$2500 Coast Capital Savings Standing Tall Award for youth who have faced challenges like poverty, health, family issues, personal loss and lack of support: Deadline Friday, April 6th

The Standing Tall Coast Capital Savings Award:

Awarded to youth who have faced adversity and have not only risen up against the odds, but are demonstrating a commitment to continue their education. This award is open to students who have faced challenges like poverty, health, family issues, personal loss and lack of support.

In order to be nominated, you will apply to the Byrne Creek Scholarship Committee who will select our top candidate.  Then, I will advocate for you at the District Scholarship Committee meeting where two students in the district will be selected.

The application will be available online on March 7.  Click on the link HERE for more information.

Please see me in B110 with any questions or email laida.falsetto@burnabyschools.ca

Thank you,

LF

3 x $1750 Rise Above Scholarships for students who have received or are currently receiving treatment for an eating disorder: Deadline July 6th

The Looking Glass Foundation awards several thousand dollars to BC students who have received, or are currently receiving, treatment for an eating disorder.

Tomorrow, March 1st, we will begin accepting applications for our Persevere, Rise Above, and Pursue Your Passion scholarships, to be awarded to 3 promising students!

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Applications are open to all genders and ages, in any program area
  • Eligible scholarship recipients are Canadian students enrolled in full-time studies at an accredited BC post-secondary institution,
    OR
    are BC residents enrolled in full-time studies at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution
  • Students should be commencing or returning to full-time studies between September 2018 and January 2019
  • The application deadline is July 6th, 2018
  • You can apply online on March 1st! Application forms, rules, and full instructions will be made available on our webpage at that time

Please contact scholarship@lookingglassbc.com with any questions or concerns.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY! If you are interested in making a donation to Byrne Creek Scholarships, please read below. Tax receipts available.

Thank you for your interest in donating to Byrne Creek Community School’s Scholarships Fund! Our school has a diverse group of students who excel in academics, service, arts, and athletics – their skills and attributes are awe-inspiring.  As our graduates start to uncover their passion and interests at the post secondary level, assistance with tuition costs will allow them to fully immerse themselves in their studies. Tuition costs continue to rise and students are exposed to many new post secondary programs and opportunities that often require monetary resources.  Your donation to the Byrne Creek Scholarship fund may alleviate financial burden experienced by our graduates. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

You are welcome to donate to the following general categories:

  1. Academic Excellence
  2. Athletics
  3. Visual Arts (Music, Dance, Art, Media, Theatre…)
  4. Community and Service Contributions
  5. Adversity and Challenges (poverty, health, family issues, personal loss and lack of support)
  6. Other: please indicate.

You may indicate your preference where it says “MESSAGE (optional)” on the link. If no selection is made, the Byrne Creek Scholarship Committee will allocate your donation accordingly.

Click HERE for the donation link. Tax receipts are available.

Please email Laida.Falsetto@burnabyschools.ca if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Laida Falsetto

$1000 Doteasy Scholarship for passionate technology students and graphic artists: Deadline March 31st

The Doteasy Scholarship is our way to support passionate technology students, future entrepreneurs and aspiring graphic artists. Our goal is to empower students, lessen their financial burden during their future studies, and give them the resources to build an online presence that will move them towards their goals. We truly believe that having a website provides a major advantage for furthering your career goals.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Doteasy Scholarships are open to residents of Canada in their final year of high school and have an expressed interest in a field of study that would greatly benefit from owning a website (eg. Computer Science, IT, IAT, Graphic Design, Business, or Other).

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?

Three scholarships will be awarded to students in their final year of high school. Scholarship prizes are as follows:

FIRST PLACE: $1000 FOR TUITION & 1 year domain name and hosting services for your own website

RUNNER UP: $750 FOR TUITION & 1 year domain name and hosting services for your own website

SECOND PLACE: $500 FOR TUITION & 1 year domain name and hosting services for your own website

For more application information, click HERE.

Deadline is March 31st.

$5000 KPU Indigenous Entrance Scholarship: Deadline March 29th

THE ABORIGINAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP – $5,000

Eligibility
a) must identify as Aboriginal, First Nations, Metis or Inuit
b) 80% average in English 12 and 3 other academic Grade 12 courses, or the equivalent of a

3.67 transfer GPA on a minimum of 24 transferable university credits d) demonstrated leadership, community involvement and volunteerism

Conditions
a) registration in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits per semester
b) required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 for the duration of the award period

Value & Quantity
Fall Semester Intake: 2 awards
Spring Semester Intake: 1 award (September deadline)

Click HERE for application info. Scroll to the bottom of the page to apply.

$5000 KPU Major Entrance Scholarships: Deadline March 29th

THE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP – $5,000

Eligibility
a) enrolling in any KPU program
b) 80% average in English 12 and 3 other academic Grade 12 courses, or the equivalent of a

3.67 transfer GPA on a minimum of 24 transferable university credits c) demonstrated leadership, community involvement and volunteerism

Conditions
a) registration in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits per semester
b) required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 for the duration of the award period

Value & Quantity
Fall Semester Intake: 12 awards
Spring Semester Intake: 6 awards (September deadline)

Click HERE for application info. Scroll to the bottom of the page to apply.

$1255 KPU Scholarship for Fashion Design: Deadline March 29th

Janis Elaine Waller Endowed Memorial Fashion Design Scholarship

Janis Elaine Waller, mother of three young children and lifelong partner to her husband was a very vivacious and outgoing person who was always willing to help. Her care for others was demonstrated in her work as a high school Home Economics teacher. Janis’ goal was to encourage and help promising students pursue higher education and ultimately a career in the fashion industry.

In Janis’ memory, her family and the Burnaby School District Home Economics Department is pleased to offer an award to a Burnaby high school graduate. The student will have achieved a minimum grade of A- in Home Economics related courses (based on school documentation). The recipient will be announced at the school commencement ceremony. Funds will be applied as a tuition credit once the student has registered in one of the following programs at KPU in the Fall:

Bachelor of Design, Fashion & Technology Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology Diploma in Fashion Marketing

NOTE: first preference given to a Cariboo Hill Secondary School student, second to a student from one of the Burnaby Secondary Schools and third, to graduates of School District 41.

One award valued at $1255

Internal Notes:

  1. students must apply through the KPU Entrance awards online application and submit the required documentation, in order to be considered for this award. Click HERE for the online application site.
  2. selected each Spring with KPU Entrance awards; acknowledged at the annual School of Design awards event

Deadline to apply is March 29th, 2018.

2x$1000 Scholarships for students who joined their family through adoption: Deadline Monday, April 30th

The Adoptive Families Association of BC Bursary Program offers two bursaries, designed to enhance educational outcomes for BC youth. The funds are intended to assist in supporting youth during their studies including but not limited to: costs of tuition, costs directly and indirectly related to post-secondary.

The Howard Legacy Youth Fund was launched in 2014, with a donation from Peggy Howard, and is made available to applicants who are current or former youth in care.

The AFABC Youth Bursary was launched in 2015, with funding from the Adoptive Families Association of BC, and accepts applications from youth who have joined their family by legal adoption.

For the advertisement poster, click HERE.

For more application information, click HERE.

Deadline to apply is Monday, April 30th.

2x$1000 Scholarships for students in the Health Sciences field, Trade school or Business: Deadline Tuesday, April 10th

Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada is proud to announce the launch of two (2) x $1,000 bursaries to Grade 12 students going into fulltime studies in the Health Sciences field in Post Secondary, Trade school or Business colleges.

The following criteria are to be considered when completing the application.

  • Students must be graduating from Grade 12.
  • A copy of the latest report card is required.
  • The student must have a strong interest and be going into the Health Sciences field such as Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Mental Health, Counselling in the Mental Health arena
  • Include a resume of school/community participation in Health-related activities and volunteering.
  • Provide a letter from their school counsellor that reflects how the applicant models socially responsible behaviour.
  • Consideration will be given to students who may suffer from financial hardship.
  • The winners will be required to come to a presentation of the bursary at a fundraising event.

The application form (attached) will be available online on our website: www.cmwac.ca or can be submitted by mail or fax.

Details on the application include:

  • The essay should contain 500-700 words. Entries may be typed.
  • The topic will be “Is There a Connection between Mental Health and Peer Pressure? OR b) What is Mental Health?
  • A paragraph about their hobbies, social activities and volunteer opportunities.

Application form is available HERE.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 10, 2018.