Burnaby North Scholarships

Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and more!

City of Burnaby Bursary Award Program

December 5, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria
  • Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of the City of Burnaby;
  • Be in Grade 12 and eligible to graduate (within the year of application) from a public secondary school in Burnaby’s School District
  • Be accepted to a program of studies at a post-secondary institution in Canada, such as universities, community colleges, technical schools – proof of registration in a minimum of three courses in a post-secondary institution shall be required before any bursary award payment is made to a recipient
  • Preference will be given to a student who has participated in a community program prior to graduating and can demonstrate outstanding community involvement and volunteerism; and,
  • Students who demonstrate financial need (family income below $50,000) will be given priority.
Value

$1,000 to a Burnaby North student (each school gets one)

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by FRIDAY, JANUARY 31st  BEFORE 3PM . Disregard the date on the form.

Procedure

Download and complete fillable pdf below  or pick up a paper application in Scholarship Applications tray by Student Services entrance and emailed or delivered to Ms. Mihic by the above date.  The school can nominate up to 3 applicant whereupon the City of Burnaby will select a successful applicant and inform them and the school.

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Schulich Leader Scholarships

December 1, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Student must be planning to study science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at one of the 20 Canadian partner universities next September and possess two of the following:  (i) outstanding community, and/or entrepreneurial leadership, (ii) academic excellence, and alternatively,(iii) financial need.  Not  for students planning a career as a medical practitioner or researcher – this scholarship is geared towards the entrepreneurially-minded student. Note: the school can select only ONE nominee.

Value

Up to 100 awards. Roughly half the awards are valued @ $120,000 for engineering scholarships and the other half is $80,000 for science and math scholarships.

Due Date

In order to be considered for the school’s nomination, you must complete and submit requirements outlined in the “Procedure” section below by MONDAY, January 10th to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or room 2121 or by email at dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca.

  • January 10: Submit your nomination package to Ms Mihic by PDF or to Ms. Mihic if in paper
  • January 15thish: nominee to be informed
  • January 28th: Ms. Mihic to submit nomination to Schulich Foundation
  • Feb 16: selected nominee to submit their package and video upload to Schulich.
Procedure

Please make sure all documents are in the following order. If emailing, combine all documents into a single .pdf rather than in multiple documents.

  1. An updated resume.
  2. 50-words each describing your top 3 achievements (academic or other).
  3. 50-word answer to cinvey your career aspirations 10 years from now.
  4. A 250-word essay describing what you’re passionate about.
  5. A 250-word essay discussing how you demonstrate an entrepeneurial mindset (including leadership, charisma, and creativity).
  6. A 250-wor essay highlighting what makes you an ideal candidate for this award.
  7. A 250-word optional essay to discuss any additional information, including extenuating circumstances.
  8. Two letters of support from references (at least one academic). THESE CAN EMAILED TO Ms. Mihic DIRECTLY FROM THE REFEREE.
    Contact information for two Referees who will upload reference letters in support of the nomination

    • Note: Referees will receive an email to an online reference request form after the nominee submits their completed scholarship application. All letters of reference and scholarship applications must be completed and received by the February 18, 2026 deadline.
  9. Current transcript that include your Term 1 marks.
  10. As well, make sure you have your Student Profile completed. Your package will not be considered if one is not filled out. You can access it here: Burnaby North Scholarship Profile Graduating in 2026 – Fill out form

Note: you will also need to submit a one-minute video upload and headshot profile image to Schulich (though it will not be part of the nomination process).

The successful nominee will be notified by the school in mid- January.

Note: if selected, there will be time for the nominee to “tidy up” all supporting documents before formal submission by February 16, 2026. The school needs to submit its nominee to the organization by January 28th.

https://schulichleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-poster-English.pdf

Sikh Heritage BC Scholarships

December 1, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Sikh Heritage BC’s Education project is an opportunity for teachers to create Sikh content for classrooms. In the past, this project was aimed towards educators in the K-12 system looking to incorporate Sikh Heritage in their classrooms. This year, we are expanding our project to include a set of five scholarships.

In keeping with our mandate, Sikh Heritage BC has established five $1,500 scholarships to provide funding for post-secondary to students residing in British Columbia at the time of the application. This scholarship is available to anyone that is attending a Post-Secondary Institute in September 2026. Various scholarships available to students of both Sikh .

Value

various

Due Date

due online by January 15, 2026.

Procedure

Specific criteria vary. View and apply online: https://www.sikhheritagemonthbc.ca/scholarships

Cmolik Scholarship

December 1, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Founded in 2008, The Cmolik Foundation helps students across BC access educational opportunities that shape their career aspirations and possibilities with the support of dedicated educators, mentors, sponsors and volunteers. Eligible applicants must:

  • Be a current resident of BC
  • Have lived in Canada for at least 7 years
  • Be in Grade 12 or a recent secondary school graduate
  • Have demonstrated financial need
  • Have faced adversity
  • Plan to be a full-time student
  • Be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care)
  • Use funding for a post-secondary institution or college
  • Be endorsed by their school principal (this is done through Ms. Mihic)
Value

$45,000

Due Date

written response to Ms. Mihic in Student Services by January 17, 2025 by 3pm (email or paper OK).

due online February 7th, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified in late March or early April.

Procedure

Part 1: Due MONDAY, JANUARY 17th by 3pm to Ms Mihic:

200-250 written response describing evidence of:

  •  adversity or hardship
  • good work ethic
  •  financial need
  •  leadership involvement

Part 2: DUE FEBRUARY 7th online IF NOMINATED from Part 1:

Go to https://thecmolikfoundation.com/undergraduate/ for additional information and to submit package if nominated.

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

November 18, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be In good academic standing, Canadian citizens or landed immigrants., graduating from secondary (high) school , involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated), planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic standing and a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award.

Value

up to $28,000 over 4 years.

Note: Recipients of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award may not receive more than $15,000 in total scholarships annually (including the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award). If a student’s awards exceed this amount, any excess will be deducted from the student’s Terry Fox Award.

Due Date

Application  and supporting documents due online by 11:59 pm PT on D.ecember 1st

Procedure

Apply online at: https://apply.terryfoxawards.ca/ 

“Applicants must provide three (3) referees and upload online an (un)official transcript detailing the applicant’s last two years of schooling (official transcripts, sealed by the issuing institution will be requested from applicants who are selected for an interview). Referees will be emailed a link requesting they complete an online Referee Form on behalf of the applicant.”

Beedie BUILD Scholarship

November 16, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The vision for the Beedie BUILD scholarship program is to create a pathway for aspiring students to begin their journey toward a rewarding career in the skilled trades to address the critical skills gap in B.C.’s growing economy.

Eligibility details at: https://beedieluminaries.ca/eligibility/

Value
  • Up to $20,000 per student towards the completion of the Red Seal Certification
    Year 1: Foundation/Pre-Apprenticeship Program – $10,000
    Level 2: $2,000
    Level 3: $2,000
    Level 4: $2,000
    Red Seal Certification Completion Award: $4,000
  • Apprenticeship
  • Digital Community
  • Workshops & Events
Due Date

Apply online before DECEMBER 15th, 2025 at 1PM

Procedure

Submit an online application by visiting: https://beedieluminaries.ca/build-scholarship/

Beedie RISE Awards

November 16, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Beedie Luminaries has created the The Refugee & Immigrant Student Education (RISE) Awards which  have the potential to transform the lives of its recipients and enrich the communities we live in, and ultimately create a new generation of conscientious, caring and engaged Canadian leaders. Eligibilty requirements can be found at site below but it is intended for a refugee who was granted permanent residency or a protected person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) after January 1, 2016, residing full-time in BC for the previous 6 consecutive months.

Value
  • Up to $44,000 per full-time student / $11,000 per year up to 4-years of funding
  • Up to $33,000 per part-time student / $5,500 per year up to 6-years of funding
  • Student Success Program
  • Access to Mentors
  • Peer Support Groups
  • Digital Community
  • Workshops & Events
  • Career Guidance
Due Date

Applications for Cohort 2026 of the RISE Program are now open and will close on December 15th at 1PM (PST).

Procedure

Apply online at https://beedieluminaries.ca/rise-program/

Beedie SHINE Scholarship

November 16, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The SHINE (Soaring Higher IN Education) scholarship helps remove financial barriers to higher education and provides wrap-around support for resilient high-school graduates. SHINE supports students to rise above their circumstances and achieve their dreams.

Eligibility details at: https://beedieluminaries.ca/eligibility/

Value
  • Up to $44,000 per student / 4-year undergraduate degree
  • Up to $22,000 per student / 2-year college diploma/certificate
  • Student Success Program
  • Peer Support Groups
  • Access to Mentors
  • Summer Paid Internship Opportunities
Due Date

Apply online before DECEMBER 15th, 2025 at 1PM

Procedure

Submit an online application by visiting: https://beedieluminaries.ca/shine-scholarship/ 

Kemper Human Right Education Foundation

November 7, 2025 / / 2 Comments
Criteria

This year the Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation (khref.org) is offering prizes of $5000, $2500, and $1,250. Please correct.to high school students judged to have written the best answers to the question on the flyer below (and attached as a readily reproducible file).  Please inform your students about the contest described by the flyer and encourage them to participate in it. More information about KHREF and the essays of the winners of its contests over the past 20 years may be found on khref.org.

Essay Question:

How are leaders in your country and/or other countries undermining or promoting human rights? Refer to specific policies and actions to support your view.

Value

$1000, $2000, and $4000 prizes

Due Date

ONLINE or MAIL by December 10, 2025

Procedure

1. Essays are due on or before December 10, 2025. (Human Rights Day),
2.  Essays should be approximately 2500 words in length and be submitted as a Microsoft Word attachment to: kemperhumanrights@gmail.comor by regular mail to: KHREF, 184 Fillow Street, Norwalk, CT 06850.
3. Via footnotes and a bibliography indicate the names, titles, year of publication, and page numbers for all references on which it is based,
4. Include a cover page with:  i. the title, ii. author’s name and grade level, ii. name and address of author’s high school, iii.  name of a teacher at the high school and iv. the following statement signed by the teacher: “I teacher’s name, a teacher of [subject] at [name of the essay author’s school] am aware of [author’s name] participation in KHREF essay contest and to the best of my knowledge the essay [s/he] submitted represents [her/his] independent work, iv. the following statement signed by the essay’s author:   My essay is based on the research cited in its footnotes and bibliography and represents my own thoughts on the subject and prior to receiving a prize I agree to participate in a Zoom interview with members of KHREF’s board regarding my essay and, v. the following statement signed by the essay’s author and essay author’s parent or guardian: “I give the Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation permission to publish this essay.”

Queen’s University Awards

October 16, 2025 / / 0 Comments

*** Note: You must be applying and intending to enroll to Queen’s University to qualify for these awards***

Chancellor’s Scholarship

*We can nominate ONE OR TWO Burnaby North students.*

Criteria:

Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada who has applied for, or is in the process of applying for, admission to Queen’s University to be eligible for this award.  Excellent academic ability (90%+), demonstrated leadership and creativity, involvement in school and community activities.  Requires nomination from the school.

Value:

Queen’s Financial Aid and Awards Profile, Major Admissions Awards, Commitment Scholars Awards, Principal’s Scholarship, – varied; up to $100,000 over 4 years

Chancellor’s Scholarship –   80 @ $40, 000-$100,000 over 4 years

Due Date:

For the Chancellor’s Award, you must express your interest and completed requirements in Procedure below to Ms. Mihic or email her at dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca before FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30th @ 3:30 PM.

ONLINE BY DECEMBER 8TH, 2025

Procedure:

Note: The application is submitted only after you have applied to Queen’s and have set up a SOLUS account at https://www.queensu.ca/studentawards/admission-awards/major-admission-awards. Make sure you meet the criteria and have filled a Student Profile to be considered for the school nomination before FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH . Application and additional criteria must be received by December 8th at Queen’s University.

 

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