New Site on SharePoint

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!

 

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District Dogwood Follow Up

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

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Thank You Cards

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!

  • Ms.Gillam
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Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship

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

scholarship app 2022

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District Dogwood Scholarships

The Ministry of Education awards $1250 scholarships to students who have excelled in one of the following elective areas AND who will be enrolling in a post-secondary program to continue their studies in their chosen elective area. If you believe you meet the following criteria, please complete the application. All official applications will be forwarded to the District committee for consideration and selection will ultimately be based on first come first serve basis and then by final percentage and experience in the area.
DUE JUNE 1st
Please review the criteria and complete the application. Once application is complete, please email to Ms. GIllam                                          

District Authority Scholarship Application-2022

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City of Burnaby Bursary

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.

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Jaysen McLean Memorial Bursary

Jayson McLean enjoyed mentoring young students who had a love for Theatre. He wanted them to reach their potential and success in their lives through the Arts, just as he did. To commemorate Jayson’s dedication to the Arts in his life, this Bursary is for Arts students in the Burnaby School District (41) who are pursuing their artistic passions in life.
(2 awards will be distributed across the Burnaby Schools)
Please complete and submit to Ms.Gillam (via EMAIL) by Monday April 25th.
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Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Association Wynn Richmond Bursary Fund

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):

  1. The student should have been enrolled in a Burnaby school for his/her two senior years and maintained a high standard of achievement.
  2. The student must intend to pursue an Education Degree at one of the following B.C. post-secondary institutions:

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.

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.
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Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Association Scholarship (Value $1000)

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)

  1. The student has been enrolled in a Burnaby school for his/her two senior years and has maintained a good standard of achievement.
  2. The student intends to register at a post-secondary institution and has financial need.

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.

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Herbaland Community Scholarship

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.

Herbaland Communitiy Scholarship 2022 Press Release

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