Victory In Europe Scholarship

Victory in Europe Scholarship 

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Students may now submit applications for the Victory in Europe scholarship until 8:00 am PST Monday, July 27.

Background

The Victory in Europe Scholarship was established in 2015 to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by Allied troops, including many Canadians, during the Second World War and is in recognition of the strong bond that exists bewteen the two nations to this day. Read the Province of British Columbia's press release.


Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for a Victory in Europe Scholarship, applicants must possess Dutch citizenship and be accepted into a master's or doctoral program at a BC public university. The program must be on a full-time basis and the student's period of study must commence during the 2015/2016 academic year. Scholarships of $10,000 will be awarded and may be renewable for up to one year.

Other eligibility criteria:

  • Students must be Dutch citizens, residing in BC during the course of their full-time study at a BC public university for a minimum of one full academic year
  • Students must have achieve a minimum B+ academic standing prior to the commencement of study in BC
  • Students must clearly articulate their rationale for studying in Canada (see application form, below)
  • Students must provide one independent letter of reference attesting to the applicant's academic abilities

Application form

Applications must be emailed to the Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society at info@ikbbc.ca by July 15, 2015.