The Jim and Vicki Chu Legacy Award provides financial support for students in the Law Enforcement Studies Diploma (LESD) or Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies (BLES) programs to participate in international exchange programs facilitated by the Office of International Affairs.
The award was proudly established by the Peter & Joanne Brown Foundation upon Jim Chu’s retirement from the Vancouver Police Department.
The award was proudly established by the Peter & Joanne Brown Foundation upon Jim Chu’s retirement from the Vancouver Police Department.
Value
One award of $2,000 is available annually.
Eligibility Criteria
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada for at least one year.
- Resident of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in the province for at least 12 consecutive months before the date of full-time enrollment in the program for which the award is applied.
- Not a previous recipient of a Jim and Vicki Chu Legacy Award or One World International Scholarship.
- Enrolled in the Law Enforcement Studies Diploma (LESD) or Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies (BLES) programs.
- Demonstrated academic excellence (minimum B average in cumulative GPA).
- Demonstrated commitment to the international learning experience.
- Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate involvement in school and/ or community activities; and capacity for representing JIBC and Canada as an ambassador. Preference to be supported by a letter of reference.
Application Process
- Download and complete an application form.
- Download the reference form.
- Provide an unofficial transcript to show proof of academic performance.
- Unofficial transcripts can be obtained via JIBC Student Self-service portal.
- Provide a letter outlining personal goals and community/school involvement.
- A written and supportive essay with a minimum of 1,000 words. Must have Faculty markup and grade included. The paper must include a minimum of four references and be written using APA style.
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview with the selection committee.
Note
Failure to complete all sections of the application form may result in disqualification of your application. Any misrepresentation will result in a penalty which could include, but is not limited to, expulsion from your program, ineligibility to be considered for future awards and forfeit of any outstanding awards.