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Public Guardian and Trustee Educational Bursary 2025-2026

February 25, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Each year, education bursaries are available through the Public Guardian and Trustee Educational Assistance Fund. The bursaries are intended to help individuals who were formerly in the permanent care of the provincial government reach their educational goals.

To be eligible for the bursary, you need to be:

  • A former permanent ward of the Ministry of Social Services or
  • Formerly in the continuing custody of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency (DAA)/Indigenous Child and Family Service Agency (ICFSA)
  • You must have been a permanent ward or in continuing custody until age 19
  • A high school graduate or equivalent
  • Enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary academic, technical or vocational program between September 2025 to August 2026.
Value

between approximately $500.00 and $4,000.00 per year per approved applicant

Due Date

ONLINE before APRIL 15, 2025 

Procedure

complete online application: https://www.trustee.bc.ca/children-youth/pgt-educational-assistance-fund 

 

BEES “STEAM” Scholarship

February 19, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Burnaby Association of Exempt Employees (BEES) is pleased to be awarding three scholarships in 2025 to students graduating from a high school in School District #41 (District) who demonstrate diverse strengths, achievements, and contributions to their community and who meet the following criteria:

BEES Trades, or Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (“STEAM”) Scholarship
• Is interested in pursuing a career in Trades or STEAM;
• Been actively involved in the community, whether it be through volunteering or work
experience or other contributions beyond what is required for graduation reflecting their unique skills or efforts to support their community; and
• Has a need for financial assistance to pursue their education, for example, a student that must secure employment while attending school.

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

Value

1 Burnaby District student @ $2,000 

Due Date

  To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 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

Submit 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.

 

Michael J. Fox Theatre Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships

February 19, 2025 / / 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 2024-2025  school year.
  • enrolled in a visual or performing arts course in a Burnaby (SD41) secondary school for the 2025-2026 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 March 28, 2025.

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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Interworld Development Scholarship

February 18, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence and achievement in a Youth Train in Trades and Youth Work in Trades program and meets the following eligibility criteria.

To be considered for the award the student must have

  • successfully completed a Youth Train in Trades and Youth Work in Trades program in the Burnaby School District with a high level of effort, determination and integrity
  • successfully completed 120 hours industry-recognized work experience
  • demonstrated a high level of motivation to continue to develop skills and abilities in the chosen profession
  • demonstrated plans to continue in studies in the chosen field at post-secondary or apprenticeship training
  • been nominated for the award by a Youth Train in Trades or Youth Work in Trades program teacher

Consideration is to be given to a student with financial need. The scholarship will be awarded upon proof of registration in a post secondary or apprenticeship trades training program.

Value

$1000 will be awarded to a graduating student from BNSS who meets the above eligibility criteria.

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 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 “FAQ” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

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Jayson McLean Memorial Bursary

February 15, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Jayson enjoyed mentoring young students who had a love for Theatre. He wanted them to reach their potential and success in their lives through the Arts, just as he did.  To commemorate Jayson’s dedication to the Arts in his life, we are establishing a Bursary in his name for future Arts students in the Burnaby School District (41), who are pursuing their artistic passions in life.

Intended for students in Theatrical Arts, looking to continue study in post-secondary in a Theatrical Arts related field.

Value

$500 to a Burnaby School District student

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 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 “FAQ” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

  • Completed application
  • Transcript of grades
  • Cover letter
  • Letter of reference from a teacher in Arts or Art-related capacity
  • Proof of post-secondary registration in an Arts-related capacity

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Dr. & Mrs. A. H. Pontifex Scholarship

February 15, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Dr. & Mrs. A. H. Pontifex Scholarship Award is awarded to a well-rounded student who excels in Science and has demonstrated good citizenship and leadership skills through voluntary participation in school and community activities.

The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating student from an SD41 – Burnaby secondary school who:

  • has maintained a good academic standing
  •  has taken a concentration of, and excelled in, courses in the field of Science
  • has demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership in school and the community
  • has participated in community service and volunteer work in the community
  • has demonstrated a passion for, and interest in, pursuing a career in Science

The scholarship will be awarded upon proof of registration in a post secondary program focused in the field of Science.

Value

One scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to a graduate from one of SD41 – Burnaby’s eight secondary schools.

DUE DATE

 To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 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 “FAQ” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

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Neil Sandercock Scholarship

February 15, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating student who has suffered a brain injury or has a developmental or psychological impairment with a disability and has not only risen up against the odds, but demonstrated a commitment to continuing their education.  $500 will be awarded to a graduating student from a Burnaby school. 

Value

$500 will be awarded to a graduating student from a Burnaby school.

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 BEFORE 3PM .

Procedure

Download or pick up a paper form and submit completed to Student Services or email to Ms. Mihic by due date.

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CUPE Local 23 Scholarship

February 15, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The CUPE Local 23 scholarship is awarded to one student in each of Burnaby’s secondary schools who meets the following criteria:

The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has:
▪ Maintained a good academic standing
▪ Demonstrated good citizenship in school and the community
▪ Participated in volunteer activities

Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is going on to a BC post secondaryor vocational training program. Consideration should be given to a student with financial need.

Value

$500 to a Burnaby North student

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 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 (dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca) . Refer to “FAQ” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

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Chad Turpin Scholarship

February 14, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Burnaby Association of Senior Exempt Employees (BASES) is pleased to be award The Chad Turpin Scholarship – One (1) scholarship in the amount of $2000 will be awarded to a student who:

  • Maintained a good academic standing 
  • Is interested in pursuing a career in public administration, public policy or public service  
  • Demonstrates a need for financial assistance to pursue their education, for example, a student that must secure employment while attending school.  

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

Note: One of the above scholarships will be awarded to a student who is pursuing academic education at a college or university and the other will be awarded to a student who is pursuing vocational training program at a designated post-secondary technical, trades or vocational institute. 

Value

1 Burnaby District student @ $2,000 each

Due Date

  To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 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

Submit 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.

 

Spirit of BC – Performing Arts

February 14, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

This scholarship is provided as a result of a legacy fund resulting from the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.  Three amounts of $1000 each will be awarded to well-rounded students who, while maintaining a good academic standing, have demonstrated a passion for athletics, visual arts – drawing and painting, sculpture, animation or performing arts – drama, music, dance and haves demonstrated good citizenship through voluntary participation in school or community activities.

To be considered for the award the student should: 

  •  be passionate about performing arts
  • for performing arts – involved in school or community as a performer or a supporting role   
  • have demonstrated having a positive influence in the school or community through community service or volunteer work and through dedication and hard work
  •  exemplify good citizenship and strong character and demonstrating personal responsibility and respect for others 
  • maintained a good academic standing  demonstrated plans to continue with education in a post-secondary  

The scholarship will be awarded upon proof of registration in a post-secondary institution (tuition receipt is required).   

Value

1 BNSS student x $1000

Due Date

in print or email to Ms. Mihic by APRIL 4 before 3PM.

Procedure

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.

  1. Completed application form (below)
  2. Letter for Athletics, from a coach indicating any special contribution to the team and the candidate’s character with specific reference to the criteria of the application
  3. Letter from a teacher or community leader indicating the candidate’s character with specific reference to the criteria of the application
  4. Letter from the candidate indicating post secondary goals including any continued involvement in athletics, visual or performing arts and addressing the question “How has athletics played an important role in your life?”

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