Undergraduate

In order to be eligible for a TCF Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a current resident of BC
• Have lived in Canada for at least 7 years
• Be in Grade 12 or a recent secondary school graduate
• Have demonstrated financial need (total annual family income not exceeding $80,000)
• Have faced adversity
• Plan to be a full-time student
• Be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care)
• Use funding for a post-secondary institution or college
• Be endorsed by their school principal

In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements, student applications will be adjudicated by a selection committee that will consider the student’s proven resilience in the face of adversity, positive work ethic, academic suitability, contributions to community, the clarity of educational goals, focused commitment, fit with the organization, and the support of references.

We reimburse up to $45,000 for books/tuition for an undergraduate degree or equivalent, provided the student makes appropriate academic progress in keeping with the scholarship guidelines.

We only fund undergraduate programs or equivalent. Transportation and living costs are not eligible. Students receiving scholarship funding greater than $2,500 per semester from another agency will result in a reduction in our payment.

The maximum duration for funding is five (5) consecutive years from the start of the first semester. Students must take a minimum of four (4) courses per semester, unless pre-approved. Students must pass a minimum of three (3) courses per semester. Failed/withdrawn course costs are deducted from the scholarship.

Further details will be provided to successful candidates upon acceptance into the scholarship program.

Applications are due February 7th of each year for post-secondary enrolment beginning in September of that year.

All applicants must be endorsed by their secondary school. The principal’s support letter must be included with the application.

Each BC secondary school may only nominate one application unless prior permission is received. Applications must be completed online.

Principals are asked to choose and nominate one student from their school who best meets the criteria for the Cmolik Foundation Scholarship. Any additional applications from that school must be approved by the Chair of the Student Selection Committee prior to submitting the applications (a maximum of 2 students with approval), contact bob.dewit@thecmolikfoundation.com). Below are some guidelines to help principals and their teams make this recommendation:

• Must be at arms-length to any Trustee of the Foundation.
• Must complete a Cmolik Foundation Application (available online).
• Must be graduates from a British Columbia Secondary School and have lived in Canada for a minimum of 7 years.
• Must be seeking financial aid to complete a post-secondary education.
• Must be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care).
• Must have a specific post-secondary goal to complete. Post-secondary education must be a requirement for their chosen career path.
• Must have demonstrated the tenacity, focus, and ability required to succeed with their individual post-secondary educational goal. Please note that while academic standing is an important factor in determining future success in post-secondary endeavours, it is not necessarily our main consideration.
• Must have experienced adversity or hardship in their life.
• Without financial aid they may not have the opportunity to attain a post-secondary education. The reason for the financial need should be explained in their application. (Total family income not exceeding $80,000)
• Must demonstrate the ability to finance their transportation and living expenses while attending their chosen educational university or institute, and have a plan to do this.
• Those who have significantly contributed to their school, family and/or community will be given special consideration.
• Must include a “School Principal’s Support Letter.” Find sample letter here.

Must agree to some time during their lifetime fund a non-related person in furthering his or her post-secondary education, in a manner similar to the support received from The Cmolik Foundation.