2019 marks Columbia International College’s 40th Birthday! As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we’re holding two exciting scholarships/contests. We encourage all students to apply and here’re the rubrics and essay descriptions.
40th Anniversary Scholarship
Prize 1st Prize: $5,000.00 to student & $5000.00 donation for a registered Canadian charity of your choice 2nd Prize: $2,000.00 3rd Prize: $1,000.00 For university, college or CIC tuition. Who can enter? All students who currently study at CIC- grades 7-12. Due date April 5, 2019 by 5:00 PM. Please deliver the essay in person to Student Development Office: Ainsliewood Room S244 or Cedar Room 217 Essay length 1,000 words or less Winners A committee comprised of a minimum of three staff will determine the winning essays. Announced by May 3, 2019 and presented at graduation May 15, 2019. Essay Question CIC is now 40 years old. Imagine yourself at 40. How will your experiences at CIC contribute to your personal and professional development, and help you overcome obstacles and reach your goals? Essay Checklist Introduction:- Has an interesting attention getter related to the topic
- Introduces the topic
- Essay map is clearly worded and relates to the thesis
- Thesis is arguable, strong and clearly worded
- Points are reasons why the argument is true
- Proofs/examples support points in a meaningful way
- Commentary/analysis explains how the proofs prove the points and contains a clear connection to the argument
- Paragraphs progress in a cohesive manner to support the thesis
- Re-states the thesis
- Re-states the essay map
- Has a memorable ending to make the reader think
- Elevated vocabulary is used Comments:
- Sentences are clear and grammatically correct
The Mosaic Scholarship
The Mosaic Scholarship award is designed to recognize students who embrace multi-cultural values through their actions and words. Three scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded annually, one each in May, June and December, to the graduate who has demonstrated the wisdom to respect and understand others and is willing to embrace and engage people from different cultures. Prize $ 2,000.00 for university, college or CIC tuition. Who can enter? Students graduating in May 2019 Due date April 5, 2019 by 5:00 PM. Please deliver the essay in person to Student Development Office: Ainsliewood Room S244 or Cedar Room 217 Essay length 500 words or less Winning Essays A committee comprised of a minimum of three staff will determine the winning essays. Winners will be announced at graduation May 15, 2019. Essay Question What values have you learned from the multi-cultural community of CIC? Essay Checklist Introduction:- Has an interesting attention getter related to the topic
- Introduces the topic
- Essay map is clearly worded and relates to the thesis
- Thesis is arguable, strong and clearly worded
- Points are reasons why the argument is true
- Proofs/examples support points in a meaningful way
- Commentary/analysis explains how the proofs prove the points and contains a clear connection to the argument
- Paragraphs progress in a cohesive manner to support the thesis
- Re-states the thesis
- Re-states the essay map
- Has a memorable ending to make the reader think
- Sentences are clear and grammatically correct
- Elevated vocabulary is used
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