Post Secondary Scholarship Program
About
The United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch advances education by promoting public knowledge and appreciation of Croatian art, literature, culture, language, history, and traditions. Through the Croatian Cultural Centre, this objective is supported by programs such as folklore, music, song, Croatian language instruction, and other cultural and educational activities. To further this work, the Society has established a Scholarship Fund for students entering post-secondary education.
The Scholarship Fund is supported by donations from the Society and from the Croatian and broader communities.
Scholarships are awarded annually, based on available funds, for full-time studies at a university, college, or technical/vocational institute. They support initial post-secondary studies and are not available for graduate work.
Application Process
All students in grade 12 at the time of application who are of Croatian ancestry and reside in BC are eligible to apply. At least one parent must be of Croatian ancestry.
All successful applicants must demonstrate involvement in the Croatian community and academic merit. This will be established through the application process and providing the following:
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Academic transcript including grades and GPA
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Two (2) written letters of reference from either a teacher, counsellor, coach, or community group leader
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A short essay (topic included in the application)
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Letter of acceptance to post-secondary institute