2012 BCMA Scholarships—application deadline 25 May
The BCMA annually presents three $500 scholarships to children of BCMA members planning to pursue post-secondary studies in the following school year.
Eligibility
To apply, applicants must be:
• The son or daughter of a BCMA member in good standing.
• Completing, or have completed, high school and be planning to continue studies at a recognized post-secondary institution, such as a university, college, or technical school.
Application requirements
All applicants must submit:
• A completed application form.
• A copy of their most recent available transcripts.
• A paragraph, written by the student, explaining why they would be a deserving candidate for this award.
• Supporting documentation, such as proficiency certificates, that will assist the candidate’s application.
• A copy of an acceptance letter from a recognized institute of higher learning. If the student has not received an acceptance letter when the application is submitted, it must be received by the administrator of the scholarship before the funds are released to the student.
• Two letters of reference.
Academic qualifications as well as achievements in music, sports, languages and other accomplishments will be taken into consideration when awarding these scholarships. The scholarship application deadline is 25 May, and submissions must be received at the BCMA office by 5 p.m. on this day. Successful applicants will be notified in writing by 15 June.
BCMA members can access scholarship information and applications at www.bcma.org by logging in to the members’ section. Alternatively, contact Leah Caldwell at 604 638-2891 or e-mail lcaldwell@bcma.bc.ca.
Completed application forms and supporting documentation can be sent to:
BCMA Scholarship Fund,
Attn: Leah Caldwell
115-1665 West Broadway
Vancouver BC V6J 5A4
E-mail lcaldwell@bcma.bc.ca
Fax 604 638-2917