Zarko Perko Memorial Scholarship
The Žarko Perko Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to two students annually. Each scholarship will be $2,500 and awarded to a female and a male student graduating from a secondary school in British Columbia in 2024 and entering a post-secondary institution.
The successful applicants will be well-rounded individuals and be selected on the following criteria:
Have at least one parent of Croatian ancestry
Academic performance
Athletic participation
Participation in extracurricular activities (school, church and/or the community)
Volunteerism and service to others
Completed applications with required documentation and video link will be accepted from January 1, 2024 to March 30, 2024. Please send all applications to: scholarship@vancouver.hss-canada.ca The successful applicants will be notified by June 1, 2024.
To-do list:
Four-minute video discussing the following points:
How has your Croatian ancestry molded and impacted your life?
What inspires you?
Who has inspired you in your life and how?
Your accomplishments
Your future goals and dreams
Transcript of your grades
Copy of valid photo ID (BC driver’s license, BC ID, or passport)
At least two reference letters from any of the following:
Teacher
Volunteer or community program leader
Mentor
Coach