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Criteria

The TELUS Student Bursary provides financial assistance to deserving young people across the country who are committed to giving back in their local communities by taking on a social impact project. 

Recipients receive a bursary valued at $3,000 (college) or $5,000 (university) to put toward tuition fees at post-secondary institutions in Canada.

Who is eligible to apply: 

• Youth between the ages of 17 and 29 in critical financial need
• Accepted into, or attending, a first undergraduate degree or diploma program at a college, university or polytechnic institute in Canada
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Commitment to delivering a social impact initiative during the course of their studies that will have a positive social or environmental impact in their community.

Value

multiple at $3,000 (college) and $5,000 (university)

Due Date

Criteria

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.

Value

$3000

Due Date

EMAIL by May 31, 2024 at 11;59 pm

Procedure

Fill out the following application:

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Criteria

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

• Been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work: tutoring, peer counselling, church, clubs, recreation, etc.
• Been actively involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, leadership, government, dance, music, athletics, debating, etc.
• Demonstrated special skills, hobbies, interests, and/or training.
• Demonstrated responsibility.

Value

$1, 000 to a Burnaby North student

Due Date

FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH before 3PM.

Procedure

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.

Criteria

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.

Value

TBD

Due Date

The 2024 LLCS Scholarship application submission period is from March 1 to May 15, 2024,
and successful applicants will be notified in late June.

Procedure

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

Criteria

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.

Value

multiple @ $500

Due Date

BY MAIL March 31, 2024.

BC Hydro Power Pioneers Community Service Award,
333 Dunsmuir Street, 15th Floor, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5R3.

Procedure

The following information must be included with your application to be considered for this award:

1. Completed application form (link below),
2. 500 word essay of voluntary contributions you have made to your community,
3. Reference letter(s) from the community organization(s) you have worked with,
4. Reference letter from a teacher, counsellor or principal at your school,
5. Confirmation of a passing grade,
6. Proof of age and citizenship or status.

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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