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APPLICATION PROCESS

How To Apply

Completing these three steps ensures your application is considered for the Gem*Star Scholarship Program. Remember to meet the application deadline and provide comprehensive and accurate information to give yourself the best chance of receiving the scholarship.

Good luck!

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Prepare Your Documents

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Complete the Application Form

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Submit Your Application

Gather the required documents before starting your application:

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  • Grade 10 Transcript: This document showcases your academic performance and achievements up to that point.

  • 2 Reference Letters: Obtain letters from teachers, mentors, or community leaders who can vouch for your character, achievements, and potential.

  • Evidence of Community Involvement: Collect certificates, photos, or other evidence that highlight your active participation in community activities.

  • Scholarship Essay: Write an essay explaining why you deserve the scholarship. Share your achievements, aspirations, and how this scholarship will support your educational journey. ALL ESSAYS SHOULD BE TYPED.

Fill out the online application form on the GemStar Scholarship Fund's official

website.

 

Provide accurate and up-to-date information about yourself, your academic history, and extracurricular activities. Be sure to review the eligibility criteria and guidelines before proceeding.

Upload the gathered documents and your scholarship essay as required in the application form.

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Double-check that all documents are clear and correctly labeled. Once you're confident everything is in order, submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation email acknowledging your submission.

What Happens After You Submit an Application?

The Selection Committee Reviews Your Application!

If selected to be in the Circle of Excellence program, students will commit to the program agreement and attend mentorship meetings, workshops and conferences throughout the nine months during the school year.  Eight students who participate in the Circle of Excellence program will be selected from the pool of participants to receive a $1500 scholarship for continuing education.  All students in the pool will be matched with a mentor and will attend one-on-meetings from October to April.  In June, a graduation ceremony will be held, and scholarships will be presented to the 8 winners.

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CLICK APPLY NOW AND DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM.

“"My name is Kenya; I'm going to college next year, and I think the GemStar Program is a wonderful program. It teaches you so many good skills for next year. It helps you for growth and for some many activities that you do, and you help volunteer. So I'm really, really thankful to be part of this program, and I'm really hoping for future kids to come here and experience what we did. It's a really wonderful opportunity. [My] mentor was really good; she really taught me different things. She taught me so many things that I'm going to use in future life, and I just really appreciate her. She really helped me in all my ways until now, so I'm really thankful for that." ."

KENYA, WESTMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL

YOUR FUTURE IS LOOKING BRIGHT!

YOU CAN ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GROWTH, JUST LIKE OUR GEM*STAR SCHOLARS. 

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