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Hi grads! Information is now available for the Loran Scholarship. This scholarship is one of the country’s largest (valued at $100,000) and is awarded to Canadians on the basis of character, service and the promise of leadership. This scholarship looks … Continue reading →

$3,000 French as a Second Language (FSL) Bursary for students who will be starting their first year at UBC during the 2021-22 academic year. About the bursary: This bursary program, which is administered by the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie … Continue reading →

This year the Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation (khref.org) is offering prizes of $2000, $750 and $250 to high school students judged to have written the best answers to the following QUESTION: Does the distribution of income and wealth in your country and/or between countries … Continue reading →

Award: $1,500 (paid in 2 increments of $750.00 in late August and January) Students who receive this award are eligible to apply for renewal on an annual basis up to a maximum of four years.   Anticipated Scholarship Committee Deadline: June 15, 2021 (we … Continue reading →

District/  Authority Scholarships Criteria: student must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident at time of application student will graduate by August 31, 2021 student has demonstrated excellence in non-academic field(s) from ONE of the following areas and enrolling in a post secondary … Continue reading →

Recipients of the Nelson awards are young leaders of tomorrow, showcasing a commitment to community stewardship and academic achievement. This year, Nelson is offering two incredible opportunities for students, their Civic Leadership Scholarship and their Indigenous Student Scholarship, in partnership … Continue reading →

Attention Grads!  If you have been offered scholarships, bursaries or awards, let Ms. McChesney know ASAP so that your achievements can be recognized at the Graduation Ceremony!  If you have won an Entrance Scholarship from a post-secondary institution, please bring confirmation … Continue reading →

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION  The Brett Meredith Award for Distinction in Writing is awarded to a grade 12 student who demonstrates a passion and aptitude for creative writing.  BACKGROUND  This award was created in 2017 in memory of Brett Meredith, a well-respected English and Creative Writing … Continue reading →

Each year the Huus Family, in partnership with Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island (formerly Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children) and generous donors, award bursaries to support the education of students with disabilities. The purpose of the fund is to provide … Continue reading →

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS 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. 1. … Continue reading →