The Burnaby Optimist Club is an affiliated service organization carrying the motto “Friend of Youth”. Since 1994 the Burnaby Optimist Club has donated over $150,000 and committed thousands of volunteer hours of service to community events and projects.

Application Requirements

• A resume outlining the community groups/organization/activities you have been and are currently involved with – provide details of position (s) held and list any awards received
• A current transcript of your grades
• One letter of reference from a representative of an organization of an organization you are currently involved with
• One additional reference letter from an individual who represent a different organization – preferably one that you are still involved with
• A complete application form

Those wishing to apply for this scholarship can pick up an application form in Room B102.

APPLICATIONS DUE BY APRIL 22, 2016

This year, Graduates will have the opportunity to personalize one aspect of what is said as they cross the stage at the School Leaving Ceremony on Monday, May 30th. Awards (such as honour roll, service awards, scholarships etc.) will already be mentioned. The deadline to enter your write up is April 1st click here to add your submission.

Due date is April 1^st

The student on Ice is an award-winning organization offering unique educational expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the generous support of our many partners and supporters, numerous scholarships are available for interested youth  They are now accepting applications for the 2016 Students on Ice Arctic Expedition.

The 16th annual Students on Ice Arctic Expedition will be a profound hands-on experience for youth to expand their knowledge of the changing circumpolar world, foster a new understanding and respect for the planet, and gain the inspiration and motivation needed to help lead us to a healthy and sustainable future.

Activities will include wildlife encounters, visits to remote Arctic communities, as well as the opportunity to acquire first-hand knowledge and insight into the dynamics of climate change, traditional Inuit knowledge, scientific research, policy, and other important Arctic and global issues.

The expedition will involve 120 youth from around the world along with a team of world-class scientists, Inuit Elders, educators, artists, musicians, CEO’s, dignitaries, journalists, authors, and innovators. Students will develop a deeper connection to nature and the inspiration, education and motivation to become leaders in their community and beyond.

The expedition dates are July 21 to August 05, 2016. The expedition begin in Ottawa, ON and will travel together to Kuujjuaq, QC and sail through the eastern Canadian Arctic and western Greenland.

Details and instructions are online! For Student Application form and criteria click HERE

For more information

• Students on Ice
• 2016 Arctic Expedition Brochure
• Video

The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for our 2016 Arctic Expedition!

Deadline: March 11, 2016 at 5 p.m. EST

The Union of National Employees’ (UNE) high school scholarships are designed to highlight union principles, as well as promote the union and the labour movement in a positive way. The scholarships aim to create awareness of this union within high schools and provide financial assistance to worthy students. This initiative will encourage youth to become more involved in union activity or social justice activities.
Here is the criteria:

• A Scholarship is offered to a high school student in each of the Union of National
  Employees’ regions.
• This scholarship is intended for full-time or part-time study at a post-secondary
  institution.
• Applicants must submit a completed application form to the Union of National
  Employees no later than March 31. They must also submit a 1200 to 1500-word
  essay detailing how the union movement has helped to build the social values that
  Canadians hold dear.
• In reviewing essays, passion, content and knowledge of the subject matter are part of the evaluation criteria.
• The scholarships will be awarded in each of the Union of National Employees
  respective regions.
• Recipients must provide proof of registration before a cheque will be released to
  them.

For more information on application guidelines & awards click here

The application form can be found on this website

Please ensure that the criteria is met and application form is completed correctly.

Deadline March 31, 2016

Since 2004, the Fellowship program is for students who will enter the
first year of a full-time science undergraduate degree program. The
Fellowship includes an award of $3,000 and a six-week summer research
position at TRIUMF, Canada’s National Laboratory for Particle and
Nuclear Physics.  Three or more fellowships are awarded each year to
students graduating from the BC secondary school system.

Two students from each secondary school who show an excellence in their science studies can be nominated for this scholarship. Those who are interested in getting this scholarship must fill up the application form and hand in at Room B 102 no later than March 10, 2016. Nominees will be notified regarding their nomination by March 30, 2016.

For more information and application form, click here

DEADLINE: MARCH 10, 2016

The Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to encourage future excellence in athletics, academics and sportsmanship. One male and one female athlete will be chosen from the applicants and be awarded with the scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A graduating Grade 12 student enrolled at a B.C. secondary school (public or private). Priority will be given to those attending school in Burnaby
• A resident of Burnaby for the past three years
• Future plans to attend a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis]
• Show evidence of high athletic ability and performance
• Maintain a minimum of C+ average (please include copy of transcript)
• Demonstrate leadership
•  Be active in school and community

IMPORTANT NOTE: With the application form, applicants must also submit a short cover letter summarizing your athletic endeavours and post-secondary athletic and academic goals and plans.

APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE PICKED UP IN ROOM B 102

HAND IN BY MARCH 31, 2016

Important Notice To High Achieving Students of Byrne!!!

BC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

The province of British Columbia is launching a new scholarship for the 2015/2016 school year. 55 students currently enrolled in their last year of high school studies in British Columbia will be given recognition through this scholarship. Winners will have demonstrated community service, both inside and outside their schools, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career paths. They will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition.

Only one (1) student from each school can be nominated for the award.

Nominees must:

• Be enrolled in or graduated from a B.C. Grade 12 graduation program
• Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) by August 31st of the school year in which they are nominated
• Have at least a:
  • “B” (73% or above) in their Language Arts 11 final mark
  • “B” average in Grade 11 final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11, Math 11 and Social Studies 11, with no more than one “C+” (67% or above) final course mark, (marks lower than “C+” are not accepted)
• Maintain a “B” average in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduation
• Submit a resume
• Provide two references, one from their community and one from their school
• Provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) describing:
  • What lead them to their community service, volunteer activity, and/or leadership role
  • What they learned from this involvement
  • How these skills/experiences will benefit them in their chosen career path

Students who wish to be considered for nomination must let Ms. Fujiki know by Monday, February 29th. Students interested in being nominated must have already handed in a completed Student Profile Sheet. Students must also submit the required written statement, resume and application form no later than February 29, 2016 in Room B 102.The school’s Scholarships Committee will nominate the candidate and the nominee will be notified on March 2, 2016.

For more information and to load the application package, click here

DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Students who are being admitted to Kwantlen Polytechnic University for the first time in the Fall 2016 term are invited to apply for entrance scholarships and award.  There are over 18 different scholarships ranging between $1,000 – $20,000 available for students who have shown excellence in different areas during their high school years. KPU offers two types:

Major Entrance Scholarships

• The President’s Scholarship ($20,000)
• The Merit Scholarship ($5,000)
• The Aboriginal Entrance Scholarship ($5,000)

For more info…

Donor-Funded Entrance Awards

• Chong-Yong & Chong-Hui Lee Memorial Award ($1,000)
• CORSA Youth Initiative Scholarship ($1,000)
• Dr. Bikkar Singh and Mrs. Surjit Kaur Lalli Endowed Scholarship ($1,000)
• Dr. E. Jane Fee Award ($2,000)
• Frank G. Hutchins Memorial Award ($1,500)
• Hardip Mann Entrance Awards ($1,000)
• Janis Elaine Waller Memorial Scholarship ($1,255)
• Jason R. McPhail Endowed Memorial Award ($1,700)
• KPU Marketing Management Entrance Scholarship ($3,000)
• Kwantlen Student Association Entrance Award ($1,000)
• Laura Szendrei Endowed Memorial Scholarship Award ($1,000)
• Margaux Molson Endowed Award ($1,000)
• RCG Group – Richmond Holdings Ltd. Endowed Entrance Scholarship ($1,000)
• Student Leadership Impact Award ($1,300)
• The Magical Dreams Foundation Endowed Bursary ($1,750)

For more info…

For application forms and more information about each scholarships and awards, please follow this link http://www.kpu.ca/awards/entrance-scholarship or visit room B102.

Deadline Monday, April 11, 2016

The scholarship is awarded to a well-rounded student who seeks a career in Health Care and while maintaining a good academic standing, has demonstrated good citizenship and leadership skills through voluntary participation in assisting older adults in the community. Two scholarships in the amount of $250.00 each will be awarded annually to graduating students from the Burnaby School District.

To be considered for the award the student should have:

• been enrolled in a Burnaby school for the two (2) senior years
• maintained a good academic standing
• demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Health Care
• demonstrated community service assisting older adults
• demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership skills in the school and the community (excluding work experience)
• formally submitted an application form to Burnaby School District’s Scholarship Committee

Each scholarship is unique and have a different criteria and guideline. Visit Room B102 to see all the scholarships available and find which one you are eligible for. Application forms can also be found in Room B102.