$1000 Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake Scholarship for Community Leadership – due April 5th

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

This scholarship is awarded annually to a well-rounded student who has demonstrated strong citizenship and leadership skills as demonstrated through voluntary participation in community and school activities. The scholarship shall be applicable towards post- secondary education or trades training at any approved institution.

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for this scholarship, applicant students should have:

  • demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership skills;
  • been actively involved in community service and / or volunteer work
  • been actively involved in youth initiatives, activities and events in the Burnaby community;
  • been actively involved in school-based activities; and actively pursuing relevant school coursework.

GUIDELINES

1. A scholarship of $1000 will be awarded to a Senior Secondary student in the Burnaby School District. Funds will be administered through the Rotary Club of Burnaby – Deer Lake.

2. In order to be eligible for consideration:

a. A student must complete a personal application; or

b. A staff member at the student’s school must submit a nomination form.

3. All applications / nominations are to be submitted directly to:

Rotary Club of Burnaby – Deer Lake, Scholarship Committee Box 63019 RPO Highgate Burnaby BC V5E 4J4

4. The scholarship shall be awarded by the Scholarship Committee established by the Rotary Club of Burnaby – Deer Lake

For general info, CLICK HERE.

For application form, CLICK HERE.

The deadline for applications / nominations is APRIL 5, 2019

2 x $3000 BCIT Pathways to Success Scholarships for students in technology, technical studies or trades: Due April 1st

Students are encouraged to visit the BCIT website for education and career opportunities… there are MANY! 96% of BCIT grads are employed.  Attend a BCIT info session to learn more. Scholarship information flyer is HERE.  Application form is HERE.

SELECTION COMMITTEE CRITERIA GUIDELINES

  •   The School District selection committee will select the BCIT Pathway to Success Award Recipient(s).
  •   Selected students must meet or exceed the program’s entrance requirements. BCIT entrance requirements are program specific. For further information visit bcit.ca.
  •   Students must have applied to a full time first year technology, technical studies, or trade program (excluding Apprentice) and have a BCIT student number before being considered for an award.
  •   The School Districts will keep all original award selection documents and send a photocopy of their selected recipients BCIT Pathway to Success Award application.
  •   The award offer is subject to the student receiving full acceptance into a full-time BCIT program. Should the student(s) not gain full acceptance or not register for a full time program, the award will automatically be withdrawn.
  • Application deadline for students: April 1, 2019

$5000 Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship to graduates wanting to pursue teaching: Due February 15th

The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BC’s nine Faculties of Education.

Application

  1. Complete the Application, including the written statement worth 60% overall, and the resume worth 40% overall. It must be completed online using the mandatory format. Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  2. Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15, 2019.
  3. Selection of winners will be finalized after August 31, 2019

Eligibility

You must:

  • Meet basic eligibility requirements
  • Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you apply
  • Be eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the Graduation Program (2018) by August 31, 2019
  • Have at least a:
    • “B” (73% or above) in your Language Arts 11 final mark
    • “B” average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12, Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12, with no more than one “C+” (67% or above) final course mark, (marks lower than “C+” are not accepted)
  • Maintain a “B” average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduation
  • Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination

You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarship.

Your application package must include:

  • Resume in the mandatory format
  • Two reference letters, one from your community and one from your school
  • A written statement, maximum 500 words, which describes why you want to be a teacher

Winners must redeem their vouchers within 7 years of their high school graduation. The expiry dates are shown on the vouchers. When redeeming, winners must provide a letter from their Faculty of Education confirming their enrolment in the K-12 teacher education program.

Schools will be notified in June if there is a conditional winner from their school. Winners will be notified directly in September when eligibility is confirmed.

Conditional winners and their schools will be notified by email in May. Winners will be notified directly in September when eligibility is confirmed.

 

$5000 BC Excellence Scholarship for students well-rounded graduates: Due Friday, February 8th

There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded B.C. graduates. Winners will have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career paths. They will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition.

Nomination and Application

  1. You must be nominated by your secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship. Only one student from each school may be nominated. Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination. You must confirm your nomination by having your school principal sign and date the BC Excellence Nomination Form.
  2. Complete the Application. The application includes a written statement worth 60% overall, and the resume worth 40% overall.  It must be completed online in the mandatory format. Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  3. Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15, 2019.
  4. Selection of winners will be finalized after August 31, 2019.

Eligibility

Nominees must:

  • Meet basic eligibility requirements
  • Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominated
  • Be eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the B.C. Graduation Program (2018) by August 31, 2019
  • Have at least a:
    • “B” (73% or above) in their Language Arts 11 final mark
    • “B” average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12, Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12, with no more than one “C+” (67% or above) final course mark, (marks lower than “C+” are not accepted)
  • Maintain a “B” average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduation
  • Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination

You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship.

Your application must include:

  • Resume in the mandatory format
  • Two reference letters, one from your community and one from your school
  • A written statement, maximum 500 words, which must describe:
    • What led you to your most relevant community service, volunteer activity, and/or leadership role, and
    • What you learned from this experience, and
    • How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path.

Conditional winners and their schools will be notified by email in May. Winners will be notified directly in September when eligibility is confirmed. They must redeem their voucher within 5 years of graduation. Expiry dates are shown on the vouchers.

Please note that each school is permitted to submit ONE application.  Therefore, your application is due to Ms. Falsetto and the Byrne Creek Scholarship Committee on Friday, February 8th.  Once you are shortlisted, the official application is due on Friday, February 15th.

$1000 Abbott and Fenner Scholarship for students with the desire to succeed: Due June 14th

Deadline and Eligibility

The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.

Application Procedure for 2019

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships at abbottandfenner.com

Topic:

Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are on the website.
Scholarship Deadline   –  June 14, 2019.

Attn Grade 10-12: Adventures in Forestry, Film, Tourism, and Citizenship Experiences available. $1500 value. Due February 15th

The Rotary Club of Burnaby is proud to participate in a number of Adventure programs established by other Rotary clubs. These adventures take place throughout the country and are an opportunity for youth to showcase their talent, learn from industry professionals and an opportunity to further career opportunities. The club covers the registration and travel cost of the participant. The organizing Rotary Club arranges for the students to be Billeted with a host family. All other personal expenses are the responsibility of the student.

Deadline to apply for all of these is Friday, February 15th.  All application forms and info are attached to the links. These have a $1500 value and travel experience.

Adventures in Forestry and Environmental Studies. Trip is May 22 – 26, 2O19. Location:  Prince George, BC.  Guideline info is HERE. Click HERE for application info.

Adventures in Film. Trip is March 7 – 10, 2019. Location: Powell River, BC.  Click HERE for application info.

Adventures in Tourism. Trip is April 14 – 19, 2019 | Travel Dates: April 13th or 14th & 19th | Location: Kelowna, BC.  Click HERE for application info.

Adventures in Citizenship. Trip is April 28 – May 1, 2019 | Travel Dates: TBD | Location: Ottawa, Ontario.  Click HERE for application info.

Applications are due on Friday, February 15, 2019 to Ms. Falsetto and the Byrne Creek Scholarship Committee.

5 x $25,000 prize for students in STEAM, 2 are for Indigenous Youth: Due Wednesday, January 16th

Are you often described as a leader, an achiever, or an innovator? Do you have limitless drive, ambition, and determination? If so, there’s an opportunity to receive a $25,000 prize towards your post-secondary education.

Founded in 2016, the STEAM Horizon Awards invite Canada’s youth to promote positive changes throughout their community using science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).

Winners will be awarded a $25,000 prize for their post-secondary education. Two of the five prizes will go to Indigenous youth. The prizes will be funded by the Ingenium Foundation, alongside a group of award sponsors. We are confident that these recipients will act as role models and ambassadors for future STEAM generations.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Must be a Canadian citizen, or permanent resident of Canada
  • Must be between 16 and 18 years old at the time of application
  • Must be recognized for STEAM-related accomplishments in a formal or informal way
  • Must be maintaining a minimum academic average of 85%
  • Must either be preparing to enroll in Fall 2019, or currently enrolled, in their first year of post-secondary education. The enrolment must be in a STEAM field in Canada

*Art and design fields will only be accepted if they are integrated in science and technology.

Application form is HERE.

Website information is HERE.

Applications are due Wednesday, January 16th, 2019.

$1000 Bursaries for youth in/from foster care in BC or have been adopted. Due April 30th

The Adoptive Families Association of BC is pleased to announce our 2019 Youth Bursary Applications are now live on our website! The intention of our $1,000 bursaries are to provide funding that will assist in covering costs of tuition and/or costs directly related to the post-secondary programs (vocational, trade or academic post-secondary program, at an accredited BC institution) for youth in/from foster care in BC, or who have been adopted.

The Howard Legacy Youth Fund was established with a donation from Peggy Howard in 2012, and is made available to applicants who are current or former youth in care.

The AFABC Youth Bursary was established in 2014, with funding from the Adoptive Families Association of BC, and accepts applications from youth who have joined their family by legal adoption.

 For more information and to fill out an application, visit our bursaries webpage HERE.

Applications are due on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019.

5 x $1000 scholarships for students who support mental wellness within athletics: Due March 1st

The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes

If you are an athlete living in the Lower Mainland or in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor who is passionate about your sport and has made efforts to support your personal mental health and wellness or that of your sports team or community, we want to hear from you.  This scholarship is made possible by the Vancouver Canucks Alumni.

PURPOSE OF SCHOLARSHIP
In tribute to Rick’s life, the Crisis Centre is offering the Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes as a means to recognize the presence of mental wellness within athletics. Athleticism has the potential to be incredibly life promoting. It can also be competitive and prioritize physical wellness at the expense of mental and emotional well-being.  The Rick Blight Scholarship seeks to recognize athletes who have demonstrated both a dedication to leadership in their sport and an ongoing investment in their personal mental wellness and/or that of their sports team or community.  Actions in support of one’s personal mental wellness and/or that of their sports team or community may be demonstrated through things such as visiting a mental health professional, encouraging peers to reach out when in need, involving oneself in emotionally-sustaining community activities, supporting anti-stigma efforts, forming LGBTQ alliances, or attending community events mandated to promote mental wellness.

ELIGIBILITY

  • A leader in your personal mental wellness and/or that of your sports team, or community;
  • Demonstrating a dedication to your sport; and
  • Currently enrolled in Grade 12 at a Lower Mainland/Sea-to-Sky Corridor high school.

The deadline for applications is Friday March 1, 2019 at 5pm.  Five scholarships valued at $1,000 will be awarded.  

Award recipients will be asked to attend the Crisis Centre’s Annual General Meeting in East Vancouver in the fall 2019 to receive their scholarship. Applicants will be notified of the decision by mid April.

More details are available HERE.

$1000 RE/MAX Scholarship for leadership and community contributions: due date March 11, 2019

This year RE/MAX is once again offering (16) $1,000 bursaries for a total of $16,000 to grade 12 students.    
 
This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. Students can enter online at www.remax.ca.
 
2019 Quest for Excellence program is open for submissions from September 10, 2018 until midnight March 11, 2019. Only online entries will be accepted.    
 
 
 
Together we can make a difference in the lives of our students by touching on their passion and spirit.