Argentina

Armenia
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh October 26, 2017
Belgium
Benin
Bolivia _______________________
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria _______________________
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Canada _______________________
Catalonia
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Greetings!
Cote d’lvoire
Cyprus
Denmark The Junior Chamber International Regatta (JCI REGATTA), an organization that empowers young
Dominican Republic
Dutch Caribbean people to create positive change, is composed of diverse young Ilonggo leaders from 18 to 40
Ecuador
Estonia years old, driven with a passion to serve and working together to bring about positive change to
Finland
France
society.
Gabon
Germany
Ghana JCI Regatta is the chapter behind THE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS of ILOILO AWARDS (TOSIA). This
Greece
Guatemala recognition program has been a flagship project of JCI Regatta since its inception in 2009. TOSIA
Guinea
Haiti 2018 intends to give due honor and credit to students who are not only outstanding in academics
Honduras
Hong Kong, China
and leadership, but most importantly, have a high sense of social responsibility.
Hungary
Iceland
India In this light, we would like to invite your school/university/college to send nominations for TOSIA
Indonesia
Ireland 2018 among the exemplary Grade 10 Junior High School as well as graduating College students.
Italy
Japan The primary objective of the said program is to recognize outstanding Junior High School and
Kenya
Korea
graduating College students who excels in the fields of academics, leadership, community and
Latvia faith.
Lebanon
Lithuania
Luxembourg Specifically it aims to:
Macao, China
Madagascar
Malaysia
Maldives
 Give the award a synonymous meaning of having sense of leadership and stewardship for
Mali
Malta
community;
Mauritius  Create holistic development of moral, spiritual and intellectual competence;
Mexico
Monaco  Provide a deeper engagement with potential TOSIA awardees as well as potential future
Mongolia
Morocco leaders; and
Mozambique
Namibia
 Inculcate a good moral base for leadership.
Nepal
Netherlands This year, TOSIA aside from being an award giving body has expanded its reach to include the
New Zealand
Niger following programs for the youth: Road to Excellence – a leadership development conference
Nigeria
Norway which caters the youth in various public and private schools in the Province of Iloilo on December
Pacific
Pakistan
2, 2017 at the venue to be announced.
Panama
Paraguay We are looking forward to have your students nominated in TOSIA 2018. Deadline of Submission
Peru
Philippines of Nomination is on January 6, 2018. Attached are the specific program details, schedules and
Poland
Portugal guidelines of the event for your reference.
Puerto Rico
Romania
Russia The nomination Forms 1-4 can be downloaded from our Facebook page at
Rwanda
Scotland
www.facebook.com/TheOutstandingStudentsofIloiloAwards
Senegal
Serbia
For inquires you may contact or email us at [email protected]
Singapore
Slovakia
South Africa Thank you very much.
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria Very truly yours,
Taiwan
Thailand
Togo
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda MR. JOHN MICHEAL P. AÑES MR. DIOSPYROS C. FUENTES
Ukraine
United Kingdom JCI Regatta VP for External Affairs JCI Regatta LO President
United States of America
Uruguay 2018 TOSIA Program Director TOSIA Alumni
Venezuela
Vietnam
Phone: +63915-739-6350 Phone: +63929-700-4756
West Indies Email: [email protected]
Zimbabwe
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Schedule of Activities
 December 2, 2017 | Saturday
The ROAD TO EXCELLENCE – a leadership development conference which caters the youth in various public and
private schools in the Province of Iloilo.

 January 20, 2018 | Saturday

The CHECK POINT Deadline for the Submission of Nominations for TOSIA 2018 at Eon Centennial Plaza Hotel,
Jalandoni St., Iloilo City
 February 4, 2018 | Sunday
The BLOCK Essay Writing Round at Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Hall, Mabini St., Iloilo City

 February 17, 2018 | Sunday

The DETOUR Interview Round

The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards (TOSIA) of JCI Regatta is a search for the holistic students, both in Junior
High School and College, who excel in Academic, Community, Leadership and Faith- four pillars in creating positive
change. It is also a salute to schools for molding their students to be young active citizens.

TOSIA 2018 is divided into several clustered phases:

 The Stopover: TOSIA preparations, media blitz and solicitations

 Starting up the engine: The Road to Excellence – A leadership seminar for students of various schools, colleges
and universities in the City and Province of Iloilo
 The Checkpoint: Nomination and Portfolio screening and evaluation
 The Roadblock & Detour: Interview Rounds and Essay Writing Challenge for the Finalists
 The Pit stop: TOSIA Bootcamp – A servant-leadership training and formation retreat for the awardees
 The Finish Line: Salute to Excellence – Awarding Ceremonies

TOSIA aspirants and their portfolio shall undergo thorough deliberation and evaluation by the screening committee.
From this, selected aspirants will be qualified for the Interview Rounds and Essay Writing Challenge to measure their
integrity and ability in explaining their advocacies.

After the evaluation, the judges who include known advocates representing the four TOSIA Pillars (Academics,
Leadership, Faith, and Community Involvement) shall choose the TOSIA Awardees (12 Junior High School and 10
College) who will advance to the next round and undergo formation programs such as the Boot Camp to prepare
them to become the 2018 The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awardees.

Among the winners, JCI Regatta will choose the TOSIA Circle of Five for each category. During the Awarding
Ceremonies, the following TOSIA Special Awards will be given to deserving finalists:

 TOSIA Artisan – student who is an exemplar of artistry and creativity

 TOSIA Speaker – student who exudes confidence and wit during the interview.
 TOSIA Worker – student who embodies volunteerism in the community service.
 TOSIA Scholar – student who exceptionally excelled in academics.
 TOSIA Leader – student who was able to create/initiate the most number of opportunities for his fellow
students’ participation in school activities.
 TOSIA Writer – student who exceptionally excelled in essay writing.
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THE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS of ILOILO AWARDS GUIDELINES

I. OVERVIEW
The Outstanding Students of Iloilo Awards (TOSIA) is a flagship program of the Junior Chamber International
REGATTA which intends to give honor and recognition to well-rounded Ilonggo students who excel in academics,
leadership, community and faith.
TOSIA has two categories, namely Junior High School and College, hence, the nominees will come from two (2)
levels. Nominations must be endorsed by the Dean of Student Affairs (or its equivalent) for college level and the
Principal for high school level.
JCI Regatta and its Board of Judges will evaluate the nomination and select the outstanding students of Iloilo
according to a set of criteria.

II. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

A. ACADEMICS:
Student must:
1) Be a graduating student (college or junior high school completer) and must not be a bachelor’s degree
holder;
2) Belong to the upper 20th percentile of his course/grade level for the current year and with a General Weight
Average (GWA) of at least 85% or its equivalent for college, from grade 7 to the present quarter (for Junior
High School) or for every semester from first year to the present (for college) ;
 A certification to that effect from the school is necessary.
3) Not have any grade lower than 80% for junior high school or its equivalent for college in any required
academic subject necessary for completion or graduation;
4) Not have a failing grade in any subject, including minor subjects such as MAPEH, Computer, TLE, NSTP and
the like;
5) Not have an unrecovered “incomplete” or “conditional” grade in any subject taken;
6) Not have been placed on disciplinary probation, suspended or punished for any disciplinary offense since
enrollment and/or been charged or convicted of any criminal offense.
 A certificate of good moral from the school is required.
B. LEADERSHIP, RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Extra-curricular activities are the following areas of endeavors but not necessarily limited to:

(a) Student Government/Campus Organizations (d) Oratory/Debate/Public Speaking

(b) Church/Civic/Community Work (e) Scientific Research and Discovery; and
(c) School/Student publication (f) Sports/Drama/Arts

 Data for these criteria (Academics, Leadership, Religious and Community Activities) must be summarized in
the application forms (Forms 2-4) and shown/supported in the portfolio.

 Data submitted must indicate the year/grade level of participation of the nominee to determine the
continuity and progression of participation. The period of consideration in listing these activities is from
his/her freshman year or grade 7 up to the latest grading of the current semester/quarter year in school
where he/she is presently enrolled.
 Data must be arranged chronologically from freshman/grade 7 to the present.

 All data on project/activity must be supported by the necessary documents:

 Photocopy of certificates of attendance/participation/merit/appreciation in the name of the
nominee signed by the organizing body of the project/activity and/or Photographs
documenting the project/activity with caption describing the activity and participation of
nominee. Nominee should be highlighted if in a group shot.
 For medals and trophies, provide a clear close-up photo of the medal/trophy, with caption
and a photograph of the awarding ceremonies;
 All data on membership/position per year/grade level in an organization must be supported by the
necessary certification from the organization president/adviser.

C. ESSAY WRITING*
The students will be assessed based on the following areas:
1) Content 2) Organization 3) Development 4) Use of Language
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 D. INTERVIEW*
The students shall be assessed based on the following criteria:
1) Intelligence and knowledge 5) Cooperativeness, unselfishness, dependability and initiative
2) Facility of expression 6) Bearing, neatness and appearance
3) Sense of justice and fairness 7) Moral and physical courage
4) Overall personality
*Interview and essay writing rounds shall be given only to the qualified students.
Winners shall be announced through the official JCI Regatta Website (www.jciregatta.org) and TOSIA Facebook Page.
III. ENDORSEMENT AND NUMBER OF NOMINEES
Every nominee must be endorsed by the Dean of Student Affairs (or its equivalent) for college level and the Principal
for junior high school level, through a formal letter of endorsement. The letter must briefly explain why the student
was nominated and describe the student’s over-all personality and character.
A maximum of three (3) nominees per school shall be allowed. However, schools with a population of more than
1,500 students in the level for which the nominations are made may nominate an additional one (1) nominee for every
1,000 students in excess of 1,500 students. A certification as to the student population of the school signed by the
Registrar is required to be attached to the endorsement by the school.
IV. REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION
All nominees must submit the following:
 A Letter of Endorsement;
 A Certification from the school that the nominee belongs to the upper 20% of his class/course;
 A complete validated Transcript of Records and or Form 137 from freshman year/grade 7 to the last completed
semester/quarter/year duly signed by the Registrar/Principal. It is preferred that the nominee’s grade of the
last applicable semester or quarter as the case may be is included/submitted;
 No grades lower than 80% for Junior High School or its equivalent for College per subject
 A Certificate of General Average of at least 85% or its equivalent for college of the nominee duly signed by the
Registrar/Principal
 For Junior High School: General Average per school year from Grade 7 to the current year;
 For College: General Weighted Average for units earned since first year up to the current year and
every semester;
 A Certificate of Good Moral from the school/university;
 A Electronic Copy of duly accomplished application form in MS Document form with passport-sized pictures
and (1) Hard Copy shall be attached in the portfolio
 Forms 1-4 can be downloaded from: www.facebook.com/TheOutstandingStudentsofIloiloAwards
 Save your Word Document following this file name format:
CAT1_familyname_firstname_school (CAT1 for Junior HS, CAT2 for College)
 Email your electronic copy at [email protected]
Subject: TOSIA 2018 CAT1_familyname_firstname_school (CAT1 for Junior HS, CAT2 for College)
 A complete student-made Business Type Portfolio of documentation of all significant activities from the 1st
year/Grade 7 to the current quarter;
 Portfolio must be in an 8.5 x 13 (long size) in paper and properly bonded and sturdy enough for
mobility and transport;
 Portfolio’s Cover should NOT exceed a dimension size of 10 x 13 inches;
 No sharp objects will be used such as broken glass, compact disc, and the like;
 Certificates must be clear and legible and at least 8.5 in. x 5.5 in. in size; and
 No original certificates or medals/trophies should be included in the portfolio. Certified
Photocopies or photographs of such will suffice.
 If necessary, a certification of the student population of the school if population is over 1,500 students.
V. SUBMISSION OF NOMINATION/REQUIREMENTS
All nominations with complete requirements must be submitted on or before January 6, 2018 to:
JCI REGATTA TOSIA 2018
Eon Centennial Hotel (Front Desk), Jalandoni St., Iloilo City | Open from: 8am-6pm.
VI. FOR ANY INQUIRIES
Contact us: Visit us:
TOSIA Program Director: Mr. John Michael P. Aňes  Website: www.jciregatta.org
+63915-739-6350  Facebook Page:
JCI Regatta 2018 President: Mr. Diospyros C. Fuentes www.facebook.com/TheOutstandingStudentsofIloiloAwards
639297004756; [email protected]  Email us: [email protected]
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NOMINATION FORM
Form 1. Aspirant’s Personal Data
 Kindly use a legal size bond paper 8.5x13 inches in portrait
Name Category
____ JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Last Name First Name Middle Name ____ COLLEGE
Nickname Gender Nationality Birth date

Name of School

Program/College/Department Course/Level

Present Mailing Address

Lot No./Blk No. Street Name Barangay Town or City Province

Permanent Mailing Address

Lot No./Blk No. Street Name Barangay Town or City Province

Telephone Number Mobile Phone Email Address

FAMILY DATA SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS

FATHER’S NAME OCCUPATION: NAME OF SCHOOL HEAD:

MOTHER’S NAME OCCUPATION: SCHOOL’S ADDRESS

LEGAL GUARDIAN OCCUPATION:

NO. OF SIBLINGS TELEPHONE NO. FAX NO.

CHARACTER REFERENCE
NAME POSTION / AFFLIATION CONTACT NUMBER & ADRESS

1.

2.

3.

How did you learn about TOSIA? (Please check all applicable)
___ Principal’s Office ___ TOSIA alumni ___ Newspaper, posters, etc.
___ Office of the Student Affairs ___ Family / friends ___ Social networking sites _______ Others (pls. specify)

I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all information presented in this application form are accurate
and valid. Any misrepresentation shall automatically disqualify me from the TOSIA selection process.

_____________________________________ ______________________
Signature above Printed name Date
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Form 1. Personal data and contact

Form 2. Academic Excellence details
 List all your activities in chronological order and kindly spell out acronyms.
 All activities must be supported by documents/Photographs in the portfolio accordingly. Indicate the page number
in the portfolio.
 Use the format as indicated in this sample form.
 Kindly Indicate the Level School-based, District/City, Provincial, Regional, National or International
 Additional sheets may be used

2. A. ACADEMIC HONORS RECEIVED (academic awards received yearly)

Ranking Portfolio
Grade Level College Year level
(1st/ 2nd / 3rd honors or belonging to top 10) page
Grade 7 1st Year
Grade 8 2nd Year
Grade 9 3rd Year
Grade 10 4th Year
5th Year
B. CITATIONS RECEIVED Non-contest citations received (ex: Best in Science, etc.)
At what level the Name of Organization/
Individual/ Date Portfolio
Citations Received award is given Institution that gives the
Team Award award Received page
1.

2.

C. ACADEMIC CONTESTS WON

Excellence in any curriculum related contests. Kindly indicate if it is a team or individual award.
(ex: Math Quiz bee, English writing, Journalism)
At what level Rank Individu Name of Organization/ Date
Academic (1st/2nd/3r al/Team Portfolio
the award is Institution that gives the Receiv
Contests Participated d
/ Award page
given Finalist) award ed
1.

2.

D. CULTURAL/ SPORTS / NON ACADEMIC AWARDS

Excellence in non-academic competitions. Kindly indicate if it’s a team or individual award.
(ex: Debate, news casting competition, folkdance, basketball, etc.)
Rank Individua Name of Organization/
Non-Academic At what level the award is given Date Portfolio
( 1st/2nd/3rd/Fina l/Team Institution that gives the
Contests Participated Received page
list) Award award
1.

2.

E. ACADEMIC-RELATED SEMINARS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED

Includes On-the-job Trainings and other seminars or training related to course.
At what level the Name of Organization/
Requirement for
award is given Institution that Date Portfolio
Seminars/ Trainings Attended graduation?
organized the Attended page
(Yes/No)
seminar/training

1.

2.
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Form 2. Academic Excellence

Form 3. Leadership
 List all your activities in chronological order and kindly spell out acronyms.
 All activities must be supported by documents/Photographs in the portfolio accordingly.
Indicate the page number in the portfolio.
 Use the format as indicated in this sample form. Additional sheets may be used.

A. ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT AND POSITIONS HELD

Example: Student government, Special Interest (Performing arts, sports), CAT/ROTC, etc.
At what level does the organization
operate?
Position/Designation Inclusive Portfolio
Name of Organization (Classroom/Batch/ Department Level/
(member, officer) Date Page
College Level/ University Level/ Reg’l/
Prov’l/ Nat’l/ Int’l)

1.

2.
B. LEADERSHIP TRAININGS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
Name of Organization/
At what level the award Institution that Date Portfolio
Seminars/ Trainings Attended
is given organized the Attended Page
seminar/training

1.

2.
C. LEADERSHIP AWARDS AND CITATIONS RECEIVED
At what level the award is Name of Organization/
given Date Portfolio
Awards and Citations Received Institution that gives the
(School-based/ Dist/ Reg’l/ Prov’l/ Received Page
Nat’l/ Int’l)
award

1.

2.
D. SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS ORGANIZED

At what level is the

project implemented? Significant role in the Date
Project Name Name of Organization Portfolio
(School-based/ Dist/ project organized Implemented
Page
Reg’l/ Prov/ Nat’l/
Intl)

1.

2.

E. OTHERS List down other significant activities that do not fall within the above-mentioned categories. Give a brief explanation
why it deserves merit.
Portfolio
Other activities Justification
page
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Form 4. Community Involvement

 List all your activities in chronological order and kindly spell out acronyms.
 All activities must be supported by documents/Photographs in the portfolio accordingly.
Indicate the page number in the portfolio.
 Use the format as indicated in this sample form.
 Additional Sheets may be used

A. CIVIC / NGO / RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND POSITIONS HELD Example: Socio-civic, Community-based, LGU, etc.
At what level does the organization
Position/Designation Inclusive Portfolio
Name of Organization operate?
(member, officer) Date page
(Local/ National/ International)

1.

2.

B. ACTIVITIES ATTENDED
At what level the activity Name of Organization/
implemented? Institution that Date Portfolio
Activities Attended Beneficiaries
(School-based/ Dist/ Reg’l/ organized the Attended page
Prov/ Nat’l/ Intl) activity/project/event

1.

2.

C. SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS ORGANIZED

At what level is the project Significant
Name of Beneficiarie implemented? role in the Date Portfolio
Project Name
Organization s (School-based/ Dist/ Reg’l/ Prov/ project Conducted page
Nat’l/ Intl) organized

1.

2.

D. AWARDS AND CITATIONS RECEIVED

At what level the award is given Name of Organization/
Awards and Citations Portfolio
(School-based/ Dist/ Reg’l/ Prov’l/ Institution that gives the Date Received
Received Nat’l/ Int’l) page
award

1.

2.

E. OTHERS
List down other significant activities that do not fall within the above-mentioned categories. Give a brief explanation why it deserves
merit.
Portfolio
Other activities Justification
page

Form 4. Community Involvement

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REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

All nominees must submit the following:
 A Letter of Endorsement;
 A Certification from the school that the nominee belongs to the upper 20% of his class/course;
 A complete validated Transcript of Records and or Form 137 from freshman year/grade 7 to the
last completed semester/quarter/year duly signed by the Registrar/Principal. It is preferred that
the nominee’s grade of the last applicable semester or quarter as the case may be is
included/submitted;
 No grades lower than 80% for Junior High School or its equivalent for College per subject
 A Certificate of General Average of at least 85% or its equivalent for college of the nominee duly
signed by the Registrar/Principal
 For Junior High School: General Average per school year from Grade 7 to the current
year;
 For College: General Weighted Average for units earned since first year up to the current
year and every semester;
 A Certificate of Good Moral from the school/university;
 A Electronic Copy of duly accomplished application form in MS Document form with passport-sized
pictures and (1) Hard Copy shall be attached in the portfolio
 Forms 1-4 can be downloaded from:
www.facebook.com/TheOutstandingStudentsofIloiloAwards
 Save your Word Document following this file name format:
CAT1_familyname_firstname_school (CAT1 for Junior HS, CAT2 for College)
 Email your electronic copy at [email protected]
Subject: TOSIA 2018 CAT1_familyname_firstname_school (CAT1 for Junior HS, CAT2 for
College)
 A complete student-made Business Type Portfolio of documentation of all significant activities from
the 1st year/Grade 7 to the current quarter;
 Portfolio must be in an 8.5 x 13 (long size) in paper and properly bonded and sturdy
enough for mobility and transport;
 Portfolio’s Cover should NOT exceed a dimension size of 10 x 13 inches;
 No sharp objects will be used such as broken glass, compact disc, and the like;
 Certificates must be clear and legible and at least 8.5 in. x 5.5 in. in size; and
 No original certificates or medals/trophies should be included in the portfolio.
Certified Photocopies or photographs of such will suffice. If necessary, a certification of
the student population of the school if population is over 1,500 students
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