Burnaby North Scholarships

Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and more!

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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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. 

BRTA Wynn Richmond Bursary

April 7, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Scholarship and Bursary Foundation is administered through a sub-committee of the Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Association. The funds for this bursary are held and managed by the Vancity Community Foundation. As a former educator, she wished to recognize a student who meets the following criteria:

1. The student should have been enrolled in a Burnaby school for his/her two senior years and maintained a high standard of achievement.

2. The student must intend to pursue an Education Degree at one of the following B.C. post-secondary institutions:

  • University of British Columbia
  • Simon Fraser University
  • University of Victoria
  • Vancouver Island University
  • University of Northern British Columbia

The Bursary must be claimed within two years of receipt.

Value

$3, 500 to a Burnaby North student

DUE DATE

Thursday APril, 30th before 3PM.

PROCEDURE

Please submit a 200-word essay describing your future goals, a resume, your transcript and submit to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or by email by the specified due date. If sending by email, please send a single pdf in the order above. Late submissions will not be accepted.

**** Note: You can send a single application for both the BRTA and BRTA Wynn Bursary (if the criteria apply) ****

BRTA Scholarship

April 7, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Scholarship and Bursary Foundation is administered through a sub-committee of the Burnaby Retired Teachers’ Association. As former educators, we wish to recognize a well-rounded student who meets the following criteria:

1. The student has been enrolled in a Burnaby school for his/her two senior years and has maintained a good standard of achievement.

2. The student intends to register at a post-secondary institution and has financial need.

3. Funds are eligible for Canadian post-secondary institutions only.

ADDITIONAL FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION

  • Been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work: tutoring, peer counselling, church, clubs, recreation, etc.
  • Been actively involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, leadership, government, dance, music, athletics, debating, etc.
  • Demonstrated special skills, hobbies, interests, and/or training.
  • Demonstrated responsibility.
Value

$1, 500 to a Burnaby North student

Due Date

THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH before 3PM.

Procedure

Please submit a 200-word essay describing your future goals, a resume, AND  your transcript to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or by email by the specified due date. If sending by email, please send a single pdf in the order above. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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​.

BTC Scholarship

April 7, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Burnaby Tennis Club supports the continuing education of young people who have made tennis and BTC a part of their life.

  • Applications must be submitted by September 30 each year. The evaluation period is October 1-31 with notification given by November.
  • You must be between 17-24 years of age in the year of application.
  • You must be a Burnaby resident at the time of application.
  • You must attend full-time studies in a trade, diploma, or degree program at a designated post-secondary institution with tuition costs of at least $1,000.
  • This scholarship is only available to first-time recipients.
  • Applicants will receive scoring points based on eligibility criteria below.
  • The maximum scholarship amount is $1,000 upon establishment in 2025 with the amount periodically reviewed and adjusted for inflation.
Due Date

September 30th

Value

$1,000

Procedure

Apply online at https://www.burnabytennis.ca/scholarship 

Horatio Algers Vocational and Technical Education Scholarship

March 15, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Horatio Alger Skills & Trades Scholarships are awarded to eligible students in British Columbia.

  • Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
  • Applying or enrolled for Fall 2026 in a vocational or technical certificate program at a government or non-for-profit institution, with direct pathways to employment.
  • Demonstrate critical financial need ($100,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
  • Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Be under the age of 35
  • Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident residing in British Columbia
Value

70 x 9,000

Due Date

ONLINE by June 15 

Procedure

additional info and online application: https://horatioalger.ca/vte-scholarships/ 

Michael J. Fox Theatre Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships

March 10, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Each year, the Michael J. Fox Theatre Society selects graduating Burnaby School District (SD41) students who have demonstrated exemplary aptitude for the Arts as recipients of the Michael J. Fox Theatre Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship.

Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the selection committee based on the
following criteria:

  • Demonstrated interest, dedication and aptitude in an arts or in multiple arts disciplines, e.g. dance, drama, music, visual arts, theatre, script writing, stagecraft, directing, media arts
  • History of school and/or community volunteering
  • Additional consideration will be given to students who face financial adversity pursuing their chosen post-secondary program

Applicants to the Michael J. Fox Theatre Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship must be:

  • a student graduating from a Burnaby School District (SD41) secondary school at the end
    of the 2025-2026  school year.
  • enrolled in a visual or performing arts course in a Burnaby (SD41) secondary school for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • pursuing a post-secondary Degree or Certificate in an Arts discipline.
  • a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Value

TBD but worth it! North can submit up to three nominees

Due Date

my EMAIL or PRINT to Ms. Mihic in Student Services by Friday, April 10. Digital portfolio to QR Code. 

Procedure

Completed Applications Packages must include:

  • Your completed Student Application Form
  • Short Essay Responses (Instructions in Application Form)
  • Your secondary school transcript
  •  A summary of your school and/or community volunteer activities
  •  Three (3) reference letters, including one from a teacher of the Visual and Performing Arts in your school
  • a Digital Portfolio
    • Include up to four samples from your portfolio or a maximum 5-minute audio or
      video compilation
    • Please access the form to upload audition/portfolio materials through the QR
      code below. You must use your Burnaby School District Credentials to access
      form (e.g. e12345@burnabyschools.ca and your regular District e-mail
      password).
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Grace Family Network Foundation Scholarship

March 8, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Grace Family Network Foundation scholarship fund awards deserving high school graduates in financial need. The awards are intended to encourage students who are pursuing a post-secondary education and who have demonstrated not only academic achievement but also interest in their communities.

  • A resident of Metro Vancouver (applicable municipalites)
  • Currently registered in Grade 12
  • Criteria: students with outstanding academic and leadership achievements demonstrating financial need
  • Evidence of enrolment or application to a post-secondary school in the 2024-2025 academic year
  • essay component:
  • A one page essay on “How have you shown resilience in the face of adversity?” (see application form for more details)
Value

3 @ $1000

Due Date

Online by May 31, 2026.

Procedure

More info at http://www.gfnf.org/

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