Burnaby North Scholarships

Criteria

The BC Hydro Power Pioneers are recognizing youth who have excelled in community service. There are up to twenty $500 awards available throughout British Columbia.

We’re looking for students who have made outstanding contributions in their local community for a considerable amount of time or have initiated, organized or contributed significantly to a one-time project.

Priority will be given to students who volunteer in their local communities.

Value

multiple @ $500

Due Date

BY MAIL March 31, 2023.

BC Hydro Power Pioneers Community Service Award,
333 Dunsmuir Street, 15th Floor, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5R3.

Procedure

The following information must be included with your application to be considered for this award:

1. Completed application form (link below),
2. 500 word essay of voluntary contributions you have made to your community,
3. Reference letter(s) from the community organization(s) you have worked with,
4. Reference letter from a teacher, counsellor or principal at your school,
5. Confirmation of a passing grade,
6. Proof of age and citizenship or status.

Please fill in, print and attach all the required information and mail in before the deadline of March 31.

Your application must be postmarked no later than March 31.  Mail in early to avoid missing the deadline.

Application here:

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Please note: they are unable to accept applications by email. Successful award recipients will be notified by June 30 or earlier. 

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Criteria

• Must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field.
• You may be a senior in high school, an undergraduate student, graduate or post graduate student to be eligible.”
• GPA must be at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or an analogous rank based on a comparable scale).
• You may be a citizen of any country (US citizenship not required).
• May be attending on campus or online.
• May be attending full time or part time
• May be attending in the US or Internationally
• You do not currently need to be enrolled, however no awards will be disbursed until the recipient is enrolled in a college or university.

SCORING CRITERIA

Applicants will be scored by members of (ISC)² and scholarship sponsors (if applicable). Scoring will be based upon three categories:

1. Passion
2. Merit
3. Financial Need

Value

$5,000

Due Date

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 AT 11:59 PM EST

Procedure

Go to https://isc2foundationscholarships.communityforce.com/Login.aspx to apply:

1. Unofficial transcripts from your current (or most recent) educational institution. If awarded; no funds will be disbursed until official transcripts have been received.
2. One Letter of Recommendation outlining the following:
3. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
4. What skills or abilities does the applicant have that will support him/her in completing a degree?
5. What other information about the applicant should be taken into consideration?
6. NOTE: Academic references are preferred; however, you may submit a professional letter of reference addressing the points above.
7. Resume/CV – No more than 3 pages maximum. Do not include links to publications.
8. Essay questions to be filled out in application::
9. Tell us why you should be chosen to receive this women’s cybersecurity scholarship and what makes you stand out from your peers?
10. Describe why you need the scholarship.
11. Describe your personal and education backgrounds.
12. What – or who – inspired you to pursue a career in cybersecurity? What makes you a candidate for success in information security and what are your goals for your professional career.
13. When you graduate and secure a career in our industry, what steps can you take to “pay it forward” by supporting other women (currently in school, recent graduates, mid career transition) new to our field?
14. Describe any contributions to the cybersecurity field i.e., volunteer work, articles, etc., and any other hobbies or extracurricular activities and what they mean to you. (Do not include links to articles)

Criteria

The award is open to any Grade 12 student attending a BCCPAC-member school  (WE ARE MEMBERS!) who is planning to pursue post-secondary studies (academic, vocational, technical or training). The award honours a well-rounded student who is involved and interested in many things and has an understanding of the importance of parent involvement in education.

Value

1 @ $1,000

Due Date

February 28, 2023.

Procedure

Application can be found: https://bccpac.bc.ca/index.php/members/awards/educational-award/ed-award-app

Will need to include:

• A cover letter outlining good citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship and community service interests.
• Two letters of reference; one from an educator and one from a community member (not a relative).
• Grade 11 and Grade 12 transcripts to date (must confirm current year enrollment – recommended: school transcript of grades or BC Diploma Verification).
• An essay (300-500 words) on the value of parent involvement in education (with reference to the role of PACs, DPACs and/or BCCPAC.)