The SJR Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship, offered by St. John’s-Ravenscourt School (SJR) is, to my knowledge, the most extraordinary scholarship opportunity ever offered to a Vietnamese student.  SJR, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is one of Canada’s leading independent schools.

About St. John’s-Ravenscourt School

Founded in 1820, St. John’s-Ravenscourt School is a university-preparatory school for boys and girls. It offers a day program for students in Kindergarten–Grade 12 and boarding for students in Grades 8–12.

Within an enviable environment of smaller class sizes with a low student/teacher ratio, SJR’s faculty and staff successfully encourage the development of social, emotional, physical and academic skills, as well as promoting independence, decision-making abilities and a positive self-concept.

In the SJR community, emphasis is placed on community values, generosity, respect and the understanding of others; these values are interwoven throughout the development of intellectual and scholastic pursuits.

As one of Canada’s leading independent schools, SJR has a consistent record of achievement.  To date, SJR’s debating and public speaking program has an unprecedented record of 13 out of 24 Individual World Championships.  The school has produced 18 Rhodes scholars and numerous athletes who have competed at national and international levels, including the Olympics.  SJR’s graduates receive top scholarships and go on to study in prestigious universities around the world.

The SJR Excellence Scholarship

The SJR Excellence Scholarship covers up to two (2) years of study at St. John’s-Ravenscourt School and four (4) years of undergraduate study at any university in the world.

The donor is an alumnus of SJR who has been successful doing business in Vietnam.  He wishes to give back and award this generous long-term scholarship to a qualified and deserving Vietnamese student.

Starting Date:  Fall 2012

Eligibility Criteria

The selection committee is looking for an exceptionally strong academic student, with very strong English skills (both written and verbal) who also has co-curricular interests and activities in and outside of school. In addition, the student must be in a socio-economic demographic in which his or her family cannot afford any of the tuition.  (The annual cost for international students is $42,120 CAD = $42,353 USD.)

Admission Criteria

• students applying for grade 11 must take TOEFL and score a minimum 72 IBT and grade 12 applicants must score a minimum 80 IBT;
• copies of their academic reports for the last two years; and
• a SKYPE interview.

Application Information

Students should apply online using the code CAPSTONE2012 to have the application fee waived. Please visit:  http://www.sjr.mb.ca/how-to-apply.  The deadline is 23 March 2012.

Please share this announcement with anyone who might be interested and qualified.

MAA

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