The Automotive Retailers Foundation (ARFI) is dedicated to promoting the Automotive Industry as a viable source of employment in British Columbia. Statistics show that there is an increasing demand for skilled labour in the Automotive Industry. Properly trained technicians will be able to find well-paid, life-long, viable employment in the Automotive Industry in B.C.

In order to help students gain the training and experience they need to become certified technicians the ARFI is offering ten awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 each. The awards are comprised of eight scholarships and two bursaries.

Please note: Students must be enrolled full-time for the year of the scholarship. For instance, applicants who apply in 2019 must be enrolled for the September 2019-2020 academic year.

The following 10 awards are offered in 2019:

ARFI – Bob Clarke Memorial $2000 (quantity 1)

ARFI – BC Auto Recyclers Bursary $2000 (quantity 2)

ARFI – Scholarship – Automotive Trades Development $2000 (quantity 2)

ARFI – Scholarship – Apprenticeship – 2nd year applicants $2000 (quantity 1)

ARFI – Scholarship – Apprenticeship – 3rd year applicants $2000 (quantity 1)

ARFI – Ed Coates – Automotive Red Seal Trade Award $5000 (quantity 1)

ARFI – William (Willie) Freeburn – Automotive Glass Technician Award $500 (quantity 2)

New for 2019: Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary

Four bursary awards providing up to $2000 for continuing education tuition related to an automotive career. This bursary focuses on all aspects of the Automotive Industry in B.C., not just ‘hands-on’ trades.  Accounting, Sales, Management, Payroll, Human Resources, Marketing, Computer Support, Technical Occupations, and many other areas are equally critical to business success. To be eligible, applicants must have graduated from secondary school. The training / education applied for must be offered through a recognized training provider/facility and relate to some aspect of the Automotive Industry in B.C.

Here is the link to the outlines and application forms for the ARFI awards.

http://www.ara.bc.ca/foundation 

The Foundation would like your help in promoting the awards to your students and encouraging them to apply. Garth, we thank you in advance for your time and assistance in helping students to find the help and training they need to succeed.

The application deadline for awards is fast approaching, June 30, 2019.

Are you interested in a career in Acting, Game Design, Programming or Animation?

Vancouver Film School has just launched some huge scholarship offers including 5 full ride scholarships and up to $750,000 in partial scholarships for runner up applicants.

Emily Bett Richards – Acting Scholarship

• One Full Ride Scholarship to VFS’ Acting for Film & Television Program
• One Full Ride Scholarship to VFS’ Acting Essentials Program (4 month)
• Up to $250K in partial scholarship funding to runner-up applicants
• FULL DETAILS

Victor Lucas – Game Design & Programming Scholarship

• One Full Ride Scholarship to VFS’ Game Design Program
• One Full Ride Scholarship to VFS’ Programming for Games, Web and Mobile Program
• Up to $250K in partial scholarship funding to runner-up applicants
• FULL DETAILS

Michal Makarewicz – 3D Animation Scholarship

• One Full Ride Scholarship to VFS’ 3D Animation and Visual Effects Program
• Up to $250K in partial scholarship funding to runner-up applicants
• FULL DETAILS

Scholarships are for enrollment in the 2019 school year and are open to student applicants from anywhere in the world that are 17 years of age or older at the time of application.

Scholarship deadline is April 14, 2019.

Aliza Amarshi

High School Outreach Coordinator

Vancouver Film School

T. 604.631.3569

E: aamarshi@vfs.com

vfs.edu

198 West Hastings Street.

Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H2

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) is BC’s Indigenous Public Post Secondary Institute.  A bursary is available for grade 12 students of Indigenous ancestry.  Please go to https://www.nvit.ca and click HERE for bursary information.

Students must apply, be accepted and registered at NVIT by July 31st.

The Spirit of BC Scholarships are awarded annually to graduates on a rotating school basis alphabetically.  Byrne Creek is not on the rotation this year.

If you were considering the Visual or Performing Arts Spirit of BC Scholarship, I encourage you to apply for the Michael J. Fox Scholarship or Burnaby Arts Council Scholarship.

If you were considering the Athletics Spirit of BC Scholarship, I encourage you to apply for the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame (due April 15th) or BC School Sports (due May 6th).

Please email me with any questions. laida.falsetto@burnabyschools.ca

Best,

LF

‎Hi Grads,

I hope your Spring Break is off to a great start! I just want to remind you to not spend too much time on your cover letter for the Burnaby District Scholarships. Simply write a short letter addressed to me that summarizes the list of scholarships for which you are applying. Include your phone number and email address. Last thing, please do not use any staples… only paper clips.

Please email me with any questions.

Thanks!

LF

Hello Grads,

The due date for all Burnaby District scholarships is earlier now.  They are due Monday, April 1st (no joke)! Check the powerpoint info presentation HERE for details on how to apply.  Please be sure to make sure to submit one complete application package for each scholarship for which you are applying.  Please submit your packages to Ms. Falsetto before 4:30pm.

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

Best wishes,

Ms. Falsetto