Value:$500

Awarding Body:The Goan Overseas Association Executive, on the recommendation of a selection committee. The selection committee will be comprised of the GOA Executive Education Chair and two individuals from the GOA general body membership.

Description:Awarded to a student going into first, second, third or fourth year at college/university (includes high school graduates) who has actively contributed toward the betterment of their school and/or community.

The recipient will:

I. Demonstrate leadership in his/her volunteer role and consistency in involvement over a period of one or more years;
II. Show involvement in extra-curricular activity, for example, the arts (music) and/or athletics, etc.; and
III. Have a good academic record (minimum B - approximately 70%).

Special consideration will be given to students who can demonstrate involvement with the Goan Overseas Association in a volunteer capacity.

Submission Requirements: To be eligible, applicants must submit:

I. A description of his/her community involvement (300-500 words);
II. Two letters of reference will be required. (Including at least one community reference);
III. Official copy of their most recent transcript from the 2006/2007 academic year (photocopy is acceptable); and
IV. Must be a dependent of a G.O.A. member, thus must submit parent/guardian name and membership number.

Deadline:August 31, 2007

Please mail complete nomination/application package to: (postmarked no later than midnight on August 31, 2007)
Goan Overseas Association
c/o Jobs and Education Coordinator
P.O. Box 5667 Station A
Toronto, ON M5W 1N8
Applications will be kept confidential and will not be returned to the applicant.