This Scholarship is to recognize those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in academics as well as leadership. To qualify for a Legion sponsored scholarship the applicant must meet the following criteria.
Complete the attached application. Please use a pen and print clearly.
Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant) at the time of registration in the school year for which the scholarship is awarded.
Must be a BC resident.
Must reside in South Burnaby.
Must be finishing Grade 12 and have a minimum grade average of 80% (please provide transcript).
Provide the name and address of the accredited College, Trade School, Technical School or University you will be attending.
Plan to be a part-time or full-time student.
Must be attending post secondary school the academic year following completion of your secondary education.
Funds will be sent to the Institution directly on behalf of the student for post-secondary education.
Demonstrate community involvement and leadership.
Must not have received any other educational funding from any other Legion or Legion affiliate within Canada.
More information is available HERE.
Scholarship Application form is available HERE.
Bursary Application form is available HERE.
Application is due on April 30th, 2019.
Since its inception in 1992, ICBABC has been a non-profit organization that promotes networking within the Indo-Canadian business community. The Achievement Awards were introduced in 1997, and $400,000 in scholarships funds has been awarded to students across the lower mainland to date.
ICBABC is working with SFU for a Punjabi Language full credit course since 2016 and is committed to contributing a total of $30,000 to promote and expand the Punjabi Language and other cultural programs. ICBABC’s Annual Student Achievement Awards support outstanding students as they further pursue their academic endeavors within a post-secondary institution. The vision of the awards program is to invest in and develop strong leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, a moral force of character, instincts to lead, and commitment to intellectual and personal development.
Each year, we receive a number of applications for these awards from exceptional students across British Columbia.
We would appreciate your assistance in encouraging students to apply for any of the three categories: Academic, Sports, and Special Needs.
Applications are open to all students in their final year of secondary school, graduating this upcoming summer.
Applicants can submit their applications in person or by mail at: #201-7945 132nd Street Surrey, BC V3W 4N2
Apply online at https://icbabc.com/.
The United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch, is a nonprofit organization registered under the Societies Act of British Columbia. As one of its objectives the United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch, contributes to the enhancement, and promotion of Croatian culture among the people of Croatian ancestry. This is partly manifested through the many activities of the Croatian Cultural Centre such as teaching folk dancing, music, and song; providing the Croatian language instruction; and other similar activities. In addition, The United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch, has established a Scholarship and Bursary Fund. This fund is maintained by donations from the United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch, and from the Croatian and broader communities. All charitable donations made by the public are income tax deductible. A receipt is issued by The United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch, for this purpose.
Scholarships in the amounts of $500 and $1,000 are available for full time attendance either at a university, college, or a technical/vocational institute. In the event of a large number of qualified applications lesser amounts may be awarded. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, involvement within the community and written essay. They are intended for initial post-secondary schooling and are not available for graduate work. All successful applicants will have previously demonstrated a capacity for high achievement. This will be established through the applicant’s school transcript, two written letters of reference from the applicant’s teacher(s) or school counselor, and a secondary letter may be from work, volunteer experience, or extracurricular activity, and a short essay on a topic chosen by the committee. Scholarships are normally provided for a term of one year or less. Applicants may reapply for a scholarship but if funds are limited preference will be given to students in their initial year of post-secondary schooling.
Bursaries in the amounts of $500 and $1,000 are available for full time attendance either at a university, college or a technical/vocational institute. In the event of a large number of qualified applications lesser amounts may be awarded. They are intended for initial postsecondary schooling and are not available for graduate work. Bursaries are awarded on the basis of financial need and previously demonstrated capacity for successful completion of a program of studies. Capacity for successful completion of a course of studies will be established through the applicant’s school transcript, two written letters of reference from the applicant’s teacher(s) or school counselor, and a secondary letter may be from work, volunteer experience or extracurricular activity, and a short essay on a topic chosen by the committee. The applicant must also complete an application form that provides their financial background as well as that of their parents. The applicant must also complete an application form that provides their financial background as well as that of their parents. This is partly accomplished by providing a copy of the family’s last completed income tax return(s). The information from the income tax return(s) will be held in the strictest of confidence. Bursaries are normally provided for a term of one year or less. Applicants may re-apply for a bursary but if funds are limited, preference will be given to students in their initial year of post-secondary schooling.
How can you get an application form?
Application form is available HERE.
Applications are available from the office of The United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch, (Croatian Cultural Centre) at 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4E4, or by telephoning the Centre at 604.879.0154.
Applications are also available for downloading from the Centre’s website at www.croatiancentre.com (click on Croatian Services / scholarships).
Applications are accepted at any time of the year. However, completed applications should be received by May 1 to be considered for the fall term or semester.
Applicants will normally be advised by June 1 of the status of their applications. In some instances final decisions may not be made until government examination results are made available to the committee. Applications, though, may signify a start date other than the fall term or semester for the applicant’s school program. All completed applications should be sent to the Croatian Cultural Centre at the address above or e-mailed to scholarships@croatiancentre.com. All scholarship or bursary awards must be claimed by December 31st of the year in which it is awarded.
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:
More details are here:
BASES Scholarship $1000
Chad Turpin Scholarship $1000
Burnaby Arts Council Scholarship $200
Burnaby Civic Employee’s – CUPE Local 23 Scholarship $500
Burnaby South War Memorial Honour Roll Bursary – $ amount TBD
Coast Capital Savings Standing Tall Award $3,500
Interworld Development Inc. Scholarship – $1000
To be considered for the award the student must have:
Marjorie Jane Stephenson – Education Scholarship $450
Marlene Larson Scholarship ($ amount TBD)
Michael J. Fox Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship (specific $ TBD, $15,000 available)
Parkcrest Children’s Centre Scholarship – $ amount TBD
Dr. & Mrs. A. H. Pontifex $500
RICOH $250
Rotary Club of Burnaby Bursary $1000
Ted Elphick Memorial Bursary ($ TBD)
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
The following scholarships will be offered this year by the Burnaby School District. Search these scholarships in the search bar and start preparing your responses. Full details will be posted this weekend.
These applications are due Tuesday, April 2nd.
BASES
CHAD TURPIN
BURNABY ARTS COUNCIL
BURNABY CIVIC EMPLOYEES
BURNABY SOUTH WAR MEMORIAL
MARJORIE JANE STEPHENSON
MARLENE LARSEN
MICHAEL J. FOX
ROTARY CLUB OF BURNABY
TED ELPHICK
INTERWORLD
SPIRIT OF B.C. (new)
Best wishes,
LF
Urban Spirit Foundation Scholarship
Two awards of $500 each to students of Aboriginal ancestry who apply for the scholarship and meet the following criteria:
* are of Aboriginal ancestry
* embodies the goals of the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement
o Demonstrates a sense of identity and culture
o Demonstrates ongoing involvement within the school and greater community
o Strong academic standing
* be enrolled in a post-secondary institution (full time)
* demonstrate financial need
The District Scholarship Committee will review all applications in consultation with Aboriginal Education to determine the students to be honoured with this award.
Due May 15th, 2019.
The Burnaby Teachers’ Association annually awards a scholarship of $750.00 to a student ofAboriginal Ancestry who will be graduating from Grade Twelve in a Burnaby public school. As with all BTA scholarships, we make the award and then issue the money when we receive confirmation of enrolment in any post-secondary institution.
Application form is available HERE.
Due April 2nd to Ms. Falsetto and the Byrne Creek Scholarship Committee.