Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and more!

Category: Adversity/Hardship Scholarships

Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation

Criteria

The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation supports access to post-secondary education (PSE) for all Canadians. We are passionate about higher learning and believe that finances should not be a barrier to accessing post-secondary education.

In honour of notable members of the Canadian Scholarship Trust family, we are excited to provide $150,000 worth of bursaries to students facing financial barriers in order to help them access post-secondary education. The bursary can be used to cover tuition as well as school-related expenses such as books, supplies, or living expenses.

The bursaries are intended for students who can demonstrate financial need, and whose financial need may make it difficult for them to continue their studies. Students must be the first generation in their family to attend post-secondary education*.

Value

25x $6k Bursaries

Due Date

Online by April 14th, 2023.

Procedure

Apply online @ https://www.cstfoundation.ca/about-cst-foundation

  • A short essay on your financial need
  • A short essay about your accomplishments
  • A statement about your future aspirations
  • One reference letter
  • High school transcript (unofficial is fine)
  • Admission decision letter (when available) from an eligible post-secondary institution showing acceptance for the 2023-24 school year

*Eligible PSE institutions include apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma; college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma; university certificate or diploma below bachelor level; or a university degree.

 

Julie Cole Bursary

Criteria

This award will support a student pursuing a career in Occupational Health and Safety through post-secondary studies with demonstrated genuine financial need.

  • Applications will be accepted from students enrolling in a full-time, accredited Occupational Health and Safety program at college or university in BC (BCIT, UBC) for the 2023-2024 year
  • Applications will be accepted from high school graduates and those furthering their education in health and safety graduate studies as outlined in the list of qualified programs
  • Applicants will submit abstracts showing their academic results
  • Applicants will submit an essay of 750 to 1,200 words explaining why workplace health and safety is important to them, and why they are pursuing this course of study
  • Applicants will include information about their financial need in their application
  • Applicants will be Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the province of B.C.
Value

$500

Due Date

Online March 15, 2023.

Procedure

Complete oonline application at https://safetyalliancebc.ca/julie-cole-bursary/ 

 

Burnaby South War Memorial Scholarship

Criteria

In recognition and memory of the young men and women from Burnaby who fought for Canada in World War II.

The Burnaby South War Memorial bursaries are awarded annually to two deserving Burnaby secondary school graduates who have continually demonstrated the values associated with good citizenship – caring, sharing, responsibility and a willingness to help others.

cover letter stating why you are a suitable candidate.

· application form (or a computer-generated replica allowing you more space to respond)

· statement explaining your need for financial assistance – Burnaby South War Memorial Bursary only.

· resume – these awards emphasize service to the school and community so focus on these areas in your resume.

· copy of both your grade 11 & 12 transcripts (request one from ).

· MINIMUM of two reference letters that support your community and school service. This is a crucial part of your application and MUST be included. If you state volunteer activities in your application, make every effort to include some documentation in the form of a letter, certificate, etc. to provide evidence of your involvement as well as the duration of your involvement.

Value

1 x  $950 for a Burnaby student

Due Date

 To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by FRIDAY, MARCH 10th, 2023 before 3PM .

Procedure

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 “Home” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

 

 

Jean Ip Scholarship Foundation

Criteria

This scholarship is intended to provide support to a student who (i.) demonstrates contribution to their community and (ii.) is graduating Grade 12. Preference will be given to applicants who have had to overcome adversity in the pursuit of their education and who have demonstrated leadership qualities. The scholarship is awarded based on the recommendation of the Board committee from the participating Lower Mainland School Districts. The award is not dependent on Grade Point Average (GPA).

Value

amount TBA for a Burnaby North Student

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, MARCH 10th, 2023 BEFORE 3PM .

Procedure

Download or pick up a paper form and submit all forms, in order,  to Student Services or email to Ms. Mihic by due date. Refer to “Home” tab > “Creating and COmbining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

1) Jean Ip Foundation Scholarship Application
2) Cover letter including statement of financial need
3) Two (2) letters of reference
4) Transcript of grades for grade 11 and 12 courses
5) Media Consent Form

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Burnaby Association of Senior Exempt Employees (BASES)

Criteria

The Burnaby Association of Senior Exempt Employees (BASES) is pleased to be awarding three scholarshipin 2020 to well-rounded students graduating from a high school in School District #41 (District) who are furthering their education at an accredited BC post-secondary college or university, or attending a vocational training program at a designated post-secondary technical, trades or vocational institution.  

Students applying for the scholarships must meet the following criteria:   

The Burnaby Association of Senior Exempt Employees (BASES) is pleased to be awarding three scholarships in 2020 to well-rounded students graduating from a high school in School District #41 (District) who are furthering their education at an accredited BC post-secondary college or university, or attending a vocational training program at a designated post-secondary technical, trades or vocational institution.  Students applying for the scholarships must meet the following criteria:   

  • Maintained a good academic standing; 
  • Been actively involved in community service, volunteering, and/or have work experience beyond that required for graduation; 
  • Demonstrated leadership in Burnaby through consistent and outstanding dedication to a community initiative and/or in making their community a better place.   

 The recipient will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a qualified program in order to receive their scholarship payment.  

Value

1 Burnaby Student @ $1000 each

Due Date

  To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, MARCH 10th, 2023 BEFORE 3PM .

Procedure

  • a cover letter stating why you are a suitable candidate for this scholarship
  • a copy of your Grade 11 and 12 transcript
  • resume
  • a reference letter(s) to support your volunteer experience
  • a reference letter(s) to support your leadership in the community

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 “Home” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

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Beedie Luminaries Scholarship

Criteria

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident since 2019. Have a minimum overall grade average of 75% for grade 11 and available grade 12 marks based on Universities Canada’s Calculation of Average. Must demonstrate financial adversity and use funding towards a post-secondary institution, trade school or college in which you will be enrolled full-time.  Two letters of reference required (1 teacher; 1 community-based) in addition to transcript and application. Eligibility details below or at: https://beedieluminaries.ca/eligibility/

“This year, in light of the labour shortage within the skilled trades sector, we would like to particularly encourage students considering a career in the trades to apply.”

Value

up to $40,000/ 4 years for a Bachelor’s Degree Program or Trade School Program.

Due Date

An application with all supporting documentation must be submitted electronically to Scholarship Partners Canada no later than the application deadline of  Thursday, January 12th, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. PST

Procedure

Submit an online application by visiting
https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/BeedieLuminaries/

Schulich Leader Scholarships

APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BURNABY NORTH’S SCHULICH NOMINEE DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 13th, 2023. Note: This has been updated from the previously reported date of the 7th to accompdate the late return.

READ BELOW FOR MORE INFO.

Note: the school can select only ONE nominee.

Criteria

Student must be planning to study science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at one of the 20 Canadian partner universities next September and possess two of the following:  (i) outstanding community, and/or entrepreneurial leadership, (ii) academic excellence, and alternatively,(iii) financial need.  Not  for students planning a career as a medical practitioner or researcher – this scholarship is geared towards the entrepreneurially-minded student.

Value

Up to 100 awards. Roughly half the awards are valued @ $100,000 for engineering scholarships and the other half is $80,000 for science and math scholarships.

Due Date

In order to be considered for the school’s nomination, you must complete and submit requirements outlined in the “Procedure” section below by Friday, January 13th, 2023. to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or by email at dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca.

Procedure

Please make sure all documents are in the following order. If emailing, combine all documents into a single .pdf rather than in multiple documents.

  1. An updated resume.
  2. 50-words each describing your top 3 achievements (academic or other).
  3. A 600-word essay demonstrating why you should win.
  4. A 250-word optional essay to discuss any additional information, including extenuating circumstances.
  5. A 50-word short answer describing where you see yourself 10 years from now
  6. Two letters of support from references (at least one academic). THESE CAN EMAILED TO Ms. Mihic DIRECTLY FROM THE REFEREE.
  7. Current transcript that include your Term 1 marks.
  8. As well, make sure you have your Student Profile completed. Your package will not be considered if one is not filled out. You can access it here:
    https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LV7swROUrEqeab99Ida2Qu3b8VU8TXJGvG8_ykbBYI5UQ0swREQxSlpHSDFDTEQ4Q00wOFEyU0kxUC4u 

The successful nominee will be notified by the school in mid- to late- January.

Note: if selected, there will be time for the nominee to “tidy up” all supporting documents before formal submission in mid February.