Sponsored by: Ontario Romanian Canadian Association(ORCA)

Purpose: ORCA Student Grant is a fund focused on supporting Ontario resident students financially, but also to recognize and reward academic performance and extra-curricular activities.

Audience: College/University Students, Grade 12 Students who are planning to pursue post-secondary studies full-time and they were formally accepted by the educational institution.

Value: $3,000

Eligibility: Applicants must be an Ontario Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident in Ontario who are enrolled  in a post-secondary program (College or University).

 

Selection:

Selection criteria will include:

– Essay: “What does my Romanian heritage mean to me” – 500 words  (5 points)

– Students from low or middle-income families pursuing full-time post-secondary studies (4 points)

– Having achieved an academic standing of a minimum 70% or “B” average, during the last year (4 points)

– Employment background (1 point)

– Volunteer/leadership roles in school/community organizations and/or sports (1 point)

– Volunteer activities for the Romanian Community (bonus 2 points)

 

How to Apply

Students interested in being considered for this grant should submit:

–  ORCA Student Grand Application Form

–  Declaration and Release Form

–  Essay: “What does my Romanian heritage means to me” – 500 words

–  A copy of your University/College/Grade 12 transcript of marks

 

NOTE: BEFORE SUBMITTING ANY INFORMATION TO US PLEASE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Please send ALL requested documents to: zara.anca@yahoo.com.

Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

 

Applications Deadline: June 22nd – the winner will be announced on July 7th at the Romanian Summer Festival.