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
Paragraph structure:
- 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
Conclusion:
- Re-states the thesis
- Re-states the essay map
- Has a memorable ending to make the reader think
Communication:
- 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
Paragraph structure:
- 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
Conclusion:
- Re-states the thesis
- Re-states the essay map
- Has a memorable ending to make the reader think
Communication:
- Sentences are clear and grammatically correct
- Elevated vocabulary is used
* CIC reserves the right to publish the essay in part or entirety