Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and more!
This bursary is provided in honour of Burnaby teacher, Leanne Sjodin, who taught from 2000 to 2023. Leanne was also the president of the Burnaby Teachers’ Association from 2018 to 2020, and an artist, mother, and friend. She was passionate about social justice and making the world a better place.
$3000
EMAIL by May 31, 2024 at 11;59 pm
Fill out the following application:
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or download here:
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The Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Scholarship and Bursary Foundation is administered through a sub-committee of the Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Association. As former educators, we wish to recognize a well-rounded student who meets the following criteria:
1. The student has been enrolled in a Burnaby school for his/her two senior years and has maintained a good standard of achievement.
2. The student intends to register at a post-secondary institution and has financial need.
3. Funds are eligible for Canadian post-secondary institutions only.
ADDITIONAL FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION
$1, 000 to a Burnaby North student
FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH before 3PM.
Please submit a 200-word essay describing your future goals, a resume, AND your transcript to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or by email by the specified due date. If sending by email, please send a single pdf in the order above. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Any Canadian student who is 17 years or older and will start or continue their studies at a
recognized post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis may apply for the Lotus
Light Charity Scholarship to assist in their studies. Applicants will be assessed on scholastic
excellence and community volunteer involvement.
TBD
The 2024 LLCS Scholarship application submission period is from March 1 to May 15, 2024,
and successful applicants will be notified in late June.
All applications must be submitted via postal mail or drop-off (i.e., no email submissions, no fax submissions), addressed as follows:
Lotus Light Charity Society – SCHOLARSHIP
#200-357 Hastings Street East
Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P3
The application package must include the following:
(1) Up-to-date official transcript of grades.
(2) Proof of acceptance for entry and/or current enrollment at a recognized postsecondary educational institution.
(3) A cover letter and resume with information regarding education, work, and volunteer
experience.
(4) Current letters of reference from employers, teachers, or volunteer organizations.
Download Application Checklist from Lotus Light Website:
http://vllcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-LLCS-Scholarship-Application-andChecklist.pdf
For more information, please call Lotus Light Charity Society Vancouver at 604-685-5548,
email: llcsvancouver@gmail.com, or visit www.vllcs.org
We are looking for a student that is in need of financial assistance, gives back to their community as a volunteer, is engaged as a student, and has plans to move on to college, university or trades based education.
Refer to document below for specific application instructions.
1 per Burnaby student x $1000
to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or via email by March 15, 2024 before 3PM.
Complete following application and components. If emailing, send documents in order specified as one PDF.
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The scholarships are open to any student in one of those schools and who meets the following eligibility criteria:
1 BNSS student x $1000
in print or email to Ms. Mihic by March 15, 2024 before 3PM.
Complete the following requirements in the document below. If emailing, send documents in order specified as one PDF (look under “FAQs” if you need help with this.
The BC Hydro Power Pioneers are recognizing youth who have excelled in community service. There are up to twenty $500 awards available throughout British Columbia.
We’re looking for students who have made outstanding contributions in their local community for a considerable amount of time or have initiated, organized or contributed significantly to a one-time project.
Priority will be given to students who volunteer in their local communities.
multiple @ $500
BY MAIL March 31, 2024.
BC Hydro Power Pioneers Community Service Award,
333 Dunsmuir Street, 15th Floor, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5R3.
The following information must be included with your application to be considered for this award:
Please fill in, print and attach all the required information and mail in before the deadline of March 31.
Your application must be postmarked no later than March 31. Mail in early to avoid missing the deadline.
Application here:
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Please note: they are unable to accept applications by email. Successful award recipients will be notified by June 30 or earlier.
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The award is open to any Grade 12 student attending a BCCPAC-member school (WE ARE MEMBERS!) who is planning to pursue post-secondary studies (academic, vocational, technical or training). The award honours a well-rounded student who is involved and interested in many things and has an understanding of the importance of parent involvement in education.
1 @ $1,000
February 28, 2024. SORRY ABOUT THE LATE NOTICE!
Application can be found: https://bccpac.bc.ca/index.php/members/awards/educational-award/ed-award-app
Will need to include:
Marlene Larson was invited to establish the Itinerant Program for Blind and Visually Impaired Students in 1976. This scholarship was presented to her upon her retirement in 2010. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide post-secondary assistance to Burnaby students who are blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind.
The Marlene Larson Scholarship is awarded to a Burnaby graduate who is blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind.
To be considered for the scholarship the student should:
Proof of visual impairment in the form of a letter from the student’s eye care specialist, CNIB or their vision teacher is required.
Scholarship will be awarded upon proof of registration in a post- secondary program.
$500 to one Burnaby student
To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, MARCH 15th, 2024 BEFORE 3PM .
The BCSTA Scholarships for Student Citizenship recognize graduating students for outstanding contributions they have made to their school and community. Additional criteria:
3 @ $750 (to be paid directly to recipient’s post-secondary institution)
submit online by 3PM, February 29, 2024. SORRY ABOUT THE LATE NOTICE!
Please read this section carefully. Improperly submitted applications will not be considered. More info: https://bcsta.org/resources-and-services/bcsta-scholarships/
Improperly submitted applications will not be considered.
Students are to submit their applications using the form below.
A supporting document, saved in PDF format, containing a signed consent form and two reference letters (school and community), must be included as part of the submission.
Applicants must use the following naming convention: lastname-firstname-scholarship.pdf. For example, if your name is Jane Doe, your file will be named doe-jane-scholarship.pdf. The order of supporting documents must be as follows:
Download instructions for sponsors
Review BCSTA’s privacy policies before submitting your application.
Criteria
Are you interested in pursuing a career in construction? Do you have anything to date showing an interest in the field such as a Youth in Trade completion or work experience? Are you graduating in June 2024?
1. Trades Apprenticeship Program
2. Industry Training Post Secondary Program
3. Women in Construction
Applicants must also:
1 @ $1000
To Ms. Mihic (paper or email – dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca) by 3pm on FRIDAY, MARCH 15th, 2024 BEFORE 3PM .
Procedure
OPTIONAL:
Download or pick up a paper form and submit all forms, in order, to Student Services or email to Ms. Mihic (dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca) by due date. Refer to “FAQ” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.
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