Award Name/Title: SEA Mission Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Application Status: Closed
Application Due Date: September 23, 2018
Awards Details:
SEA (Street Evangelism Association) MISSION INC is a non-profit organization that initially started in 2005 to support those in imprisonment and their families. Since 2011, the SEA Mission has been serving people around the Jane and Finch area who are in need of love, care and financial support.
The goal of SEA MISSION Scholarship program is for post-secondary students who are enrolled in Canadian Universities or Colleges, and to assist the next generation of Jane and Finch area community leaders with financial support during their academic year. Sponsors of this scholarship programs are a couple of Korean community churches however, it is available for all post-secondary students who meet our program eligibilities regardless of race or religions. Program supports 3 students annually with $1,500 per student.
Required application documents
1. Application Form for SEA MISSION Scholarship, fully completed and signed
2. Essay (1000 words or less)
Your essay should include but not limited to:
a) Life story of yourself in the past and present- information about yourself and your life which says something significant about you and how you have come to be who you are focusing on a few key events, relationships and themes throughout your childhood and youth
b) Life story of your future - what goals/aspiration and dreams you like to accomplish or realize in the future and the plans or ideas to achieve those, and in your future how you can positively influence the community that you are living in.
3. Letter of enrollment
4. Official transcripts - the most recent two semesters
5. Contact information of two references, including at least one from professors or course instructors
Applicants selected as finalists will be notified by October 6, 2018 and interviewed by a selection panel in October 15 – 20, 2018. Scholarships will be awarded in November 2018.
Eligibility
● Post-Secondary Full-time Students who currently enrolled in Canadian Universities or Colleges with minimum average of 70% or B-
● Age between 18 and 35 inclusive - driver's license or phone bill to be brought for the interview
● Place of Residence within Jane & Finch area - M3N, M3J, M3L M3K, M3M and M6L using FSA (first 3 digits of the postal code) - driver's license or phone bill to be brought for the interview
● Household income less than $70,000 per year - Notice of Assessment to be brought for the
interview
Upon completion of the application, a confirmation email will be sent to you within 48 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 48 hours or require additional information on Safe Senders Lists, please email us at info@oursm.org
Please download Application Form(s):