Burnaby North Scholarships

Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and more!

Month: March 2026

Horatio Algers Vocational and Technical Education Scholarship

March 15, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Horatio Alger Skills & Trades Scholarships are awarded to eligible students in British Columbia.

  • Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
  • Applying or enrolled for Fall 2026 in a vocational or technical certificate program at a government or non-for-profit institution, with direct pathways to employment.
  • Demonstrate critical financial need ($100,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
  • Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Be under the age of 35
  • Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident residing in British Columbia
Value

70 x 9,000

Due Date

ONLINE by June 15 

Procedure

additional info and online application: https://horatioalger.ca/vte-scholarships/ 

Michael J. Fox Theatre Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships

March 10, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Each year, the Michael J. Fox Theatre Society selects graduating Burnaby School District (SD41) students who have demonstrated exemplary aptitude for the Arts as recipients of the Michael J. Fox Theatre Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship.

Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the selection committee based on the
following criteria:

  • Demonstrated interest, dedication and aptitude in an arts or in multiple arts disciplines, e.g. dance, drama, music, visual arts, theatre, script writing, stagecraft, directing, media arts
  • History of school and/or community volunteering
  • Additional consideration will be given to students who face financial adversity pursuing their chosen post-secondary program

Applicants to the Michael J. Fox Theatre Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship must be:

  • a student graduating from a Burnaby School District (SD41) secondary school at the end
    of the 2025-2026  school year.
  • enrolled in a visual or performing arts course in a Burnaby (SD41) secondary school for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • pursuing a post-secondary Degree or Certificate in an Arts discipline.
  • a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Value

TBD but worth it! North can submit up to three nominees

Due Date

my EMAIL or PRINT to Ms. Mihic in Student Services by Friday, April 10. Digital portfolio to QR Code. 

Procedure

Completed Applications Packages must include:

  • Your completed Student Application Form
  • Short Essay Responses (Instructions in Application Form)
  • Your secondary school transcript
  •  A summary of your school and/or community volunteer activities
  •  Three (3) reference letters, including one from a teacher of the Visual and Performing Arts in your school
  • a Digital Portfolio
    • Include up to four samples from your portfolio or a maximum 5-minute audio or
      video compilation
    • Please access the form to upload audition/portfolio materials through the QR
      code below. You must use your Burnaby School District Credentials to access
      form (e.g. e12345@burnabyschools.ca and your regular District e-mail
      password).
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Grace Family Network Foundation Scholarship

March 8, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Grace Family Network Foundation scholarship fund awards deserving high school graduates in financial need. The awards are intended to encourage students who are pursuing a post-secondary education and who have demonstrated not only academic achievement but also interest in their communities.

  • A resident of Metro Vancouver (applicable municipalites)
  • Currently registered in Grade 12
  • Criteria: students with outstanding academic and leadership achievements demonstrating financial need
  • Evidence of enrolment or application to a post-secondary school in the 2024-2025 academic year
  • essay component:
  • A one page essay on “How have you shown resilience in the face of adversity?” (see application form for more details)
Value

3 @ $1000

Due Date

Online by May 31, 2026.

Procedure

More info at http://www.gfnf.org/

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Burnaby Sport Hall of Fame Scholarship

March 7, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame was formed in 2001 to honour Burnaby’s past athletic excellence.

  • • A graduating Grade 12 student enrolled at a B.C. secondary school (public or private);
    • A resident of Burnaby for at least the past three years;
    • Future plans to attend a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis;
    • Show evidence of high athletic ability and performance;
    • Maintain minimum C+ average (copy of the most recent transcript must be included);
    • Demonstrated leadership; and
    • Be active in school and community.
Value

2 x $1,000 scholarships to to athletes from Burnaby.

Due Date

EMAIL or  MAIL by  May 31, 2026

Completed applications should be mailed to:
Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Office
2301-3713 Kensington Ave.
Burnaby, B.C.
V5B 0A7

or scanned and emailed to:

lucas.bjerke@gmail.com

Procedure

Complete and mail the following to the address below:

  1. Application (attached below and extra copies can be found in “Scholarship Application” Bin outside Student Services
  2. A cover letter summarizing your athletic achievements along with your postsecondary athletic/academic goals and plans must be included with your application.
  3. Letters of support referencing school, community or athletic participation will enhance your application
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*TIME SENSITIVE* Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship

March 5, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Looking for BC student leaders  who are entering their first year of post secondary education, are in good academic standing and have made exceptional contributions in the following areas:

  • School and community service, leadership
  • Initiating community development
  • Affecting positive change
  • Mentoring others
  • Personal development and growth
  • Good academic performance
Value

4 @ $2,500

Due Date

Online   APRIL 18, 2026 by 11:59 PM.

Procedure

Application and info  at https://www.nhl.com/canucks/community/lindenscholarship

Recipients will be notified at the end of June.

Bosa Construction Legacy Scholarship

March 3, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Bosa Construction is looking to award 4 high school students the opportunity to pursue their Carpentry Apprenticeship through BCIT’s top-rated program while working under the guaranteed sponsorship of Bosa Construction.

The scholarship includes:
  • Full tuition paid for all levels of Apprenticeship
  • Guaranteed employment and sponsorship with Bosa Construction
  • Continuous full-spectrum support from our experienced workforce
  • Smooth program progression through BCIT’s top rated program
Value

Full program tuition would be covered for all levels of Apprenticeship as well as Red Seal Certification Exam upon completion of the program (up to 4+ years of secured employment and tuition)!

Due Date

application open March 2026 and closes in May

Procedure

More info and application can be found here: https://bosaconstruction.com/careers/ 

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