Burnaby North Scholarships

Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and more!

[TIME SENSITIVE] ICBABC Achievement Award

May 6, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

ICBABC’s Annual Student Achievement Awards supports outstanding students as they further pursue their academic endeavors at 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. Students can apply for any of the three categories: Academic, Sports (male and female), or Special Needs. 

Value

varied

Due Date

Email or by mail by May 8, 2026.

Procedure

Fill and submit the following application:

Applications can be accessed from our website home page www.icbabc.com.
Application Requirements:
– Completed application form
– Academic transcripts
– Personal essay (as outlined in the application package)
– Reference letter(s)
Students can submit their applications through email at awards@icbabc.com or drop their application package off at #101 – 7945 132 Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 4N2.

Dogwood District / Authority Scholarship

April 22, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria
It’s time to start applying for the Dogwood District /Authority which is a scholarship targeted to students seeking a career in the “trades”. Students who have completed a Youth in Trades Program are a natural fit for this scholarship but anyone who fits the criteria can be considered. THERE ARE A LIMITED AMOUNT ADMINISTERED. MAKE SURE YOU APPLY AND APPLY EARLY.
Here are some things to know when filling out the application:
  • Elective areas for completion are:
    • Fine Arts
    • Indigenous Language and Culture
    • Applied Skills
    • Physical Activity
    • International Languages
    • Community Service*
    • Technical and Trades Training including Youth in Trade programs 
  • “a minimum 2.5 (“C+”) Grade Point Average (GPA) calculated on the BEST 10 Grade 11 and 12, 4-credit courses including a minimum of four courses (except for Community Service) from their chosen area listed above.  One of the four courses may be Work Experience 12A or B (WEX12A or B) if it is related to the student’s chosen career path.”
  • When filling out the application, the committee is looking for students not necessarily planning on going to a university (but are going to a technical or trade school). Remember this when applying.
  • Since this is a scholarship geared towards the elective areas above, the “chosen career area”, “post-secondary institution” and “program” should reflect that meaning. This is not the scholarship for future doctors, lawyers, or academics. Also, make sure that your “career area” reflects your “elective area” meaning someone who has “Fine Arts” as their elected area will probably be rejected if their career goal is to be an accountant.
  • final decisions are made by a District committee and finalized by the Ministry of Education on graduation. Awards are distributed via email in late fall or winter 2025 by email.
Value

TBD awards to graduating Burnaby North students @ $1, 250 each if  they are attending a designated post-secondary institution or B.C. authorized trades training provider.

Due Date

IN PAPER to Ms. Mihic by 3pm on WEDNESDAY, MAY 27th.  

Procedure
  1. Fill out the attached application or pick one up from the scholarship bin outside Student Services.
  2. Print and attach your school transcript.
  3.  Hand in to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or directly to her (room 2121).
Below are also some samples provided for reference.

IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF HOW TO FILL THIS OUT, CONTACT MS. MIHIC  during periods 4, 7, or 8 in Student Services BEFORE MAY 4th or AFTER MAY 19th . She will help.

APPLICATION

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SAMPLE APPLICATION – TRADES
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* Community Service (Volunteer Activity) specific criteria:
  • demonstration of local and global issues and cultural awareness
  • demonstration of extensive involvement in student government/councils
  • demonstration of significant participation and leadership in a service-oriented club
  • community service/volunteer activity hours required over grades 10 – 12 beyond class expectations and course requirements:
  • two leadership course courses with participation in a minimum 200 community service hours or
  • one leadership course with participation in a minimum 300 community service hours or
  • no leadership course with participation in a minimum 400 community service hours
  • Service can be undertaken in and/or outside of school. Work experience hours, if directly related to a service-related career that requires post-secondary training can be included
  • Students must provide evidence of their service in the form of a letter/document outlining dates and hours and a description of duties performed signed by the adult manager or supervisor of the program or organization. Letter should include full contact information of the manager or supervisor.
  • other courses outside of the chosen area (both academic and non-academic) that have a direct and obvious relationship to the chosen elective area may, at the discretion of the committee, be included provided the school does not offer sufficient courses in the specific elective area

Music Parents Council Scholarship

April 9, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Music Parent Council will be awarding 3 scholarships of $500 each to current graduating students at Burnaby North. These scholarships are for students who have a true passion for music and have been a contributing member of the music program at North. We are looking for students who have demonstrated leadership in the music department and have been active in the school and community.

Value

3 x $500

Due Date

Print or email by Friday,  April 24th.

Procedure

To apply for this MPC Scholarship, you will need to complete a short essay (250 words or less) describing how music has impacted your time here at North. Things to reflect on:

  • Your experiences, passion, and involvement in the music department at North
  • How music has been a part of your high school experience
  • How this scholarship will help you achieve these goals

Please submit your essay to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or by email to dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca

Note: these awards will be distributed at the year-end concert rather than the school leaving ceremonies. 

Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship

March 5, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Looking for BC student leaders  who are entering their first year of post secondary education, are in good academic standing and have made exceptional contributions in the following areas:

  • School and community service, leadership
  • Initiating community development
  • Affecting positive change
  • Mentoring others
  • Personal development and growth
  • Good academic performance
Value

4 @ $2,500

Due Date

Online   APRIL 30, 2026 by 11:59 PM.

Procedure

Application and info  at https://www.nhl.com/canucks/community/lindenscholarship

Recipients will be notified at the end of June.

Leanne Sjodin Memorial Bursary

February 1, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

This bursary is provided in honour of Burnaby teacher, Leanne Sjodin, who taught from 2000 to 2023. Leanne was also the president of the Burnaby Teachers’ Association from 2018 to 2020, and an artist, mother, and friend. She was passionate about social justice and making the world a better place.

This bursary is intended for a Burnaby student in grade 8-12 who is involved in school
and/or community activities (clubs, fundraisers, events, outreach, student government, etc)
who works towards lessening the harms of poverty, homelessness, inequality, and/or
injustice.

Value

$3000

Due Date

EMAIL by March 16, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Procedure

Fill out the following application which can be found here: https://www.burnabyteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/25.26-Leanne-Bursary-Application.pdf. email to bta3@bctf.ca by the above date.

Zarko Perko Scholarship

May 6, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria
The Žarko Perko Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to two students annually. Each scholarship will be $2,500 and awarded to a female and a male student graduating from a secondary school in British Columbia in 2025 and entering a post-secondary institution.
The successful applicants will be well-rounded individuals and be selected on the following criteria:
  • Have at least one parent of Croatian ancestry
  • Academic performance
  • Athletic participation
  • Participation in extracurricular activities (school, church and/or the community)
  • Volunteerism and service to others
Value

1 boy and 1 girl @ $2,500

Due Date

online by June 1, 2026.

Procedure

Access the application online @ https://www.croatiasc.com/2023/12/18/zarko-perko-memorial-scholarship/

Boxx-Barr Bursary Fund

May 6, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria
The Dogwood Monarchist Society, a non-profit in British Columbia since 1972, raises funds for 2SLGBTQIA+ charities and supports Vancouver’s queer community through social initiatives. The Boxx-Barr Bursary, inspired by Scotty and Karmella’s commitment to education, provides financial assistance to students pursuing post-secondary studies, helping them focus on their academic and personal growth. The bursary prioritizes applicants from diverse backgrounds—particularly Indigenous, Black, women, and gender-diverse communities—and acknowledges that it operates on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Value
  • 1 x $2,000 Future Leaders Bursary – For students who are active in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, supporting with fundraising efforts for non-profits.
  • 1 x $1,000 Rainbow Pathways Bursary – For students who are involved in community programs such as drag performers, queer sports teams or other community groups.
  • 1 x $1,000 Two-Spirit Resilience Bursary – For students who identify as Two Spirit, First Nations or Metis who are active in community fundraising or activism.
  • 1 x $1,000 POC Excellence Bursary – For students who identify as a person of colour and an active member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, helping create a brighter, more inclusive future.
Due Date
online by June 15, 2026.

Procedure

If you have any questions, email us at vancouverdms@gmail.com.

VPABC Scholarship Foundation

May 6, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Do you have Vietnamese Heritage? To advance education by providing scholarships and bursaries to Vietnamese-Canadian graduate high school students and post-secondary students.

The VPABC Scholarship is awarded to student who meets the following criteria:

  • Currently, or will be enrolled in any Public Post-Secondary Institutions or Trade Schools in September of this year.
  • One of the student’s parents must be a Vietnamese descendant, OR the student must have been volunteering in a Vietnamese-Canadian non-profit organization.
  • Achieved a minimum of 3.5 GPA (high school graduate) & 3.0 GPA for post-secondary institutions and trade school.
Value
  • This year, VPABC is offering:

    1. Scholarship Awards:

    * Four (4) scholarships of $3,000 each for outstanding high school graduates, undergraduate/graduate students, and trade students
    * One (1) $3,000 – Dr. Julie Nguyen Medical Award for a medical student

    2. Bursary Awards:

    * Three (3) bursaries of $1,000 each
    * One (1) $1,000 – Dr. Julie Nguyen Medical Bursary
    * One (1) $1,000 – Dr. Kim Chi Medical Bursary
    (for undergraduate students in science programs intending to pursue medical school)

    The program recognizes not only academic excellence, but also leadership, community involvement, and personal resilience.

Due Date

ONLINE by July 15, 2026.

Procedure

More information and application on following link: https://www.vpabc.ca/ 

 

 

 

International Student Graduate Scholarship

April 23, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Scholarship monies to be awarded to a graduating international student(s)  going on to post-secondary either in Canada or abroad. This student should be an individual who well represents international students and has been successful in their studies.

Value

2 @ $500

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic in Student Services or by email (dragana,mihic@burnabyschools.ca) by May 8,  2026.

Procedure

Applicants must submit the following:

  1. Testimonial highlighting their experience in Burnaby including criteria that includes academic, citizenship and volunteering in the school/community. (200 word paragraph in total)
  2. Resume.

If selected,  you will need to complete a brief questionnaire and  a grad photo of the student at graduation accepting their International Award.

Seaforth PAC Scholarship

April 15, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Seaforth Parent Advisory Council is proud to be offering a $500 scholarship for École Seaforth Elementary School alumni. At École Seaforth Elementary School, our mission is to provide a happy, safe, supportive and challenging learning environment where our children learn to become compassionate citizens able to contribute in a global community. Requirements:

  • a “respectable” grade point average
  • 500 word essay  demonstrating how the student has provide leadership to younger members of the community and form partnerships with other members of the community. The student will demonstrate that a true leader guides those who need to know, while, at the same time, learns the value in the ability to follow and learn from others.
  • teacher or a school/community official reference letter
  • dates the student attended Seaforth.
Value

1 at $500

Due Date

EMAIL  before Monday, April 27, 2026.

Procedure

Complete the package in order above (essay, reference, dates attended) and submit  as one PDF by email to seaforth.PAC@burnabyschools.ca

The winner will be contacted by May 4, 2026.

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PAC’s “We Believe in You” Scholarships

April 10, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Your Parent Advisory Council (PAC) offers seven awards of $500 each for graduating students. This award is given to students who can demonstrate a passion and a determination to succeed in their chosen career path, and who plan to pursue post-secondary education.  A grade average of “C” is all that is required.  It is easy to apply – simply write an essay of up 500 words telling us about yourself, your passions, and why you should get the award.

You must have attended Burnaby North for the last 12 months, are planning to attend a post-secondary institution by September and have maintained a minimum “C” average in grades 11 & 12.

Value

7 @ $500 each

Due Date

in PAPER or by EMAIL to Ms. Mihic by FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2026  by 3PM.

Procedure

Access application below or in Student Services Please organize all documents and, if emailing, save as one PDF (click here to learn how) in the following order:

  1. Application
  2. Essay (no names or identifying information please!)
  3. Transcript
  4. Resume (no names or identifying information please!)

Note: all identifying information will be redacted before being reviewed by the PAC committee so the less redaction Ms. Mihic has to do, the better!

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Community Education Bursaries

April 9, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Metro Vancouver Housing bursary program is here to support our communities. We offer a variety of bursaries for all ages and interests, including those aimed at education, community leadership, and promoting diversity.

Residents are encouraged to apply for all Metro Vancouver Housing (MVH) awards they are eligible for.

 

 

Value

2 x $2,000

Due Date

online by May 30, 2026.

Procedure

Complete online @ https://forms.metrovancouver.org/housing/Pages/bursary-progam.aspx 

Please note that successful applicants are required to attend the award ceremony, which will be on Tuesday, June 23, 2026​.

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