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Burnaby Sport Hall of Fame Scholarship

February 7, 2024 / / 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);
    • 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; and
    • Be active in school and community.
Value

$1,000 scholarships to to athletes from Burnaby.

Due Date

BY MAIL by  May 31, 2024

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:

  1. Application (attached below and extra copies can be found in “Scholarship Application” Bin outside Student Services
  2. A cover letter summarizing your athletic achievements along with your postsecondary athletic/academic goals and plans must be included with your application.
  3. 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

January 31, 2024 / / 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 2023-2024  school year.
  • enrolled in a visual or performing arts course in a Burnaby (SD41) secondary school for the 2023-2024 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 29, 2024.

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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South Burnaby Metro Club – Les Tarnowski Bursary

January 16, 2024 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

South Burnaby Metro Club (SBMC) awards 3 – $1,000 Bursaries each year, one from each of our sports divisions: baseball, basketball and soccer.  Youth needs to have played the sport for at least 3 years to qualify.  The bursary is NOT based on financial need.

Value

$1000

Due Date

by MAIL or EMAIL BY Monday, April  15th, 2024.

Procedure

Download and complete the following application and mail or email to:

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bursary@sbmcsports.com

or

SBMC Bursary Committee
PO Box 72022
4429 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC
V5H 4P9

 

BC Excellence Scholarship

January 16, 2024 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The BC Excellence scholarship is awarded to 55 well-rounded high school graduates who have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and who show aptitude for and commitment to their chosen career paths. You must be nominated by your secondary school to qualify for this scholarship and each school may nominate one student only.

Value

$5000. Students have five years to redeem their BC Excellence scholarship vouchers; an expiry date is printed on each voucher and extensions are not possible.

Dates

Key dates

  • February 2, 2024:  WRITTEN STATEMENT AND RESUME due to Ms. Mihic in Student Services or email by 3pm.

    If selected as the school nominee:
  • February 15, 2024: online applications due by 2:59 pm PST
  • Early June 2024: conditional recipients and their schools notified by email
  • September 2024: conditional recipients checked against eligibility requirements
  • October 2024: paper scholarship vouchers mailed to confirmed recipients
Procedure

Before starting, review all the details for this process outlined here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/bc-excellence-scholarships#eligibility-requirements 

Here are the detailed instructions for how to prepare the required information offline:

1.    Written statement

  • Save this written statement template (DOCX) to your computer
  • Write your statement in the template, following the instructions provided
  • Your written statement may build upon a related experience listed in your resume; keep the marking guidelines in mind
  • When you are ready to submit your B.C. Excellence application online, upload your written statement into the online application form where prompted
  • The written statement is worth 60% in the overall assessment of the application; all written statements are assessed, and those assessments are used to shortlist applications

2.   Resume (in mandatory online format)

  • Save the sample of the online application (PDF) to your computer
  • You can reference this as you prepare your information and responses offline
  • The resume is worth 40% in the overall assessment of the application; only resumes from shortlisted applications are reviewed

3.   (IF SELECTED) Nomination form completed by your school 

  • Save this nomination form (PDF) to your computer
  • Ask your principal or school head to sign the form and return it to you
  • Save a digital copy
  • When you are ready to submit your B.C. Excellence application online, upload your signed nomination form where prompted

4.  ​(IF SELECED AS OUR NOMINEE) – Reference letters (2) – ask potential sponsor and teacher referees ahead of time if they can prepare a letter but this will only be necessary if you are selected as our nominee. 

  • Save these reference letter instructions (PDF) to your computer
  • Share the instructions with your two referees and have them return signed letters to you
    • One community-related (such as a community leader, coach, instructor, volunteer supervisor, or employer)
    • One school-related (such as a teacher, counsellor, school principal, or vice-principal)
  • Save digital copies
  • When you are ready to submit your B.C. Excellence application online, upload your two letters into the online application form where prompted
  • The marking team does not mark the reference letters but does consider them when scoring resumes
  • Some referees prefer to submit a letter directly to the Ministry; in this case you must include a brief note (PDF) from the referee in place of the reference letter
    • This brief note must include the referees email address and confirmation that they will provide a reference letter to the ministry by the deadline

Pathways to Teacher Education Scholarship

January 12, 2024 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching.

Value:

$5,000 scholarship voucher to redeem when registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BC’s nine Faculties of Education. Up to 7 years to redeem voucher.

Due Date

ONLINE by FEBRUARY 15, 2024.

Procedure

Note: there is no nomination process required for this award. 

1.    Written statement (500 words)

  • Save this written statement template (DOCX) to your computer
  • Write your statement in the template, following the instructions provided
  • Your written statement may build upon a related experience listed in your resume; keep the marking guidelines in mind
  • When you are ready to submit your Pathway to Teacher Education application online, upload your written statement into the online application form where prompted
  • The written statement is worth 60% in the overall assessment of the application; all written statements are assessed, and those assessments are used to shortlist applications

2.    Resume

  • Save the sample of the online application (PDF) to your computer
    • You can reference this as you prepare your information and responses offline
  • Resumes are worth 40% in the overall assessment of the application; they are only reviewed for those applications that are shortlisted

3.   Two reference letters (one community-related and one school-related)

  • Save these reference letter instructions (PDF) to your computer
  • Share the instructions with your two referees and have them return signed letters to you
  • Save digital copies
  • When you are ready to submit your Pathway to Teacher Education application online, upload your two letters into the online application form where prompted
  • The marking team does not mark reference letters but does consider them when reviewing resumes
  • Some referees prefer to submit a letter directly to the Ministry; in this case you must include a brief note (PDF) from the referee in place of the reference letter
    • This brief note must include the referees email address and confirmation that they will provide a reference letter to the ministry by the deadline

  • Ready to submit? Be prepared to complete the application in one session. You cannot save your progress.

BCGEU Scholarships

December 20, 2023 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Scholarships are funded by the dues of BCGEU members. You are eligible if you are related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU (BC Government Service and Employees Union) member or staff; and are a  student or prospective post-secondary or higher learning student enrolled, registered or planning to attend an eligible educational institution in 2024.

Value

multiple @ $2,000 (full-time students) and $1,000 (part-time students)

Due Date

online by midnight Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Procedure

In addition to applying online here, applicants are asked to submit an essay, video, song or infographic in response to one of three questions:

  1. The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized the right to strike as an “indispensable component” of collective bargaining. Why is this important?
  2. The current state of the world poses many challenges. How do you remain hopeful? How can a democratic labour movement bring forth change?
  3. Why is accessible, well-funded childcare important?

 

For more information on application eligibility and to apply for a scholarship, click here.

More details @ https://www.bcgeu.ca/scholarships 

RISE Awards

December 20, 2023 / / 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. You must:

  • Be 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.
  • Be born between the years of 1988 and 2004. Have completed secondary school (or equivalent).
  • Plan to be a full-time or part-time student and use funding for post secondary education.
  • Apply to, or be currently enrolled at, one of the eligible post-secondary institutions.
  • Demonstrate your and/or your family’s financial adversity, and how it has affected you.
  • Be endorsed by a community organization, teacher, employer, settlement worker or someone who knows you well.
Value
  • Up to $11,000 CAD per year for a college certificate/diploma or trades foundation programs,
    tenable for up to two years of funding OR Up to $11,000 CAD per year for a bachelors degree program, tenable for up to four years of funding. (FULL-TIME STUDENTS)
  • Up to $5,500 CAD per year for a college certificate/diploma or trades foundation programs,
    tenable for up to three years of funding OR Up to $5,500 CAD per year for a bachelors degree program, tenable for up to six years of funding. (PART-TIME STUDENTS)
Due Date

Applications for Cohort 2024 of the RISE Program are now open and will close on January 31st at 9AM (PST).

Procedure

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

Horatio Algers Scholarship – for Grade 11 students!

December 20, 2023 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides $1.2 million annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories.

Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded to full-time students in Grade 11 with financial need (family income under $65,000) who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, a desire to contribute to society, and a good academic record.

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarships of Canada, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a current Grade 11 student with plans to graduate from high school and enter university in Fall 2025.
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university
  • Prove critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
  • Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70
  • Attend high school (or CEGEP) and reside in Canada
  • Be Canadian citizens
Value

multiple up to $10,000

Due Date

ONLINE by March 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT (Noon)

Procedure

Application online @ https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/93964-Horatio-Alger-Association

City of Burnaby Bursary Award Program

December 20, 2023 / / 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, FEBRUARY 2nd 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, February 2nd.  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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Western National Scholarship Program

December 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Looking for  looking for high-potential applicants who excel in the classroom and in their extracurricular pursuits seeking to enroll at Western University in London Ontario.

Value

  • One Neen Hodgins National Entrance Scholarship valued at $80,000 (note the special instructions in the Procedure section of this email)

  • One President’s Entrance Scholarship valued at $70,000
  • Four President’s Entrance Scholarships valued at $65,000 and up to 15 more at $50,000
  • Five James Jenkins President’s Entrance Scholarship for Black Students valued at $50,000
  • One Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Scholarship valued at $92,000
  • One Neen Hodgins President’s International Entrance Scholarship valued at $80,000 for international (visa) students
  • Three International President’s Entrance Scholarships valued at $50,000 for international (visa) students
  • Up to 15 Faculty Entrance Scholarships valued at $30,000
  • Up to 46 National Scholarship Study Abroad Awards valued up to $5,000
  • Up to 50 National Merit Awards valued at $2,000 for one year
Due Date

In order for the school to complete the formal National Scholarship nomination for a student, the
following has to happen:

Student has to go into the on-line National Scholarship application. In the application there is a
section called “Nomination” and a section called “Assessor”.

In the “Nomination” section student enters the email address for the school administrator (this is Dragana Mihic, scholarship coordinator). I will receive the email with instructions for the nomination and request for the transcript.

The section for “Assessor” is where the student enters the email address for their selected person
to write a reference letter (this is a teacher or sponsor of your choosing – ask before selecting your “assessor”). It is the student’s responsibility to complete these sections and give their school
administrator and assessor time to consider/complete their request.

February 14, 2024 online or postmarked if by mail. YOU MUST CONSULT MS. MIHIC by Friday,  February 2nd if you intend on applying for one of these scholarships!

Procedure

Details can be found at: https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/scholarships_awards/admission/national_scholarship_program.html 

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