Amount:

• $4,000 CAD (approximately $6,000 BDS) per year

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Period:

• Three (3) years​

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Timing:

• Scholarship applications are accepted between May 1 and June 16, 2023 for the September 2023 enrollment

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Eligibility:

• You are eligible to apply for the Blue Circle Energy Scholarship if:

1. (A) you are a citizen of Barbados by birth or naturalization; or (B) at least one of your parents or one of your grandparents is or was a citizen of Barbados by birth or naturalization; Supporting documentation will be required on request.

2. You are enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized college or university in Canada which is authorized by law to grant degrees, diplomas, or certificates; and

3. On the date that you submitted your application for the Blue Circle Energy Scholarship, you were not more than 30 years of age.

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Selection Criteria:

• The following criteria are applied in the selection of scholarship recipients. Each criterion is weighted relative to the order listed below:

1. Financial Need

2. Academic Achievement

3. Community Service

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Submission Requirements:

• A completed application.  Electronic signature will be accepted.

• A letter of not more than 500 words written by you, describing why you should be a recipient of the Blue Circle Energy Scholarship. Your letter must include information on:

  • your academic achievements, including schools attended and dates;

  • your community service/volunteer activities, other activities (sports/cultural); and

  • your most important accomplishments and future goals.

• A letter of reference from a teacher from your high school, college or university.

• A letter of reference from an individual associated with an organization where you have volunteered (e.g. church, charity, not-for-profit or community). This letter must be on the organization’s letterhead and must be from a person other than your teacher or a family member.

• One passport size photo – good quality head and shoulders shot in JPG file.

• If you are currently enrolled in a college or university, an up-to-date, original official transcript from the college or university you are attending, sent directly to bcfscholarships@gmail.com from the educational institution. Downloaded, unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

• Submissions shall be made to bcfscholarships@gmail.com.

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Decisions:

• Scholarship applications are evaluated by a panel comprised of persons who are not associated with Blue Circle Energy nor members of the board of directors of Barbados Canada Foundation.

• The recipient will be notified by August 12th, 2023.

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Payment:

• Each scholarship grant will be paid directly to the university or college being attended by the recipient.

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Questions?:

• Enquiries can be sent to bcfscholarships@gmail.com.  Please reference the Blue Circle Energy Scholarship.