Category: Burnaby resident

BCIT Pathways to Success Awards

February 22, 2023 / mihicd / 0 Comments

Criteria

Students must have applied to a full time first year technology, technical studies, or trade program (excluding Apprentice) and have a BCIT student number before being considered for an award. Selection is based on demonstrated leadership skills and/or additional responsibilities. Examples are: Leadership training/courses, volunteer and/or community service, work experience, captain/president of sports team or group, involvement in extracurricular activities, plays a major role in supporting their family, financially or otherwise

Value

2 per Burnaby School District student @ $3,000 each to be selected by district panel

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on TUESDAY, MARCH 10th, 2023 .

Procedure

Pick up an application package from the Scholarship bin in student services in February or download a pdf version below. All documents including application, personal statement, letter of recommendation, and copy of school transcript combined as one PDF are due to Ms. Mihic by email or in STUDENT SERVICES by MARCH 10 before 3pm.

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Jayson McLean Memorial Bursary

February 15, 2023 / mihicd / 0 Comments

Criteria

Jayson enjoyed mentoring young students who had a love for Theatre. He wanted them to reach their potential and success in their lives through the Arts, just as he did. To commemorate Jayson’s dedication to the Arts in his life, we are establishing a Bursary in his name for future Arts students in the Burnaby School District (41), who are pursuing their artistic passions in life.

Intended for students in Theatrical Arts, looking to continue study in post-secondary in a Theatrical Arts related field.

Value

$500 to a Burnaby School District student

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, MARCH 10th, 2023 BEFORE 3PM .

Procedure

Download or pick up a paper form and submit all forms, in order, to Student Services or email to Ms. Mihic (dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca) by due date. Refer to “Home” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

Completed application
Transcript of grades
Cover letter
Letter of reference from a teacher in Arts or Art-related capacity
Proof of post-secondary registration in an Arts-related capacity

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Chad Turpin Scholarship (provided by BASES)

February 15, 2023 / mihicd / 0 Comments

Criteria

The Burnaby Association of Senior Exempt Employees (BASES) is pleased to be award The Chad Turpin Scholarship – One (1) scholarship in the amount of $2000 will be awarded to a student who:

Maintained a good academic standing
Is interested in pursuing a career in public administration, public policy or public service
Demonstrates a need for financial assistance to pursue their education, for example, a student that must secure employment while attending school.

The recipient(s) will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a qualified program in order to receive their scholarship payment.

Note: One of the above scholarships will be awarded to a student who is pursuing academic education at a college or university and the other will be awarded to a student who is pursuing vocational training program at a designated post-secondary technical, trades or vocational institute.

Value

1 Burnaby Students @ $2,000 each

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, MARCH 10th, 2023 BEFORE 3PM .

Procedure

a cover letter stating why you are a suitable candidate for this scholarship
a copy of your Grade 11 and 12 transcript
resume
a reference letter(s) to support your volunteer experience
a reference letter(s) to support your leadership in the community

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City of Burnaby Bursary Award Program

February 15, 2023 / mihicd / 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, MARCH 10th, 2023 BEFORE 3PM .

Procedure

Download and complete fillable pdf below or pick up a paper application in Scholarship Applications folder by Student Services entrance. These forms must be in to Ms. Mihic by Friday, March 10. 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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Burnaby Art Council Scholarship

February 15, 2023 / mihicd / 0 Comments

Criteria

The Burnaby Arts Council is offering one ARTS scholarship to a graduating student in each of Burnaby’s eight secondary schools.

Applicants must:
a) demonstrate excellence and achievement in the arts (performing, visual or literary) in school curricular and extra-curricular programs and the motivation to develop their ability. Additional consideration will be given for community involvement.
b) exhibit a good academic record with letters of commendation.
c) be continuing with their education in a full-time accredited post-secondary program, with a concentration in the arts, leading to a professional status in theatre, dance, visual arts, creative writing or music.
d) consideration may be given to students with financial need. The Burnaby Arts Council reserves the right to grant scholarships only if suitable candidates are found.

Value

$200 for a Burnaby North Student

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by FRIDAY, MARCH 10th, 2023 before 3PM .

Procedure

Download or pick up a paper form and submit all forms, in order, to Student Services or email to Ms. Mihic by due date (dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca) . Refer to “Home” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

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Burnaby South War Memorial Scholarship

February 15, 2023 / mihicd / 0 Comments

Criteria

In recognition and memory of the young men and women from Burnaby who fought for Canada in World War II.

The Burnaby South War Memorial bursaries are awarded annually to two deserving Burnaby secondary school graduates who have continually demonstrated the values associated with good citizenship – caring, sharing, responsibility and a willingness to help others.

cover letter stating why you are a suitable candidate.

· application form (or a computer-generated replica allowing you more space to respond)

· statement explaining your need for financial assistance – Burnaby South War Memorial Bursary only.

· resume – these awards emphasize service to the school and community so focus on these areas in your resume.

· copy of both your grade 11 & 12 transcripts (request one from ).

· MINIMUM of two reference letters that support your community and school service. This is a crucial part of your application and MUST be included. If you state volunteer activities in your application, make every effort to include some documentation in the form of a letter, certificate, etc. to provide evidence of your involvement as well as the duration of your involvement.

Value

1 x $950 for a Burnaby student

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by FRIDAY, MARCH 10th, 2023 before 3PM .

Procedure

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CUPE Local 23 Scholarship

February 15, 2023 / mihicd / 0 Comments

Criteria

The CUPE Local 23 scholarship is awarded to one student in each of Burnaby’s secondary schools who meets the following criteria:

The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has:
▪ Maintained a good academic standing
▪ Demonstrated good citizenship in school and the community
▪ Participated in volunteer activities

Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is going on to a BC post secondaryor vocational training program. Consideration should be given to a student with financial need.

Value

$500 to a Burnaby North student

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by FRIDAY, MARCH 10th, 2023 before 3PM .

PROCEDURE

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Burnaby Sport Hall of Fame Scholarship

February 7, 2023 / mihicd / 0 Comments

Criteria

The Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame was formed in 2001 to honour Burnaby’s past athletic excellence.

A graduating Grade 12 student enrolled at a B.C. secondary school (public or private). Priority will be given to those attending school in Burnaby
A resident of Burnaby for at least the past three years
Future plans to attend a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis
Show evidence of high athletic ability and performance
Maintain minimum C+ average (copy of the most recent transcript must be included)
Demonstrated leadership
Be active in school and community

Value

$1,000 scholarships to a male athlete and a female athlete from Burnaby.

Due Date

BY MAIL by April 15, 2023

Completed applications should be mailed to:
Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Office
2301-3713 Kensington Ave.
Burnaby, B.C.
V5B 0A7

Procedure

Complete and mail the following to the address below:

Application (attached below and extra copies can be found in “Scholarship Application” Bin outside Student Services
A cover letter summarizing your athletic achievements along with your postsecondary athletic/academic goals and plans must be included with your application.
Letters of support referencing school, community or athletic participation will enhance your application

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Michael J. Fox Theatre Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships

February 1, 2023 / mihicd / 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 2022-2023 school year.
enrolled in a visual or performing arts course in a Burnaby (SD41) secondary school for the 2022-2023 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 March 31, 2023.

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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Rotary Club Adventures in Citizenship

January 18, 2023 / mihicd / 0 Comments

Criteria

This is a fully funded opportunity for Burnaby youths to attend a leadership workshop in Ottawa, Ontario and:

➢ Experience what it means to be Canadian
➢ Learn how our government works
➢ Gain an understanding of our country
➢ Meet leaders and decision makers
➢ Engage with young Canadians from every province

To qualify you must:
• Be between 16 and 18 (at the time of program)
• Have excellent academic standing
• Be involved in Community Service with an emphasis on non-school related volunteering
• Have leadership abilities
• Be a Canadian citizen or have Landed Immigrant Status
• Be able to go to Ottawa from May 14 – 17, 2023
• Attend an interview with a panel of Rotarians – to be scheduled at the start of February

Due Date

Send your essay/video to email below by deadline: February 3, 2023

Procedure

• Write a short essay (approx. 250 words) or film a 60-90 second video on the topic:
“What Being a Canadian means to Me”
• Send your resume and essay / video by email to lana_s@telus.net

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