Each year, the Looking Glass Foundation Scholarship Program awards academic funding to BC students who have received or are currently receiving treatment for an eating disorder, and who are ready for academic pursuit. Applications are now open, and the deadline to apply for this year's scholarship is July 5th. There are three scholarship categories:
Rise Above Scholarship: $2,000
The Looking Glass Foundation awards this scholarship to an outstanding Looking Glass volunteer who is making a difference through community service and leadership.
Pursue Your Passion Scholarship: $2,000
The Looking Glass Foundation awards this scholarship in recognition of someone's passion, tenacity, and enthusiasm for their chosen academic path and the career they plan to follow.
Persevere Scholarship: $2,000
The Looking Glass Foundation awards this scholarship to someone who demonstrates a strong need for financial assistance in order to achieve their academic goals. The recipient of this scholarship will also be awarded the Elise Skoglund Bursary of $1,000, for a total award of $3,000.
Elise Skoglund Bursary - $1000
The Elise Skoglund Bursary is funded by Elise, her family and friends. It was created to honor and recognize Elise’s own triumphs and setbacks in her struggles with the disease; as well as her many contributions to the wellness of others through her involvement in the Eating Disorder peer support community. The bursary is linked to the Persevere Scholarship and is intended to provide additional financial support and recognition for individuals pursuing academic goals.
Applications are now open, and the deadline for 2019 scholarship applications is July 5th. For further info, please send an email to scholarship@lookingglassbc.com, or call 604-314-0548.
Please note that we have made some changes to the Scholarship Program effective as of the 2019 application period. Be sure to review the Program Flyer, and the application forms, carefully before you submit your application. Previous Looking Glass Scholarship winners, students enrolled in graduate studies*, and students who are not permanent residents of BC, are no longer eligible to apply for scholarships. In addition, Rise Above is now a closed category for confirmed Looking Glass volunteers.
Step 1: Please download and review both the Scholarship Program Flyer and the Scholarship FAQ, and choose one of the scholarship categories to submit your application to.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FLYER SCHOLARSHIP FAQ
Step 2: Download your selected scholarship application.
"RISE ABOVE" SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
"PURSUE YOUR PASSION" SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
"PERSEVERE" SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Step 3: Submit your completed Scholarship Application, Essay (max. 500 words), Letter of Recommendation**, Verification of Student Enrolment, and Verification of Treatment for an eating disorder. You can submit your application package online, by mail, or by fax.
*Students enrolled in a second undergraduate degree program are still eligible to apply (e.g. Bachelor of Nursing, Social Work, Dietetics, etc.).
**Please note that your Letter of Recommendation should not be written by a family member.
Before You Apply
Have you reviewed your submission package to ensure that all documents are included, your full name is on every document, and that your application form and personal essay reflect your best writing? Taking simple steps, such as running a spelling/grammar check or asking someone to review your work before you submit, can make a big difference in the overall quality and clarity of your application. Also, make sure you have read and reviewed both the Scholarship Program Flyer and the Scholarship FAQ prior to submitting.
For more insight into how to prepare a high-quality scholarship submission for Looking Glass or any other award program, you may be interested in the following resources:
https://www.internationalstudent.com/essay_writing/scholarship_essay/
https://go.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/financialaid/scholarshipessaytips.aspx
Online:
Email all documents to scholarship@lookingglassbc.com, or use the following submission form:
By Mail:
Scholarship Committee
Looking Glass Foundation
4116 Angus Drive
Vancouver, BC V6J 4H9
By Fax:
604.737.0548