Mar 12

Special Announcement: ICA Diversity Scholarship for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Applications for ICA’s 2021 Diversity Scholarship are now being accepted for undergraduate and graduate students.

Greater Victoria is getting more diverse each year. ICA is pleased to announce its 2021 Diversity Scholarship applications are now being accepted. These scholarships recognize the potential of students from diverse and/or immigrant background who demonstrate in their academic and community work active support for strong community values around diversity, equity and inclusion in the Capital Region.

“ICA’s scholarships are an investment in the cultural diversity and well-being of the Capital Region,” says Jean McRae, ICA Chief Executive Officer. “In the face of increased racism, ICA is steadfastly committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive communities where people from all walks of life feel a strong sense of belonging. Supporting the educational goals of students committed to diversity is one way we can build this kind of community.”

This year, ICA will award two scholarships of $2,500 each for one post-secondary undergraduate and one graduate student. Students must be planning to attend colleges or universities in the Capital Region. Other eligibility criteria are:

  • Undergraduate: currently registered in a degree program.
  • Graduate: currently registered or accepted into a post-graduate program

Applicants must submit the following documents:

  1. Application letter (not exceeding 1,000 words) describing:
  • how the applicant’s academic studies will prepare them for a career dedicated to promoting cultural awareness, understanding, and advocating for human rightsand anti-racism
  • the applicant’s commitment to ICA’s goals of settling newcomers and building a diverse community
  1. Resume outlining past academic, employment and community service including any involvement with organizations or activities promoting cultural awareness, understanding, and advocating for human rights and anti-racism.
  2. Acceptance letter or registration in a college or university in the Capital Region. If not available, applicants may submit a preliminary confirmation letter but a final letter will be requested before receiving the award.
  3. Most recent high school or higher education transcripts
  4. Two letters of reference

Applications are due by Friday, June 11, 2021. 

Email application: ashin@icavictoria.org

Mail application: 

Diversity Scholarship
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
930 Balmoral Road
Victoria, BC, V8T 1A8

Applications will be reviewed by ICA’s Board of Directors. Successful applicants will be notified of their award by Friday, August 27, 2021.

Successful applicants agree to be present at ICA’s Annual General Meeting on September 15, 2021 at 5:30 pm and to be featured in print and online stories.

For questions, please contact Aekyung Shin, Executive Assistant, at 250-388-4728 ext. 156 or ashin@icavictoria.org