The UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award program assists students who are transitioning to UBC from secondary school or another post-secondary institution. The purpose of the program is to financially support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community, but who would not be able to attend without significant financial assistance. Through the program, new students can access a variety of one-time and renewable awards of up to $40,000, payable over four years. For those studying on UBC’s Vancouver campus, there are opportunities to receive full-ride awards that cover the full cost of their degree and living expenses.

Are you eligible?

You are eligible to apply for a UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award if you are a strong academic student and meet all of UBC’s admission requirements. You must also be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident if Canada who is entering UBC’s Okanagan or Vancouver campus directly from high school, or transferring from another post-secondary institution into a direct-entry program for your first undergraduate degree.

Although you can specify two undergraduate degree choices in your application to UBC, your award application will only be considered for your first-choice campus and degree. The Centennial Scholars Entrance Award is separate from the Presidential Scholars Award. You are eligible to apply for both awards, provided you meet the criteria.

How do you apply?

You and your family must complete an application to demonstrate financial need. The application also requires a reference letter from someone who is well acquainted with you and who can comment on your character, interest in UBC, and financial situation. Your reference could be – but is not limited to – a coach, a teacher, your counsellor, your principal, your supervisor from a work or volunteer position, your family doctor, or a community or religious leader.

Students

By December 1, you must:

• Apply to UBC
• Complete the award application and submit it through the UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award (Student Application)
• Have your parent/guardian submit the parent/guardian form (if applicable)
• Have your reference submit the reference form

When is the deadline?

• Completed applications, including student information, parent/guardian information, and reference, must be received by UBC by December 1, 2018. 
• If you submit an application for the 2019/20 academic year, UBC will notify you of a decision by May 15, 2019.

Please contact me with any questions at laida.falsetto@burnabyschools.ca.

Thank you,

LF

In order to apply:

1. Complete the application package in the fillable PDF form and email it to biotech@bcit.ca
2. Pay for WORKSHOP A: December 10-14, 2018. Student payments will be processed directly through BCIT Student and Enrolment Services.  Due to the high number of cancellations for Workshop B in previous years, we will be recruiting for it in January/February 2018. Students not selected for Workshop A will be notified when recruit for Workshop B begins and offered an opportunity to attend if still interested.

3. A BCIT student number will be required on the application form and will not be processed without one. A link to student number set up process is included on form.

Carefully review the document HERE for program details including application and payment deadlines.

CBC Nonfiction Prize

More info is on their website: https://www.cbc.ca/books/literaryprizes/cbc-nonfiction-prize-1.4090951

TD Canada Trust is interested in hearing from students who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to solving a community problem or making their community a better place. For example, you may be cleaning up the environment, promoting social justice, or fighting child poverty. Check out what some of the past scholarship recipients have done to improve their community.

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are open to students across Canada who:

• Have demonstrated community leadership
• Are in the final year of high school (outside Quebec) or CEGEP (in Quebec)
• Have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year

What is it?

The TD Scholarship for Community Leadership awards students up to $70,000 for college or university (up to $10,000 for tuition per year, $7,500 a year for living expenses) for 4 years. It’s open to students across Canada who:

• Have demonstrated community leadership
• Are in final year of high school or CEGEP (in Quebec)
• Have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year

That’s me! I want to apply!

If this is something you’re excited about, then you should learn more about the application process. But here is the general process:

1. Write a 600-word essay (three copies) describing your community leadership experience.

• Why you got involved
• How your involvement shows initiative and innovation
• The ways your efforts have strengthened others
• How long you have been involved
• What you think the long-term impact will be
• How your community has affected you

2. Tell us about the other great things you’re doing. Include a brief description of the range of your other community activities with:

• A letter of recommendation from your school
• Two letters of support from community groups
• Your academic transcript

3. If you’re really trying to impress, you also have the option of including:

• A 250-word essay (three copies) describing your family and personal life, for example your family’s employment or economic situation
• A 250-word essay about your life experiences if you have taken a year or more away from high school or CEGEP

More information is on their website: HERE

Application details are HERE.

Applications are due November 16, 2018.

Best wishes,

LF