Burnaby North Scholarships

Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and more!

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Dr. & Mrs. A. H. Pontifex Scholarship

February 15, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Dr. & Mrs. A. H. Pontifex Scholarship Award is awarded to a well-rounded student who excels in Science and has demonstrated good citizenship and leadership skills through voluntary participation in school and community activities.

The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating student from an SD41 – Burnaby secondary school who:

  • has maintained a good academic standing
  •  has taken a concentration of, and excelled in, courses in the field of Science
  • has demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership in school and the community
  • has participated in community service and volunteer work in the community
  • has demonstrated a passion for, and interest in, pursuing a career in Science

The scholarship will be awarded upon proof of registration in a post secondary program focused in the field of Science.

Value

One scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to a graduate from one of SD41 – Burnaby’s eight secondary schools.

DUE DATE

 To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 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 “FAQ” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

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Neil Sandercock Scholarship

February 15, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating student who has suffered a brain injury or has a developmental or psychological impairment with a disability and has not only risen up against the odds, but demonstrated a commitment to continuing their education.  $500 will be awarded to a graduating student from a Burnaby school. 

Value

$500 will be awarded to a graduating student from a Burnaby school.

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 BEFORE 3PM .

Procedure

Download or pick up a paper form and submit completed to Student Services or email to Ms. Mihic by due date.

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CUPE Local 23 Scholarship

February 15, 2025 / / 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, APRIL 4, 2025 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 “FAQ” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

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Chad Turpin Scholarship

February 14, 2025 / / 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 District student @ $2,000 each

Due Date

  To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 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

Submit to Student Services or email to Ms. Mihic (dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca) by due date. Refer to “FAQ” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

 

Spirit of BC – Performing Arts

February 14, 2025 / / 0 Comments
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 performing 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 APRIL 4 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 for Athletics, from a coach indicating any special contribution to the team and the candidate’s character with specific reference to the criteria of the application
  3. Letter from a teacher or community leader indicating the candidate’s character with specific reference to the criteria of the application
  4. Letter from the candidate indicating post secondary goals including any continued involvement in athletics, visual or performing arts and addressing the question “How has athletics played an important role in your life?”

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Burnaby Art Council Scholarship

February 14, 2025 / / 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, APRIL 4 2025 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 14, 2025 / / 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, APRIL 4, 2025 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 “FAQ” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

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Rotary Club of Burnaby Bursary Award

February 14, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Rotary Club of Burnaby – Bursary Award is awarded to one student in each of Burnaby’s secondary schools who meets the following criteria:

The bursary will be awarded to a student who:
▪ has maintained a good academic standing
▪ has demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership in school and the community
▪ has participated in community service and volunteer work in the community
▪ demonstrates financial need.

The bursary will be awarded upon proof of registration in a post secondary or vocational training program.

Value

One bursary in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a BNSS student.

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 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 “FAQ” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

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Parkcrest Children’s Centre Scholarship

February 14, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The scholarship is awarded to a past student of Parkcrest Children’s Centre who is a well-rounded student who, while maintaining a good academic standing, has participated in school and community activities.

To be considered for the award the student must have:

  •  proof of attendance at Parkcrest Childcare Society (Parkcrest Children’s Centre) for a period of at least one year
  • been enrolled in a Burnaby school for the two (2) senior years
  • provided evidence of volunteer or work experience, including letters of reference attesting to the student’s work ethic
  • been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work
  • demonstrated good citizenship and leadership skills
  • maintained a good academic standing

Note: The scholarship monies will be paid to the recipient upon proof of registration in a post secondary institution. The recipient must be registered in a post secondary institution within 18 months of their secondary school graduation or the award will expire.

Value

FUNDS are to be determined to  one Burnaby Student who meets the above criteria. Must provide proof of supporting documents and other pertinent information. This is scholarship hasn’t been confirmed so apply at your own risk!

Procedure
DUE DATE

By paper or email to Ms. Mihic by Friday, APRIL 4 2025 by 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. Refer to “Home” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

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Singh Excavating BC Scholarship

February 14, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

We are looking for a student that is in need of financial assistance, gives back to their community as a volunteer, is engaged as a student, and has plans to move on to college, university or trades based education.

Refer to document below for specific application instructions.

Value

1 per Burnaby student  x $1000

Due Date

to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or via email by APRIL 4, 2025 before 3PM.

Procedure

Complete following application and components. If emailing, send documents in order specified as one PDF.

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