$500 Sandra Elaine Scott-Phillips Community Service Award

The late Sandra Elaine Scott-Phillips served on the Board of Directors of the Jamaican/Canadian Cultural Association of BC for 10 years until her passing in August, 2012. Sandra also served on the board of the City of Surrey’s Diversity Advisory Committee. Sandra was the essence of compassion, duty, loyalty and spirituality. She valued community service and involvement. In honour and memory of Mrs. Scott-Phillips, her widower, Mr. Paul Phillips together with the Jamaican/Canadian Cultural Association of BC has established a $500.00 Community Service Award, which will reward a worthy graduating student with an opportunity to assist in the pursuit of their academic dreams. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. The applicant must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
2. The recipient of the award must be a graduating Grade 12 student, residing in the Metro Vancouver area.
3. The applicant must be recommended by an adult who is not a relative (preferably a teacher or principal). 
4. The applicant must submit the application form, together with two letters of reference before the due date.
5. The applicant must provide proof of academic achievement, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (copy of the most recent report card required); 
6. The applicant must provide two letters of reference, one from their community and one from their school.
7. The recipient must provide proof of acceptance at a Canadian University, or College.

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: JUNE 30th