THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | VANCOUVER
William and Nona Heaslip Scholarship for 2015-2016
Two scholarships of $15,000.00 each are offered by The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation to UBC Faculty of Arts (Vancouver campus)
undergraduate students completing their first year of degree work in the 2014 Winter session and entering UBC Faculty of Arts year 2 for
the 2015 Winter session. Candidates must be in receipt of Government Student loans, show outstanding community involvement and
leadership tempered with a strong first year academic performance (minimum 75% average). The award is renewable to UBCV Arts
students for an additional two years or until a first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period). The awards are
made on the recommendation of a selection committee within the Faculty of Arts. (Total possible value $45,000 over 3 years).
Last name, First Name: ___________________________________
UBC Number: ________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________
Phone: ________________________
ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE AWARDS
As this is a “continuing students” award, applicants must meet UBC Senate Policy on eligibility for continuing students.
Normally this would mean, 27 percentage graded courses in the 2014Winter session with no failures or incompletes.
Winners will be expected to complete 27 percentage graded courses in every Winter session that follows until their final
year of study (excluding COOP terms). However, some students (varsity athletes, approved via Access and Diversity) may
be eligible on less credits.
OTHER MATERIAL REQUIRED (attached to this cover page, paper-clipped, NOT stapled):
The application and accompanying material must arrive in a single submission. Please use a minimum of 11 FONT.
 a resume which includes all activities relating to community involvement with dates (one page but it can be double-sided)
 a personal statement focusing your community/national/international involvement and ways in which you have demonstrated
leadership, positive influence and strength of purpose (one page but it can be double-sided)
 two letters of reference from individuals who can comment on your leadership and community involvement (Faculty, TAs,
Employers, Managers, or recent High School Teachers) and who would be willing to discuss this, by phone, if requested.
Reference letters must arrive in a sealed envelope with signature written across the flap (signifying you have not had access to
view the contents) OR by email if pre-approved by marcy.caouette@ubc.ca
 Please remember that you must have received an Official Government Student Loan in the 2014W session or 2015W session AND
this information must be available from your UBC ESP by October 16, 2015
DEADLINE: Applications must be received in the Dean of Arts Office, Faculty of Arts, Buchanan A240, 1866 Main Mall,
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, no later than 4:00 PM Friday October 16th, 2015
DO NOT FAX YOUR APPLICATION. Questions?? Please contact marcy.caouette@ubc.ca
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information on this application is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and complete. I
acknowledge that this information will be used to determine my eligibility for awards administered by UBC and that UBC
retains the right to verify information on my application. I understand that by signing this declaration, I permit UBC to
release to an award donor my name and application package. I understand that by signing this declaration I permit UBC to
release to the Office of the Dean and Adjudication Committee my name and application package including transcripts and
student loan information and any other information relevant to the specific requirements of the above award.
DATE
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PRINT YOUR APPLICATION DOUBLE-SIDED TO REDUCE PAPER WASTE.