Scholarships Available for Winter 2023

Aug 29, 2022

We are pleased to accept applications for the following scholarships for the Winter term (January 2023). These scholarships are open to first- and second-year students of Corpus Christi College and St. Mark’s College.

The application deadline for scholarships is November 29, 2022.

Kristian Domingo Award – $1100

Eligibility

A Year 2 returning student demonstrating inspirational leadership and perseverance in overcoming adversity. (Year 2 means that you have completed at least 27 credits before the start of fall term.)

An applicant must submit:

  • A 250-word essay describing how they have demonstrated perseverance in adversity and how their leadership has inspired others.
  • One reference letter from a supervisor or community leader who can attest to your leadership qualities and perseverance in overcoming adversity. This referee must submit a confidential reference letter to [email protected] by the application deadline.

Points to consider in your essay:

  • Describe in your own words what the Kristian Domingo Memorial Award means to you and why you are deserving of this award.
  • How have you inspired (or been inspired by) the people around you to persevere to change an outcome or events?
  • Explain or give examples of how adversity has impacted your life and how you dealt with it or are dealing with it.
  • Describe your relationship with your own family and what activities you share in common.
  • What activities are you involved in at your school, community, and church that you feel passionate about?
  • Do you know at this time what future goals you would like to achieve upon graduation from Corpus Christi College or St. Mark’s College?

Newman Association of Vancouver Scholarship Honouring John Henry Cardinal Newman – $1000

Eligibility

Year 2 returning students who exemplify true Christian virtues as demonstrated through scholarship, leadership and communication. (Year 2 means that you have completed at least 27 credits before the start of fall term.)

An applicant must submit:

  • A 300-word essay describing how they envision such values to be sustained upon their graduation from Corpus Christi College.
  • One reference letter from a leader who can comment on your Christian virtues. This referee must submit a confidential reference letter to [email protected] by the application deadline.