The Betty Spalton Trust Fund was established in 1999 to provide financial support to individuals obtaining an education in fields associated with the road building and heavy construction industry. As one of the goals of this fund is to encourage diversity in the industry, preference is given to females and/or members of minority groups. The fund honours Betty Spalton, an industry and Association leader who died after a brief illness in 1999.

The Betty Spalton Education Fund is a merit-based scholarship, awarding the successful candidate $1,500 for study and living expenses.

Application Requirements:

• Any student entering or continuing studies leading to a career in road building, road maintenance or heavy construction.
• Preference will be given to students who are female and/or members of minority groups.
• Program of study may be either full or part-time at any BC college, university, technical or trades institute.
• Individuals returning back to school to upgrade their skills and knowledge are welcome to apply.
• The judges reserve the right not to award the scholarship if no suitable candidates apply.
• Canadian citizens.

Applications must include:

• A brief 250 – 500 word essay explaining interest in obtaining an education in the field and career goals.
• Transcripts from any secondary and post-secondary institutions attended.
• A resume.

DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2016

All application packages should be submitted to:

Betty Spalton Educational Trust Fund
B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association
Suite 307, 8678 Greenall Avenue
Burnaby, B.C.
V5J 3M6

BC Technology Scholarship Program provides grants to students who have a proven passion for technology, a desire to work in a tech company, and are pursuing a post-secondary education in a technology-related discipline (including Engineering, Digital Media, Product Management, Bio-tech, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Computer Science, and more.)

Scholarship Criteria

• Be accepted into a publicly funded, BC-based educational institution
• Be pursuing a full-time, minimum 2-year program beginning in September 2016
• Be a permanent resident, landed immigrant or citizen of Canada
  (Proof of status will be required before grants will be awarded)
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrate financial need

Grant Amounts

• 2 x $5,000 for current University and College students.
• 6 x $1,000 for Grade 12 Graduates entering post-secondary

For more information and application form please visit room B102 or follow this link…

DEADLINE: APRIL 27, 2016 11:59:59PM PT

        The Burnaby Teacher’s Association (BTA) has launched an essay contest about climate change. The essay is aimed at senior students with a prize of $500 to two winners and at junior students with a prize of $50 in gift certificates to two winners.

Entry form is at Ms. Fujiki’s room(B102)

The deadline for the essay is March 31, 2016

Reel 2 Real International Youth Film Festival is rapidly approaching and there are some great opportunities we want to share.

Talent Lab

Talent Lab is an excellent opportunity for youth to develop media literacy, cultural awareness, and global understanding. These weekday matinee screenings of thought-provoking films are followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, producers and actors for in depth discussion about content, message and aesthetic. Viewing guides are provided to all participating teachers, offering  useful questions, activities and additional resources for integrating each program’s content into the classroom

Fee: Film (per student) $5
Film + Workshop* (per student) $8

Teachers and Chaperones are free

Youth Media Conference
This day-long conference combines a panel discussion on Representation in Popular Culture, New Perspectives (a short film program), a job fair for the local entertainment industry, and a showcase for youth-made content. The 3rd annual Youth Media Conference is designed to inspire young people to become creators, and will align them with the tools to engage in constructive critique (see flyer and web for details)

Fee: $10 / student in advance (pre-registration is required)

Registration

Contact education@r2rfestival.org to register your class. Bookings will be handled on a first-come first-served basis. We accept registrations from school groups, home learners and individual elementary school students with a guardian, and individual high school students with school and parental consent.

For more information…

• Flyer
• Talent Lab
• Youth Media Conference

April 8-15, 2016

The Burnaby Optimist Club is an affiliated service organization carrying the motto “Friend of Youth”. Since 1994 the Burnaby Optimist Club has donated over $150,000 and committed thousands of volunteer hours of service to community events and projects.

Application Requirements

• A resume outlining the community groups/organization/activities you have been and are currently involved with – provide details of position (s) held and list any awards received
• A current transcript of your grades
• One letter of reference from a representative of an organization of an organization you are currently involved with
• One additional reference letter from an individual who represent a different organization – preferably one that you are still involved with
• A complete application form

Those wishing to apply for this scholarship can pick up an application form in Room B102.

APPLICATIONS DUE BY APRIL 22, 2016

This year, Graduates will have the opportunity to personalize one aspect of what is said as they cross the stage at the School Leaving Ceremony on Monday, May 30th. Awards (such as honour roll, service awards, scholarships etc.) will already be mentioned. The deadline to enter your write up is April 1st click here to add your submission.

Due date is April 1^st

The student on Ice is an award-winning organization offering unique educational expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the generous support of our many partners and supporters, numerous scholarships are available for interested youth  They are now accepting applications for the 2016 Students on Ice Arctic Expedition.

The 16th annual Students on Ice Arctic Expedition will be a profound hands-on experience for youth to expand their knowledge of the changing circumpolar world, foster a new understanding and respect for the planet, and gain the inspiration and motivation needed to help lead us to a healthy and sustainable future.

Activities will include wildlife encounters, visits to remote Arctic communities, as well as the opportunity to acquire first-hand knowledge and insight into the dynamics of climate change, traditional Inuit knowledge, scientific research, policy, and other important Arctic and global issues.

The expedition will involve 120 youth from around the world along with a team of world-class scientists, Inuit Elders, educators, artists, musicians, CEO’s, dignitaries, journalists, authors, and innovators. Students will develop a deeper connection to nature and the inspiration, education and motivation to become leaders in their community and beyond.

The expedition dates are July 21 to August 05, 2016. The expedition begin in Ottawa, ON and will travel together to Kuujjuaq, QC and sail through the eastern Canadian Arctic and western Greenland.

Details and instructions are online! For Student Application form and criteria click HERE

For more information

• Students on Ice
• 2016 Arctic Expedition Brochure
• Video

The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for our 2016 Arctic Expedition!

Deadline: March 11, 2016 at 5 p.m. EST

The Union of National Employees’ (UNE) high school scholarships are designed to highlight union principles, as well as promote the union and the labour movement in a positive way. The scholarships aim to create awareness of this union within high schools and provide financial assistance to worthy students. This initiative will encourage youth to become more involved in union activity or social justice activities.
Here is the criteria:

• A Scholarship is offered to a high school student in each of the Union of National
  Employees’ regions.
• This scholarship is intended for full-time or part-time study at a post-secondary
  institution.
• Applicants must submit a completed application form to the Union of National
  Employees no later than March 31. They must also submit a 1200 to 1500-word
  essay detailing how the union movement has helped to build the social values that
  Canadians hold dear.
• In reviewing essays, passion, content and knowledge of the subject matter are part of the evaluation criteria.
• The scholarships will be awarded in each of the Union of National Employees
  respective regions.
• Recipients must provide proof of registration before a cheque will be released to
  them.

For more information on application guidelines & awards click here

The application form can be found on this website

Please ensure that the criteria is met and application form is completed correctly.

Deadline March 31, 2016