UBC’s French Program is offering a $3,000 French as a Second Language (FSL) Bursary for students who will be starting their first year at UBC during the 2021-22 academic year.

This bursary program, which is administered by the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC), aims to encourage a greater number of young English-speaking Canadians to become bilingual, while studying in their field of interest. It offers the opportunity to expand knowledge about the Francophone culture.

Deadline: September 30, 2021.

For more information on eligibility criteria and the application process:

https://fhis.ubc.ca/bursaries-for-postsecondary-studies-in-french-as-a-second-language/

The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC is pleased to offer a $2,500 scholarship and $500 bursary to students pursuing education in occupational health and safety.

The Daneen Skilling Scholarship is an annual award to honour Ms. Daneen Skilling, a dedicated and professional business and community leader in ensuring workplaces are safe and healthy. This award also includes support in obtaining a secondary practicum opportunity following successful completion of an accredited OHS degree, diploma, or certificate program with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

In memory of safety auditor Julie Cole, a new bursary will be awarded for the first time in 2021 to a student with demonstrated financial need.

Qualifications

• Students enrolling in an accredited Occupational Health and Safety program in BC (BCIT, UBC, SFU, UVIC, UNBC, or Okanagan College) for 2021 – 2022.
• High school or post-secondary students continuing their education in health and safety studies (undergrad or graduate).
• Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in B.C.
• Bursary applicants will provide information about their financial needs.

Application deadline: March 15, 2021.

For details and application: https://safetyalliancebc.ca/scholarships-and-bursaries/

The City of Burnaby Council recognizes the importance of a post-secondary education in a student’s career pursuits and the value of a well-trained workforce in the region’s continued economic vitality. To that end, the City of Burnaby Bursary Award Program is intended to enhance the future of Burnaby public secondary school students by recognizing leadership qualities, volunteerism, and community involvement, and encourage them to pursue post-secondary education and training.

2021 Bursary Policy & Application Form

If you would like to be nominated by Alpha for City of Burnaby Bursary, fill out the above application form and return to Ms. McChesney by Monday April 26th.

ELIGIBILITY 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 shall 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.

BCIT is pleased to announce that the following Entrance Awards are available to students who are planning to attend our institute commencing April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

• Up to 25 BCIT President’s Entrance Awards, available only to current High School students
• Valued up to $4,000 each.
• Deadline: August 5, 2021
• Over 100 additional BCIT Entrance Awards
• Valued up to $6,000 each.
• Deadlines: August 5, 2021 and/or January 6, 2022 

More information about BCIT Entrance Awards and the application forms can be found at bcit.ca/finaid. 

The Award is highly competitive. The most suitable candidates are those who demonstrate the ideals of Terry Fox – true humanitarians, individuals who are compassionate and altruistic in their intention to improve the lives of others and human welfare overall.

Terry Fox Scholars are ‘doers’ with the ability to inspire and make a positive impact on the lives of others.

In making their selection, the Terry Fox Foundation seriously considers the extent to which candidates have experienced and overcome what others might consider an insurmountable obstacle, yet are determined and dedicated to helping others.

While Terry’s obstacle was a physical one, they consider any circumstance that requires a demonstration of courage and fortitude. Indeed, a myriad of obstacles exist. Tenacity in the face of adversity is of the utmost importance to them.

Although their Selection Committee will look for marks of distinction with regard to the persistent pursuit of excellence in academic, athletic, and civic life; these are not factors we weigh as heavily as courage and humanitarianism.

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award is interested in students who demonstrate compassion and a keen commitment to easing the suffering of others, especially those who address critical needs in society.

Their online application system, and further eligibility criteria, can be found on their website, www.terryfoxawards.ca. Feel free to contact their office at: (778)-782-3057 or email them at info@terryfoxawards.ca.

Deadline: February 1, 2021

BCSS is pleased to announce the renewal of the BCSS Zone Scholarship, Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarship, Bert & Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship and the BC Dairy Scholarship.  The submission deadline for all of the scholarships is Monday May 3, 2021 at 4pm.

The scholarship package includes the criteria and application forms for all of the scholarships. BCSSA 2020-2021 scholarship application form[3]

For more information:  https://www.bcschoolsports.ca/awards/scholarships

BCSSA (BC School Superintendents Association) Scholarship – $1000

This year’s theme: How have you made a positive difference in the life or lives of others during the pandemic?

Deadline: March 5, 2021

For more information and for an application: https://bcssa.org/2020/12/08/bcssa-grade-12-scholarship/

BCSSA 2020-2021 scholarship application form[3]

Attention Students Intending to Become Teachers!

The Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment to and aptitude for a career in K–12 teaching.

Recipients receive a $5,000 scholarship voucher that they can redeem with the Ministry of Education after they are attending an approved K–12 teacher education program at one of B.C.’s nine Faculties of Education.

Students have seven years to redeem their Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship vouchers; an expiry date is printed on each voucher and extensions are not possible.

Key dates

• February 15, 2021: applications due by 11:59pm PST
• Early June 2021: conditional recipients and their schools notified by email
• September 2021: conditional recipients checked against eligibility requirements
• Fall 2021: paper scholarship vouchers mailed to confirmed recipients

Eligibility requirements

Students selected as conditional recipients of the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship must meet the following requirements by August 31 of their graduating year to be confirmed as a recipient and receive their scholarship voucher:

• meet basic eligibility requirements;
• be eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma);
• fulfill the requirements of the B.C. Graduation Program;
• be graduating in the same year the scholarship is awarded; and
• have the following final marks.
  • Minimum “B” average in grades 11 and 12 courses required for graduation
  • Minimum “B” (73% or above) in Language Arts 12
  • Minimum “B” average, no more than one “C+” (67% or above), and no marks lower than “C+” in courses that fulfill graduation requirements for Science 11 or 12, Math 11, and Social Studies 11 or 12

Note: students may apply for both the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship and the BC Excellence scholarship but can be awarded only one.

How applications are evaluated

1. Written statements are assessed by teams of B.C. teachers using the marking guidelines
2. A subset of candidates is shortlisted
3. The resume packages for these students are assessed by the scholarship committee, which includes B.C. teachers, using the marking guidelines
4. Twenty candidates are named as conditional recipients

Preparation

Students are encouraged to get organized well before the application deadline of 11:59pm PST on February 15, 2021.

• Record the key dates noted above
• Plan to meet all eligibility requirements
• Understand that the online application must be completed in one session because it cannot be saved and completed later; preview the online application and follow the instructions to prepare information offline

Apply

• Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship application

BC Excellence Scholarships

BCIT – Pathways to Success Awards

Pathways to success Application Pathways to success flyer

Pathways to success Application

Application deadline for students: April 1, 2021 – Please hand in completed applications to Ms. McChesney in A100

SELECTION COMMITTEE CRITERIA GUIDELINES

• The School District selection committee will select the BCIT Pathway to Success Award Recipient(s).
• Selected students must meet or exceed the program’s entrance requirements. BCIT entrance requirements are program specific. For further information visit bcit.ca.
• Students must have applied to a full time first year technology, technical studies, or trade program (excluding Apprentice)and have a BCIT student number before being considered for an award.
• The School Districts will keep all original award selection documents and send a photocopy of their selected recipients BCIT Pathway to Success Award application.
• The award offer is subject to the student receiving full acceptance into a full-time BCIT program. Should the student(s) not gain full acceptance or not register for a full time program, the award will automatically be withdrawn.

AWARD-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Selection is based on demonstrated leadership skills and/or additional responsibilities. Examples are:

• „ Leadership training/courses
• „ Volunteer and/or community service
• „ Work experience
• „ Captain/president of sports team or group
• „ Involvement in extracurricular activities
• „ Plays a major role in supporting their family, financially or otherwise
• „ Letter of recommendation from school district