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BCCPAC Educational Award Criteria

The BCCPAC Educational Award is granted annually to a well-rounded student in Grade 12 who is involved and interested in many things and has an understanding of the importance of parent involvement in education. The student must be from a school that has a PAC that is a member of BCCPAC. The following must be submitted:

1. A completed BCCPAC Educational Award Application Form showing specific plans as to immediate future academic, technical, or vocational education or training studies.

2. A 300 - 500 word essay on the value of parent involvement in education, with reference to Parent Advisory Councils (PACs), District Parent Advisory Councils (DPACs), and/or BCCPAC.

3. A cover letter including information about interests and evidence of good citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship, and community service.

4. Two letters of reference, one from an educator and one from a community member, but not a relative of the applicant. The references should comment on the applicant's good citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship, and community service.

5. Copies of Grade 11 and Grade 12 report cards to date.

Children of current BCCPAC board members, staff, or contractors are not eligible to apply for this award.

This provincial award is in the amount $500. Completed applications must be received by the BCCPAC office by March 1st each year.