Purpose: To recognize a student graduating from a B.C. Secondary School who has combined academic competence with school or community involvement, and who wishes to further his/her education at a post-secondary institution in B.C.

Congratulations to our 2009 winners:

Ivneet Bains

&

Nasir Mohammed Naghshineh.

Donor:
B.C. Teachers of English as an Additional Language (B.C. TEAL) Charitable Foundation.

David C. Lam, the 25^th Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, has demonstrated a combination of pursuit of competence with a recognition of service to others.  It is this combination of activities that the TEAL Charitable Foundation seeks to honour through the David C. Lam/TEAL Foundation Scholarship.

Amount of Scholarship:
$2,500 each (two scholarships are given).

Tenure:
Any B.C. post-secondary institution.

Criteria:

• A graduating B.C. Grade 12 student who wishes to attend a post-secondary institution;
• Consistent improvement in academic competence;
• School or community involvement or service to others; and
• ESL coursework at the secondary level.
  To download award guidelines, click here.

Expectations:
In general, the award recipient is expected to commence his/her post-secondary education within one year of receiving the scholarship.  The recipient must also provide the TEAL Charitable Foundation with proof of secondary graduation and proof of acceptance into a post-secondary institution.

Application Deadline:
January 31^st of each year.

Application Procedures:

1. Obtain a Nomination Form  here.  Ask a school official to work with you to complete the form.
2. Obtain transcripts from Grade 8 to 11, which include records of ESL coursework completed and documentation of Grade 12 program and marks to date.
3. Write a personal essay (two pages in length, double-spaced, approx. 500 words) on how a post-secondary education will enable you to make a positive contribution to Canadian society.  Sign and submit the original copy of your essay.
4. Obtain three letters of reference regarding academic performance from one or two of: teachers, administrators and/or counsellors.  Regarding service to others obtain from one or two of: counsellors, coaches, sponsors and/or coordinators.
5. Check the above list and submit 2 copies (1 original and 1 photocopy) of your complete application and supporting documentations to the address below on or before the January 31^st deadline.

NOTE: Only applications that are complete and submitted on time can be considered.  Please submit your documents in order as follows:

Nomination Form
Transcripts
Essay
Letters of Reference

Submit only the required documents.  Additional information and/or photos cannot be accepted.

To download a Nomination Form, click here. Only successful applicants will be notified.

Mail completed application package to:

TEAL Charitable Foundation
Attn: David C. Lam Scholarships
#206 - 640 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C.  V5Z 1G4

E-mail: tcf@bcteal.org

Website: www.bcteal.org

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