EmailMe Form - 2024 FPCBP Scholarship Application

General Information:

In this section, the applicant must disclose if they have ever received a FPCBP scholarship in the past and in which category.

1. Have you received a FPCBP scholarship(s) in the past?

Yes

No

1. a) If you answered yes to Q1., then please state the program category of study and year(s) for which you received the scholarship(s).

Year(s) in which you received your previous scholarship

Student Information:

Fill out all required information within the text box provided.

2. Applicants Name (as it appears on your school records) *

First Middle Last

Name of Parent/Grandparent 1 born in Portugal: *

First Middle Last

Name of Parent/Grandparent 2 born in Portugal: *

First Middle Last

2. a) Current Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region

Phone Number:

### - ### - ####

Mobile Phone Number: *

### - ### - ####

Emergency Contact Name:

Emergency Contact Relationship:

Emergency Phone Number:

### - ### - ####

Email Address: *

Confirm Email Address:

2. b) Permanent Address (if different than above)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region

Citizenship:
(please check one) *

Canadian Citizen

Permanent Resident

3. Current Enrolment (scholarship which the applicant is applying for:) *

Name of Academic Institution: *

For College/ University Students:

Diploma/ Degree Program Enrolled In (i.e. MA, PhD, LLB, M.D. etc.)

Year of Study

4. SPECIFIC AWARDS

Two Specific Awards will be presented in addition of the regular scholarships. Please check any of the boxes for the awards that you wish to be considered for. Please include a paragraph in your Biography (see Supporting Documentation below) stating why you should be considered for these special awards.

Please check any of the boxes for the specific awards that you wish to be considered for: (check all that apply)

Leadership Excellence Award

Scotiabank Community Involvement Award in Honour of Teresa Melo

Leadership Excellence Award

Open only to students enrolled in either a University Undergraduate program or a University Graduate program. Please respond to the following question "How have you demonstrated leadership?". Your response should be a maximum of 400 words, typed, font 12 and double spaced. This documentation must be uploaded below in .pdf format.

In addition, ONE reference letter is needed for this award. Reference letters can be an academic, work or volunteer reference letter.

Scotiabank Community Involvement Award in Honour of Teresa Melo

Open to all applicants. Intended to honour a “well rounded student” who demonstrates the ability to achieve strong academic results while exhibiting a passion for community involvement. A maximum of TWO letters of reference will be accepted as evidence of community involvement. This documentation must be uploaded below. Reference letters can be an academic, work or volunteer reference letter.

5. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

ALL of the supporting documentation MUST be included with this application except for your ORIGINAL official transcript.

Please provide ALL of the following in your application package:

1. Original official academic transcript issued by a Canadian High School, College, or University. These must be received directly from the issuing institution and be both stamped/signed and sealed. The Federation office address is listed at the end of the application.

In addition, students must scan an official or unofficial academic transcript in digital .pdf format and submit it with this on-line application.

Also required with this online application are:
2. Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume.

3. Short biography of yourself, including academic, work and volunteer experience and why you should receive an award. Your biography must be no more than ONE (1) page typed, double-space, font 12.

4. A headshot photo of yourself. (showing full face, 50mm X 70mm in size (2 inches wide X 2 3/4 inches long). Photo must be taken against a plain white or light-coloured background. You may smile. NO SELFIES.)

5. Any documentation specified by the Special Award requirements (Section 4. above).

Transcript (.pdf)
Note: Original must still be sent to the Federation office *

Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume (.pdf) *

Biography (.pdf) *

Headshot Photograph (.jpg) *

Signed Declaration (Fill in Section 7, print, scan and upload the declaration here) (.pdf, .jpg) *

Leadership Excellence Award Response (.pdf)

Leadership Excellence Award Reference Letters (.pdf)

Maximum of one letter

Scotiabank Community Involvement Award in Honour of Teresa Melo Reference Letters (.pdf)

Maximum of two letters

Additional Reference Letters

6. JUDGING PROCESS

Scholarships will be awarded based on a candidate’s full application file, which best fits the aims and goals of promoting education and excellence in the Portuguese community in Canada.

Scholarships that do NOT have academic achievement as the PRIMARY criteria will still consider student grades. The FPCBP Scholarship Selection Committee will evaluate the student's academic record/grades, community service, and school activities. The committee members will be looking at and judging “the whole person”, and not simply grades, community involvement or financial need. Keep in mind, however, that since this is a Scholarship Award, and not a bursary, a strong GPA is important.

The FPCBP Scholarship Selection Committee is an expert panel chosen to ensure a wide representation of academic expertise and experience, including high-school teachers, college professors and administrators, and university professors. They are an INDEPENDENT group at arms length from the FPCBP Executive and the Board of Directors (who in no way influence or participate in the judging process).

The committee members take this competition very seriously and look for the best student applications to ensure the integrity and recognition of academic excellence and merit. If a committee member comes across a student they know, or have worked with, they recuse themselves from voting on that applicant’s file. This in no way hurts any of our applicants since the committee members' grades are averaged out mathematically to determine the applicant’s final score.

7. DECLARATION

I, (applicants name) *

First Last

*

I reside in Canada, I am a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada, and if it is the case that I am studying outside Canada, the FPCBP may request Proof of Permanent Residency.

I was born in Portugal OR at least one of my parents/ grandparents is of Portuguese origin

I acknowledge that the FPCBP Scholarship Selection Committee is relying upon the information provided herein and should this information be found to be incorrect or misleading, it will result in my disqualification as an applicant

I state that I have complied with all of the outlined provisions in this application

I understand that if a Scholarship is awarded and it is later determined that this application contained false information, I will be required to return the award

I agree that if I am awarded a scholarship, the FPCBP can publish my name and photograph on their Website and Social Media platforms

I acknowledge that I must attend the FPCBP Gala on Saturday, March 23, 2024 (and I will assume travel and accommodations expenses.)

I acknowledge that I am encouraged to participate alongside the FPCBP delegation in the 2024 Portugal Day Parade on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Toronto

I acknowledge that I am encouraged to volunteer at two events within the Federation’s calendar year. Volunteer opportunities will be discussed with awardees

Date *

MM / DD / YYYY

Signature

Clear

DEADLINE

Online Application, ALL supporting documents, including a copy of your transcript, must be scanned and submitted electronically by Saturday, January 13, 2024 5:00pm (EST)

ORIGINAL Official Transcript must be stamped, sealed, mailed and received at the Federation office prior to Monday, January 23, 2024 5:00pm (EST).

PLEASE NOTE:

1. We thank everyone for submitting an application but only the selected winners will be contacted.

2. All applications once submitted become the property of the FPCBP, including official transcripts and are maintained confidential.

3. Awards will be presented at the FPCBP Scholarship and Excellence Awards Gala to be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ontario. All winners are required to attend the Awards Gala in-person in order to receive their scholarship. One complimentary ticket will be issued to the intended recipient only and is Non-Transferable.

4. If you acquire any issues completing this application, please send an email to scholarship@fpcbp.com or call FPCBP Office at (416) 537-8874

Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals

1136 College Street, Toronto, ON M6H 1B6
Tel: 416-537-8874
Email: info@fpcbp.com · Website: www.fpcbp.com · Social Media: @FPCBP

4. SPECIFIC AWARDS

6. JUDGING PROCESS

7. DECLARATION

DEADLINE

PLEASE NOTE:

Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals

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