Burnaby North Scholarships

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Category: Adversity/Hardship 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.

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

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/ 

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.

 

Uggla Family Scholarship

October 3, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Ten scholarships are awarded each year to students who face significant financial barriers to participation in post-secondary education. This may include students who identify as Indigenous, Black, or a person of colour, students living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ students, and students of all gender identities. The intent of the Uggla Family Scholarship is to promote equity and remove historical and existing discrimination, including barriers to full participation in social, cultural, economic and political life.

Available to domestic (Canadian) students admitted for the fall term to any undergraduate degree.

Value

10 x full SFU program costs

You will receive funding for each term of your academic program as long as you meet and maintain scholarship renewal criteria, such as minimum course enrollment, minimum academic standing, and scholars program involvement.

Due Date

ONLINE by January 19, 2026

Procedure

The following provides a summary of what you can expect to complete as part of the Uggla Family Scholarship application:

  • A written, short answer on your academic excellence and your intended area of study. (250 words max)
  • A description of your achievements and contributions. (250 words max)
  • A short essay sharing your future goals and how your personal experiences impacted these goals. (750 words max)
  • A Financial Need Assessment, disclosing your parent(s)/guardian(s) gross annual income from 2024, as well as the number of dependents in your household.
  • Two letters of support, each written by someone who is not a family member and who has direct knowledge of the experiences you describe in your application, such as your academics, extra-curricular activities, employment, volunteer, or personal achievements. In lieu of one letter, you may choose to include a supporting document, including but not limited to a certificate of appreciation, media story, or community publication.

Your application materials will be reviewed by members of the admissions department of SFU, as well as members of the Uggla Family and Trustees of the Uggla Family Foundation who reside outside of Canada.

Application and information at: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/fees-scholarships/uggla.html#faq01

 

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