Application for International Awards September

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APPLICATION FOR TRENT INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
1.1
APPLICANT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION (as it appears on official documents)
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Family/Last name
Female
Male
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First name
Date of Birth: ____/ ____/____
day month year
Have you applied for these scholarships before?
No
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Middle name
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Trent ID (if assigned)
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Citizenship
Country of Residence
Yes
I would like to be considered for the following scholarships/Awards (you can indicate more than one option, if it is applicable to you,
but you must meet the scholarship/award criteria, outlined below):
Full International Scholarships: highly competitive, most prestigious and generous scholarships Trent University awards to new
incoming international students, who demonstrate superior academic achievement (top 3 in class), excellent record of extracurricular activities and leadership, community and/or international service as well as full financial need. Quantity awarded: 1-3.
Cover tuition and ancillary fees, room and board; the value is approximately $32,000CDN.
Tuition International Scholarships: highly competitive and most prestigious scholarships Trent University awards to new incoming
international students who demonstrate high academic achievement (top 5 in class), outstanding community and/or international
service, strong leadership, as well as financial need. Quantity awarded: 4-7. Cover tuition and ancillary fees; the value is
approximately $21,000CDN.
International Awards: awarded to top candidates in scholarship competition who demonstrate good academic standing, excellent
record of extra-curricular activities and community involvement. Provide partial reduction of tuition fees by $2,000-$8,000CDN.
1.2
INTENDED PROGRAM OF STUDY
Scholarship applicants must meet Trent University’s academic and English proficiency requirements at the time of scholarship
application. General, program and country specific admission requirements are posted on www.trentu.ca/tip under How Do I Apply.
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Which academic program(s) do you intend to pursue at Trent University?
1.3
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Primary E-mail address
preferred)
1.4
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Alternative E-mail address (if applicable) Home or Mobile Telephone (which
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (please convert all amounts into CDN$, visit www.xe.com/ucc for currency conversion)
a. INCOME (actual, after taxes)
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Father’s Name
Employer
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Mother’s Name
Occupation
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Occupation
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Sponsor(s) (if applicable)
Annual income
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Employer
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Organization/Profession/Source of Income
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Annual income
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Annual income
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If applicable, list all other incomes (i.e. pension, insurance, rental income, income from family business, etc.) Total Income
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If applicable, list all liquid assets (i.e., house, apartment, land, car, savings, etc.)
GRAND TOTAL OF ALL INCOMES, ASSESTS, ANNUALLY (AFTER TAXES)
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Total value of all assets
$CDN __________________________
Will there be a significant increase or decrease in your family’s income next year?
explanation and documentation)
No
Yes (if yes, please include a letter of
b. EXPENSES
How many persons, including yourself, entirely depend on the income of your parents for daily living expenses? ______________
How much does your family spend on daily living and other necessary expenses annually?
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List all other expenses which your family has an obligation to cover (i.e., education costs of your siblings, etc.)
GRAND TOTAL OF ALL EXPENSES, ANNUALLY
$CDN _______________________
Will there be a significant increase or decrease in your family’s expenses next year?
explanation and documentation)
No
Yes (if yes, please include a letter of
c. EXPECTED SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES AT TRENT UNIVERSITY (per academic year – 8 months)
Assured support from parents $____________
Assured support from other sources (name: ____________________________________) $__________
Projected support from other sources (name: ___________________________________) $__________
TOTAL ASSURED SUPPORT $ _________________ TOTAL PROJECTED SUPPORT $ _________________
1.5
DECLARATION OF INFORMATION
APPLICANT
I, _____________________________________ (Applicant’s Name) hereby declare that the statements given by me in this form are
complete and accurate. Documentation has been attached to support my claim.
Furthermore, by signing this form I declare that essays submitted for consideration are my work. I understand all scholarship offers
are conditional, pending receipt of final transcripts showing grades comparable in quality to that upon which the offer was based.
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Signature of Applicant
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Date
PARENT OR GUARDIAN
I, ____________________________________ (parent or guardian name), certify that I have read the information provided by the
Applicant on this form, that it is a true and accurate statement, and that the funds that have been identified are available and will be
provided as indicated. I have attached documentation to support our claim.
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Signature of Parent or Guardian
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Date
CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR TRENT INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIPS/ AWARDS
(submit this completed checklist with the rest of your documents)
PART I: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
A completed "Application for Trent International Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards" form.
An essay in which you outline your academic aspirations and future career goals and how Trent University can help you in
achieving these goals (guideline: no longer than 1 page, range of words 300-500).
A detailed record of your service and leadership, and an essay indicating how your service or leadership has been a
meaningful part of your education. The committee is most interested in specific examples of your accomplishments.
(guideline: list of activities in a bullet or table format; essay – no longer than 1 page, range of words 300-500).
An essay discussing a local, national or international issue and its personal importance to you (no longer than 1 page; range
of words 350-500).
Three letters of reference, including at least two from teachers/former teachers. There is no special reference form,
however, the letter must address the following points: the applicant’s academic work and intellectual qualities, involvement
in extra-curricular activities and community events, leadership skills and character.
Please note: Reference letters can be e-mailed directly by the referee to [email protected]
Documentation of Income: Official statement of annual salary from parent(s) employer(s) on company letterhead OR most
recent statement of income tax returns from parent(s).
Do not include additional documents (extra essays and reference letters, certificates, dvd, etc.)
PART II: ADMISSION DOCUMENTS*
I have submitted my admission application on-line and am including academic documents with this application.
I have submitted my admission application on-line but my admission documents will arrive separately from this application.
PART III: THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF SCHOLARSHIP DOCUMENTATION
February 15, 2016 for September 2016 entry (there are no awards for January or May entry).
PART IV: SUBMITTING YOUR DOCUMENTS
Mail or e-mail your scholarship documents to the Trent International Program office:
Trent International Program
Trent University
1600 West Bank Drive
Peterborough, Ontario
Canada K9J 7B8
[email protected]
*An on-line admission application can be located on www.trentu.ca/tip under How Do I Apply.
Please note that we do not accept photocopies or scanned copies of academic documents for admission purposes. We
require an original or a notarized copy of original document(s). English proficiency test results, if applicable, must be sent
directly from the examination centre.
Only those students who have been admitted to undergraduate studies will be considered for scholarships/awards.