Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be graduating high school with plans to enter a post-secondary institution in the fall of 2018 or must be CEGEP students planning to pursue a university education
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a degree at a post-secondary institution (in Quebec a three year vocational program or a two year preparatory program followed by a university degree are acceptable)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 65
• Attend high school (or CEGEP) and reside in Canada
• Be Canadian citizens

Details on the website HERE.

Deadline is October 25, 2017.

RE/MAX of Western Canada has renewed the Quest for Excellence bursary program. This year we are once again offering (16) $1,000 bursaries for a total of $16,000 to grade 12 students.

This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. Students can enter online at www.remax.ca.

2018 Quest for Excellence program is open for submissions from September 11, 2017 until midnight March 12, 2018. Only online entries will be accepted.

Click Here for More Quest Info

Click Here for Quest School Poster

Click Here for Quest Info Poster

Deadline: March 12, 2018

PUT THIS IN YOUR CALENDAR… it seems like a long way away but it will come up quickly.

Scholarship Criteria

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.

You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

How to Apply

Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:

When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?

Amount of award: $500.00

The winner(s) will be announced within 2 weeks of the deadline.

 Each winner will be personally notified by email.

Website link is HERE.

Deadline: October 6, 2017

There is $80,000 available in scholarships:

• five early bird scholarships of $1000 (due September 20)
• fifteen scholarships at $5000 (3 of these are for International students)

What do you have to do?

In 150 words or less, tell Scotiabank what word, quote, or phrase best represents your life as a student and why.

Information video HERE.

Advertisement poster HERE.

Early bird deadline: Wednesday, September 20

Regular deadline: Thursday, November 2

This is an exciting year that will present many new experiences, opportunities and success! There are many organizations that want to recognize you for your hard work, determination and perseverance in the form of scholarships.

Start thinking about the successes you have achieved through hard work and write down what you have learned from those experiences. These lessons will help you describe why you are the best candidate for scholarships that arise.

I have posted a PowerPoint presentation that outlines some key points HERE.

In the coming months, I will post information about scholarship opportunities on this website, on Twitter @MsFalsettoByrne, and in the School Bulletin.  Feel free to email me at laida.falsetto@sd41.bc.ca if you have questions.

Sending my best,

Ms. Falsetto

 Jean Ciriani Scholarship

For full application package and more information, click HERE.

Deadline to apply is Friday, June 16, 2017.

The South Asian Family Association (SAFA) is proud to offer scholarships in the amount of $1000 each in the following categories:

(1) Academic Excellence

(2) Excellence in Community Involvement/Fine Arts

(3) Excellence in Athletics

For more information, click HERE.

Applications must be received by Wednesday, June 14th, 2017.

The Janice Lee Blue Wave Bursary honours the legacy of Janice Lee, an 18-year-old who struggled with depression and anxiety for six years and took her own life in 2006. The following year, Blue Wave was created by her family to help break the silence around mental illness in teens and to provide support earlier. The vision of the Janice Lee Blue Wave bursary program is to invest in the resilience, wisdom and potential of young people and to reduce some of the barriers during the major transition from high school to higher education.

The bursary is offered to students who have lived experience of a mental health or substance use issue and will be pursuing post-secondary education or training the following year. It is unique in its focus on the strength and resilience youth face, rather than an emphasis on academic success and achievements. More information can be found here: http://www.bluewavebc.ca/janice-lee-blue-wave-bursary/

In 2017, 2 bursaries of $750 each will be awarded.

More information can be found here: http://www.bluewavebc.ca/janice-lee-blue-wave-bursary/

Advertisement poster is available HERE.

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 31st, 2017.

Dogwood Scholarships are now available for applications!

Byrne Creek has been allotted several $1250 Dogwood Scholarships for students that have concentrated their studies in:

• Fine Arts
• Applied Skills
• Physical Activity
• Secondary Language
• Technology and Trades
• Community Service
• Aboriginal Studies

Applications are available HERE.

Deadline to submit the application to Ms. Falsetto in B110 is Friday, June 2nd.

I will post information in the next few days. Keep checking the website and twitter.

LF