Basilicata Cultural Society of Canada Scholarship 2024

Since our inception we have been awarding scholarships to students whose families are of Basilicata origins. The goal of these scholarships is to provide students with an opportunity to discover their roots and to learn the history of their forefathers as well as to provide the winners with financial support towards the continuation of their studies. Although we do not monitor how they use those funds, we hope the financial assistance will be used to discover their ancestor’s land of origin.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 16, 2024
• Value$2,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorBasilicata Cultural Society of Canada
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

We make every effort in awarding two scholarships of $2,000 each every year. These scholarships are made possible through the generous donations from our community. Over time our good deeds have not gone unnoticed.

Requirements

• As a result of the transparency and fairness of our process in selecting the recipients, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Toronto have co-sponsored one of the scholarships.
• To be eligible, participants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a university or college. The applicant or at least one parent, grandparent or great-grandparent must be of Basilicata origin. Past scholarship recipients do not qualify.

Interview Dates and Process

If you satisfy the above criteria, and wish to enter this scholarship contest, please prepare an original essay in English or Italian of 1000 to 1500 words. Discuss how the culture of Basilicata is preserved/celebrated in your family (example: foods, traditions, celebrations, travel), and shared/promoted in your immediate community and beyond (examples: exchanges, clubs, events, on social media - with family, friends and others). In addition, you may discuss ideas which would further promote and preserve the culture of Basilicata in Canada. Attached images will be removed before submissions are forwarded for judging.

Application Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• A written composition as outlined in the rules
• Written proof of my Basilicata origin (photocopy)
• Proof of enrolment in a university or college

Application Deadline

August 16, 2024

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Basilicata Cultural Society of Canada on basilicatacultural.ca to apply

Submissions must be received by email -  [email protected]  before midnight August 16, 2024