Scholarship Value $500

Number of Scholarships 3

Rules for Scholarship contest. Please Read Carefully

Eligibility

All entrants must be:

• a resident of British Columbie
• about to enter, or continue, a program of study at a post-secondary educational institution in British Columbia
• not a winner of a BCCHS Scholarship on a previous occasion

Awards

Up to three awards may be made. Each award will be for $500.

The award must be used only for tuition fees and must be used within 12 months of being granted.

Paymebt will be made either:

• directly to the awardee on provision of a receipt from the institution, or
• to the awardee's account at the institution if:
• a) evidence of fees payment is provided, and
• b) it states that the award is refundable only to the BCCHS if the award is not used.

Basis of Awards

To enter applicants must provide either:

• a short story not to exceed 1500 words
• original artwork, or
• an original cowboy craft work.

Entries must be the original work of the entrant.

• Ench entry must have as its theme our BC Cowbow and ranching heritage.
• Each entry should be accompanied by a completed, and signed entry form.

From amongst the entries the judges will select up to three creators who will be awarded a one-year, $500 scholarship.

Selection Process and Criteria

• A small panel of judges will review submissions.
• The decision of the judges will be final.
• Selection will be based solely on the merit and presentation of submission.

BCCHS, at its discretion, may decline to make an award if in the opinion of the judges, no entry meets a minimum standard. Awards may be made in any category, not necessarily one in each category.

Written Entries

Written entries should be double-spaced and no longer than 1500 words, illustrations integral to the presentation will be welcomed. Presentation, grammar, spelling and punctuation will be among the criteria used in judging written submission. Previously published work will bot be acceptable.

Art Entries

Paintings, drawings, bronzes, and photographs will all be welcomed as entries. AI-generated art is acceptable and must be disclosed. The ORIGINAL of all work must be sent. Copies will be disqualified