Technical issue with changing users on this blog, so we will slowly move over to a SharePoint site: https://sd41.sharepoint.com/sites/AlphaScholarship
Scholarship Teacher/Committee Chair:
Ms. Veronica Lo
Email: Veronica.Lo@burnabyschools.ca
Phone: 604-296-6865 ext 601011
Office: Student Services – B222
This site will remail active because it contains a lot of useful information and resources.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Hello,
If you completed a district dogwood scholarship you will be notified if it has been approved in the fall.
Please check here to confirm:
The ministry does their checks following the August 30th or 31st requirement deadline.
Here’s the link for the “STS”: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/transcripts-and-certificates
Hello!
If you received a scholarship I would suggest writing a thank you card or atleast an email!
I can even mail the cards for you.
Please come see me for contact information.
Thank you!
Check out attachment for the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame.
If you complete this application please send directly to the address given.
Due June 30th, 2022
Please review and submit to Ms.Gillam by Friday April 29th. Thank you!
2022 Bursary Policy & Application Form – Fillable
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for a City of Burnaby Bursary, students must meet
the following criteria:
» Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of the City
of Burnaby;
» Be in Grade 12 and eligible to graduate (within the year
of application) from a public secondary school in Burnaby
School District 41;
» Be accepted to a program of studies at a post-secondary
institution in Canada, such as universities, community
colleges, technical schools – proof of registration in a
minimum of three courses in a post-secondary institution
will be required before any bursary award payment is
made to a recipient;
» Preference will be given to a student who has participated
in a community program prior to graduating and can
demonstrate outstanding community involvement and
volunteerism; and,
» Students who demonstrate financial need (family income
below $50,000) will be given priority.
Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Association Wynn Richmond Bursary Fund ($3000)
Description: The Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Scholarship and Bursary Foundation is administered through a sub-committee of the Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Association. The funds for this bursary are held and managed by the Vancity Community Foundation. As a former educator, she wished to recognize a student who meets the following criteria:
Criteria (for the BRTA Wynn Richmond Bursary Fund):
University of British Columbia
Simon Fraser University
University of Victoria
Vancouver Island University
University of Northern British Columbia
The Bursary must be claimed within two years of receipt.
Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Association Scholarship ($1000)
DESCRIPTION:
The Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Scholarship and Bursary Foundation is administered through a sub-committee of the Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Association. As former educators, we wish to recognize a well-rounded student who meets the following criteria;
CRITERIA (for the BRTA Scholarship)
ADDITIONAL FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION
Been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work: tutoring, peer counselling, church, clubs, recreation, etc.
Been actively involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, leadership, government, dance, music, athletics, debating, etc.
Demonstrated special skills, hobbies, interests, and/or training.
Demonstrated responsibility.
If you are interested in this scholarship please write a short essay explaining why you are the best candidate for this scholarship. Please submit to Ms. Gillam (via email) by April 14th.
The Herbaland Community Scholarship is awarded to five outstanding post-secondary students in BC school districts who demonstrate excellent academic performance, leadership, and community involvement. The recipient of this award shares Herbaland’s core values and supports their community through involvement with charitable organizations in a leadership role.
To apply, applicants can submit a personal statement of 300-500 words detailing how Herbaland’s core values of sustainability, community, and inclusivity apply to them, and a reference letter from an organization that they have been involved in.
