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2019 GCAC Scholarships

1. Number and Types of Awards
   There are 7 awards: 5 awards worth $1,000 each and 2 awards worth $500 each.
   • 3 Awards
     • First Year Tertiary Institution Student Scholarships:
       • 1 award worth $1,000.
       • 1 award worth $500 from the “Be the Change Humanitarian Award sponsored by Dr Kudjawu” for a male student of Ghanaian lineage.
       • 1 award worth $500 from the “Be the Change Humanitarian Award sponsored by Dr Kudjawu” for a female student of Ghanaian lineage.
       • 1 Award Non-University Tertiary Institution Student Scholarship (e.g. for Students from recognised Technical and Trade Schools) worth $1,000.
       • 2 Awards Undergraduate University Student Scholarships worth $1,000 each.
       • 1 Award Graduate Student Scholarship worth $1,000 each.
2. Eligibility Criteria
   The scholarships listed here are open to everyone with direct or no connection to the Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Calgary and meets the criteria set for each category.
   • General Eligibility Criteria
     • Applicants or their families or guardians must be resident in Calgary and surrounding areas within Alberta and have demonstrated a genuine desire of participating in the Ghanaian culture and heritage.
     • Education: Applicants must have proof of attending a tertiary educational institution recognized in Canada. Proof may include (but is not limited to) Letters of enrolment, Letters of Registration and tuition receipts.
   • Specific Eligibility Criteria
     • First Year Tertiary Institution Student Scholarships
       • Applicants must be in their 1st year of a tertiary educational Institution in the calendar year of application.
       • Applicants must have a minimum of 75 as the average marks in all subjects combined in Grade 12.
       • Applicants must have proof of enrollment into a tertiary institution.
     • Non-University Post-Secondary Institution Student Scholarships (e.g. Trade and Technical Schools)
       • Applicants must be enrolled in a Non-University Post-Secondary Institution (e.g. Trade and Technical Schools).
       • Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 at some point in time in the calendar year of application.
     • Undergraduate University Student Scholarships
       • Applicants must be enrolled in an Undergraduate program.
       • Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 at some point in time in the calendar year of application.
     • Graduate Student Scholarships
       • Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program in a tertiary educational institution in Canada.
       • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 at some point in time in the calendar year of application.
3. Award Guidelines: Criteria, Processes and Timelines
   • Guidelines: General Award Criteria
     • Volunteering: Higher preference would be given to candidates who actively volunteer for both the Ghanaian Community and the General Community (e.g. Calgary, Alberta, Canada).
     • Extracurricular activities: Higher Preference would be given to candidates who are involved in extracurricular activities within or outside their educational institution.
     • Academic success: Higher preference would be given to either of these candidates:
       • Candidates who have made a significant improvement in their grades relative to the previous term/semester.
       • Candidates with higher grades.
   • Awardees Selection Process: How Awardees are selected from Eligible Applicants
     • Applicant’s submitted documents shall be reviewed and if necessary, applicants shall be interviewed.
   • Application Process
     • Submit official transcripts or grade reports: At least 1 report but preferably 2 as follows:
       • Applicants must submit the most recent transcripts or grade reports available.
       • Applicants should also consider submitting the transcript or grade report immediately prior to the most recent report.
     • Submit Proof of tuition (i.e. invoice or receipt).
     • Submit CV
     • For First Year Tertiary Institution Student Scholarships: Also submit any proof of enrollment/acceptance into a tertiary institution.
     • For “Be the Change Humanitarian Award”: Also submit any proof of Ghanaian lineage including (but not limited to): copy of applicant’s Ghanaian ID or copy applicant’s parent’s Ghanaian ID.
     • Important: use our website to apply directly for the scholarship https://gcacalgary.ca/scholarship/ All supporting documents should be sent in 1 email to the GCAC Scholarship Working Committee email address below and with subject in format below. Please note that documents sent shall not be returned:
       Email: scholarship@gcacalgary.ca
       Subject: 2019 GCAC Scholarship application_first name_last name
   • Application Deadline
     • The deadline for the applications is: 30th September 2019.
   • Notification
     • Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Winners will be announced in March, 2020.