$3000 DAVID LAM/BC TEAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER SCHOLARSHIP

David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship was established by the TEAL Charitable Foundation to honour David C. Lam, the 25th Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia. During his lifetime, David C. Lam was respected for his commitment to excellence and public service. The TEAL Charitable Foundation honours his contributions to British Columbia through the David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship.

The Scholarship is valued at up to $3,000. It recognizes an English language learner graduating from a BC secondary school who has combined academic competence with school and community service, and who wishes to further his/her education at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia.

Please note that applicants for the David C. Lam/BC TEAL ELL Scholarship must be documented permanent residents of Canada. International students on student visas are not eligible for this award.

CRITERIA:

1. Must be a BC Grade 12 student who wishes to attend a BC post-secondary institution
2. Documented English language coursework at the secondary level (Grades 9 to 12)
3. Consistent improvement in academic courses at the secondary level
4. Documented school or community service

Applicants are required to submit:

1. A short description of the applicant’s life before coming to Canada
2. A personal essay (original copy signed by the applicant):
   a. Two pages in length, double-spaced, approximately 500 words

   b. Topic: How a post-secondary education will enable the applicant to make a positive contribution to Canadian society
3. Two letters of reference:
   a. One from a teacher regarding academic performance

   b. One from an administrator, counsellor, coach, sponsor, or coordinator regarding service to others
4. Documented proof of permanent residency of Canadian citizenship
5. Grade 9 to 11 transcripts, including all English language coursework
6. Grade 12 transcripts to date
7. Completed application and supporting documents. 

APPLICATION: David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2019

Applications can be emailed to admin@bcteal.org.  If you prefer to send your application by mail, it should be postmarked on or before the deadline and sent to:

TEAL Charitable Foundation

Attention: David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship

#206 – 640 West Broadway

Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G4