Scholarship Value $1,000

Number of Scholarships 10

Description

The United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch promotes Croatian culture through the Croatian Cultural Centre by supporting activities such as folk dancing, music, song, and Croatian language instruction. To further this mission, the Branch maintains a Scholarship Fund that supports students entering post-secondary education. Scholarships are awarded annually subject to available funds and community donations. Awards are intended to encourage continued engagement with Croatian culture while supporting educational advancement.

Description: Scholarships support initial, full-time post-secondary study at a university, college, or technical/vocational institute; graduate studies are not eligible.

• Supports the Branch’s cultural and educational mission
• Funds are awarded annually based on availability
• Intended for initial, full-time post-secondary study
• Not available for graduate programs

Eligibility and Requirements

Eligibility is limited to students who are in grade 12 at the time of application, reside in British Columbia, and have Croatian ancestry, with at least one parent of Croatian ancestry. Successful applicants must demonstrate both academic merit and active involvement in the Croatian community. Selection is based on review of submitted documentation and references. Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.

Eligibility: Grade 12 students residing in BC with Croatian ancestry (at least one parent) are eligible to apply.

Requirements: Applicants must provide an academic transcript (grades and GPA), two written letters of reference, a short essay (topic provided in the application), and a letter of acceptance to a post-secondary institute.

• Applicants must be in grade 12 and reside in BC
• At least one parent must be of Croatian ancestry
• Academic transcript, two references, essay, and acceptance letter are required
• Community involvement and academic merit are considered in selection

Application Process and Timeline

Scholarships are offered each year based on available funds and the applications received. The selection process evaluates academic records, written references, and a short essay to determine suitability and merit. All scholarship awards must be claimed by December 31 of the year in which they are awarded. Applicants should review and submit the required materials by the deadlines specified in the application materials.

Application Timeline: Awards are granted annually as funds permit; awarded scholarships must be claimed by December 31 of the award year.

• Awards are annual and dependent on available funds
• Selection is based on submitted documents and references
• Award claim deadline: December 31 of the award year

Funding and Award Conditions

The scholarship fund is supported by donations from the United Croats of Canada, the Croatian community, and the broader community. Charitable donations are income tax deductible, and the Branch issues receipts for public donations. Scholarship awards are intended for full-time attendance at recognized post-secondary institutions and are for initial post-secondary schooling only. The number and value of awards vary with available funds.

Funding: The fund is maintained through Society and community donations; tax-deductible receipts are issued by the United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch.

Award Conditions: Awards are for full-time initial post-secondary study (university, college, or technical/vocational institute) and are not available for graduate work.

• Funded by Society and community donations
• Donations are tax-deductible with receipts issued
• Awards vary in number and value according to funds
• Restricted to full-time, initial post-secondary study

Contact

If you have questions about the scholarship program or the application requirements, please direct inquiries by email. The Branch manages scholarship correspondence centrally and can provide clarification on eligibility and required materials. For donation-related questions, contact the same email address to request a charitable receipt or additional information. Responses will provide guidance specific to the scholarship process.

Contact: Email questions to scholarships@croatiancentre.com.

• Email is the primary contact method for scholarship inquiries
• Use the provided address for application and donation questions
• Contact for clarification on eligibility and required documents