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As an
ongoing tribute to Arthur Bollo-Kamara, Ph.D., P.Chem., and the work he
conducted on behalf of chemists in this province, the ACPA has established
the Arthur Bollo-Kamara Scholarship. The scholarship, in the amount of
$1000, is awarded annually to a deserving student who is registered in a
graduate program at a university in the province of Alberta. Arthur Bollo-Kamara was a chemist, but he was also active in promoting the chemical
profession and participating in the arts and culture of his native country.
The scholarship award criteria are modeled on Arthur's life and are
described below:
1. Academic Excellence (30 points)
The recipient must have achieved an average
GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale (or equivalent) based on the three best
one-semester graduate level chemistry courses within the current course of
studies. An original transcript must be submitted with the application for the
scholarship.
2. Service to the Chemical Profession (20 points)
The recipient must have contributed to the
chemical profession by volunteering in a chemistry-related activity. Eligible
volunteer activities include National Chemistry Week, science fairs, chemistry
mentoring, and boards or committees of professional chemist organizations such
as the ACPA or the Chemical Institute of Canada.
3. Service to the Community (20 points)
The recipient must have contributed to the
community through volunteer activities that demonstrate a community
consciousness. Eligible volunteer activities include helping at nursing homes,
food banks, charity fundraisers, highway cleanups, or agencies such as Big
Brothers Big Sisters.
4. Participation in Arts and Culture (30 points)
The recipient must be active in the arts or
the cultural activities of his or her community or cultural heritage. Eligible
cultural activities include achievement or significant participation in music,
dance, drama, visual arts or creative writing.
The applicant must submit a letter, 100 to 200
words in length, that describes the applicant's activities related to (i)
service to the Chemical Profession, (ii)
service to the community and (iii) participation in arts and culture.
Diversity of participation and service will be considered in the selection
process, and leadership will be rated more highly than simple participation.
Copies of certificates, diplomas, awards,
reference letters or other documents that substantiate the activities described
in the letter should be provided (if available). Names and telephone numbers of
people who can verify the applicant's activities should be listed following the
letter.
All information, including the required
transcripts, letter and supporting documentation must be received by the ACPA at
the following address no later than March 31.
Arthur
Bollo-Kamara Graduate Scholarship
Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta
P.O. Box 21017
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6R 2V4
In
Memory of Arthur Bollo-Kamara
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