February 15, 2012

ANAK Liwayway Scholarship 2012!

ANAK is pleased to present its sixth annual “Liwayway Scholarship for Leadership Excellence” to Filipino‐Canadian students in Grade 12, who demonstrate a commitment to preserving and promoting Philippine heritage. Two (2) scholarships of $250 will be awarded in June 2012.

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);
  • Go to http://vimeo.com/31370814 and watch Generation Next: Social Mobility and the Children of Immigrants by Dr. Philip Kelly (part of the Big Thinking series).  In a 500 word (2 pages double‐spaced) typed essay, explain whether you agree or disagree with Dr. Kelly’s findings; (Note: preference will be given to essays that cite or reference academic works)




Successful applicants are subject to an interview process in May 2012.