ANAK is pleased to present its eighth annual “Liwayway Scholarship for Leadership Excellence” to
Filipino-Canadian students in Grade 12, who demonstrate a commitment to
preserving and promoting Philippine heritage. One (1) scholarship of $300 will be awarded in June 2014.
To be
eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must:
·
Provide
official school transcripts demonstrating a B (70% or 3.0) grade point average
or better in three 40S courses (including English)
·
Complete
a 500 word (2 pages double-spaced) typed essay in response to the question,
“What
does it mean to be a Global Filipino?”
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Fazon,
Rita Angela J. “When 'Papa' left for
good.” Pinoy Worldwide – Philstar.com. http://www.philstar.com/pinoyworldwide/borderless-pinoys/2011/06/25/699456/when-papa-left-good (accessed April 1, 2014).
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Astudillo,
Rene. “'Miss World' Birthers.” Positively Filipino | Online Magazine for
Filipinos in the Diaspora. http://positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/miss-world-birthers (accessed April 1, 2014).
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Manzanilla,
Johsa. “Reclaiming identity and resistance: Our struggle against colonial
assimilation, dominance and White privilege.” Pilipino Express. http://pilipino-express.ca/features-sp-1157189368/anak/2333-reclaiming-identity.html (accessed April 1, 2014)
Successful applicants are subject to an interview process in May 2014
Click to download the scholarship application.