Author Archives: mcchesneya

Wize is offering a $1000 cash scholarship in support of high school students amidst COVID-19. This scholarship is for Canadian students currently in Grade 12, and is meant to support the transition to post-secondary life. Simply fill in their scholarship … Continue reading →

The Cmolik Foundation awards scholarships to youth who have faced adversity in their lives and demonstrated tenacity. Many of our students would not be able to access post-secondary education without our help. With hard work and our support, their dreams can become reality. … Continue reading →

If you would like to be nominated by Alpha Secondary for the Queens’s Chancellor’s Scholarship, please contact Ms. McChesney in person (A100) or by email (adrienne.mcchesney@burnabyschools.ca) by November 13th. Total Value = $36,000 Program of Study All Criteria Superior academic … Continue reading →

Students who demonstrate superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities, and proven leadership can apply for a Queen’s major admission award. Financial need is also a consideration for some of their major admission awards. … Continue reading →

Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award This need-and-merit-based award recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, and recognized achievement in other key areas. The value of your Karen … Continue reading →

Most post-secondary institutions offer  entrance scholarships. For most institutions, all you need to do is apply to the institution; however, read through instructions carefully to see if you need to supply “extras” to be considered for a scholarship. Most institutions … Continue reading →

CRITERIA For Canadian youth between 15-29 years old who are enrolled part-time in school or not in school at all. Grades and transcripts are not required! Must not work at RBC or a dependent of someone working at RBC. VALUE … Continue reading →

CRITERIA The January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Award is an annual award bestowed upon a deserving youth who is 16 to 30 years of age and who has demonstrated involvement, commitment and leadership in the 2SLGBTQ+ community whether locally, nationally … Continue reading →

CRTERIA The Presidential Scholars Award program offers the awards available to students who are entering UBC. These awards recognize students who excel across the board and who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. … Continue reading →

Confronted with the coronavirus pandemic, countries around the world are making policy changes that affect human rights. How well is your country* meeting the goals of limiting the spread of the virus and preserving human rights? If there is a … Continue reading →