YORK UNIVERSITY SCIENCE SCHOLARS AWARD

REFERENCE FORM

Seeking Applicants of Exceptional Promise

The York Science Scholars program provides up to 25 first-year entering students with awards worth $10,000 each.
This Faculty of Science award is assessed separately from, and in addition to, any other York University or Faculty of
Science admissions awards and scholarships.

The York Science Scholars Award of $10,000 is provided in two parts:

• $5,000 as an entrance scholarship
• $5,000 as a summer research placement or mentorship experience following the first year of study

Reference Submission Process

Thank you for helping us assess candidates for the York University Science Scholars Awards. Please complete this
form but if you feel there is not enough space for you to complete the “comments” section, please feel free to put
your comments on a separate document and attach it to the email. Please submit your reference form (and comment
sheet, if applicable) directly to us via science@yorku.ca. Please use the subject line: {Name of candidate}, YSSA
Reference by March 1, 2023 11:59PM.

Applicant and Referee Information

Applicant Name: Vansh Bhasin

Referee Name: Ravi Kohli

Referee Address: B-2/2, Janakpuri
City & Province New Delhi
Country India
Postal Code: 110058
Referee Phone:
+919311143200 Referee Email: ravikohli@hotmail.com

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REFERENCE FORM
How long have you known the applicant? 2 years

In what capacity do you know the applicant?

In capacity of his chemistry tution teacher.

How would you assess the candidate as compared to others you have interacted with, in the capacity you have stated?
Please circle/check your assessment:

Strong leadership ability:

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Positive interpersonal skills/Emotional intelligence level:

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Academic/Demonstrated cognitive ability:

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Generosity of/Orientation towards community spirit:

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Conscientiousness:

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Please feel free to comment, more generally, on the candidate’s suitability for the York Science Scholars Award. Please feel free to
include comments on a separate piece of paper and attach to this form:

Vansh Bhasin is an excellent candidate for the York Science Scholars Award. He has demonstrated exceptional
academic performance in his studies, consistently achieving high marks in chemistry and other related subjects. Vansh
is a dedicated and hard-working student who is always eager to learn and improve.
In addition to his academic abilities, Vansh also possesses strong interpersonal skills. He is well-liked by his peers and
has developed positive relationships with them. He is also an effective communicator, able to explain complex
concepts in a clear and concise manner. This makes him an invaluable resource for his classmates and further
demonstrates his leadership qualities.
Furthermore, Vansh has a strong passion for science and has shown a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the
field. Overall, I believe Vansh Bhasin is an outstanding candidate for the York Science Scholars Award, and I
wholeheartedly endorse his application

Signature: Date: 30th January 2023