INFORMATION TO US PLEASE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Please send ALL requested documents to: info@2012orca.org. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.
Applications Deadline: Sunday, November 25th, 2018
The 2018 ORCA Student Grant recipients will be announced in December 2018.
Please download:
Declaration and Release Form
ORCA Student Grant Application Form
http://youth.2012orca.org/2018-orca-student-grant/