The Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC offers 2 types of scholarships annually.

Post Secondary Scholarships (3)

		Application Form
		2008 Scholarship Application Instructions   DEADLINE IS JUNE 15, 2008.

This year the categories are as follows:

1. All graduating students in the lower mainland
2. Graduating students with a Caribbean heritage
3. Graduating students with Trinidad & Tobago heritage.

Graduating students are invited to apply for a $750 scholarship for post secondary
education by participating in our 2008 Scholarship program. Awards will be made to
one (1) winning selection in each of the three (3) categories.

Post Secondary Scholarship essays need to include one of the following topics:

1. Write a 500 word essay on the following:
   How can you actively contribute to a deeper understanding of multi-culturalism amongst
   your peers?
   
OR
2. Write a 500 word essay on the following:
   Should multi-culturalism be given greater prominence in the secondary schools curriculum?
   Why or why not?

Additionally, students may apply for the $500.00 Lessey bursary which will be awarded to the successful student with a Trinidad & Tobago heritage entering a post secondary institution. There is no essay requirement for this award.

Music Scholarships (2)

These scholarships are intended to assist students interested in learning to play the Steel Drum with a qualified Pan Tutor in the BC Lower Mainland.

Two Music Scholarships are awarded. Value is $300 each.

How To Apply

Please forward completed essay to:

TTCS Scholarships
TTCSBC – Scholarship Committee
130-8191 Westminster Highway
Richmond, BC V6M 1A7

If you wish further Information you may contact Manchan Sonachansingh 604-438-1464 or Judy Sonachansingh at 604-434-9336

DEADLINE IS JUNE 15, 2008.
Successful applicants will be contacted by July18, 2008