Application Process
​The following step-by-step directions will help make sure we receive your completed application and also ensure that you don't accidentally lose your file.

1. Download the PDF application here
2. Work on a draft of your application answers in Microsoft Word (or Google Docs, or equivalent software). Save your work frequently.
3. VERY IMPORTANT: Open the PDF application with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Your web browser will likely open the application in a new tab or a new page -- download the PDF application and re-open it in Acrobat Reader. Working on your application in your browser will result in errors and omissions in your work. 
4. Assuming you have opened the blank application in Adobe Acrobat Reader (see #3), and have a completed application in MS Word (see #2), copy and paste your answers from into the appropriate box.
5. Send an email to pacficrimfoundation@gmail.com with the attached completed application and your most recent transcript.
6. Request that your three references email their letters of reference to pacificrimfoundation@gmail.com.

If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, it is available for free. Google download Adobe Acrobat Reader for specifics.

Selection Process
The Pacific Rim Foundation relies on a Selection Committee to read, review and rank scholarship applicants. The candidates written responses should express their initiative and motivation both in school participation and commitment to the community.

Criteria the Selection Committee will consider, in no particular order or ranking are:

• Community involvement including volunteering. How committed is the student to their community? Does the student demonstrate engagement to the community?
• Extracurricular. Does the student participate in team sports, clubs, theatre, music or other groups outside of school time?
• Written expression of goals. Does the student demonstrate a sense of their goals and future aspirations?
• Sense of Curiosity. How does the student demonstrate motivation? Did their curiosity help form their accomplishments and motivation?
• Grades. The student must maintain a "B" average.

Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation will be from three different people. Letters from parents or other family members will not be considered.

If the applicant asks a teacher to write a letter of recommendation, the Foundation recommends these letters be of a personal nature and not be written on School letterhead.