Dear Byrne Creek Graduates,

Please review the criteria and apply for the awards that best suit you! Speak to your references this week to ask for a reference letter. Take time over Spring Break to prepare your applications.  If nothing else, completing the application questions is a great self-reflection activity!

In order to apply, you:

• must complete a GENERAL Burnaby Scholarship application form HERE
• must complete a SPECIFIC application for the scholarship in which you are applying
• are asked to NOT use staples. Please use paperclips, where necessary. (This saves a lot of time when photocopies must be made for the committee members.)

More details are here:

BASES Scholarship $1000

• Maintained a good academic standing
• Been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work beyond that required for graduation
• Demonstrated leadership through consistent and outstanding dedication to a community initiative or making their community a better place.
• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE

Chad Turpin Scholarship $1000

• Maintained a good academic standing
• Been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work beyond that required for graduation
• Demonstrated leadership through consistent and outstanding dedication to a community initiative or making their community a better place.
• an interest in public administration, public policy or public service in general
• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE

Burnaby Arts Council Scholarship $200

• demonstrated excellence and achievement in the arts (performing, visual or literary) in school curricular and extra-curricular programs and the motivation to develop their ability. Additional consideration will be given for community involvement.
• exhibited a good academic record with letters of commendation.
• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE

Burnaby Civic Employee’s – CUPE Local 23 Scholarship $500

• Must be attending a BC post-secondary or vocational school
• Maintained a good academic standing
• Demonstrated good citizenship in school and the community
• Participated in volunteer activities
• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE

Burnaby South War Memorial Honour Roll Bursary – $ amount TBD

• be a Canadian citizen and have graduated from a School District 41 secondary school;
• have the desire to continue his/her education at a post secondary institution in Canada and
• have been accepted to attend a post secondary institution;
• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE

Coast Capital Savings Standing Tall Award $3,500

• Awarded to youth who have faced adversity and have not only risen up against the odds, but are demonstrating a commitment to continue their education
• Open to students who have faced challenges like poverty, health, family issues, personal loss and lack of support.
• How does the application system work?  The Byrne Creek Scholarship Committee will select one candidate to represent our school
• Ms. Falsetto will strongly advocate for you at the Burnaby District Scholarship meeting
• You will be notified if you are the recipient before Friday, April 12th
• This has been awarded to Byrne Creek students for at least the past three years
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE.

Interworld Development Inc. Scholarship – $1000

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

• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE

Marjorie Jane Stephenson – Education Scholarship $450

• Demonstrated community service assisting older adults (excluding work experience)
• You will need a verification of volunteer hours letter on letter head from the supervisor of the care facility where you volunteered
• Demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Health Care
• Maintained a good academic standing
• Demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership skills in the school and community
• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE

Marlene Larson Scholarship ($ amount TBD)

• Awarded to a Burnaby graduate who is blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind
• Be planning on enrolling in a post secondary program
• Demonstrate ability to set goals
• Be motivated, show responsibility and be oriented towards independence
• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE

Michael J. Fox Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship (specific $ TBD, $15,000 available)

• Currently enrolled in a visual or performing arts course in a Burnaby secondary school.
• Documentation to demonstrate your interest, dedication and aptitude in an arts or in multiple arts disciplines, e.g. dance, drama, music, visual art, theatre, script writing, stagecraft, directing, media arts.
• Evidence of your financial need and an explanation of why there are no other financial resources available to you.
• Demonstrated school and/or community involvement
• Your intent to pursue study at a post-secondary institution in an arts or arts-related area.
• The application form attached has the wrong deadline.  This application is due on Friday, April 6th
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE. 

Parkcrest Children’s Centre Scholarship – $ amount TBD

• Must have attended Parkcrest Children’s Centre for at least one year (Complete Proof form HERE)
• Maintained a good academic standing
• Provide evidence of volunteer or work experience
• Participated and actively involved in school and community and/or volunteer activities
• Demonstrated good citizenship and leadership skills
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE.

Dr. & Mrs. A. H. Pontifex $500

• 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 recipient of the Pontifex Scholarship often has many experiences in Science including volunteer opportunities, science projects, and a very high standing in several science courses
• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE

RICOH $250

• Must be attending BCIT in the next 2 years (proof of registration required)
• Demonstrated good citizenship
• Actively involved in school service
• Maintained a good academic standing
• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE

Rotary Club of Burnaby Bursary $1000

• Has maintained a good academic standing
• Has demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership in school and the community
• Has participated in community service and volunteer work in the community
• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• The application form, CLICK HERE

Ted Elphick Memorial Bursary ($ TBD)

• Candidate selected should be a Burnaby resident who has, through will and spirit, overcome physical or mental challenges to graduate from a Burnaby secondary school.
• Must have been enrolled in a Burnaby school for five years.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to be a life long learner and continue his or her education at a post secondary institution or in a recognized training program
• To access more criteria, CLICK HERE
• To access the application form, CLICK HERE

There will be a Burnaby District Scholarship meeting Thursday, March 7th at lunch and after school in B110 to review this info and answer any questions.

Best wishes,

Ms. Falsetto