Category: VPA Scholarships

Criteria

This scholarship is provided as a result of a legacy fund resulting from the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.  Three amounts of $1000 each will be awarded to well-rounded students who, while maintaining a good academic standing, have demonstrated a passion for athletics, visual arts – drawing and painting, sculpture, animation or performing arts – drama, music, dance and haves demonstrated good citizenship through voluntary participation in school or community activities.

To be considered for the award the student should: 

•  be passionate about visual arts
• for performing arts – involved in school or community as a performer or a supporting role   
• have demonstrated having a positive influence in the school or community through community service or volunteer work and through dedication and hard work
•  exemplify good citizenship and strong character and demonstrating personal responsibility and respect for others 
• maintained a good academic standing  demonstrated plans to continue with education in a post-secondary  

The scholarship will be awarded upon proof of registration in a post-secondary institution (tuition receipt is required).   

Value

1 BNSS student x $1000

Due Date

in print or email to Ms. Mihic by THURSDAY, APRIL 2 before 3PM.

Procedure

Complete the following requirements in the document below. If emailing, send documents in order specified as one PDF – look under “FAQs”if you need help with this.

1. Completed application form (below)
2. Letter from a teacher or community leader indicating the candidate’s character with specific reference to the criteria of the application
3. Letter from the candidate indicating post secondary goals including any continued involvement in athletics, visual or performing arts and addressing the question “How have visual arts played an important role in your life?”