SUBJECT: STUDY PERMIT RE-APPLICATION
Respected Authority,
My name is FRANCIS KAMAU ALLAN, a Kenyan citizen. I am currently working as a Research and Development Assistant at Rocmax investments. I have a diploma in purchasing and supplies management from The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology completed in 2013.I have previously interned at Kenya Airports Authority in the procurement department and also at the ministry of land, I have that indicated in my resume. I applied and was accepted for a course leading to Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at Trent University Peterborough DLI# O19395164223 which starts on 5th September 2019.
I had applied for a study permit with UCI: XXXX Application No:XXXX but refused on the following reasons;
1. I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your personal assets and financial status.
2. Pursuant to paragraph 220(a) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the tuition fees for the course or program of studies that you intend to pursue.
JUSTIFICATION:
(a) Personal assets and financial status
In the previous application I had not included documents of purchase of a parcel of land that is in progress as well as my personal bank statements dating back six (6) months. With this application find them attached alongside all other relevant documents.
(b) I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to pay the tuition fees for the course or program of studies that you intend to pursue.
My tuition fee for one (1) academic year at Trent University is 22,462.53 CAD which is Ksh1,752,114 other costs include residence room and board (Meals, shared occupancy, utilities, laundry) at 8,500 CAD, books and supplies at 1,000 CAD totaling to 31,962 CAD or Ksh 2,493,036 per academic year. All costs during my entire study period will be met by my uncle Benson Kimani Njuguna and any other incurred costs relating to my four (4) year study period. In support of that included are his personal bank statements for the last six (6) months with a balance of not less than 60,000 CAD/ Ksh 4,680,000. He is and has been my sponsor/guardian/mentor for as long as I can remember having played more of a father figure in my life having grown without a biological father therefore I can attest to having more than enough financial resources to cater for my entire study period.
Reasons to study in Canada
(a) Quality Education.
Canadian universities are internationally renowned institutes that attract top professors and offer programs tailored to a changing economy. One completes their course smarter than they were and very well prepared to launch or advance their careers.
(b) Diverse and cosmopolitan environment.
Canada is a multicultural environment both in class and society at large. This creates a great advantage for me, meaning it is easily adaptable and to make friends. By that I will learn about other perspectives to what I know and do not know. This kind of networking will enlarge my horizons in terms of approaches on business matters.
(c) Universities focus on research
As far as I know, Canadian universities programs focus a lot on research and students get to engage a lot in intriguing experiments and projects meant to provide a complete study experience based on innovation and forward thinking
As to why I chose to go for a Bachelors of Business Administration is because of the diversity and versatility associated with it, it has many iterations that focus on different aspects. I found it a perfect fit for me and my future having grown around an Uncle who has grown a company (Rocmax Investments) from scratch and one that I am an employee of also propelled me to pursue a degree in entrepreneurship out of sheer passion.
Educational goals
(a) To Demonstrate business knowledge needed to make business decisions
This will help me in the application of a core body of discipline-specific knowledge to business situations and problems.
(b) To Apply critical thinking to business problems
With the use of integrated business knowledge to identify problems, generate solutions, and develop reasoned conclusions. Understand the ethical, legal, and social responsibilities of individuals and organizations.
(c) To Apply quantitative reasoning skills to make recommendations and business decisions
This will guide in the application of quantitative analysis and interpretation to business problems, Use data to analyze business decisions and use software to analyze and implement business decisions.
(d) To apply effective business communication techniques to business situations.
These techniques will assist in effective:
-Presentation of ideas in writing.
-presentation of ideas orally
-presentation of ideas visually.
-working in teams.
(e) Global business understanding.
The course will help in recognizing implications of principal environmental differences for conducting global business and recognize cultural implications for conducting business globally.
Career GOALS
Masters in Business Administration
Upon completion of my bachelor’s degree, I plan to further my education by enrolling for an MBA course which goes a long way in furthering my career and satisfying my desire to acquire it.
Enhance my Leadership ability
I see myself in a more managerial role a few years from today with attributes such as initiative, drive, motivation and a take-charge attitude.
Rocmax Growth
Another of my goals is to help in the growth of Rocmax investments into a global business. This is as a way of sincerely giving back to my uncle who has been of great influence in my life in terms of whom I am today and who I will be in future.
After my four years at Trent University I return back here with all the knowledge, experiences to continue working at Rocmax Investments which I intend to propel its growth to international levels. This is as a gift to my Uncle, Benson who has been a major pillar in my life that I can never stress enough.
Rather the least I can give back as a way of expressing gratitude in action.
In full application I have attached all the documents necessary for your perusal .Kindly reconsider the decision and offer me the study permit to further my studies and progress my career. Your reconsideration will be highly appreciated as you grant the study permit.
Francis Kamau Allan
THERE IS MY RE-APPLICATION SOP...IS IT GOOD ENOUGH? DO I NEED TO ADD SOMETHING?
