The INKAS "Rising Star” is an annual award and scholarship program funded by the Khazanski Foundation in partnership with INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing and awarded to post-secondary students showing excellence in both engineering and business fields of study. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria: be currently enrolled or intending to enroll as a full-time student in Business or Engineering areas of study at an accredited university in Canada or U.S.; maintain a minimum 75% average or equal GPA from the most recent term/semester; and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, U.S. citizen or Green Card holder or student visa holder or study permit holder and be able to support it with a clear and legible photocopy.
As the second part of the application process, all applicants must prepare an essay. The essay must be 750 words maximum length. In addition to providing your personal story and an explanation as to why you deserve this scholarship, you are required to explain why you believe either business or engineering is important in Canada’s/U.S. economy and how you feel you will make a difference in your chosen industry. Besides the application, applicants must also either submit an unofficial transcript, an invitation or an acceptance letter from the institution.