University Canada West Welcomes the World with $1 Million in Scholarships
More than 500 scholarships available to 2010 high school grads around the world.
Vancouver, BC (Vocus/PRWEB ) November 5, 2009 –- When $1 million is up for grabs, the competition is sure to be steep. High school students from around the world are invited to submit their application to receive up to $25,000 in scholarship money towards tuition at University Canada West (UCAN).
“UCAN offers students a very unique university experience and our cultural diversity makes for a dynamic learning environment unlike any other,” says Larry Heinzlmeir, VP of Admissions at University Canada West. “This initiative is a great opportunity to reach deserving students around the world who may not be able to afford to pursue a post secondary education.”
More than 500 scholarships will be made available to 2010 graduates. Students must be nominated by a high school counselor, principal or teacher and must either be in the top 50% of their graduating class or have a combined CGPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale at the end of their junior year. Applicants will also be required to write a 350-500 word essay on the value of learning in a multicultural environment like University Canada West.
More information on the University Canada West Welcomes the World Scholarship is available at scholarships.ucan.ca. Find UCAN on Facebook (facebook.com/UniversityCanadaWest) and Twitter (twitter.com/UCANedu).
About University Canada West
University Canada West (UCAN) is a progressive post-secondary institution offering a number of undergraduate and post-graduate degrees, including BCom, BA and MBA programs. Degree programs are available at campuses in Vancouver, Victoria and Singapore, as well as online. Small class sizes, combined with practical curricula and world-class instruction, means students get the education they want, when they want it. UCAN degree programs are offered under the written consent of the British Columbia Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. More information available at http://www.ucan.ca/.
For more information:
Melissa Wood
Communications Manager
604.915.7288 ext. 2145
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