Foundation to Commemorate the Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada - Scholarship Opportunity


2023 Submission Guidelines - James Pon Memorial Award

2023 Application - James Pon Memorial Award

2023 Consent and Release - James Pon Memorial Award


Between September 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, please submit a short video (4 minutes or shorter) about the history of Chinese people in Canada and their contributions to the construction of the railroad and to this country. Applicants are welcome to share how this relates to your family's history and their experience of being in Canada.

Submissions must be sent between September 1 and December 31, 2023 by email to fccrwc@gmail.com

All submissions must include:

  • The completed Application Form
  • The completed Consent/Release Form of the applicant
  • The completed Consent/Release Form of any person shown in the video
  • A link to the video as per the Technical Specifications