Scholarships

L’Association de la Communaute Haitienne de Calgary (ACHC) grants a number of scholarships annually to encourage and support students who are pursuing their educational goals at the college or university level. 

We have started taking applications for Scholarships

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Be a resident of Alberta

  • Currently attending high school, undergraduate college or university

  • Academic achievements

  • Demonstrate active involvement in the community

  • Confirmation of registration from post-secondary institution

Selection of Scholarship Winners

  • A selection committee appointed by the board will evaluate the applications and select the recipients

  • Evaluation will be based on core academic achievement and community involvement

  • The selection committee reserves the right to verify transcripts with your academic institution

  • Scholarships are given annually

Obligations of Winners

Awarded winners must:

  • Be pursuing at least one (1) full year of study

  • Be prepared to participate in future award ceremonies, activities and serve as role model for others

Conditions of Payment

All applicants will be emailed with the outcome of the Scholarship Committee evaluation within 2 weeks after the deadline. A cheque for the full value of the scholarship will only be issued to the academic institution provided.

Closing Date for Application for Scholarship

The completed application package must be received no later than November 30, 2020 at 6pm. Please ensure that you submit a complete application as outlined above. Someone will be in office each Thursday from 2pm to 6pm, and also on November 30 from 2pm to 6pm. The Scholarship Committee will only review and consider a complete application for scholarship eligibility.

You can send your application by email, Canada Post or in person. Send mail to:

Calgary Haitian Association/ Association de la Communaute Haitienne de Calgary
515, 3208 8 Avenue NE
Calgary AB T2A 7V8

Email: haiticalgary@shaw.ca

Someone from the Scholarship Committee is in office every Thursday from 2:00- 6:00pm. Please find the application form below: