Luke Van Harmelen Memorial Scholarship
The British Columbia Christian Secondary School Athletic Association is pleased to inform our participating schools of the Luke Van Harmelen Memorial Scholarship.
Luke, our first president, was taken home to our Lord a number of years ago after struggling with cancer. His wife Sandy and family endorse our initiative as Christian coaches in the establishment of this program.
GENERAL
Two Luke Van Harmelen Memorial Scholarships valued at $1000.00 each will be awarded to students who best combine the qualifications set out in our guidelines.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be:
(1) a registered grade twelve student at a Christian Senior Secondary School in our Association
(2) planning to attend a designated post-secondary education institution on a full time basis
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must show evidence of:
(1) athletic ability
(2) leadership & character
(3) scholastic achievement
(4) completeness and quality of application
HOW TO APPLY
(1) Applicants must download and complete the form (on the sidebar to the right) and write a personal letter of application. The letter of application must outline scholastic and athletic achievements in grades eleven and twelve only, educational goals, and school, community, and church activities in which the applicant has participated. It should be typewritten on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper and should be limited to no more than three pages.
(2) The following items need to be completed and sent along with the application form and application letter to the current president of the association. The current president of the association can be found on our website www.bccssaa.com.
- a copy of a completed “Early Submission of Grades” form for the student
- the attached reference sheet from the athletic director in consultation with the coach
- the attached reference sheet from an administrator (ie. Vice Principal or Principal)
- from the principal, a priority ranking of the candidates if more than one is applying from the same school.
(Please submit these components of the student’s application in the above listed order, and realize that the last component is not a critical factor in the review process.)
(3) The applicant must include a 2″ x 3″ photo (head and shoulders) which should be attached to the space provided on the student’s application form. This photo will not be returned.
SELECTION
Applicants will be reviewed and recipients selected by the Governing Committee by June 14.
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Successful Luke Van Harmelen Memorial Scholarship applicants will receive a letter informing them of their award. Upon confirmation of registration at a designated post-secondary educational institution, the scholarship money will be sent to the institution.
Luke Van Harmelen Memorial Scholarship winners may defer receipt of their awards for a period no longer than one academic year; however, deferment requests must be submitted in writing and include an explanation.
DATE OF SUBMISSION
All applications and supporting letters must be RECEIVED by mail, no later than June 1 of the current year and be addressed to the current president of the association. For the name and address of the current president, ask your school’s athletic director or look on our website: www.bccssaa.com