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DUE DATE NAME OF AWARD AMOUNT CRITERIA WEBSITE On-going New Image College of Fine $2,000 College-specified merit-based scholarship for the Make-up Artistry www.newimage.ca Arts Diploma Program. $4,000 College-specified merit-based scholarship for the Film Acting Conservator Diploma Program. Varies Indspire Bursary & Varies Publication resource for scholarships and scholarships available to http://www.indspire.ca/scholarships Scholarship Awards for assist Indigenous post-secondary students. Copy available in the First Nations, Inuit and Career Centre and online. Metis Students September 2 Surrey Teachers’ Varies Applicants must be the graduating children of STA members active http://www.surreyteachers.org/sta- Association Scholarships & during the applicants’ graduating school year. Applicants will only be scholarships-and-bursaries/ Bursaries considered if they have graduated from a public high school in any district. September 14 CUTA Youth Scholarship 5 x $2000 Pursuing a career in public transit or other related fields such as urban http://www.cutaactu.ca/en/educationandtra Program planning, engineering, environmental studies, land use planning, ining/scholarships.asp transportation/transportation management and geography. September 15 UBC Bursary Program Varies UBC’s general and affiliation bursary programs are designed to help fill www.you.ubc.ca/ubc/vancouver/bursary.ezc your ‘unmet need’, which is the gap between your educational costs and your available government assistance. Separate from the major entrance awards. September 15 Ethel Boyce Achievement $1000 Open to all registered softball players enrolled at a Canadian post- Softball Canada Award secondary institution (registered means that the individual must be a Attn: Gilles LeBlanc member of a team that is registered with the provincial/territorial 223 Colonnade Rd., Suite 212, association). All applications must be endorsed by the respective Ottawa, ON K2E 7K3 provincial/territorial association. [email protected]

September 16 British Columbia Retired 4 x $500 Applicants who are pursuing education in technical and career fields, www.bcpvpa.bc.ca Principals and Vice recognizing the arts, trades, technology, and other related areas. Principals Association Judged on their academic achievements and demonstrated leadership (BCRPVPA) activities both within the school and community. September 16 BC Principals and Vice- 10 x $500 Students who graduate from the BC public school system and www.bcpvpa.bc.ca Principals Association proceeded to a post-secondary institution and who has a parent who (BCPVP) Children of is a member of the BCPVPA. Members Awards September 16 BC Principals and Vice- 30 x $500 Students who graduate from the BC public school system and www.bcpvpa.bc.ca

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Principals Association proceeded to a post-secondary institution. Applicants will be judged (BCPVP) Non-Members on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership within the Awards school and community.

September 16 BC Principals and Vice- 2 x $500 Students who graduate from the BC public school system this year and www.bcpvpa.bc.ca Principal’s Association has proceeded to a post-secondary institution. Applicants will be (BCPVP) First Nations judged on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership within Student Awards the school and community.

September 30 Thomas G. Ellis Memorial 1 x $2000 Use one application to apply for both awards. Offered to Local 728 www.cupe728.ca Scholarship and CUPE 1 x $1000 members’ sons/daughters graduating from Grade 12 in the previous Telephone: 604-576-2873 Local 728 Scholarship June of the same year of applying.

September 30 Cal Callahan Memorial Not The recipient must be a son, daughter, or ward of a person whose www.pipeline.ca Bursary or bursaries exceeding principal income is derived from the pipeline construction industry in (Pipeline Contractors $10,000 Canada and whose employer is a member the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada) Association of Canada. Applicant needs to be entering any recognized Canadian university or college for first year studies in any discipline.

September 30 Player Development Trust 10 x $1000 Golf British Columbia governed by the BC Golf Association (BCGA) and www.bcga.org Fund in conjunction with the BC Junior Golf Association will award scholarships to promising young ‘scholastic golfers’ to assist them with tuition and other educational expenses in pursuing a post-secondary education.

October 8 FAAY-Foundation for the $750 To students pursuing a high school diploma as an incentive to stay in http://www.ccab.com/uploads/File/FAAY/FA Advancement of school. AY-Application-2012-2013.pdf Aboriginal Youth Min. $2500 Available to students pursuing a post-secondary education in any discipline.

October 14 Federation of BC Youth In Varies Offers financial support to young people interested in career training http://fbcyicn.ca/programs/education/drea care Network Awards and/or education opportunities. Distributed to successful applicants m-fund/ three times a year.

October 15 Hans McCorriston Motive $500 For students pursuing careers as motive power machinists. Applicants www.aiacanada.com 2 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

Power Machinist Grant must be enrolled in a college-level Motive Power Machinist training Program program within Canada.

October 15 Credit Union Foundation Varies Criteria is demonstrated financial need. It is expected that the main http://cufoundation.org/student-info/ of BC Education Awards funding is in place and every effort through normal channels available to students to access funds has been made. October 3, Loran Award Up to 112 Be in the graduating year of uninterrupted full time studies in high www.loranaward.ca 2012 (sponsor cash awards school or CEGEP. Exceptions may be considered for those who have applicants) at 3 levels undertaken a gap year for academic pursuits or community service- To Ms. Lee in based activities. Minimum cumulative average of 85%; be a Canadian the Career citizen or Permanent Resident status. Centre October 31 Arthur Paulin Automotive 5 x $700 Must be enrolled in an automotive aftermarket industry-related www.aiacanada.com Aftermarket Scholarship program or curriculum at a Canadian college or university. This Award includes students pursuing their studies as an automotive apprentice. Also includes studies in any of the following automotive sectors: auto body, hard parts, heavy duty or motive power (machinists). November 1 Aboriginal Health Careers Varies Assists Canadian resident First Nations, Inuit & Metis students in http://www.naaf.ca/userfiles/Guide%20- Bursary & Scholarship pursing education opportunities leading to professional health %20HC%202011-2012%20November%201 st Award careers. %20tableless%20format%20v2.pdf November 1 First Nation, Inuit & Metis Varies Financial support is provided to First Nations, Inuit and Metis http://www.naaf.ca/userfiles/Guide%20- Post-Secondary Education individuals who are pursuing education and professional %20PSE%202011-2012%20-%20November Bursary Award development. %201st%20Tableless%20format%20v2.pdf November 1 National Aboriginal Varies Awarded by a jury to applicants who meet the established criteria and www.naaf.ca Achievement Foundation show they have a financial need. Every applicant is assessed individually. Bursary awards do not have to be repaid and there is no set amount. November 9 National Scholarship Awarded to Canadian students (regardless of which university http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm- Program students choose to attend) who demonstrate superior academic awards/html/awards/natschps.htm performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. Should also have an enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and an involvement in the life of their school and community. November 15 British Columbia Varies Nomination process. Nominees will have made a significant www.bcachievement.com Community Achievement contribution through a unique achievement or outstanding service— Awards either as a volunteer or in the course of their work –in any area that 3 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

provides a benefit to the community.

November 30 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship 1 x $2500 For graduating high school senior women who exhibit excellence in www.peointernational.org leadership, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success. Needs to be in their final academic year, 20 years of age or under by Nov. 30, 3.0 GPA or more, Canadian Citizen or legal permanent resident. December 1 Glazing Contractors Varies Bursaries are available to persons interested in pursuing a career in www.gca-bc.org Association of BC Bursary glazing installation and/or fabrication apprentice program. Program December 1 The Soroptimist Violet 28 x $1000 Young women between the ages of 14-17 who volunteers in their www.soroptimist.org/awards/awards.html Richardson Award community or school. December 7 TD Canada Trust Up to Open to students across Canada who are in their final year of high www.td.com/scholarship or $70,000 school, have demonstrated outstanding community leadership, obtain 1-800-308-8306 each for up a minimum overall average in their most recently completed full year to 20 of school of 75%. scholarships December 15 CrossLites Scholarship Varies Applicants of any country that are enrolled in a high school, post- http://crosslites.com/scholarship.aspx/Rules Contest secondary, or post-graduate studies program. Must submit a 400-600 word essay on one of Dr. Parkers’ quotes or messages. December 30 Chinese Government 5 Full Students from BC will have the opportunity to study at a Chinese www.bced.gov.bc.ca/offshore_schools/os_sc Scholarship 10 Partial university on scholarships from the People’s Republic of China. holar.htm Provided to graduating secondary school students and students enrolled in post-secondary studies in undergraduate, masters and doctoral degree programs. December 30 Fraser Institute Student Must be a Canadian or foreign student currently enrolled in high www.studentvideocontest.org Video Contest school or post-secondary studies. Need to create a concept paper and YouTube video on “Natural Disasters: The Economics of Aid and Recovery”. Work based on originality, clear express of ideas, production values, quality of story, and understanding of the topic. December 31 Tall Clubs International Up to $1000 Student needs to be attending first year of post-secondary studies in www.tall.org Student Scholarships the fall of the following year and under 21 years of age. Must meet the height requirement minimum of 5’10” for women and 6’2” for men. January 6 BCIT Entrance Awards Varies This deadline is for those applicants entering their BCIT program www.bcit.ca December 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012. Entrance Awards recognize 4 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

academic and non-academic achievements of students entering a full- time BCIT program. The deadline for BCIT Entrance Awards is August 5 and January 6 of each year. January 9 French for the Future Varies Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 across Canada, the contest will www.french-future.org National Essay Contest award a total of $222,000 in scholarships, giving its winner the chance to pursue their postsecondary studies partially or completely in French.

January 12 Burger King Scholars Varies Available to all eligible high school seniors and Burger King employees. www.haveityourwayfoundation.org Program

January 13 Schulich Leader $60000 For students enrolling in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering www.schulichleaders.com Scholarship and Mathematics) areas of study at a participating Canadian university Submission code for nominated student in fall, 2012. One nomination only to represent each school across required. Check at the PM Career Centre. Canada. January 13 Certified Management $2000 team Competition where students will compete to solve real-world business www.cmabc.com Accountants High School scholarship problems by combining their classroom knowledge and street smarts. Case Competition January 13 Society of Punjabi 4 X $500 For students in a technical Engineering and Computer related field of www.speatbc.org Engineers and study, 2 of these scholarships are applicable to grade 12 students. Technologists of BC (SPEATBC) January 16 AMEC Aboriginal $5000 Intended for undergraduate students in their first or second year or www.cemf./scholarships Undergraduate first term of third year. Applicants must be willing to role model. 1-866-883-2363 Engineering Scholarship for Women January 21 Top 20 Under 20 $5000 Open to all young Canadians under the age of 20-regardless of race, www.top20under20.ca gender and/or religious affiliations. Only requirement is that your leadership and innovation has led to the betterment of your school, community, province and/or country. January 31 Royal Commonwealth Varies Four class structures of essay competition. For ages between ‘under http://vancouver.rcs.ca/images/stories/food Society Essay Competition 12’ to 18 as of December 31. The highest ranked essays will be /royal_commonwealth_society_essay_comp - Vancouver submitted to Ottawa and are eligible for prizes in the Canada-wide etition_2011-2012.pdf competition. January 31 Toyota Earth Day 20 x $5000 Rewards graduating Canadian high school students who have www.earthday.ca/scholarship Scholarship Program distinguished themselves through environmental community service, 5 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

extracurricular and volunteer activities, and academic excellence. January 31 DB Perks Scholarship 4 x $500 To support and assist Lifesaving Society trained lifeguards and www.lifesaving.bc.ca instructors pursuing post-secondary education in BC or the Yukon. January 31 Mark R. Isfeld Essay 1 x $500 Open to all Canadian residents between the ages of 14 and 18. Essays www.canadianlandmine.org/essaycontestrul Contest may be submitted in either official language. es.cfm January 31 Herbert H. Carnegie $1000 For students actively involved in community service, volunteerism & www.futureaces.org Future Aces Foundation humanitarian causes. Scholarship and Citizenship Award January 31 David C. Lam Scholarship 2 x $2500 To recognize a student graduating from a BC secondary school who www.bcteal.org has combined academic competence with school or community involvement, and who wishes to further his/her education at a BC post-secondary institution. February 1 PDK (Fraser Valley) Award 2 x $100 High school seniors who intend to attend college and major in www.pdk-fv.ca education and whose application is submitted to the local PDK chapter (Fraser Valley Chapter) for consideration. Email Graham Mulligan: [email protected]

February 1 RBC Royal Bank 4 x $10000 Do you have a role model, someone you really look up to? What www.scholarships.rbc.com/undergraduate.a Scholarship Awards for 2 x $10000 makes you a leader and what leadership qualities do you possess? spx Undergraduates (RBC client) Students in their high school graduating year can apply and need to be enrolled full time in a publicly funded Canadian university or college. February 1 RBC Royal Bank 12 x $3500 Need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who have www.scholarships.rbc.com/NewCanadians.as Scholarship for New immigrated to Canada on or after January 1, 2000 and who are willing px Canadians to share their viewpoint and personal experience about immigration in Canada. Students need to be in their graduating year of high school and intend to enrol or enter a publicly funded Canadian college or university as a fulltime student in the fall. February 1 Kin Canada Bursaries $1000 Awarded annually based on financial need, community/volunteer www.bursary.ca involvement and knowledge of Kin Canada. February 1 Terry Fox Humanitarian $7000 The value of this award is up to $7000 per year for a maximum of 4 www.terryfoxawards.ca Award Program years or until a first undergraduate degree is obtained. Awards are *$3500 available every year to graduating secondary level students and those currently enrolled full-time in a Canadian post-secondary institution. *The award is $3500 per year for students who do not pay tuition fees. 6 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

February 15 BC Trefoil Guilds Varies To provide funding to members to further their education. Applicants www.bc-girlguildes.org Education Grant must be 19-30 years of age; be an active member in good standing of Application forms available from Girl Guides the Girl Guides of Canada; have been active in BC Guilding for the of Canada, BC Council. immediate past 3 years. February 15 Credit Union Foundation Varies Criteria is demonstrated financial need. It is expected that the main www.cufoundation.org of BC Education Awards funding is in place and every effort through normal channels available to students to access funds has been made. February 21 BC School Trustees 5 X $500 Recognizes graduating students for outstanding contributions they www.bcsta.org Association Student have made to their school and community. Citizenship Award February 23 BCHSBBA Basketball Varies Awarded to students proceeding from Grade 12 to any university or http://www.bcboysbasketball.com/media/le Scholarship other post-secondary institution. Student must be a successful agues/2192/graphics/2010- applicant of a team who is a member of the British Columbia High 11%20handbook[1].pdf School Boys Basketball Association.

February 24 Cmolik Foundation Criteria includes someone who shows great potential and http://www.thecmolikfoundation.com/applic perseverance and has overcome a significant obstacle to pursuing ation.html higher education. Please Note: Applications are to be Each high school identifies candidates who best exemplifies the submitted to the Career Centre for school criteria. See web link for full criteria needs. identification.

February 24 BCIC Young Innovator $2000 - Encouraging students to continue their education in the province and www.bcic.ca/programs/talent/young- Scholarship $4000 pursue careers in BC’s advanced technology industries. innovator-scholarship

February 28 RBC Aboriginal Student 10 x $4000 To assist Aboriginal students to complete post-secondary education, www.rbc.com/careers/aboriginal_student_a Awards (each and provide an opportunity for RBC to strengthen its relationship with wards.html academic the Aboriginal community. Awards are in 2 categories: for students year for 2-4 majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry and for years) students majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry. February 28 Optimist International Varies Interested students must contact their local Optimist Club. They need www.optimist.org/e/member/scholarships3. Essay Contest to submit an essay on the pre-assigned topic. To find a contact, please cfm email the Programs Department at [email protected]

February 28 SFU Entrance Scholarships Varies Recognizes the exceptional, academic, community, artistic and www.studeents.sfu.ca/finances.html 7 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

athletic achievements of Canadian high school students. Apply for early admission to SFU at www.pas.bc.ca by February 28.

February 28 SFU Surrey Entrance Series of Available to students who plan to begin their studies at the Surrey www.surrey.sfu.ca/undergraduate/financial_ Award $2000 campus in one of the following, five, first-year cohort programs: aid Entrance Systems One (Applied Sciences), Explorations (Arts and Social Awards Sciences), BusOne (Business Administration), TechOne (Communication, Art and Technology), or Science Year One. Students that show a strong commitment to their school and wider community will be given preference. Students in all areas of BC are encouraged to apply. Strong consideration will be given to those residing in location south of the Fraser River. February 29 BC Government and $2000 (full- For members or relatives of the BCGEU members or staff. www.bcgeu.ca Service Employees Union time Applicants must have a letter-grade standing of C or better; a typed students essay of 1250 to 1750 words from a topic selected from the detailed $1000 (part- criteria that can be found on their website. time Students with special needs who have an IEP have the choice of students) submitting an essay as per the criteria or alternatively, can submit in DVD format a video. February 29 Triumf High School $3000 Offered each year to graduating secondary students entering their http://www.triumf.ca/outreach/high-school- Fellowship first undergraduate year at a recognized post-secondary institution. fellowship The fellowship includes an award of $3000 and a six-week summer research experience at TRIUMF. March (first Ken Dryden Scholarship $3000 or Awarded to select young people currently or formerly in the care of www.youthincare.ca/work Friday of) 80% of the the Canadian welfare system, who demonstrate great achievement cost of and promise. Renewable annually. tuition & fees, whichever is less March 1 UBC Vancouver – Major Varies UBC is looking for the most accomplished and promising Canadian http://www.students.ubc.ca/finance/index.c Entrance Scholarship secondary students to join their community. The Major Entrance fm Scholarship (MES) program offers the most prestigious awards available to entering students at UBC, including one-time awards of at least $5,000 and renewable awards of up to $40,000 payable over four years.

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March 1 UBC Okanagan – Entrance Varies Entrance awards (EA) assist students in making the transition from www.ubc.ca/okanagan/students/finance/wel Awards secondary school to university. The purpose of this program is to come.html financially support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community, but who would not otherwise be able to attend without significant financial assistance. This program offers entering students renewable awards up to $40,000, payable over four years. March 1 Miller Thomson 100 x $3000 To encourage and promote the attainment of higher education goals www.millerthomson.com Foundation for individuals who have demonstrated a high level of academic, made a positive contribution to their school through extracurricular activities and have made significant contributions of time and energy to community service programs. March 1 Canadian Hard of Hearing Varies The CHHA/CHHAF Scholarship was established to offer to offer www.chha.ca/chha/scholarships-chha.php Association financial assistance and recognition to hard of hearing and deafened students registered in a full time program at a recognized college or university, in any area of study, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a diploma or degree. March 1 BC TEAL Charitable $2800 Recognizes a student graduating from a BC secondary school who has http://www.bcteal.org/tcf/awards- Foundation Humanity come to Canada as a refugee and who has shown courage and scholarships-bursaries/teal-charitable- Award determination while adapting to a new language and culture in foundation-refugee-award/ Canada. The student must use the award for post-secondary education at a BC institution. March 2 Canadian Association of 12 x $750 Offer the school principals the opportunity to recognize one of their http://cdnprincipals.org/?page_id=281 Principals Student student leaders and to enter that student as a nominee for a national Leadership Award scholarship March 4 MS Scholarship Program $500 To assist students who plan to continue their education in a college or www.mssociety.ca university program. Scholarships are offered each year for part-time- or full-time study at an accredited Institution in Canada of the student’s choice. March 4 Re/Max Quest for 16 x $1000 Recognizes the pursuits in leadership and community contributions of www.remax-western.ca Excellence Bursary Western Canadian students. High school students graduating in 2012 Program from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest and Yukon Territories are encouraged to write an essay to convey the contributions they have made to enrich the lives of others and their communities, through leadership, motivation, volunteering and participation in charitable events or fundraising.

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March 9 Dream Fund Bursaries $2500 Financial support to young people interested in career training and/or www.fbcyicn.ca/programs/education/dream- education opportunities. Distributed to successful applicants three fund times per year. Applicants must have been formerly in youth care under a continuing custody order or temporary custody order, or youth agreement in BC under the Child, Family and Community Services Act. Must also be a Canadian Citizen or a landed immigrant between the ages of 14 to 25; and currently or planning to enrol in a secondary, post-secondary academic, technical or vocation program, in a recognized public post-secondary institution. March 9 Frank Hurt In-House Varies Package available on March 2nd in the Career Centre or on the Frank www.frankhurt.sd36.bc.ca Scholarships Hurt Secondary website. Go to: Programs/Departments, Careers March 15 St. John Ambulance Varies St. John Ambulance’s bursaries and scholarships are ONLY available to www.sja.ca/Canada/CommunityServices/Ben volunteers who are members of St. John Ambulance Community efits/Pages/ScholarshipandBursaries Services programs. March 15 BC Council and Bursary of Varies To encourage education/training for Members of Girl Guides of www.bc-girlguides.org/wp- Honour Canada at a post-secondary institution. content/uploads/BC-Council- Bursary&Bursary-of-Honour-Criteria- Jun1_2011.pdf

March 15 The Dalton Camp Award $5000 Established by Friends of Canadian Broadcasting in 2002, this award www.DaltonCampAward.ca 2012 (winner) honours the memory of the late Dalton Camp, a distinguished 4 x $1000 commentator on Canadian public affairs. The 2012 winner will (finalists) receive a $5000 prize for excellence in creative essay-writing on the link between democracy and the media in Canada. March 15 The Leonard Foundation Varies Awarded to students enrolled or enrolling in an accredited www.leonardfnd.org/english/criteria.html Financial Assistance undergraduate degree program in a College or University in Canada. Program Preference will be given to daughters or sons of ordained clergy, licensed elementary or secondary school teachers, Canadian military personnel, graduates of a Canadian Military College members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. Also given to those who have previously received an award from The Leonard Foundation. March 16 Kwantlen Polytechnic 1 x $20000 1 President’s Award, 3 Merit Award Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance www.kwantlen.ca/awards **2012** University 3 x $5000 Scholarship. Deadline extended to Several Available to a broad range of students. Program of study, high school April 10/12 general location and involvement with athletics are some of the criteria.

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$900-$3000 March 22 BBB Student Ethics Award Varies Criteria for this award includes leadership 20%, community service www.mbc.bbb.org 20%, academic 30%, essay 30%. March 26 Darlene S. Howard Award 2 x $500 The Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company invites nominations (by Nominations accepted at: teacher) for excellence in the arts. 1 award in music; 1 award in [email protected] theatre. March 28 W. Garfield Weston Award 25 awards Recognizes outstanding college-bound students who show a strong www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/EntranceAwa ($$ varies) commitment to their fields of study and are interested in making rds positive contributions to their communities. March 30 Retail as a Career 26 x $1000 To be considered you must be enrolled full-time or part-time at a http://www.retaileducation.ca Scholarship Program Canadian college or university in Fall 2012; pursuing a retail, business or marketing-related program; currently working part-time or full- time within the retail industry. March 31 Canadian Aboriginal See website Create a short story that explores a moment or theme in Aboriginal www.our-story.ca/wc/guidelines Writing & Arts Challenge history. March 31 BC Association of Health- $1000 To assist a deserving student entering post-secondary education at a www.heabc.bc.ca Care Auxiliaries recognized institution in a human health-related field. March 31 Shelfspace Scholarship $1000 For those who have chosen to make a career out of retail business. http://www.shelfspace.ca/en/Community/Sh Program elfspace%20Scholarship%20Program.aspx March 31 BC Hydro Power Pioneers 20 x $1000 Candidates must have made outstanding contributions in their www.powerpioneers.com community for a considerable amount of time; or a one time project that the individual initiated, organized and contributed to significantly. March 31 BC Soccer Scholarships Min. 3; max. Awarded to any successful applicant who, for 3 or more years, has www.bcsoccer.net of 11 awards played with a team affiliated with BC Soccer and who is currently available participating in some capacity in soccer; this may be a player, referee, coach or administrator. March 31 Prospera Credit Union $1000 - Applicants must be members in good standing of Prospera Credit www.prospera.ca $1500 each Union for at least 1 year prior to the deadline in order to qualify. award March 31 Triumf High School $3000 The Triumf High School Fellowship offers an opportunity to BC www.triumf.ca Fellowship Secondary School graduates who have a passionate interest in science to experience a real-life research environment at Triumf. The fellowship includes a 6 week summer work term.

April 1 Coast Capital Savings 32 x $2000 For individuals taking a leadership role in their community. www.coastcapitalsavings.com

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Education Awards 16 x $5000 For individuals working hard to overcome significant personal challenges. April 1 Phi Delta Theta Varies For any undergraduate member of Phi Delta Theta who will be Google: Phi Delta Theta Foundation Foundation continuing his undergraduate studies at College or University where Undergraduate Scholarship Undergraduate his chapter is located during the entire 2011-2012 academic year. Scholarship April 1 Retail as a Career 1 x $5000 Students who are going into marketing, retail or business courses. www.retaileducation.ca Scholarship Program 25 x $1000 April 1 University of the Fraser 4 x $4000 UFV President’s Entrance Scholarship. www.ufv.ca Valley $2000 UFV Trades Entrance Scholarship awarded over 2 semesters. April 1 Scouts Foundation Check Candidates selected based on demonstration of scouting history, www.scouts.ca/dnn/Foundation/Scholarship Scholarship website leadership, scholastic achievements, attitude and aptitude. s/HowtoApplyforaScholarship/tabid/1612/D efault.aspx April 1 Fraser Skies Area Young 5 x $500 Presented to Girl Guides of Canada Fraser Skies Area members for www.fraserskiesgirlguides.com/Awards Adult Leadership Award financial assistance towards formal education in a field that will enhance the life of the recipient. April 1 Girl Guides of Canada Check Any registered member of Girl Guides of Canada who is entering or www.girlguides.ca/scholarships National Scholarship website pursuing post-secondary education on a full-time basis. April 1 Girl guides of Canada Check For students entering a 1st year engineering program. www.girlguides.ca/scholarships Karen Ritchie Memorial website Scholarship April 1 Girl Guides of Canada Check Any registered member of Girl Guides of Canada who is entering or www.girlguides.ca/scholarships Scholarship for Part-Time website pursing post-secondary education on a part-time basis. Studies April 1 Girl Guides of Canada Check For registered members of Girl Guides of Canada pursuing a post- www.girlguides.ca/scholarships Norma Osler Education website secondary degree with particular emphasis in the field of education Scholarship (including teachers college). April 1 Youth in Action Awards 10 x $2000 For youths who have contributed to the community through their www.wscu.com c/o Westminster Savings volunteer efforts. April 2 Envision Financial Award Varies For Envision Financial members that have demonstrated outstanding https://www.envisionfinancial.ca/Personal/C for Outstanding School scholastic ability and exceptional community volunteer service. orporateCitizensh-ip/Scholarships/ and Community Involvement April 8 BC Technology Scholarship 6 x $500 For students who have a proven passion for technology that are www.bctia.org/programs/tech_scholarship studying in a variety of traditional technical fields. April 8 James Cameron School $500 Awarded to a student who attended James Cameron and has www.jcs.bc.ca 12 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

Bursary Award graduated or will graduate from secondary school. Applications available in the Career Centre. April 10 The Canadian Iranian $1000 To assist immigrant students to pursue their academic goals. Awarded http://www.cif-bc.com/scholarship Foundation Scholarship to those who can best demonstrate academic excellence, the ability to integrate and participate within the community through volunteer and extra-curricular activities. April 10 Canadian Iranian $1000 To assist immigrant students to pursue their academic goals. Awarded http://www.cif- Foundation to those who can best demonstrate academic excellence, the ability to bc.com/events/2011/scholarship/application integrate and participate within the community through volunteer .pdf and extra-curricular activities. April 10 BC School Superintendents 1 x $1000 Open to graduating students interested in pursuing a teaching career. www.bcssa.org/scholarships.html Association 5 x $200 Grade 12 Essay Scholarship April 12 Surrey School District Available to all grade 12 students enrolled with the Surrey School https://www.surreyschools.ca/studentservic Partners 36 Scholarships District. Fifteen various scholarships/bursaries offered through the es/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx Surrey School District and made possible through the contributions of individuals, corporations and community organizations. DEADLINE IS APRIL 12, 2012 AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CAREER CENTRE. 2 x $750 Hal Sinclair Memorial – Open to students interested in pursuing a career in education. 1 x $500 Learning Disabilities Award – Open to students designated SLD. A letter of support from the learner support teacher is required. 1 x $500 McQuarrie Hunter Scholarship – Applicants are required to complete the application and personal profile on the application. 2 x $500 North Surrey Lions Club – Applicants must provide evidence of community service and citizenship. 2 x $500 Harris & Company – For an outstanding Law 12 student planning to pursue a career in Law. 4 x $2000 J.S. McDonald Scholarship – Applicants must be intending to study full-time at an accredited university and demonstrate high academic achievement as well as evidence of the following: active participation in school activities, community service and leadership. 2 x $1000 Pacific West Cable Industry & Trades Scholarships – Open to students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the trades. 2 x $750 Stewart Schon Memorial Scholarship – Open to students interested in

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pursuing an education who have an average of B or better and demonstrate leadership and service to school and community. Must have a recent membership (last 3 years) in the Scouting or Guiding movement or National Lifeguard Certification. 1 x $1000 Surrey Pre-Trail Services – Open to students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the criminal justice system. 1 x $500 Tess Fenger Memorial – Open to students pursuing studies in one of: forestry, ecology, environmental studies, marine biology or wildlife conservation. Evidence of work or volunteer experience in these areas is preferred. 3 x $800 Surrey Retired Teachers Association Bursary – Open to students interested in pursuing a career in education who can demonstrate financial need. 2 x $1000 Urban Spirit Foundation Bursary – Open to students of aboriginal ancestry with demonstrated financial need. 1 x $1000 Christopher Mohan Memorial Bursary – Open to students interested in a career in the trades. Award is intended to support “at risk” youth who are socio-economically disadvantaged and have demonstrated 2 or more of the following: in-school discipline or behavioural problems, attendance problems, previous contact with the police, learning difficulties. 1 x $ 1000 Ed Schellenberg Memorial Bursary – Open to students interested in a career in the trades. Award is intended to support “at risk” youth who are socio-economically disadvantaged and have demonstrated 2 or more of the following: active participation in athletics, in-school discipline or behavioural problems, attendance problems, previous contact with the police, learning difficulties. April 15 The Colonel Douglas H. 5 x $1000 Recognizes the need to assist students who plan to continue their http://www.warmuseum.ca/education/progr Gunter History Award studies in the field of history. ams/the-colonel-douglas-h-gunter-award/

April 15 Public Guardian and Applicant must be a former permanent ward of the Province of BC and www.trustee.bc.ca/services/estate/edu_assi Trustee Educational planning to study at a post-secondary level in an academic, technical stance.html Assistance Fund or vocational program.

April 15 Certified General 10 x $750 Offered to students graduating from high schools throughout BC. www.cga-bc.org Accountants (CGA)

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April 15 Girl Guides of Canada For registered members of Girl Guides of Canada pursuing a post- www.bc-girlguides.org/resources/bursaries- Margery Dumfries secondary education with particular emphasis in the sciences, and-scholarships/ Scholarship engineering or agriculture career.

April 15 Girl Guides of Canada For registered members of Girl Guides of Canada pursuing a post- www.bc-girlguides.org/resources/bursaries- Eve Pound Scholarship secondary degree at a Canadian University. and-scholarships/

April 15 BC School Sports Hall of 2 x $2000 Awarded to one outstanding male and one outstanding female www.bcsportshalloffame.com/about- Fame amateur athlete. us/scholarships Jack Farley Youth Award April 15 Investors of Tomorrow 1 x $500 Offered to students graduating from high school across Canada who www.investyoung.org 2 x $250 has a significant interest in finance/business as a career path. April 15 BC Hydro Aboriginal 8 x $1500 Applicant who are Aboriginal, pursuing a post-secondary degree with www.bchydro.com/scholarships Scholarship 1 x $2000 particular emphasis in technology/engineering. April 15 BC Music Educators’ 5 x $500 Open to students currently enrolled in the school music program www.Bctf.ca/BCMEA/BC_Music_Educators_ Association Scholarship taught by a teacher who is currently a BCMEA member and who can Assoc perform at a very high level.

April 16 Maple Leaf Youth Awards 1 x $1500 All grade 11 & 12 students are eligible to apply for one or both www.canadianclubvancouver.com 1 x $1000 awards. They must also satisfy the following criteria: be a Canadian 1 x $750 citizen or permanent resident of Canada, reside in the province of BC, have a minimum grade average of 73% (B) April 17 Easy Money Scholarship 3 x $1000 Sign up for studentawards.com for free to enter. As a member, enter http://c.studentawards.com/easymoney201 Contest this contest to be eligible to win 1 of 3 prizes of $1000. 2/ April 18 Fleetwood-Port Kells 2 x $250 Offered to students graduating from high school within the www.fleetwood-portkells.com Conservative Association Fleetwood-Port Kells electoral district boundaries. Sir John A. MacDonald Scholarship April 20 CCRW Youth Scholarship 6 x $2500 High school students entering the 1st year of full time studies in a post- http://ccrw.org/main.php? Program for Students with secondary institution. Must be a person with a long-term and category=news_media&id=255 Disabilities reoccurring disability that restricts the ability of a person to perform the activities necessary to participate in educational activities. This limitation is expected to remain with the person for life. April 27 I-CBABC (Indo-Canadian $1000 Awarding academic, athletics and special needs scholarships to www.i-cba.com Business Association) students who have a B average or above; attend a post-secondary Awards institution in the fall; exhibit leadership aptitude in school and extra- 15 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

curricular activities; actively involed in the community and a well- rounded individual. April 28 Speciality Equipment Varies from Founded in 1984 to foster leadership in the specialty equipment www.sema.org/education for details on Marketing Association $1000 to marketplace and to support educational goals for students pursuing categories. (SEMA) Memorial $4000 careers in the automotive aftermarket. www.aiacanada.com for applications depending Available to full-time students who are at the following levels of their on category educational studies. April 29 (may Canadian Hospitality Varies Over $200,000 for students wishing to pursue a career in the http://www.thechf.ca/scholarships vary) Foundation hospitality, foodservice and tourism industry across Canada annually. See website for schools that participate in this program. April 30 2012 Lifetime Eyecare $1000 Lifetime Eyecare wishes to identify a top ’hero’ who is dedicated to Applications available at: “Service Hero continuing important work in the future and that their post-secondary www.pmcareer.wikispaces.com Achievement Scholarship” education will be related to their ongoing commitment to helping and empowering others and/or educating others. April 30 Trevor Linden Community 4 x $2500 Recognizes 4 student leaders in BC attending their 1st year of post www.canucks.com/scholarship Spirit Scholarship secondary in good academic standing and made exceptional contributions. April 30 BC Public Service 60 x $2500 Offered to children of BC public servants who are taking a bachelor’s www.pacificleaders.gov.bc.ca Pacific Leaders Scholarship or trades training at a post-secondary institution in BC. April 30 BC Hockey See website Applicant must be current registered members of BC Hockey or www.bchockey.net former members of Western Hockey League. April 30 School Plant Officials 4 x $600 Applicants must be dependents of school district employees in the www.spoabc.org/bursaries.htm Association of BC Maintenance / Custodial area. Bursaries April 30 Canadian Tourism College Ranges Awarded to those who plan to attend the Canadian Tourism College to http://www.tourismcollege.com/sites/touris $150- further their education in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and mcollege.com/files/file_upload/admissions/d $10,000 will apply the scholarship to any diploma program offered at the om_scholarship_app.pdf Canadian Tourism College. See application for specific application requirements. April 30 Surrey United Soccer Club 2 x $500 Current registered players with Surrey United Soccer Club. www.surreyunitedsoccer.com/youth/scholar Scholarship ships.htm April 30 BC Housing Various Assist students living in subsidized housing or those Rental Assistance www.bchousing.org/tenants/services/educat Education Awards Program pursue their educational goals. ionawards Program April 30 Erm Fiorillo – Hal Davis $6000 per Available to a student entering SFU from secondary school and to See Mr. Wilson in the PM Career Centre for Bursary academic yr assist a student who, due to financial considerations, would not more information. 16 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

for up to 4 otherwise be able to attend SFU. Only one nominated student per yrs. school can apply. PM scholarship committee will select the candidate. April 30 gfnf (Grace Family 2 x $500 Available to Greater Vancouver area students that will be beginning www.gfnf.org Network Foundation) their studies at any post-secondary institution in the fall. Priority given Questions? Email with subject line: gfnf to students in financial need. scholarships to [email protected]

April 30 Unlock Your Future 1 x $500 Available to grade 12 students graduating from high school this year 2012 Unlock your Future Scholarship Scholarships 2 x $250 and has participated in an aspect of the Unlock your Future Program Application including seminar or webinar presentations, individual or group consultation sessions and/or writing workshops. April 30 SFU H.Y. Louie and Lohn $5000 over Based on financial need, to high school students with a minimum of http://students.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/stud Foundation Award 2 terms 80% admission average and demonstrated commitment to volunteer ents/pdf/Awards-and- activities. These awards are only given out in the Fall term. Scholarships/LouieLohnAwardApp.pdf April 30 Service Hero Scholarship $1000 Applicants judged on their level of dedication and desire to serve their http://www.lifetimeeyecare.ca/our-student- community, country, or planet. This may be in many forms, including scholarships/ but not limited to working in issues related to the environment, proverty, social welfare, abuse, drug/alcohol addition, world/community peace, and economic justice. April 30 SFU Fairfax Bursary n/a Assists Canadian high school students for whom the cost of attending http://students.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/stud university would be a serious impediment. Minimum average of 80% ents/pdf/Awards-and- required. Scholarships/FairfaxBursaryApp.pdf

May 1 Overwaitea Food 10 x $1000 Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada pursuing www.owfg.com/diversity Group /UFCW Local 1518 a parti-time or full-time post-secondary program in BC. May 1 Equals 6 Student Varies Scholarship applications are made via the Equals 6 site and need to be http://www.equals6.com/static/student_sch Scholarships submitted twice a year (May 1 and November 1). See website for olarships.php award criteria. May 1 Surrey Fire Fighters Check Open to graduating students who have contributed extensively to the www.surreyfirefighters.com/site/charities/pr Bursary website community. Offers up to 40 scholarship awards to Surrey students ograms/bursaries/ every year. May 1 Vancouver Police Museum Check Open to graduating students who clearly demonstrates an interest in www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/Scholarshi Chief RJ Canuel Memorial website pursuing a career in the policing field. p.htm May 1 National Aboriginal Check Financial assistance offered to Aboriginal Canadian resident pursuing www.naaf.ca Achievement Foundation website post secondary studies in the Arts.

May 1 Mike Pettingale & Kelli 2 x $500 Awarded to one outstanding male and one outstanding female athlete www.westsidesoccer.com/scholarship.html 17 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

Glass Memorial currently participating in some capacity in soccer. Scholarship May 1 Special Education 4 x $500 Applicant must have attended a BC public school, have a Ministry of www.bctf.ca/sea Association of BC Student Education designation that can impede academic success and is Scholarships entering or is enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program at a recognized Canadian institution.

May 2 Envision Financial Check Open to members of Envision Financial who demonstrated www.envisionfinancial.ca Education Award website outstanding scholastic ability and exceptional community volunteer service. May 2 BC Arts Council Up to $4000 Assist outstanding arts student in post-secondary education. www.bcartscouncil.ca Scholarship May 3 Princess Margaret Varies Must be graduating this year, intending to continue post-secondary Applications available in the Career Centre Student-Based before the end of the next school year unless written permission has c/o Mr. Wilson scholarships & bursaries been given. Candidates must have superior achievement, particularly in courses related to future occupational plans. May 6 Honey Hooser Scholarship $500 Awarded to applicant with an interest in arts and crafts. www.surrey.ca May 8 Erm Fiorillo – Hal Davis $6000/yr Nomination. Available to a student entering SFU from Bursary May 11 Surrey Secondary Schools Varies Includes 3 SSSAA scholarships: The Norm O. Barton Memorial Further information can be obtained from Athletic Association Scholarship, Glenn Young Scholarship and the Big Kahuna Athletic the Athletic Director or the Career Centre Leadership Scholarship. Schools will nominate 1 or 2 candidates for from your school as to the nomination each scholarship. Students may apply for only ONE of the process. scholarships. Criteria is based on leadership and athletics involvement. May 15 Nurses Education Bursary $500-$2000 Provincial program awards each year to qualified applicants in 3 www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/specialpr Program categories. ograms/nursebursary.htm May 15 United Croats of Canada $500 Offered to students of Croatian ancestry. www.croatiancentre.com/Services/Programs Scholarship & Bursary $1000 /scholarships-and-bursaries.html

May 15 BC Aboriginal Student $1000 to To support Aboriginal people in getting post-secondary reduction by http://www.bcscholarship.ca/web/aboriginal Award $3500 reducing financial barriers. Available to those pursuing post-secondary education that is at least nine weeks long. May 31 Confratellanza Italo- 1 x $1000 For a secondary school student planning to enrol in a post-secondary Contact: Canadese institution. Must be of Italian origin (at least one parent or Confratellanza Italo-Canadese Scholarship grandparents of direct Italian descent; be living in a city within the 21 Committee, PO Box 57091, 2748 E. Hastings member Greater Vancouver Regional District; have an academic Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z9 18 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

standing sufficient to qualify for entry into the post-secondary.

May 31 CFIG (Canadian Federation 1 x $6000 National scholarship www.cfig.ca of Independent Grocers) 8 x $1500 Regional scholarships Helping Canadian students build a successful career in the food industry. Requires sponsorship from a CFIG store. May 31 Betty Spalton Scholarship 2 x $1500 To provide financial support for individuals obtaining an education in http://www.roadbuilders.bc.ca/education_fu Trust Fund fields associated with the road building and heavy construction nd.php industry. May 31 Pat Fletcher Scholarship Up to $3000 Applicant needs to be a Canadian citizen, enrolled in last year of high http://patfletcher.com/apply/ school and have applied to a post-secondary institution; and an interest in golf. June 1 Special Education $500 To help BC public school students with Ministry designations that can http://www.seaofbc.ca/wp- Association of BC impede academic success, achiever their dreams of higher education. content/uploads/2011/09/SEAStudentschola Contact: SEA President, BJ Foulds; email @ rships2012.pdf [email protected] June 1 Jack Cooper Scholarship 1 x $500 For previous Dr. F.D. Sinclair Elementary (SD #36) students. www.sd36.bc.ca/scholarships June 1 Equals 6 Student Varies Scholarship applications are made via the Equals 6 site and need to be http://www.equals6.com/static/student_sch Scholarships submitted twice a year (May 1 and November 1). See website for olarships.php award criteria. June 1 The Big Dig Essay Varies Must be in grade 12 and planning on entering into your first year of www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.ph Scholarship university of college/university in 2011. p

June 1 Catherine Logan Eddy 1 x $1000 To recognize a student graduating from a BC Secondary School who http://bctf.ca/ESLPSA/scholarship.html Scholarship has combined hard work with school and community involvement, and who wishes to further her/his education/training at a tertiary institution in BC. June 1 Mattinson Endowment 8 x $2500 Must be Canadian citizen or have lived in Canada for at least 2 years https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx? Fund Scholarship for as permanent residents. Must be diagnosed with a documented pg=934&oth=0001442011 Students with Disabilities permanent disability that is the primary disability for which they are applying. Must have a minimum average of 75%.

June 13 BCEEA (BC Excluded $1000 Supports post-secondary education by providing a scholarship and a http://www.bceea.bc.ca/web/files/Scholarsh Employees Association) bursary for its members or dependents of members. ips_and_Bursary_2011.pdf

June 14 South Asian Family 3 x $1000 Must be a student of South Asian descent; a Canadian citizen or Applications in the Career Centre or email for 19 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

Association Scholarships permanent resident; enrolling in their 1st year of full time studies at a [email protected] for further information and post-secondary institution in Canada or abroad; be completing/have application. completed grade 12 in a BC high school. June 15 Credit Union Foundation Varies Criteria is demonstrated financial need. It is expected that the main www.cufoundation.org of BC Education Awards funding is in place and every effort through normal channels available to students to access funds has been made. June 15 AIA and the Global $1000 Given to those pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket. http://www.aiacanada.com/scholarships.cfm Automotive Aftermarket Syposium (GAAS) Scholarship Program June 15 The Canadian Medical Hall 4 x $1000 Recipients are chosen based on academic excellence, awards and www.cdnmedhall.org/student-programs of Fame recognition, extra-curricular activities and community service, and evidence of interest in pursuing an education and career in medical/health sciences. June 15 Chief Joe Mathias BC Varies Applicants must be members of BC First Nation; references, grade http://www.fnesc.ca/current_issues/scholars Aboriginal Scholarship transcripts, resume, a letter of introduction and a letter from a person hips/Chief%20Joe%20Mathias Fund in authority of First Nation verifying membership are required for %20Scholarship%20Application%2003-06.pdf entrance scholarship. Awards are for entrance, undergraduate, and graduate students. June 15 BC Ferry & Marine Varies Applicant needs to have a relationship to a member of the BC Fery http://www.bcfmwu.com/forms/scholarship Workers Union and Marine Workers’ Union (active, retired or deceased). _forms/2011%20BCFMWU%20Award Scholarship Fund %20App.pdf June 17 New Relationship Trust 40 X $5000 Interested and eligible BC First Nation students should apply. http://www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/funding Post-Secondary /for-students Scholarship Awards June 20 Trinidad & Tobago Cultural 3 x $750 The Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC offers two types of http://www.ttcsbc.org/docs/scholarship/TTC Society of BC (Post- scholarships annually: post-secondary scholarships and music S-Scholarship-Application.pdf Secondary scholarships. See website for details: Award) http://www.ttcsbc.org/services/scholarships 2 x $300 (Music Scholarship) June 24 Royal Arch Masonic 5 x amount To provide bursaries to assist needful qualified students whose father http://www.grandchapter-bc- Bursary Fund varies or grandfather is, or at the time of his death was, a Royal Arch yukon.ca/bursary.shtml Companion in a Chapter of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons British Columbia & Yukon. 20 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

June 25 APEGBC Engineering $1000 each For BC high school graduates entering engineering transfer programs http://www.apeg.bc.ca/students/scholarship Transfer Entrance at BC Colleges and University Colleges. Evaluated on the basis of s/transferscholarship.html Scholarship academic standing, extracurricular activities, financial need and student statement.

June 25 APEG Post-Secondary $2500 each For BC high school graduates entering engineering transfer programs http://www.apeg.bc.ca/students/scholarship Entrance Scholarship at BC Colleges and University Colleges. Evaluated on the basis of s/entrancescholarship.html academic standing, extracurricular activities, financial need and student statement. June 30 Childhood Cancer $1500 Available to young adults living in Canada. Supports post-secondary http://www.candlelighters.ca/get- Foundation Survivor academic endeavours and recognizes the personal triumphs of help/survivor-scholarship-program Scholarship exemplary young adults who have survived a cancer journey. June 30 United Steelworkers 21 x $1000 Awarded to members, or sons and daughters of members, of the http://www.usw.ca/workplace/education/sc Education Fund United Steelworkers. holarships?id=0010 June 30 David Ellis Scholarship 5 x $500 Available to selected students to help continue their education at http://www.usw.ca/workplace/health/ellis? university, community college or another educational organization. id=0003 June 30 Tommy Douglas $1500 Open to all students who plan to enter the 1st year of a Canadian http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships Scholarship public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2012-2013 and who are the children or foster children of a National Union of Public and General Employees Union (NUPGE) member. June 30 Terry Fox Memorial $1500 All children (including foster children) with disabilities of National http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships Scholarship Union of Public and General Employees members who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2012-2013 are eligible to apply. June 30 Aboriginal Canadians $1500 All Aboriginal Canadian children (including foster children) of National http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships Scholarship Union of Public and General Employees members who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2012-2013 are eligible to apply. June 30 UCBeyond Rheumatoid 8 x (up to) Students diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, who are entering into http://financialaid.acadiau.ca/tl_files/sites/fi Arthritis Scholarship $5000 or currently attending a post-secondary educational institution. nancialaid/resources/files/RA.pdf Program June 30 BBG Communications 1 x $1000 For students between the ages of 16-21 who are currently in or will be http://www.breylancommunications.com/bb Scholarship attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2012. gcommunications/132/scholarships.php June 30 Public Works Association 2 x $1000 Must be an employee of a member municipality or public works www.pwabc.cpwa.net of BC (PWABC) agency or child of such employee; membership is defined as any member of APWA in the BC Chapter. 21 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

June 30 Canadian Printing Varies To attract the most talented young people available to the printing http://www.cpia-aci.ca/scholarship-trust- Industries Association industry by providing financial assistance to them while enrolled in a fund/index_e.php Scholarship Trust Fund graphic arts management or technical program.

June 30 G & F Financial Group 5 x $1000 To students who are beginning or continuing a full program of studies https://www.gffg.com/Business/InOurComm at an accredited university or technical institute in BC, including but unity/CommunityPrograms/Scholarships/Pos not exclusive to UBC, BCIT or a BC college Applicants must be active tSecondary/ members or immediate family of an active member of the credit union. June 30 Pete Ketcham Memorial Varies The Pete Ketcham Memorial Scholarship Fund was initiated by West http://www.westfraser.com/profile/school/p Scholarship Fraser and many of its employees, suppliers. Open to any student, ete_ketcham.asp preference may be given first to students graduating from a school located in a community in which the company operates and secondly, to students who have a relative employed by the Company.

June 30 National Union of Public 4 x $1500 Given each year to children of NUPGE members. Open to the children http://nupge.ca/scholarships and General Employees of the National Union’s 340,000 members who are starting a post- Scholarships secondary education. $1500 Tommy Douglas Scholarship Open to all students who plan to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public post secondary education institution full-time and who are children or foster children of a NUPGE member. $1500 Open to all students with disabilities who plan to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time and who are the children/foster children of a member of the NUPGE. $1500 Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians Open to all Aboriginal Canadian students who plan to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public post- secondary education institution full-time and who are the children/foster children of a NUPGE member. $1500 The Scholarship for Visible Minorities Open to all visible minority students who plan to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public post- secondary education full time and who are the children/foster children of a NUPGE member. July 13 Federation of BC Youth In Varies Offers financial support to young people interested in career training http://fbcyicn.ca/programs/education/drea care Network Awards and/or education opportunities. Distributed to successful applicants m-fund/ three times a year. July 15 AIA Canada “Marion Varies To provide financial assistance and encouragement to enable students http://www.aiacanada.com/scholarships.cfm

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Roberts Memorial to further their education at the post-secondary school level, thereby ?itemid=3492&smocid=1350 Scholarship” improving their potential for personal fulfillment and for making a meaningful contribution to society.

July 15 BC/Yukon Fire Fighters’ 3 x $2000 To provide financial assistance to a student in need, who wish to http://www.muscle.ca/fileadmin/Western/S Helping Hand Bursary pursue ongoing post-secondary education or training. Eligible ervices/Scholarships/2011_Helping_Hand_Bu candidates will be registered with Muscular Dystrophy Canada and rsary_Application_Package_2011.pdf reside in BC or Yukon. July 15 CUPE Employees-Aubrey Available to students entering 1st year from grade 12 in the current or http://www.tru.ca/finaid/awards/external/c Burton Memorial previous calendar year. Eligible candidates must provide proof of upe.html Scholarship admission into 1st year of a recognized post-secondary institution in BC (including schools of Barbering/Hairdressing; nursing). Applicant or his/her parent/guardian or spouse must be a member in good standing of a CUPE local affiliated with CUPE BC at the time of application. Forms available from the Financial Aid & Awards Office or from CUPE BC, #510-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4T3

July 15 The Kit Davison Bursary 2 x $1000 For youth with neuromuscular disorders who want to pursue higher http://www.muscle.ca/fileadmin/Western/S Endowment Fund (BC) education. ervices/Scholarships/Kit_Davison_Applicatio Award n_PACKAGE_2011.pdf July 20 Jinnah Excellence Award 4 x $500 Academic – to recognize and support capable students of Pakistani http://www.pcgv.org/jinnah- (academic) origin in their academic pursuits. award_current.shtml 1 x $300 Sports – To recognize capable and need athletes/sportsmen of (sports) Pakistani origin. July 28 Khalsa Credit Union Academic Outstanding school, sports, Sikh religious achievement and bursaries. http://www.khalsacreditunion.ca/upload/do 5 x $1500 cs/Scholership2012.pdf Religious 5 x $1500 Sports 3 x $1250 Bursaries July 29 Cerebral Palsy Association 10 x $1000 Student must provide documentation they they have Cerebral Palsy http://www.bccerebralpalsy.com/pdfs/Tana of BC: Tanabe Bursary and must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution or be_Criteria.pdf training program during the following year. Student must also demonstrate financial need. July 30 iFluRtz & Everybody Loves 18 x $2000 Recognizes exceptional accomplishments of students who excel in any www.iflurtz.com/scholarships 23 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

Rewards Achievement of the following 6 categories: leadership: business & Awards (IEAA’s) entrepreneurship; arts, culture & recreation; science & technology; community and volunteerism; government and politics. Nomination process. July 31 Sandra J. Ryan Scholarship Value $1100 Any student who has completed or will complete a “basic school’ http://www.ciabc.net/Sukis_Scholarship.pdf (1 week hairdressing program from a registered or accredited school as cutting recognized by the PCTIA (Private Career Training Institution Agency of course) BC) or the ACE IT hairdressing program as recognized by the ITA (Industry Training Authority). (Students who attended the SD#36 program at the District offices). July 31 The BC Electrical Varies Available to dependents of personnel of BCEA member companies in http://www.bcea.bc.ca/scholarship.php Association Scholarship good standing, up to a maximum of two scholarships per member Program company. The employee of the BCEA member company must live and work in BC. Students are not required to attend school in BC. July 31 The BC Electrical $500-$1000 Available to high school students pursuing a career in the following http://www.bcea.bc.ca/scholarship.php Association Bursary areas: Electrical, Marketing, Electrical Engineering, Business. Program July 31 The Council of Forest 10 x $1000 Awarded to students enrolling a post-secondary institution http://www.cofi.org/ Industries “Annual professional, technical or trades related program leading to a career in Convention Legacy the Forest Sector. Scholarship” July 31 June Callwood Harmony 10 x $1000 Recognizes the outstanding achievements of youth in promoting www.harmony.ca/scholarships Scholarship harmony and diversity across Canada. August 1 Telecommunication 3 x $750 To children of TWU members graduating from high school. This http://www.columbiainstitute.ca/scholarship Workers Bursary scholarship program considers leadership values and labour s knowledge. August 1 Dennis McGann Bursary 1 x $1000 The Columbia Foundation, CUPE BC, CALM, NOW Communications http://www.columbiainstitute.ca/scholarship Fund and the McGann family have established this award. Designed for s those studying or planning to study Communications who demonstrate a commitment to the issues and actions affecting working people. August 5 BCIT Entrance Awards Varies This deadline is for those applicants entering their BCIT program www.bcit.ca December 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012. Entrance Awards recognize academic and non-academic achievements of students entering a full- time BCIT program. The deadline for BCIT Entrance Awards is August 5 and January 6 of each year. 24 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE

August 15 Canadian Paraplegic Varies Applicant must have a spinal cord injury (verified in writing by a http://canparaplegic.org/en/Employment_an Association physician or other health care professional and attending, or will be d_Education_24/SCHOLARSHIPS_7.html attending, a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada.

August 20 Sergio & Carmen Lovison 2 x $800 Must be Roman Catholic residents of the Lower Mainland and have a Lovison Family Memorial Scholarship Scholarships 3.0 (B) GP or higher. Applicants are to have the strength of Christian c/o 5576 Argyle Street character, as well as community services rendered within the Vancouver, BC V5P 3J6 candidate’s own community and school. Involvement in athletic activities and in particular the ability to promote team spirit and sportsmanship. August 31 Save Everyday 25 x $2000 Recognizes and rewards the exceptional accomplishments of students www.saveeveryday.com/scholarships in the following 6 categories: leadership; arts, culture & recreation; community & volunteerism; business & entrepreneurship; science & technology; government & politics. For all students under the age of 20 (as of Dec. 31/12) are eligible to apply. August 31 Father Emmanuele Rosaia 2 x $1500 Applicants must be residents of the Lower Mainland, Roman Catholic Contact for more information: Scholarship and of Italian-Canadian origin. The Father Rosaia Scholarship Committee c/o 12059 188A Street, Pitt Meadows, BCV3Y 1W3 August 31 Aboriginal Education Varies Recognizes and celebrates the hard work and determination of http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/aboutus Incentive Awards Aboriginal people who have overcome personal, economic or social /community/aboriginaleducation/default.jsf adversity in their pursuit of learning. August 31 Geraldo Donato Vertone 1 x $400 Recognizes that academic achievement is important, however, effort Italian Cultural Centre Society Scholarship is considered and genuine desire to learn is just as essential. Geraldo Donato Vertone Scholarship Attn: Edda Onesti, School Administrator 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4

25 **PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for researching any changes/updates that may occur periodically in relation to due dates, amounts and unavailable scholarships. Prepared by: C. Hughes/Frank Hurt Secondary School District #36 (Surrey) H:Scholarships/Original

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