What They’re Looking For

David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship

TAIGA GALLI MEMORIAL REFUGEE AWARD

Are you considering BCIT next year?  If you’re not sure, you’re not alone in this area.  To help inform your decision, I encourage you to go to an information session to learn more.  Take the next step to learn that BCIT offers programs in: Applied and Natural Sciences, Business and Media, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering, Health Sciences, Trades and Apprenticeship…

BCIT’s Program Information Sessions are listed here: https://www.bcit.ca/infosessions/

The BCIT Pathways Scholarships are valued at $3000 each and give you a strong financial start in your studies at BCIT. Please mark your calendar in late February/early March to start the application process for the BCIT Pathways scholarship.

More BCIT Pathways scholarship information is HERE.

Best,

LF

• Graduate high school or Cégep in the 2019-20 academic year
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Plan to enroll in STEM at one of our partner universities (there are 20 in Canada)
• Meet at least two of the following criteria:
  • Academic excellence
  • Leadership (community, business or entrepreneurial)

• Financial need
• Planning to pursue a career in technology, innovation, engineering, or scientific research
• Not planning a career as a medical practitioner or in medical research

How do you apply?

Submit an application package with the information below to Ms. Falsetto. Based on the information you provide, the Byrne Creek Scholarship Committee will nominate one student.

Deadline to apply to the Byrne Creek Scholarship Committee is Monday, January 13, 2020.  The Byrne Creek committee will then determine who will be our school’s candidate. We will finalize our candidate before January 24th. The official deadline to apply to the Schulich Foundation is Wednesday, February 19, 2020.  More application information is available HERE.

Schulich website is HERE.

Please contact me with any questions.

Best wishes,

Ms. Falsetto

SCWIST has several scholarships and awards for girls who are working on challenging STEM projects or taking courses/camps related to STEM fields. These projects can be the conventional science-fair like projects or something more social like starting a STEM club at their school. The value of each scholarship ranges from $100 to $1000.

$1,000 Youth Leadership Award

Fascinated by science? Want a chance to excite others about science? This award is for female students in grade 10-12 for projects that require approximately 60 hours (or two weeks) worth of work. You will create a project of your own to promote careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). We are looking for innovative projects that make use of a variety of skills such as writing, fine arts, dance, and theatre. Think YouTube videos about science or card games that explore different science careers. The successful candidate will receive a $250 honorarium for supplies to start the project and the remaining $750 honorarium upon completion of the project.

Deadline (for Cycle 1): December 22, 2019

Application: Attach a brief (max. 200 words) biography and a description of your project proposal. Submit your application via http://bit.ly/scwist-YLA

You will receive an email from msinfinity@scwist.ca and/or director-leadership@scwist.ca to confirm it was received.

$500 Youth Skills Development Scholarship

Number of awards: 3 for Cycle 1; 4 for Cycle 2

The Youth Skills Development Scholarship was established to celebrate Canada’s 150^th birthday! Through this scholarship, SCWIST hopes to foster 150 years of innovation and excellence in Canada. The scholarship is open to girls (age 16-21) who have participated in Quantum Leaps Conferences or eMentoring and is awarded to cover costs of professional development. The scholarship can be used to cover costs of attending Science Fair or participating in science-related camps or courses. This $500 scholarship must be put towards the cost of professional development of equal or greater value, this includes associated costs or attendance. If students are applying for funding for a program that they have not yet been accepted to, their award is contingent on them being accepted (at which point the money will be distributed).

Deadline (for Cycle 1): December 22, 2019

Application: Attach a brief (max. 200 words) biography and a description of your project proposal. Submit your application via http://bit.ly/scwist-YSKS

You will receive an email from msinfinity@scwist.ca and/or director-leadership@scwist.ca to confirm it was received.

Descriptions and more info can be found at https://www.scwist.ca/programs-and-events/msinfinity/

Deadlines for this cycle are on December 22, 2019.

Scholartree.ca offers social media platforms to keep you up-to-date:

https://www.instagram.com/scholartree_ca/

https://www.facebook.com/scholartreeca/

INFO HERE.

Application is due Sunday, May 31, 2020.

THOUSANDS of BEEDIE LUMINARIES Scholarships for Bright Minds

Bright minds are more than grades, and our scholarship is more than money. We give people what they need for a brighter future.

• Beedie Luminaries is a social-profit enterprise designed to help remove barriers to education and provide wrap-around support for promising students who are facing financial adversity. Students who are smart, but constrained by circumstance. Students who are ready to rise above their circumstances and achieve their dreams.

  • 50 scholarships in 2019 (pilot year)
  • 105 scholarship in 2020
  • $40,000 per student / 4-year undergraduate degree
  • $15,000 per student / 2-year college or trade-school diploma
  • “Stay on Track” student support
  • Access to mentors
  • Summer paid internship opportunities

  We are looking for resilient BC students facing financial adversity who have the academic readiness to advance their education, achieve their dreams, and inspire others.

  1. READINESS

  Students with academic readiness are prepared. They have healthy learning habits and a drive that will successfully navigate them through school to a career. It sets them up for success.

  2. GRIT

  Having grit means someone has the resilience and persistence to follow through on their dreams, no matter what life throws at them. Grit drives their decisions and influences their behaviour.

  3. CREATIVITY

  Being creative is thinking outside of the box. It’s contributing unique ideas and solving problems. Creative people are daring. They understand that they might have to fail a few times to win.

  4. EMPATHY

  Empathetic people understand the emotions of others. They contribute to a healthier society by being sensitive to the feelings of their partners, co-workers, family, friends and the community at large.

  Eligibility Requirements:

  Residency

  Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for at least three years and reside in British Columbia.

  Aptitude

  Currently be in Grade 12 and have a minimum grade average of 75% in the most recently completed school year.

  Intent

  Plan to be a full-time student and use the funding for post-secondary education..

  Institution

  Apply to one of the twenty-five BC post-secondary institutions or trade schools.

  Financial Adversity

  Demonstrate your and/or your family’s financial adversity, and how it has affected you.

  Engagement

  Receive endorsement from your secondary school and a community organization.

  APPLY HERE!

Applications are due Monday, January 20, 2020.