Up to $1000 United Croats of Canada Scholarship or Bursary

 Are you of Croatian ancestry? Then you are eligible for this scholarship and bursary. At least one parent must be of Croatian ancestry. Scholarships in the amounts of $500 and $1,000 are available for full time attendance either at a university, college, or a technical/vocational institute. In the event of a large number of qualified applications lesser amounts may be awarded. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, involvement within the community and written essay. 

All successful applicants will have previously demonstrated a capacity for high achievement. This will be established through the applicant’s school transcript, two written letters of reference from the applicant’s teacher(s) or school counsellor, and a secondary letter may be from work, volunteer experience, or extracurricular activity, and a short essay on a topic chosen by the committee. 


Applications and more information at http://www.croatiancentre.com/croatian-services/scholarships  

DEADLINE: May 1