The Society’s International Scholarship Program assists students who plan to complete some of their post-secondary courses or related work experience outside of North America.
British Columbia Institute of Technology
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Eligibility
- One World International Scholarships of between $2,000 – $5,000 are awarded to students participating in study, or work-abroad programs that are either experiential learning opportunities (language or cultural training), or that provide credits toward the BC academic credential they are working towards.
- Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant), convention refugee, or protected person living in Canada;
- Are a resident of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in the province for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of full-time enrollment in the program for which the scholarship is applied for;
- Have clearly demonstrated significant community and/or school involvement and academic achievement, supported by two references submitted with the application;
- Are enrolled full-time in an academic program of at least one year at a BC public post-secondary institution leading to a credential and have been accepted into an eligible international program outside of Canada or United States;
- Can demonstrate links between the international experience you are pursuing and your educational or career goals;
- Are not planning an international experience in a country from which you have immigrated within the past 5 years;
- Have not previously received a One World International Scholarship or a Premier’s International Scholarship;
- Plan to begin your international experience within 12 months of receiving the scholarship;
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Benefits
The scholarship offers a $2000 – $5,000 amount, to help you with your studies
Application
Review the Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship;
Obtain “unofficial” transcripts of all your post-secondary studies (in British Columbia and elsewhere);
Obtain two references using the forms included with the Application (link below). One reference must be completed by an academic reference (commenting on your academic abilities) and one by a non-academic reference (commenting on your volunteer or extra-curricular activities);
Submit the completed Application including your transcripts and reference forms to the International Awards Office of your institution.