WISMA
SCHOLARSHIP
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ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA.
1. Must be West Indian by birth, or have direct West Indian ancestry
(actual or adoptive - parent, guardian, grand-parent, etc., who was born in the West Indies)
2. Must be pursuing full-time post secondary training/education at a Manitoba based organization or institution. Note: Based on the definition of full-time as determined by the applicant's institution.
Note: Students who withdraw or do not complete their program in the school year in which the financial award was provided may be asked to repay the award as assessed by the WISMA Selection Committee.
AWARD SELECTION CRITERIA.
Each Applicant will be asked to complete a prescribed Application form (see attached) along with a paper(max 500 words) that speaks to the following general guidelines (any one applies):
1. Financial need, and academic potential or ability
2. Significant or positive contribution to community development (eg. volunteering or special programs/events)
3. Explain why West Indian heritage is important to your identify and how you might demonstrate this to others
APPLICATION DEADLINE.
Send applications to wisma.scholarship@gmail.com before March 1, 2024.
AWARDEE
EXPECTATION.
1. Acknowledge WISMA's support towards educational success
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2. Contribute to the promotion of WISMA scholarship by volunteering on committee or events
