CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (Offered by Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools, Businesses, Unions, Associations, Foundations, etc.)
Scholarship Websites to Check Out: http//www.scholartree.ca https://yconic.com/ Free scholarship matching & peer support https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/ Sign up, get matched, receive reminders https://studentscholarships.org/ Sign-up to receive monthly newsletters www.schoolfinder.com Find scholarships https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/district-authority- scholarships District Scholarships Provincial Scholarships Program
Please note: This listing is intended only as a guide. These are some of the scholarships that have been awarded in the past years. This document will be updated periodically. Students are responsible for confirming information with the granting organization. Students should also research financial awards from other sources such as the websites listed above. This list includes some entrance scholarships awarded by universities, colleges and trade schools. For complete information on entrance awards offered by post-secondary institutions, please visit their websites.
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Blyth Cambridge Full funding to any One of the four scholarships will be tenable only at Pembroke College; October 19, 2020 Blyth Cambridge Trust Scholarships Scholarships College at Cambridge the other three awards will be tenable at any of the 29 Colleges that (Online application Selection Committee University, in any admit undergraduates. open from June 1) 160 Avenue Road [map] subject except The Blyth Toronto, ON, Canada M5R 2H8 Medicine and Cambridge Trust Sch Veterinary Studies olarship is not available for entry in 2019-20. Use the Trust's scholarships search to find other awards. (https://blythscholar s.ca/application/) Award Amount Criteria Deadline Contact
Canadian Morehead-Cain $13,600 US/year plus SPONSORED APPLICANTS (must be sponsored by Principal or October 30, 2020 http://www.moreheadcain.org/ Award full tuition fees for up Counsellor)- 3 per school (out-of-state The Morehead-Cain Foundation (use Loran Award to four years of DIRECT POOL APPLICANTS application opens on c. 919-923-8406 | application form) undergraduate study, August 15) a laptop computer, Well-rounded students who demonstrate character, promise of summer internships leadership and strong commitment to service in the community value US $ 5,500 per year Tenable ONLY at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill). Total Value US $140,000
Horatio Alger Association of $5,000 each Gr. 12 student, plans to enter a post- secondary institution in fall after October 26, 2020 Apply online at Canada Scholarships 160 Awards graduation, financial need ($65,000 or less net income per family), co- https://www.horatioalger.ca/en/schola curricular and community activities, integrity, GPA of 65% or above, rships/about-our-scholarships- Canadian citizen. programs/provincial-programs/
Ken Michel Memorial $1,000 Aboriginal ethnicity, BC Gr. 12 students who are interested in studying October 26, 2020 https://scholartree.ca/scholarship/ken- Scholarship for Carpentry carpentry at the post-secondary level, 75-100% grades, volunteer michel-memorial-scholarship-for- experience, strong work ethic and the desire to work towards the carpentry/N5x2bzxPhy betterment of the community as a whole.
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Loran Scholars Program $100,000 over 4 SPONSORED APPLICANTS (must be sponsored by Principal or October 1, 2020 Sponsored applicants: Up to 34 awards for years, includes a Counsellor; maximum 3 students per school) After this all Sara Knowles-Loran Awards c/o $100,000. 15 of which are matching tuition Well-rounded students who demonstrate character, promise of sponsored students Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP Weston Loran Awards waiver, annual leadership and strong commitment to service in the community will be added to the Suite 2600 Three Bentall Centre Must live in residence for stipend of $10,000, Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%. Calculation includes direct pool 595 Burrard Street PO Box 49314 the first tow years of study access to $10,000 the most recent three years of final grades on the student’s transcript. Vancouver BC. V7X 1L3 (to renew the award) funding for summer (Gr. 9, 10 and 11) internships in three Hold Canadian citizenship or residency status different sectors, Must be 16 years of age or older as of Sept. 1st of the following year mentorship Direct Pool Applicants: opportunities, annual DIRECT POOL APPLICANTS – students may apply independently October 22, 2020 Direct Pool Committee retreats and scholar without sponsorship from the school. Same criteria as above. #502- 460 Richmond Street West gatherings. Toronto, ON M5V 1Y1 (tenable at 25 partner Canadian universities only ) Phone: 416.646.2120 102 - awards (Finalist and one-time award to all Toll-free: 1.866.544.2673 Provincial) finalists who attend Fax: 416.646.0846 - 52- Loran Finalist national selections $5000 each one time but are not loran http://www.loranscholar.ca/becoming- award and scholars. a-scholar/
- 50- Provincial awards one-time for $2000 each – one time outstanding semi- award finalists selected by the Regional Committee.
Honour Citation students who distinguish themselves at regional interviews but are not offered any of the above awards
PLCAC Student Award $500 awards Must be a son or daughter or ward of a person whose principal income October 9, 2020 Suite 201, 1075 North Service Road Program is derived from the pipeline construction industry. (open from Sept West Oakville, ON L6M 2G2 The parent or guardian must be employed by or have a history of 14th) T. (905) 847-9383 F. (905) 847-7824 employment with a company who is a member of the Pipe Line [email protected] Contractors Association of Canada. Application at https://pipeline.ca/member- services/awards/plcac-student-award- program/
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Royal Canadian Naval 2 awards $2,000 and Dependants of any individual former or serving members of the Last working day of RCNBF Head Office 6 Benevolent Fund 20 $1,000 bursaries Canadian Forces who have significant service in operational units of October, 2020 Beechwood Ave, Suite 9,Ottawa Educational Bursary Maritime Command or the RCN including Army and Air Force Open from Ontario K1L 8B4 Telephone: (613) 236- personnel or who used naval or Sea element rank designations, former September 1. 7389 Toll free: 1-888-557-8777 FAX: or serving members of the Royal Canadian Navy (Regular or Reserve), (613) 236-8830 E-mail: providing they completed basic training, members of the Naval Cadet [email protected] Instructor List, Canadian Merchant Navy War Veterans who are www.rcnbf.ca or defined by Section 6, subsection 2 of “The Merchant Navy War Veteran https://www.rcnbf.ca/getting- and Civilian War-Related Benefits Act” R.S.C. 1992, c.24.This is a help/education/rcnbf-education- bursary, therefore financial need must be demonstrated as well as the bursary/ aptitude for achievement in higher learning. Must provide list of academic, voluntary, military or work experience.
University of Toronto Covers tuition and Criteria: Gr. 12 students, Canadian citizens and permanent residents. October 22, 2020 https://future.utoronto.ca/scholarship National Scholarship incidental fees for four Students who have been nominated by their schools as National Book s/national-scholarship-program/ Program- 10 awards years, provides full Award recipients may submit applications to the National Scholarship residence support in Program. In addition, students who identify themselves as meeting the first year, and includes scholarship criteria are invited to apply directly for the National an additional, Scholarship, without having been nominated for the Book Award. The renewable monetary National Scholarship rewards original, creative and committed award based on Canadian secondary school students. Students who demonstrate individual financial superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and circumstances. exceptional achievement in a broad context. Excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have $7,500 in the first year a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities Finalists not designated as and $1,500 per year National Scholars receive for three additional Tenable only at U of T. Arbor Scholarships (runners years of up)- 10 awards undergraduate study.
University of Toronto A Book – Non- Canadian secondary school student intending to begin university the Oct. 15, 2020 https://future.utoronto.ca/scholarship National Book Award- monetary award. following academic year; Canadian citizen, permanent resident or s/national-book-award/ Students nominated protected person; every Canadian secondary school across the country for this award are can nominate one student. The University of Toronto National Book invited to submit an Award Program recognizes and rewards the very best Canadian application to the secondary school students, regardless of which university those National Scholarship students choose to attend. These are students who demonstrate Program. superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities. It is not necessary that the student intend to apply for admission to the University of Toronto.
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BC Legion Youth Literary and Poster Are you an artist, wordsmith, or a filmmaker? Take those awesome November 15 2020 https://www.legionbcyukon.ca/what- Remembrance Contest Prizes: cash, trip to words and pictures in your head and show the world! (Nov. 15 each year) we-do/youth-contests Art-Video-Writing Ottawa, Submissions Create something about remembrance and what it means to you and Questions – email displayed in the House your country, and you can win local and national prizes. [email protected] of Commons or Canadian War Who Can Enter: All kids and youth in BC and Yukon Museum. Video Prizes: •Poster category: Grades 1-12 Macbook, iPad, iPod •Essay category: Grades 4-12 Touch, potential •Poetry category: Grades 4-12 internet fame. •Video category: Grades 7-12
BC Schools Sports Details not available on their website. Check with your coach regarding November http://www.bchighschoolfootball.com Commission Scholarships these scholarships. / Category: Football
Canadian Society of 2 awards - An applicant may be either a high school student, an undergraduate November 1 2019 https://cseg.ca/ Exploration Geophysicists 1 award given to a student with above average grades or a graduate student. Foundation (CSEG) child of a CSEG • A student must be pursuing a course of studies directed toward a Scholarship member and 1 award career in exploration geophysics or a dependent of a CSEG member (Application opens to a student member. who will be entering university. on September 1) To become a student • Applicants must be a CSEG student member or have a parent who is member, on-line sign- a CSEG member. up on the website • Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance, financial need, interest in geophysics and extra-curricular activities.
House of Commons Pages A salary of $16, 587 Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Gr. 12 student, acceptance to November 8 2020 House of Commons Page Program Program- 40 students will be paid in 26 a university in the National Capital Region (University of Ottawa, (Recruitment) (Work as a Page in the equal instalments to Carleton, Saint Paul or UQO), begin full time studies in September. be Human Resources Services House of Commons in pages throughout able to orally communicate fluently in both official languages, as 131 Queen Street, Room 11-35, Floor Ottawa) their working year. evaluated by the House of Commons, GPA of 80% minimum in Gr. 11 11 Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Plus a sum of $1200 and maintain this average in subsequent transcripts. Possess superior Tel. 613.996.0897 on successful interpersonal skills; show sound judgement and be reliable, tactful and http://www.parl.gc.ca/Employment/H completion of the courteous; and demonstrate an interest in the Canadian parliamentary ouse/PageProgram/pp_welcome- contract. system. e.htm
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Schulich Leader 50 awards Each high school (and Cegep) in Canada can nominate one student. Jan.27 2021- Schulich Leader Scholarships Scholarships- 25 scholarships, 1. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. deadline for school Sherman Campus Creating the next valued at $100,000 2. Demonstrates at least two of the three selection criteria: nomination. 4600 Bathurst Street, 5th Floor generation of technology each, for students i. Academic excellence Students can access Toronto, Ontario M2R 3V2 innovators pursuing an ii. Leadership- community, business or entrepreneurial their application 604.416.634.3083 engineering degree. iii. Financial need only after school [email protected] 25 scholarships, 3.Entrepreneurial minded nomination. valued at $80,000 4. Intending to pursue a career in technology, innovation, engineering February 17, 2021 - www.schulichleaders.com each, for students or scientific research. deadline for student studying science, 5. Enrol at one of their partner universities in an eligible STEM scholarship technology or math. program. application. (distributed by 20 6. Not planning a career as a medical practitioner or medical participating researcher. This includes doctors, dentists, nurses, psychologists, universities) pharmacists, optometrists etc. This is for entrepreneurial-minded Recognition on a innovators outside of the medical community. national stage Increased access to summer jobs/internships
Shad Program Bursaries Bursaries to make it Nov.18, 2019 Cheryl Thompson Each year, top-performing Grades 10, 11 and 12 students compete for a possible to Student Coordinator place in the month-long program, which is focused on STEAM (science, participate in the 2021 APPLICATIONS SHAD, 350-100 Regina Street. S technology, engineering, arts & math) disciplines. Approximately 700 Shad program in the ARENT OPEN YET Waterloo ON N2J 4P9 students are accepted annually to participate and live in-residence on summer www.shad.ca one of our host university campuses across Canada during the July https://www.shad.ca/apply program (July 5-31 2020). SHAD participants are also eligible for a [email protected] summer volunteer internship for the month of August, immediately T: (519) 884-8844 x 222 following the July in-residence university program. Program fee $5,800. Students who are offered a place in the program are well-rounded, emerging leaders who demonstrate their initiative, creativity and entrepreneurial flair even before attending the program. Most are high academic achievers and are also participating in extra-curricular activities. There is no cost to apply. A substantial bursary fund exists for participants with proven financial need, including travel bursaries. Information about how to apply for a bursary will be made available to applicants after the evaluation process is underway. There should be no financial barriers to excellence; once accepted into SHAD, they will work with you to address any proven financial need associated with the opportunity.
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TD Scholarships for 20 Awards across Gr. 12 students who have demonstrated community leadership, 75% Apply online at Community Leadership Canada. Value up to minimum GPA in their most recently completed school year, November 13, 2020 https://www.td.com/ca/en/personal- $70,000 and includes: academically capable of entering a university or college. The focus of (Application opens in banking/solutions/student- Up to $10,000 for these scholarships is not primarily on rewarding the highest marks. The banking/community-leadership- tuition per year for 4 key criterion is outstanding demonstrated community leadership. September) scholarship-for-canadians/ years, $7,500 a year Judges sometimes spot great potential in students who have led for living expenses for wonderful small projects. Nomination from school not required. 4 yeas, paid summer Universities Canada Ref: TD Schlarships employment, for Community Leadership mentorship 350 Albert Street, Suite 1710 Ottawa, opportunities. ON K1R 1B1
University of Toronto Several awards Exclusive to Rotman Commerce. All students applying to the program Automatic www.future.utoronto.ca/current- Rotman Commerce will automatically be considered for U of T merit-based entrance students/finances/scholarships awards. Complete an Awards Profile on JOIN U to be considered for other scholarships for which you may qualify.
University of Toronto Covers tuition, books, International Students (non-Canadian requiring a study permit), Gr. 12 Student OUAC https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson The Lester B. Pearson incidental fees, full student, beginning studies at the UofT in Sept. 2018, demonstrated applicaton deadline: International Scholarship resource support for exceptional academic achievement and creativity, leaders within the Dec 14, 2020 https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson/ab four years. school. (recommended apply out/#about by Nov 7. Spaces fill up quickly) School nomination: Nov 30, 2020 Student scholarship application deadline is January 18, 2021
Vimy Pilgrimage Award- 20 Fully funded, week- The Vimy Pilgrimage Award recognizes the actions of young people application not open https://www.vimyfoundation.ca/progr youth are selected who demonstrate outstanding service, positive contributions, notable yet ams/vimy-pilgrimage-award/ long educational deeds, bravery or leadership. Their acts may have served their peers, Walk in the Footsteps of program in Vimy, schools, communities, province or country. MONTREAL OFFICE History Scholastic achievement is not a criterion for this award. 1470 Peel Street, Suite 726 France. The Vimy Pilgrimage award consists of a fully funded, week-long Montreal, QC H3A 1T1 educational program ( April 2- 10) in Vimy, France, to study Canada’s 514-904-1007 Trip takes place in tremendous First World War effort. This week, organized by The Vimy Foundation, will include classroom education and daily field trips to TORONTO OFFICE April (2 -10) important First World War sites. A total of 20 students will be selected 200 University Ave., Suite 1000 by their 500 word essays. Toronto, ON M5H 3C6 Applications must also include two letters of support. 416-595-1917 Applicants must be 14–17 years of age as of April.
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Burger King Scholar $1,000 to $50,000 in December 15, 2020 Apply online for the Burger King Open to Grade 12 who are residents of the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico. scholarships (opens on Oct. 15 Scholars Program at the Burger King Recipients are selected based on their grade point average, must have a and closes on Dec. Scholars Program website. cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Be active in their community 15 each year) BK-SCHOLARS.COM through volunteering, sports, clubs and or religious organizations.
Burger King employees, their dependent children, spouse or partners Or can also apply. Students DO NOT have to be employed at a Burger King https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/w Restaurant to be eligible for a scholarship. ho-we-are/programs/burger-king- scholars-program/
Cross Lites Essay Contest $4,000- Ist place The CrossLites Scholarship Contest is open to High School, College and December 31, http://www.crosslites.com/about-the- $2,000- 2nd place Graduate School students, as well as, international students attending (August 1 to Dec. contest/ $1,500-3rd place international Universities. As the applicant, you will write a reflective 31) email:[email protected] $1000-4th place essay (400 - 600 words) based on one of Dr. Parker’s quotes or Mail $750-5th place messages. You will be competing against students in your grade level, C/O Samuel Certo $500 – 6th place thus 9th-12th graders will be competing for a chance to win 1st, 2nd or 1000 Holt Ave 3 lottery winners win 3rd place. There is no minimum GPA or test score requirements to Winter Park, FL 32789 $150 each qualify.
French for the Future $1,000 to $12,000 December 20, 2019 Apply online and submit your essay Open to students in grades 10 to 12 and registered in a French National Essay Contest scholarships awarded Starts on Oct. 1 to https://www.french- Program. Write and submit a 750 word essay in French on this year’s by 9 participating Dec, 2019 future.org/programs/essay-contest/ chosen theme. This year’s theme is not chosen yet. post-secondary institutions. See website for details.
SFU Undergraduate Various awards Gr. 12 student, exceptional academic performance, minimum 90% GPA. December 15, 2019 http://www.sfu.ca/students/admissio Scholars Entrance ranging in value from Please indicate your Principal as your referee for the Official Transcript (application opens n/fees-scholarships.html Scholarships $10,000 up to an Upload Function. Scholarship application is required. This is not an on Oct 1. 2020 and amount sufficient to automatic award. Available to both domestic and international closes on Dec. 15) cover tuition and students admitted for the fall term to any undergraduate degree. Supporting mandatory documentation supplementary fees deadline is Jan. 31, 2021
UBC Presidential Scholars From $ $5,000 one- Must apply to UBC and complete a Personal Profile. Students who December 1, 2020 https://you.ubc.ca/financial- Awards time awards to excel across the board and who have demonstrated academic and planning/scholarships-awards- $80,000 over 4 years leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics and school, canadian-students/presidential- Canadian citizens and permanent residents. scholars/ Students are no longer nominated for the award. Students will be automatically considered for this Scholarship if they apply to UBC through the online application by December 1. This is the only way to apply for this award. The information that Canadian applicants submit in their Academic Profile and Personal Profile sections of the online application will be used for admissions and scholarship consideration Automatic Award- No separate scholarship application is required. 8 Award Amount Criteria Deadline Contact
UBC Tuum Est Experiential $3500 The UBC Tuum Est Experiential Award is offered to domestic students December 1, 2020 https://you.ubc.ca/financial- Award going to UBC’s Vancouver or Okanagan campuses directly from high planning/scholarships-awards- school. A separate scholarship application is not required, but you canadian-students/tuum-est/ must complete UBC’s online admission application by December 1. UBC will guide you through the diversity of exceptional opportunities available to you at the university, and then provide you with the support – including up to $3,500 in award money – to pursue the endeavour of your choice.
UBC One-time and The purpose of this program is to support academically qualified December 1, 2020 https://you.ubc.ca/financial- Centennial Scholars renewable awards up students who show an interest in joining the UBC community, but who planning/scholarships-awards- Entrance Award to a value of $40,000 would not otherwise be able to attend without significant financial canadian-students/entrance-award/ payable over four assistance. Apply to UBC, submit the Centennial Scholars Entrance years (full-ride Award application, parent/guardian supporting documentation, awards- value up to reference form, financial need. the full cost of Canadian Citizen or permanent resident, entering UBC Vancouver or program and living Okanagan campus, demonstrated financial need. expenses)
UNBC Early Entrance December 15, 2020 https://www.unbc.ca/financial- Awards (apply between Oct. aid/undergraduate-awards-overview 1. UNBC President's 2 Awards $6,000, Excellence through leadership in civic, athletic, philanthropic, and and Dec. 15, 2019) Silver Anniversary renewable at $5,500 environmental fields. Award for Excellence for up to three in Leadership additional consecutive years. 2. UNBC Leadership Award 15 Awards $3,000 Students who have made an effort to balance their academics with leadership activities-both within their school and their community.
University of Alberta High-achievers with admission averages of 95%+ and outstanding Dec. 15 2020 https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions/ Application based character will be assessed for the most prestigious scholarships offered undergraduate/tuition-and- scholarship: Scholastic by the University of Alberta. scholarships/scholarships-and- Distinction Scholarship awards?v=canadian
University of Alberta 100 scholarships up December 15, 2020 https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions/ Before applying for the scholarship, apply to an undergraduate degree Application based to $7,500 undergraduate/tuition-and- program from high school at the University of Alberta, well rounded scholarship: Entrance scholarships/scholarships-and- students, must demonstrate exceptional leadership through school and Leadership Scholarship awards?v=canadian community involvement, present a minimum 80% average and be
admissible to your program of choice.
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University of Alberta $1,000 to $6,000 Automatic. No scholarship application is required. Students must be Apply to UofA for https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions/ Admission based Academic entering the first year of full-time studies in an undergraduate degree admission before undergraduate/tuition-and- Excellence Entrance program at the University of Alberta in September. the application scholarships/scholarships-and- Scholarships deadline awards/index.html?
University of Calgary Gr. 12 students entering UofC. Application required. https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/fin Entrance Awards- Prestige Only need to complete the High School Awards application form to be ances/awards-scholarships-and- Awards Competition considered for all High School Awards. Academic marks and bursaries/registrar/finances/awards/p extracurricular activities restige 1. Chancellor’s Club 1. Up to $40,000 90% GPA December 1, 2020 Scholarships 2. Leader in Health 2. Up to $15,000 Students entering Bachelor of Health Sciences March 1, 2020 Sciences
University of Calgary $5,000 Automatic consideration. No application is required. Automatic. https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/aw President’s Admission Entering the University of Calgary in the fall term directly from high Application for ards/presidents-admission-scholarship Scholarships school, admission average of 95.0% or higher. scholarship not required.
University of Saskatchewan Renewable over 4 Varies. Depends on the scholarship. Some have criteria such as – December 15 2020. https://admissions.usask.ca/money/sc Best and the Brightest years scholarship up- Gr. 12 students graduating from a Canadian high school and Also apply for early holarships.php#GuaranteedEntranceS Entrance Scholarship to $40,000. Several proceeding directly from high school to university. A minimum admission by Dec. 1 cholarships awards including average of 95%. George and Marsha Ivany President’s First & Best 2020 program specific Scholarships - Applicants must submit the Description of Leadership scholarships and Extra-curricular Activities via the online application form.
JANUARY
Art Institute Best Teen Chef $4,000 tuition 1st and 2nd place awards offered by each participating Art Institute in January and Culinary Scholarship scholarship North America. https://www.artinstitutes.edu/scholar Competition 2nd place $1,000 ships One grand prize - trip Submit a favorite recipe complete with a title, ingredients, instructions, for two to New York the number of servings, and presentation ideas. Include a statement City VIP tour of Food detailing your interest in studying at The Art Institutes. The statement Network's studios, must be a minimum of 500 and maximum of 1,000 words. dinner at a Food Network chef's • Adherence to entry requirements (35%); restaurant, library of • Essay (35%); Food Network • Appeal of finished dish (15%); Kitchen's cookbooks. • Creative use of ingredients (15%).
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Art Institute Scholarships Request brochure January https://www.artinstitutes.edu/scholar ships
EA- Electronic Arts Teen 10 artists can January 6, 2020 at https://www.artsumbrella.com/schola Artists aged 15 to 19, submit three examples through a link to YouTube Animation Scholarship participate in 15 5 PM rships-bursaries/ea-scholarship/ or vimeo of your best animation or multi-media work that exhibit your week program Details about 2021 Sara Whitney, Coordinator, Visual Arts level of computer skills, application form, a letter of interest, portfolio, valued at $700. program coming 604-681-5268 x 238 5-7 images and an artist statement. Starting Jan. 26, 2020 soon [email protected]
Beedie Luminaries. Not a $40,000 per student January 20, 2020 Apply online at Designed to help remove barriers to higher education for resilient typical scholarship program. /4 year Apply between https://beedieluminaries.ca/ students who face financial adversity, and to support their long-term undergraduate November 13, 2019 success. Criteria includes resilience, determination, empathy and degree. $15,000 per and Jan 20, 2020 purpose, as well as academic readiness, need for financial support. student/2 year college or trade- Cant find dates school. 105 scholarships in 2020. Plus “Stay on Track” student support- network of mentors, community leaders and corporate partners
Corpus Christi- St Mark’s Full 2-year Jan. 15, 2021 Dedicated, empathetic Grade 12 students who have the vision and https://corpuschristi.ca/our- Entrance Scholarship: scholarship that (opens Oct 15) desire to change the world for the better. Admission average of 85%. programs/circle-of-fellows/ Circle of Fellows Scholarship includes tuition and Extraordinary scholarly potential, exceptional ability, originality and co-curricular support. resourcefulness. Students can also be nominated by a representative of Personalized their school including Administrators and Counsellors, but is not mentorship and required. participation in a dynamic network of scholars and respected industry leaders. Guaranteed opportunities for internships, service, and leadership. Seed funding for a project serving the community
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Loud Scholarship 20 @ $2,500 (Loud January 31, 2021 LOUD Business c/o Write a letter of intent of no more than 1,000 words detailing why you Foundation Scholarships) (applications The Gay & Lesbian Business should be the recipient of this award, including your financial need and Invests in the future leaders accepted from Nov. Association of BC how this scholarship would address that need. Provide a letter of of the Canadian LGBTQ 31 to Jan. 31 each # 247 -280 Nelson Street reference from two educators. Provide a copy of your most recent Community year) Vancouver, BC V6B 2E2 transcripts and proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution T: 604.739.4522 (once you receive it). https://loudbusiness.com/
Mensa Canada Scholarship One or more awards Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. Applicants are invited to write January 31, 2021 http://www.mensacanada.ca/index- Programme of $2,000- $3,000 a short essay (250 words) in which they detail their career plan, list (Competition begins e.html each their accomplishments to date, and describe what they plan to do in Sept 1. and ends order to achieve their future career goals. The award is based on the on Jan 31) applicant’s essay.
STEAM Horizon Awards $25,000 prize A Canadian citizen or permanent resident, between 16 and 18 years Jan 15, 2020 http://steamhorizonawards.ca/ (Science, Technology, towards post- old at the time of application, recognized for STEAM- related Engineering, Arts and Math) secondary education accomplishments in a formal or informal way, have obtained, over the Cant find 2020-21 You could also be previous year of study, an academic average of 80% or higher, info flown to Ottawa and preparing to enroll in Fall 2020 or currently enrolled in their first year of recognized for your post-secondary education in a STEAM field at a Canadian institution (art achievements at the and design fields will only be accepted if they are integrated in science STEAM Horizon and technology). Awards ceremony. Must create a short video. Visit website for details.
TEAL Charitable Foundation $3,000 Graduating B.C. Grade 12 student who wishes to attend a post- January 31, 2021 TEAL Charitable Foundation (TCF) secondary institution in BC; Attention: David C. Lam/ BC TEAL ESL David C. Lam / BC TEAL Documented English language coursework at the secondary level Scholarship English Language Learner [grades nine to twelve]; #206 – 640 West Broadway Scholarship Consistent improvement in academic courses at the secondary level; Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1G4 School or community service https://www.bcteal.org/teal- Essay charitable-foundation/ or
https://www.bcteal.org/award_schola rship/david-c-lam-ell-scholarship/
Temple Sholom Youth $3600 Should be between the ages of 13-18 and a member of the Lower Jan. 24, 2020 https://www.templesholom.ca/tikkun- Tikkun Olam Award ($3600 is divided into Mainland Jewish Community. Their past winners have been interested olam-youth-awards/ two or three awards) in climate change and the environment, in photographing and Cant find 2020-21 Online application educating about wildlife in Jewish community, in encouraging girls to info go into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths), in baking for patients and their families at Ronald MacDonald Houses.
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UBC International Amount varies Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school or post- Jan. 15, 2021 https://you.ubc.ca/financial- Undergraduate Entrance secondary (university or college), be an international student who will planning/scholarships-awards- Scholarships : be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). international-students/ 1.International Major (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your IMES eligibility.), Entrance Scholarship demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and intellectual (renewable for additional 3 promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community years of study) involvement 2. Outstanding All eligible candidates who apply to UBC by January 15, 2019 will be International Student automatically considered for an award. Award (one-time award)
University of Guelph 90% admission average. January 25, 2021 https://admission.uoguelph.ca/topsch National Scholarship olarships Program President’s and Chancellors $42,000 Scholarships 12 awards
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Art Institutes Passion for More than $100,000 Two categories: February http://www.aicompetitions.com Fashion Design Competition in tuition to local Fashion Design: Create 3 original apparel design sketches of an winners. The grand evening wear garment and scan them. Students will also have to Request for a brochure prize winners in the submit a statement of 500 to 1,000 words that describes the purpose The last update was in 2013. Fashion Design and and intent of producing the work, what you intend to communicate, the Fashion and a description of your approach. Marketing & Merchandising and Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management: Retail Management Create an original trend forecast board which includes a color palette, categories will earn a fabrics, and target market. Submit three photos of the forecast board half-tuition including the entire board, color palette, and fabrics. Students will also scholarship to The Art have to submit a statement of 500 to 1,000 words that includes the Institutes school plus name and inspiration of the trend forecast, why the colors of the trend a trip for two to New are significant, and the target demographics and market. York City.
BCCPAC Educational Award 1 Award $ 1000 The award is open to any Grade 12 student attending a BCCPAC- February 28, 2021 BC Confederation of Parent Advisory BC Confederation of Parent member school who is planning to pursue post-secondary studies (28 Feb each year) Councils Advisory Councils (academic, vocational, technical or training). The awards honours a Application opens BCCPAC Office well-rounded student who is involved and interested in many things on January 1. Suite C, 2288 Elgin Avenue and has an understanding of the importance of parent involvement in Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2B2 education. Ph: 604 474 0524 Important: Children of current BCCPAC board members, staff, or Email: [email protected] contractors are not eligible to apply for this award. https://bccpac.bc.ca/index.php/memb ers/awards/educational-award
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BC Excellence Scholarship 55 Awards $5000 • Gr. 12 student, with graduation to occur by August 31 or February 28, 2020 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ (Part of Provincial each – scholarship sooner of the year in which they are nominated education-training/k- Scholarships Program) voucher to be used • Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant) 12/support/scholarships/provincial- towards post- and BC resident (November 29, 2019 scholarships/bc-excellence- secondary tuition • Demonstrated community service, both inside and outside is the deadline for scholarships their schools, and shown aptitude and commitment to their students to submit chosen career paths. their statement to Apply online. Submit completed • Have at least a: be considered for applications to the Ministry no later -"B" (73% or above) in their Language Arts 11 final mark school nomination) than February 28, 2020. -"B" average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12, Math 11 and Social Studies 11or 12, with no more Aplications open than one "C+" (67% or above) final course mark, (marks lower than late fall 2020 “C+” are not accepted) • Maintain a “B” or better average in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduation Submit a resume in the mandatory format Provide two references, one from their community and one from their school In a written statement (maximum 500 words) describe how you demonstrated one or more of the BC Curriculum Core Competencies in your most relevant volunteer or work experiences. Core Competencies • Communication • Creative Thinking • Critical Thinking • Positive Personal & Cultural Identity • Personal Awareness & Responsibility • Social Responsibility You must also address: What led you to your most relevant community service, volunteer activity, and/or leadership role, and Any challenges or obstacles you encountered, and how you overcame them and What you learned from this experience and How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path.
Each school can nominate one student
You cannot win both a BC Excellence scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship.
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BC School Superintendents One award of $1,000 Criteria: academic achievement and demonstrated exemplary service February 9, 2018 BC School Superintendents Association (BCSSA) and leadership within the school and community. Letters of reference Association Grade 12 Scholarship for will be required affirming the applicant’s accomplishments and efforts Technology Scholarship Students Planning to Pursue to improve the quality of life for young people through volunteer work Suite 208, 1118 Homer Street Post-Secondary Studies in and other activities. In addition, the applicant must submit a short, one Vancouver, BC V6B 6L5 Education page description (450 words) of how his/her volunteer service has Forms at made a difference in the life or lives of others. https://bcssa.org/scholarships/
BC School Sports BCSSGBA TELUS These scholarships will be awarded to female grade 12 basketball Feb. http://bcssgba.ca/scholarships/ Commission Scholarships Scholarship program players who demonstrate leadership qualities and skills including BCSSGBA 5, $2000 awards community involvement and proven academic performance. Category: Basketball Girls
Chinese Government Study 5 Full and 10 partial Available for high school students (and students holding advanced Feb. http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studyabro Abroad Scholarship scholarships. degrees) wishing to enroll in post-secondary studies (or post-graduate ad/chinese-government- Full scholarship studies) in China. scholarship.htm covers tuition, living expenses etc. cmolik Foundation $40,000 for books February 7, 2021 https://www.thecmolikfoundation.co Be a current resident of BC, have lived in Canada for at least 7 years, be Scholarship and tuition for an m/scholarships/ in Grade 12 or a recent secondary school graduate, have demonstrated undergraduate degree (November 29, 2020 financial need, have faced adversity, plan to be a full-time student, be or equivalent. is the deadline for ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care), Students receiving students to submit use funding for a post-secondary institution, trade or college, and be scholarship funding their names to be endorsed by their school principal. Student’s proven resilience in the greater than $2,500 considered for face of adversity, their positive work ethic, their academic suitability, per semester from school nomination) their contributions to their community, the clarity of their educational another agency will goals, their focused commitment, their fit with the organization, and result in a reduction in the support of their references. Each school can nominate one payment. application.
CWA Foundation 20-25 secondary Feb. 8260 Parkhill Drive, Milton, Ontario students from across Gr. 12 student applying for a certified welding program offered by a (application will be L9T 5V7 Canada publically funded Canadian post-secondary learning institution. opening in early 1 800 844 6790 ext. 241 $500 each Students who have already graduated are also eligible to apply 2019) Email: [email protected] provided their date of high school completion was later than January 1 https://www.cwbweldingfoundation.o rg/awards/secondary-school-award 2018. Students enrolled in 1st period apprenticeship welding or pre- employment welding can aslo apply.
French Language Bursary $2,200 bursary that Must be at least 16 years of age on the first day of the program, February 15, 2020 https://www.myexplore.ca/en/ Program – covers most expenses Canadian citizen or permanent resident, have been a full-time student (Early application Five week intensive – tuition, materials, for at least one term during the current school year. Anyone who deadline is Feb. 15) language immersion meals, meets the criteria and submits the documents by the deadline will be Registration open program accommodation entered in the bursary lottery draw. from Oct. 15 Award Amount Criteria Deadline Contact
Future Aces Nationals 20 to 30 Awards Applicants must exhibit exemplary citizenship qualities as represented February 25, 2019 Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Citizenship & Scholarship $1,000 scholarships in the Future ACES Philosophy: Attitude, Ability, Action, Achievement, Foundation Program (Since their founding Co-operation, Courage, Confidence, Education, Example, Service, 7170 Warden Avenue, Unit 2 Herbert H. Carnegie Future they have awarded Sportsmanship Markham, ON L3R 8B2 Aces Foundation $800,000 in Extensive community service & volunteerism, humanitarium http://futureaces.org/what-we-do/ scholarships. causes(150 hours or more). Financial need. Graduating students, aged or Developed 2,500 16-24. http://futureaces.org/what-we-do/3- young leaders at their Hold Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, landed 2-scholarships/ leadership immigrant or refuge status. conferences.
Huron University College Up to 10 National Febuary 15, 2020 https://huronatwestern.ca/scholarshi Huron at Western Scholarships Huron requires applicants to be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. ps-bursaries-grants Hellmuth Scholarships Full tuition renewable Midyear average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated passion for student for up to four years life through community leadership, volunteer service, passion for arts, athletics, etc.
Kin Canada Bursaries 72 Awards $1,000 Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and February 1, 2021 http://www.kincanada.ca/bursaries each planning to register full-time at a recognized university, community Application opens college, technical institute or other post-secondary institution. early fall Community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and (aplications due Feb financial need. 1 every year)
McMaster Engineering Over $1,000,000 in Academic performance, demonstrated leadership experience and February 14, 2020 Apply online Entrance Scholarship scholarships and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future- research awards in the community. Eligible programs: Bachelor of Technology, students/undergraduate-entrance- Computer Science, Engineering 1 and Integrated Biomedical scholarships Engineering & Health Sciences.
McMaster Engineering Big 1 award $12,000, 6 Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of Ideas Entrance Scholarship awards $3,000. 94% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
McMaster University Academic performance – must meet required admission average for February 14,2020 https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future- 38 awards Dean's Excellence Entrance the award (typically a minimum of 94%), demonstrated leadership students/undergraduate-entrance- Scholarships $7,500 each experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and / or scholarships volunteer activites in the community. Eligible programs: Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences.
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McMaster University Vaule of $6,000 All scholarships winners will receive a Research Experience Award, https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future- Undergraduate Summer More than 80 which will guarantee a job working with a professor or a start-up in the students/undergraduate-entrance- Research Experience summer research summer after your first year! scholarships Awards awards
McMaster University $500 to $2,500 Automatic. No https://academiccalendars.romcmaste Automatic. No separate scholarship application is required. Awards are Entrance Awards separate scholarship r.ca/content.php?catoid=38&navoid=8 assessed automatically if your final admission average to your program application is 089#entrance-automatically-assessed is 80% or above. required.
Pathway to Teacher 20 awards of $5,000 Demonstrated commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 Feb. 28, 2020 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ Education Scholarship each teaching. education-training/k- PTES • be in your graduating year with graduation to occur by August 12/support/scholarships/provincial- 31 or sooner of the year in which you are applying. scholarships/pathway-to-teacher- • Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation and fulfill education-scholarship graduation requirements by August 31, 2019 • have at least a B (73% or above) in your Language Arts 11 final Completed applications must be mark submitted to the Ministry no later than February 28, 2020 to: • have at least a B average in final course marks that fulfill the
graduation requirements of science 11 or 12, math 11, and Provincial Scholarships Program social studies 11 or 12, with no more than one C+ (67% or Ministry of Education above) final course mark, (marks lower than C+ are not PO Box 9886 Stn Prov Govt accepted). Victoria BC V8W 9T6 • maintain a B average or better in all Grade 11 and Grade 12 final course marks required for graduation • Resume in the mandatory format • Two reference letters, one from your community and one from your school • A written statement, max. 500 words, which describes why you want to be a teacher The vouchers can be redeemed when the student is registered and attending an approved teacher education program at one of the following nine Faculties of Education in BC: S. F. U., T. W.U, T. R.U, U.F.V., U. B. C., University of British Columbia – Okanagan, U. N. B. C., U. Vic., V. I. U.
You can't win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarship.
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RBC Indigenous Student 10 awards of up to RBC awards 10 scholarships in two categories for: Status Indian, a Non- February 28, 2020. http://aboriginalstudents.ca/site- Awards Program $4,000 each for 2 to 4 status Indian, Inuit or Métis. Aboriginal students who have at least 2 Open from Dec. 1, sponsors/rbc/ years years remaining in their post-secondary studies, personal and 2019 academic achievements, individual financial need. or Two categories: 1. majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry www.GoToApply.ca/RBC 2. majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry.
Royal Bank Scholarships 5 @ $10,000 each Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Open to graduating grade 12 February Open from Royal Bank (2 @ $10,000 each students entering a public post-secondary institution in the Fall or a November. http://scholarships.rbc.com/Overview. for RBC Student current post-secondary student continuing full-time studies. Minimum aspx Clients) GPA of 70%. Plus Me to We trip Criteria: Extra-curricular activities: Essay answers:
Schulich Leader 50 awards Each high school (and Cegep) in Canada can nominate one student. February 19, 2020 - Schulich Leader Scholarships Scholarships- 25 scholarships, 1. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. deadline for student Sherman Campus Creating the next valued at $100,000 2. Demonstrates at least two of the three selection criteria: application. 4600 Bathurst Street, 5th Floor generation of technology each, for students ii. Academic excellence Toronto, Ontario M2R 3V2 innovators pursuing an iv. Leadership- community, business or entrepreneurial Nov. 15 2019 is the 604.416.634.3083 engineering degree. v. Financial need deadline for [email protected] 25 scholarships, 3.Entrepreneurial minded students to submit valued at $80,000 4. Intending to pursue a career in technology, innovation, engineering their essays for self- www.schulichleaders.com each, for students or scientific research. nomination. studying science, 5. Enrol at one of their partner universities in an eligible STEM technology or math. program. Jan.29 2020- (distributed by 20 6. Not planning a career as a medical practitioner or medical deadline for school participating researcher. This includes doctors, dentists, nurses, psychologists, nomination. universities) pharmacists, optometrists etc. This is for entrepreneurial-minded Students can access Recognition on a innovators outside of the medical community. their application national stage only after school Increased access to nomination. summer jobs/internships
Terry Fox Humanitarian Approx. 20 awards of True humanitarians, who are compassionate and altruistic in their February 1, 2020 Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Award Program $28,000 intentions to improve the life of others and human welfare overall, Program $7,000 annually ability to inspire, make a positive impact. Consideration will be given to 8888 University Drive, (renewable for up to candidates who experienced and overcame what others might Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6 4 years) consider an insurmountable obstacle. To be used for first university Tel. 778 782 3057 degree or diploma in a Canadian post-secondary institution [email protected] Canadian citizens or landed immigrants http://terryfoxawards.ca/
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Top 20 Under 20 Award 20 Awards OPEN TO STUDENTS AT ALL SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADE LEVELS February email: [email protected] Plan Canada Recognition as a Top Applicants must be CDN citizens or landed immigrants under the age of (current info. not 20 Under 20™ winner 20 who have records of innovation, leadership and achievement, of yet available) http://plancanada.ca/top-20-under-20 through various meeting personal challenges, and of making a difference in school or media outlets. the larger community All expense paid trip Endorsement by “innovation sponsor” to Toronto for the Top 20 Under 20™ ceremony. Leadership development and access to a mentor Career Coaching
Toyota Earth Day 20 awards of $5,000 Gr. 12 student February Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program Scholarship Program each Demonstrated extracurricular activities and academic excellence and Current info. not yet 111 Peter Street, Suite 503 Top award also an exceptional commitment to the environment. available Toronto, ON M5V 2H1 receives a Pansonic This award is to recognize and celebrate the outstanding www.earthday.ca/scholarship or Notebook computer environmental contributions that youth in Canada make in their www.toyota.ca communities.
University of Toronto Amounts vary See website for specific criteria. February Deadline http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/awards/ Financial need, academic to submit awards admission-scholarships/ merit, demonstrated profile leadership and other special criteria awards.
University of Waterloo Several awards Automatic scholarships based on high school grades, Euclid Math Automatic. Faculty of Mathematics One time awards of contest results and Admisison Information Form (IAF). https://uwaterloo.ca/math/future- Entrance Scholarships $1000 to $3000 No separate scholarship application is required. Just apply for undergraduates/funding-and- Renewable $5000 to admission to U of W, Faculty of Math Programs. $10,000 over 4 years. awards/entrance-scholarships
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University of Waterloo 1.Mathematical 1.Applicant to a full-time honours program in the Faculty of February 3, 2020 https://uwaterloo.ca/math/future- Faculty of Mathematics National Scholarships Mathematics (excluding Software Engineering (SE) and Computing and Application required undergraduates/funding-and- Olympaid, National and Up to 15 awards Financial Management (CFM) for all four of these awards/faculty-mathematics- Global Scholarships. $12,000 to $25,000. Outstanding scholastic standing; grasp of the broader view of scholarships. entrance-scholarships or Spread equally over technology - its applications and significance; entrepreneurial or eight academic terms pioneering spirit with demonstrated entrepreneurial activities; strong interpersonal skills; and energetic, curious. Canadian Citizen or https://uwaterloo.ca/math/sites/ca.m permanent resident. ath/files/uploads/files/2020_faculty_o 2.Mike & Ophelia f_mathematics_scholarship_applicatio Lazaridis Olympiad 2. Any Faculty of Mathematics program (except SE, CFM, BBA/BCS, n.pdf Scholarship 4 awards BBA/BMath, or ELAS). Canadian citizen, permanent resident, of full international. tuition/residence/ meals/books
3.CIBC National Scholarship- 1 award BBA/BCS, BBA/BMath, Computer Science. Canadian Citizen or of $25,000 spread permanent resident. over 8 terms
4.Mathematics Global Scholarships 4.Any Faculty of Mathematics program (except SE or CFM) Up to 15 awards of Only for international students. $12,000 to $25,000 spread over 8 terms
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Western University Various amounts up National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. February 14, 2020 https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_fina Entrance Awards to $65,000 Outstanding academic performance, demonstrate ability for creative nces/scholarships_awards/admission/ National Scholarships and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning, national_scholarship_program.html Program exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts 1.President’s Entrance 5 at $65,000 ($20,000 and athletics, commitment to community service through ongoing Scholarships for year one, $15,000 contributions to school and community life. annually for years With the exception of the International President’s Entrance two to four) and; Scholarship applicants, National Scholarship applicants must be Up to 15 at $50,000 Canadian Citizens or a Permanent Resident of Canada. Minimum ($10,000 annually, overall academic average of 90% on all Grade 12U/M courses (or plus $10,000 towards equivalent). National Scholarships are available only at Western's main first year residence) campus and Faculty Entrance Scholarships are available only within the faculty for which the scholarship has been awarded. Apply to Western University (main campus) to be considered for these scholarships and 2.Beryl Ivey Continuing 1 award 72,000; you must register as a full-time student. The Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Award payable $18,000 per Entrance Award has a financial need component. A supplemental year for a four years. application in addition to the National Scholarship application is required for students to be considered. 3.Faculty Entrance 15 at $30,000 (12.000 Scholarships for year one, $6,000 See website for details about other awards. annually for years two to four, plus $6,000 towards first year residence)
4. National Merit Awards 50 awards- $2,000- one time award
Western University 3 at $50,000 ($20,000 International student. Must have obtained a minimum overall Feb. 20, 2020 https://registrar.uwo.ca/student_fina Entrance Awards for year one, $10,000 academic average of 90% on all Grade 12U/M courses (or equivalent). nces/scholarships_awards/admission/ National Scholarships annually for years national_scholarship_program.html Program two to four) International President’s Entrance Scholarship
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Agnes Jack Scholarship $1,000 awards Post-secondary education for ringette players, coaches and officials March http://www.ringette.ca/ Award who demonstrate a strong commitment to the sport of ringette.
BC Association of Health- $1,000 Volunteer service to an accredited health-related facility (minimum March https://bchealthcareaux.org/volunteer Care Auxiliaries Scholarship/bursary 100 hours). Career Prep does not count as volunteer hours. Gr. 12 -no update yet. ing/ (BCAHA) student, intention to enrol in further education, GPA 3.0 or higher, need for financial assistance.
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BC Hydro 20 awards of OPEN TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 8 TO 12 WHO ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF March BC Hydro Power Pioneers Power Pioneers Community $1,000 each AGE as of March 31, who are maintaining passing grade. 333 Dunsmuir St., 15th Floor Service Awards Applicants must have made outstanding contributions in their Vancouver, BC V6B 5R3 community for a considerable amount of time, or a one-time project Enquiries : that the individual initiated, organized and contributed to significantly; [email protected] one-page essay; reference letters. No personal remuneration may be http://www.powerpioneers.com/Com received by the volunteer for services provided. munity_Projects/youth_award.aspx
BC School Trustees $500 each Must have demonstrated exemplary citizenship in their schools and in March British Columbia School Trustees Association Student 4 Awards their communities, BC public school student in Gr. 12. Association Citizenship Award 4th floor- 1580 West Broadway, Vancouver BC V6J 5K9 Fax: 604 732 4559 http://www.bcsta.org/content/studen t-resources
BC Soccer Association 5 to 12 Awards For three years or more years has played with a team affiliated with the March British Columbia Soccer Association Scholarship $600 to $1,200 British Columbia Soccer Association, currently participating in some Suite 250 – 3410 Lougheed Highway, capacity in soccer: as a player, referee, coach, or administrator, Vancouver, BC, graduating Grade 12 student or student already attending a post- V5M 2A4 secondary institute who is under 19 years of age as of January 1st of the 604-299-6401 current playing season, proficiency in soccer , C+ average, http://www.bcsoccer.net/scholarships demonstrate good citizenship, character, and leadership
Canadian Hard of Hearing 2 awards of $1,000 For students who are hard of hearing with any level of hearing loss, March CHHA National Office Association Scholarship each deafened or oral deaf 2415 Holly Lane, Suite 205 Program Academic achievement, determination to cope with hearing loss and Ottawa, Ontario K1V 7P2 community involvement. Toll-Free: 1-800-263-8068 TTY: 613-526-2692 Fax: 613-526-4718 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.chha.ca/
Canadian Society of $500 March http://cseg.ca/students/scholarships EITHER be a high-school student who will be entering a Canadian Exploration Geophysicists university into a science-based program in Fall OR be a high-school Foundation (CSEG) student who will be entering into any Canadian university program in University Entrance Fall 2017 and be a dependent of a CSEG member. Scholarship
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Capilano University CAPX- 10 awards. Up CAPX: Demonstrate excellence in academic, minimum GPA of 80%, March 1 2020 http://www.capilanou.ca/admissions/f Entrance Awards to $56,000 value. Full show leadership in their school and community, community (Applications open ees--finances/financial-aid-- 1.Premier Entrance ride scholarships involvement. Oct. 15, 2019 and awards/scholarships-bursaries-- Scholarships- Capilano support tuition for close on March 1, awards/future-students/ Excellence Scholarships one academic year 2020) (CAPX) and renewable for up email: [email protected] to three additional years.
2.Capilano Community 20 awards for high Leadership Awards (CCLA) school students Strong academic standing as well as leadership and volunteerism in the New $2500 community.
3.Capilano University Entrance Scholarships, Award amounts Capilano Entrance Awards recognize excellence in scholastic, athletic, bursaries and Awards details on website and artistic achievement along with an incoming student's demonstrated commitment to community involvement and leadership endeavours.
Canadian Iranian $1000 to $1500 Canadian Citizenship or permanent residency of Canada and reside in March Canadian-Iranian Foundation Foundation Scholarship Canada, 300 letters essay about themselves and how well they have P.O. Box 91231 West Vancouver BC CIF been involved in community, must have shown a great effort in trying V7V 3N6 to integrate into Canadian society, by volunteering at least 40 hours of community services, must volunteer at least for 20 http://canadianiranianfoundationinva hours at C.I.F events, must provide a background police check when ncouver.com/scholarship/ they start volunteering for C.I.F, must be accepted into or already enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institute in a full degree program, must provide two academic references of choice in sealed envelopes. The contact information for the references must be included. Applicant must show a good standing in art, leadership, volunteering, sport and physical activity and humanitarian. Applicants with financial needs are considered in priority if they are able to provide some evidence for the selection committee.
The Chacko and Lize Simon $500 - $3000 Applicants must have a demonstrated need for financial assistance in March 1 2018 The Chacko and Lize Simon Scholarship Fund order to continue education. High academic achievement; school Scholarship Fund- Dr. P. C. Simon, (Formerly The Hatfield recommendation; brief biographical profile written by applicant and President Society Scholarship Fund) verified by the teacher (family circumstances, interests, academic 2550 Point Grey Road goals, pastimes, community activity and involvement) Vancouver, BC V6K 1A3 The scholarship will be for a period of one year. http://simonsecret.org/hatdetails.htm l Ph: 604 736 7035
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Crisis Centre Scholarship 5 Awards $1000 each Dedication to sport, Gr. 12 student, a leader in your mental wellness March 2 2018 Apply online at The Rick Blight Leadership in and/or that of your sports team or community. Athlete who is https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/scholarship/ Action Scholarship for passionate about your sport and has made efforts to support your Athletes personal mental health and wellness or that of your sports team or community.
Dalhousie University March 1 2020 https://www.dal.ca/admissions/mone One time entrance Minimum admission average of 80%. The application process for Entrance Award y_matters/funding_sources/scholarshi scholarships valued entrance scholarships and bursaries is based on academic achievement, ps/prospective_students.html between $500 and leadership, extracurricular involvement, community service, financial
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Danielle Horwitz Social $12,000 over 4 years This awards recognizes a VSB student who has demonstrated March 1, http://daniellehorwitzaward.org/ Justice Award (a GPA of 3.0 is commitment to social justice, academic ability and financial need. required in 1st year of Ms. M. Jensen post-secondary Each VSB school can nominate one student. Principal, Eric Hamber Secondary studies) Phil Moses: [email protected] $3,000 per year
Douglas College A variety of one-time Official transcript showing final marks for Grade 11 and interim marks March 2, 2020 https://www.douglascollege.ca/studen High School Entrance awards up to $3,500 for Grade 12, evidence of community and/or school involvement. t-services/financial/financial- Awards and renewable awards aid/scholarships up to $20,000 over Financial Aid Office, Douglas College four years Apply online.
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Eric Ming Community Hero 2 awards Graduating this year from a VSB district public secondary school, March 31, 2020 [email protected] Scholarship $1,000 each financial need, contribution to the community through volunteer work, m At least one male and sufficient academic standing to progress to desired post-secondary or 604 992 1210 one female technical institute, involvement with any VSSAA basketball program, whether through playing on a team, managing, scorekeeping or some other contribution.
JIBC Awards Various amounts Criteria: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, be Several. Some in Ph: 604 528 5762 Justice Institute of BC eligible for and / or enrolled in a JIBC program of at least 10 credits. March, June etc. Email: [email protected] Several awards for different programs. http://www.jibc.ca/student- services/financial-aid-awards/awards- bursaries-scholarships
Leonard Foundation 140 @ $1,000/each Financial need must be demonstrated. Total household income cannot March 15, 2020 http://www.leonardfnd.org/english/cr Financial Assistance ($1,500 if setting up exceed $60 thousand. Preference given to daughters or sons of iteria.html Program second residence to ordained clergy, licensed elementary or secondary school teachers, (Apply between Jan attend university) Canadian military personnel, graduates of a Canadian Military College, 2 and March 15) members of the Engineering Institute of Canada and members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. The application form is to be submitted through a nominator
Successful applicants are expected to obtain employment during free time to help defray the costs of their education. In addition, they must participate regularly in athletic, fitness or military activities. Personal qualities showing a potential for leadership are also a requirement.
Prospera Credit Union 35 Awards March 31, 2020 Send completed application form, Basic Requirement: Must be a member of Prospera Credit Union in Educational Awards along with short video and any good standing for at least one year and demonstrate extraordinary Program $1,000 attachments to community volunteerism in addition to superior academic [email protected] or drop it off achievement. Must submit a video. at any Prospera Credit Union branch Community involvement, academic achievement and financial need. Must be under 18 years of age. Gr. 12 students wishing to pursue post- https://www.prospera.ca/Community secondary education, new and existing Prospera Credit Union /CommPrograms/SupportEd/ members. Must submit a video.
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Quest University Entrance March 1, 2020 https://questu.ca/admissions/afford/s Awards cholarships/
David W. Strangway Awards Full tuition High school average above 90%, outstanding student, Canadian citizen for Excellence or permanent resident.
Canadian Academic $10,000 Canadian citizen or permanent resident, 80% average or above. Performance Scholarships
Presidential Scholarships $2,000 to $8,000 Academic performance, curiosity, ability to read, willingness to contribute to their community. International Students: Up to $8,000 Presidential Scholarship
RE/MAX of Western Canada 16 bursaries of Must be a resident of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, March 9, 2020 https://remax-camosun-victoria- “Quest for Excellence” $1,000 each. And all Manitoba, Yukon Territories. (Application opened bc.com/2020-quest-for-excellence- Bursary 16 bursary recipients Gr. 12 students, submit a 1250 maximum word essay to convey your on Sept. 9, 2019) bursary/ will be placed in a motivation, leadership and communication skills connecting you with draw and one lucky your Community efforts. student will also receive a hot air balloon ride for two from the closest major city.
Retail Council of Canada Total $80,000 in Applicants must be entering a retail, business or marketing -related March Retail as a Career Scholarship Prog. Retail as a Career scholarships program at a Canadian college or university and be working part-time c/o Retail Council of Canada Scholarship Program 1 $5,000 Interac or full-time in retail; reference letter from current retail employer; 500 1255 Bay Street, Suite 800 (Canadian Retail Institute) scholarship to 700-word essay on assigned topic Toronto, ON M5R 2A9 20 industry http://www.retaileducation.ca sponsored awards Scholarship winners will also receive hotel and travel expenses to $1,000 each Toronto attend the Canadian retail industry's premier conference, http://www.retailcouncil.org/educatio which will be held in May-June. n?utm_source=retaileducation.ca&ut m_medium=redirects&utm_campaign =domains
Ryerson University 12 awards For academic excellence, Gr. 12 student within Canada; Canadian March 1, 2020 https://www.ryerson.ca/admissions/s Prestigious Entrance $40,000 (Total Value) citizen or permanent resident; demonstrated leadership qualities and cholarships-awards/ Awards: President's | $10,000 (Annual creative ability. Entrance Scholarships Amount)
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Ryerson University 7 awards Open to International applicants entering year one of a full-time four- March 1, 2020 https://www.ryerson.ca/admissions/s International Secondary $5,000 (non- year undergraduate degree program at Ryerson in Fall; students must cholarships-awards/ School Merit Scholarship renewable) be enrolling in a postsecondary institution for the first time; must have completed an application for admission to a Ryerson undergraduate degree program, via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); must be currently enrolled on a full-time basis in the final year of an out-of-country secondary school (or equivalent); must have achieved first-class standing in their country's equivalent of the Ontario Grade 12U program; and must be entering Canada with a Study Permit authorization. Demonstrated academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities and leadership skills.
Ryerson University General $2,000 to $16,000 Final admission average of 95% + ($4000 in one year), 90-94.99% No application is https://www.ryerson.ca/admissions/s Entrance Scholarships over four years ($2000 per year) , 86-89.99% ($1000 per year) and 80-85.99% ($500 per required. Automatic cholarships-awards/ year)
St. John Ambulance Student Various amounts St. John Ambulance eligible volunteers who have vision, goals and a March 15, 2020 https://www.sja.ca/English/How-You- Bursaries and Scholarships commitment to serving their community, demonstrate academic Can- achievement and financial need, have leadership qualities and a Help/Pages/Donate/Student%20Bursa commitment to high standards in your chosen field of study, you are ries%20and%20Scholarships/Student- dedicated to upholding the ideals of St. John and have a desire to Scholarships-and-Bursaries.aspx continue to serve your community through St. John Ambulance. Contact your local branch of St. John Ambulance for applications forms. after January 1st 2020.
Stacey Levitt Memorial $2500 There are 3 parts to the application that must be submitted to March 1, 2020 http://www.parachutecanada.org/pro Award Parachute. grams/topic/C413 •Application Form •Short Essay •Reference Letter $2500 funding to help winners live their life to the fullest- educational endeavour, engagement in sports, or investment in a travel experience – all pursuits that would have resonated with Stacey. Award recipients are expected to write a reflection on the impact of the funding on their life, due within one year of the distribution of funds.
Students on Ice Arctic Youth Scholarships cover High school students between the ages of 14-18 years old who can March http://www.studentsonice.com/ Expedition most or all expenses. demonstrate a passion for and interest in the Polar Regions, Summer expedition adventure, education, and the environment. The selection process is 1 819 827 3300 ext. 24 to Iceland, competitive so applicants should be able to demonstrate qualities such 1 866 336 6423 Greenland, Northern as a record of academic achievement, environmental interest, Labrador and Nunavik leadership potential, community involvement, and/or a strong desire to make a difference and become a youth ambassador for change. Applicants accepted from any country in the world Program takes place in July. Decisions will be made known in May
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Thompson Rivers University March 1 2020 https://www.tru.ca/awards/awards/e (TRU) Entrance Scholarships ntrance.html Alvin & Lydia Grunert 1 award Entering TRU, documented exemplary leadership and community Undergraduate Entrance $30,000- $7,500 service, combined with solid academic performance based on Scholarship annually renewable secondary school averages in core subjects. over four years. cash award. Once tuition and fees are paid, the remainder each term is paid in cash for book and living fees. For other awards look up Amounts vary their website.
Trevor Linden Community 4 awards Student leaders in British Columbia who will be entering their first year March 15, 2020 Jessica Hoffman Spirit Scholarship $2,500 each of post-secondary education in September, good academic skills to Trevor Linden Community Spirit successfully enter and complete post-secondary education on a full- (Application opens Scholarship time basis and that have made exceptional contributions to: on Jan 1, 2020) 89 West Georgia Vancouver BC • School and community service, leadership; Canada V6B 0N8 • Initiating community development; T 604.899.4607 • Affecting positive change; • Mentoring others; http://canucks.ice.nhl.com/club/page. • Personal development and growth; htm?id=88558 • Good academic performance; Taking the time to do something for others during difficult times in one’s own life requires particularly outstanding commitment. Applicants who possess personal qualities such as dedication, commitment to helping others and strength of character will also be considered.
University of Calgary Gr. 12 students entering UofC. Application required. https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/fin Entrance Awards- and ances/awards-scholarships-and- Bursaries bursaries/registrar/finances/awards/p restige 1.Leader in Health Sciences Up to $15,000 Students entering Bachelor of Health Sciences. Renewable March 1, 2020 2. Ena Lee Leaders in Business Scholarship Up to $20,000 Student entering the Haskayne School of Business Bachelor of Commerce degree program. Renewable in the second, third and fourth 3. Check out the website year at the University of Calgary, provided recipients achieve a for other awards minimum GPA of 3.20 over
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University of Fraser Valley Exceptional level of leadership, citizenship, determination and effort, March 1, 2020 https://ufv.ca/fineaid/awards/ufv- Entrance Scholarships made significant contributions to school life and have participated entrance-scholarships/ 1. President’s Entrance 4 Awards @ $4,000 actively in the community. Lorraine Bingert in Financial Aid & Scholarship each year up to Awards 604 557-7677 or email $16,000 for 4 years at [email protected]
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Univerity of Ottawa President’s Awarded to one full-time undergraduate student in each of the direct- March 1, 2020 https://www.uottawa.ca/financial-aid- Entrance Scholarships Scholarship- 1 award entry faculties. Applicants must be bilingual (English and French), have awards/scholarships-and-bursaries $30,000 ($7500 per an admission average of 92% or higher and demonstrate leadership year) qualities and a commitment to academic and extracurricular activities. Look up their website for other scholarships
University of Victoria Non-renewable Awarded to students with high academic standing who are entering March 31, 2020 http://www.uvic.ca/registrar/safa/ent Entrance Scholarships $1,500 to $2,500 and the University of Victoria. Apply to U.Vic admissions and also self- Apply for admission rance-scholarships/gpa/index.php Based on admission average renewable up to report marks (self-reporting site) for a general UVic GPA based to U.Vic and self- - Automatic Entrance $26,000 payable over entrance scholarship between February 15 and March 31. No separate report marks before Awards four years. scholarship application is required. Students who don’t self-report March 31) grades will not be considered for automatic scholarships.
Vimy Foundation During two weeks in Youth aged 15 to 17. Essay, reference letters, motivational letters. March 1, 2020 at https://www.vimyfoundation.ca/progr Beaverbrook Vimy Prize summer-August 8 to midnight PST ams/beaverbrook-vimy-prize/ 20, students visit (application open Great Britain, Belgiam from Nov.) Programs Manager, Vimy Foundation and France. [email protected]
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Anti-Bullying National 1 @ $500 award 1.Candidates must be Canadian Citizens April http://www.bullyingcanada.ca/ Scholarship 2 @ $250 award Check their website for details. 2. Candidates will be selected based on both academic achievements and financial need.
3. Scholarships will be granted for attendance at the college / university of the candidate’s choice.
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BC Aboriginal Student $1000 - $5,000 April http://www.ikbbc.ca/web/ Award & BC Aboriginal annually for four Are First Nations, Inuit or Metis, BC residents of Aboriginal ancestry Teacher Education Award years who have been active in their school or community and plan to study in The Irving K. Barber BC a program with a minimum length of 9 weeks leading to a post- Scholarship Society secondary credential. For Teacher Education Award- are planning to study in teacher education program.
BC Epilepsy Society Bursary $500 April 30, 2018 BC Epilepsy Society Program BC students aged 16 years and older who are Canadian citizens and had Extended to May 25, Executive Director epilepsy as a child (may not have it now) or have epilepsy now. Family 2018 #2500-900 West 8th Avenue physician may endorse the application, currently attend or plan to Vancouver BC V5Z 1E5 attend a post-secondary institution of education or training. 604 875 6704 Ext. 3 www.bcepilepsy.com Application form is sent to Superintendent of VSB and then to School Principals.
BC Government and Service $2000 to full time BCGEU members, staff and their families, Canadian citizen or landed April 29, 2018 www.bcgeu.ca/scholarships Employees Union Bcgeu students immigrant. Answer labour based essay questions in audio or video $1000- part-time format. Apply online. students
BC Hockey Scholarships Must be a current registered member or a former BC Hockey member April BC Hockey Scholarship Committee BC Amateur Hockey $1000 to $2000 playing in the Western Hockey League. Applicants are evaluated on 6671 Oldfield Road Association awarded to the top academic achievement, sportsmanship, hockey participation and / or Saanichton, BC V8M 2A1 ranked applicant quality of contribution, as well as school and community participation http://www.bchockey.net/Awards/Sch overall and service. olarships.aspx
BC School Sports 15 @ $750/ea April http://www.bcssru.com/ Commission Scholarships Scholarships shall be awarded to graduating students proceeding to a Category: Rugby full-time program of studies at an accredited Canadian university or college.
Candidates must demonstrate:
• excellence in rugby;
• strong scholastic achievement; and
• proven character, citizenship and leadership.
In addition to meeting the requirement of scholastic achievement, they will have been leaders within their school and/or community and have made a valued contribution to their school rugby program, though not necessarily have been selected for representative teams at the zone, provincial or national level.
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BC Tech Scholarship 3 awards - $2,500 to April 14, 2019 https://wearebctech.com/bc-tech- high school students Gr. 12 students who have a proven passion for technology, a desire to scholarship/ work in a tech company, and are pursuing a post-secondary education 3awards - $3,500 to in all technology-related program, be accepted into a publicly funded college/university BC based post-secondary educational institurion in a minimum 2 year students program beginning Sept. 2019, permanent resident, landed immigrant or Canadian citizen, minimum GPA 3.2. This includes, but is not limited to: IT & Applied Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Biotech, Cleantech, Digital Media, Management, Product Management, Business & Technology, Other technical programs.
Collingwood Community 1 award $500 Windermere student who has been involved in the local community April/May 2018 Jennifer Gray-Grant Vision Award (CNH) and pursuing post-secondary education in early childhood education, Executive Director recreation or community development. School nomination. Collingwood Neighbourhood House 5288 Joyce Street Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9 604-412-3835 (Direct) 604-435-0323 email: [email protected] |
Coast Capital Savings 7 Awards for Individuals who have faced adversity and not only rise up against the April 15, 2020 Education Awards Program Education Awards Vancouver School odds, but are demonstrating a commitment to continue their Coast Capital Savings Standing Tall Award Board education. Significant hardships include, but are not limited to: 400-645 Tyee Road, poverty, health issues, family issues, personal loss, and lack of Victoria, BC V9A 6X5 $3,500 supports, i.e., youth who are or who have been in government care. Attn: Melissa Stolz Canadian Citizen or permanent resident, A BC resident (for at least 6 months), graduating high school in June, planning to attend an www.coastcapitalsavings.com/awards accredited Canadian university, college or technical school in Fall.
Nomination from School Counsellor. All completed hard copy applications must be given to the Counsellor before the deadline.
Chartered Professional 10 Awards to Gr. 12 student, essay indicating interest in an accounting related April – current info. http://www.bccpa.ca/ Accountants BC students in BC and career, career goals and plans to achieve them, Gr. 11 & 12 scholastic not available the Yukon achievement (min. “B”) $750 each
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Colonel Douglas H. Gunter 5 awards To qualify, each student must submit an original work using one of the April http://www.warmuseum.ca/educatio History Award $1,000 each following media: n/programs/the-colonel-douglas-h- • Text gunter-award/ • Visual Art • Web Design • Audio or Video Production Students must include a completed application form. Every year, the Canadian War Museum selects a theme on which students must base their work. For 2015, students are to produce a work on the following theme: War and Media.
Community Mental 4 awards Open to Vancouver and Richmond School Districts. Students must be April 12, 2019 www.cmwac.ca Wellness Association of $500 each graduating from Grade 12 by August 31st of the current year. Pursuing http://www.cmwac.ca/uploads/3/4/8/ Canada (CMWAC) Post- fulltime studies in the fields of Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or 3/34837968/bursary_app_form_v3_m Secondary Bursary Program Counselling. A copy of the latest report card is required. Include a ar20.pdf for application form resume. Provide 2 letters of reference [email protected] Consideration will be given to students who may suffer from financial Phone: 604 273 1791 hardship. Personal statement and essay. 250-5726 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC The winners will be required to come to a presentation of the bursary V6X 2A9 at a fundraising eve.
Corpus Christi College http://corpuschristi.ca/ 1.Automatic Entrance Amounts vary based 1.No separate award application is required. Amount based on your Awards on GPA GPA. 2.Students must apply. Requires school nomination. See website for 2. Competitive Scholarships, Ranges from $1000 to details April 30, 2020 bursaries and grants full tuition
C.S.T. Consultants Inc. 2 awards Canadian citizen, academically gifted, well-rounded, and pursuing their April http://www.cst.org/ Karthiha Guruparan and Bill $6,000 first undergraduate commerce/finance/business degree/diploma at a Winsor recognized post secondary institution in or outside of Canada. Scholarships Application This program is aimed at those students whose parents/guardians do not have a post-secondary education or received their post-secondary education outside of Canada. The Awards Selection Committee will award $6,000 to one successful female applicant for the Guruparan Scholarship and $6,000 to one successful male applicant for the Winsor Scholarship, through competition.
Friends of Simon $3600 April www.fswc.ca/scholarships or Criteria: Gr. 12 student, volunteer experience related to fighting racism, Wiesenthal Centre for https://myvsb.vsb.bc.ca/StaffRoom/en Holocaust Studies- anti-Semitism, bullying or other forms of hate, demonstrated leadership ewsletter/2015/APRIL%202015/APRIL university entrance skills in school and community initiatives, is committed to the ideals %202/Wiesenthal%20Scholarships%20 scholarships. Flyer%202015.pdf exemplified by Simon Wiesenthal – tolerance, justice and human rights.
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Girl Guides of Canada Amount not yet Applicants must be currently registered members. Scholarships are April http://www.girlguides.ca/web/GGC/Pr National Scholarship posted. conditional on acceptance or continuation in a full-time or part-time ograms/Scholarships/GGC/Programs/ Program program at a recognized post-secondary institution. Recognized post- Opportunities/Scholarships.aspx secondary institutions include universities, colleges and vocational schools where high school completion is the normal entrance requirement (unless entering as an adult student). Recipients are expected to make reasonable efforts to continue their involvement in Guiding For specific scholarships- see website for details.
Irving K. Barber BC $1,000 to $5,000 BC Aboriginal students enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies at April Sara Lawson Scholarship Society and least nine weeks long. Can be trades training, apprenticeship, Grants Administrator, Provincial Funds Victoria Foundation certificate, diploma or a degree program. Victoria Foundation BC Aboriginal Awards #109-645 Fort Street Victoria, BC V8W 1G2 Ph: 250 381 5532 f: 250 480 4429 http://www.victoriafoundation.bc.ca/s cholarships http://www.ikbbc.ca/web/ www.bcscholarship.ca/web/aboriginal
The Jim Hebden Chemistry 1 award Performed service for his/her school and /or community while April 26, 2019 https://www.westerncampus.ca/ Bursary $1000 maintaining grades in Science that are necessary for post-secondary 604 988 1055 (Western Campus education, must complete Chemistry 12 by the end of June 2019, Send applications to Resources Inc.) demonstrated plans to continue to study Chemistry at a post-secondary [email protected] level, whether it be toward a Chemistry degree or in a field related to Chemistry such as nursing or engineering, two paragraps explaining why they would encourage a Grade 10 student to study chemistry and what they have done in Grade 11 or 12 to make their school or community a better place for others.
Killeen Award $1,000 Outstanding international student in Vancouver School Board, Gr. 12, April Maggie Lee VSB International Student involvement in school or community activities, above average International Education academic achievement, nomination from school VSB. Fax: 604 713 4536
The Kindness Foundation of $1,000 Exceptional high school graduating students, inspired by the vision of a April 16, 2020 www.kindnessfoundation.com Canada-Nadine Marshall kinder world and committed to making a difference, with a scholarship Send completed applications to: Scholarship to assist them in furthering their education. Hope that recipient(s) will Attn: Mike McEwan continue to be involved in similar initiatives through their post- 1420 View Crescent secondary years and into adult life. Currently it is only offered to Tsawwassen, BC V4L 1Z1 students graduating from VSB secondary schools.
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Kwantlen University April 6, 2020 http://www.kpu.ca/awards/entrance- Major Entrance scholarship Scholarships 1. Students must be entering Kwantlen for the first time from high (Interim transcripts 1.The President’s $20,000 school, minimum 80% average based on the student’s best four Grade due on Feb. 20, Scholarship 12 courses, including English 12, community involvement, leadership 2020) and volunteerism will also be considered , must enroll in any four-year program at Kwantlen, full time (min. 12.0 credits per semester) in area of program study for each year Award recipients are required to maintain a min. GPA of 3.0 for the duration of the award period. - $5000 received each year over four years
2.The Merit Scholarship $5000 2. Same criteria as above. 3.New – The Aboriginal 3.Must identify as Aboriginal, First Nations, Metis or Inuit, and other Entrance Scholarship $5000 critieria- same as above.
4.Donor Funded Entrance Awards like Corsa Youth 4.Please check the website for criteria. Initiative, Chong-Yong & Amounts vary from Chong-Hui Lee Memorial $1000 to $3000 Award etc.
Maple Leaf Youth Awards 3 Awards ranging April Maple Leaf Youth Awards Gr.10, 11 and 12 students living in BC. Student leaders, who a Canadian Club of Vancouver from $750 to $1,500 Canadian Club of Vancouver minimum GPA of 73%, who have demonstrated exceptional 102-211 Columbia Street achievement in one of the following categories: Arts: Outstanding Vancouver, BC V6A 2R5 604 688 8260 achievement in Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Applied Arts, Digital Media http://www.canadianclubvancouver.c or Robotics om/ Community Service: Exemplary contributions to the community— locally, nationally or internationally Athletics: Exceptional athletic achievement. 500 word essay required.
McDonald’s Employee 9 award valued at up Candidates must be hourly paid employees of McDonald’s and must be April Application forms are available from Scholarship to $5,000 per year for prepared to continue working for a minimum of 15 hours per week restaurant managers. 2 years during non-academic periods throughout the 2-year scholarship. Candidates must have at least 6 months continuous employment at McDonald’s at the time of application.
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New Relationship Trust 50 bursaries of April – 1st http://www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/f Only eligible BC First Nations students can apply. Required for Bursary (NRT) First Nations Students $2,000 each submissions start, unding/for-students application: Bursary for Certificate, first come, first Diploma and/or Trades Completed application form, letter of support from your First Nation or served. http://www.nrtf.ca/funding nd Programs FN Government, proof of citizenship from a BC First Nation, acceptance 2 call – Aug letter from an accredited post-secondary institution (bachelor’s degrees are not funded with this bursary) and a resume.
Phi Delta Kappa Varies from $500 High school senior intending to major in education who is a good April Scholarship Programs International Prospective to $5,000 over 4 standing member of the Future Educators Association Phi Delta Kappa International Educator Scholarships years High school senior intending to major in education who is the child or P.O. Box 789 grandchild of a Kappan in good standing Bloomington, IN 47402-0789 High school senior intending to major in education who has one of his/her reference letters written by a Kappan in good standing An undergraduate member of an FEA or PDK chapter who is enrolled in http://pdkintl.org/programs- a college education program resources/scholarships- Check the PDK Chapter List at the website to find a chapter near you. awards/prospective-educator- scholarships/
Public Guardian & Trustee Max. $3,300/year Applicants must be former permanent wards of Social Services of BC, April Personal Trust Administrator Educational Assistance or have been in continuing custody of the BC Ministry for Children & Estate and Personal Trust Services Fund Bursary Families under the Child, Family & Community Services Act and be at Public Guardian and Trustee of British least 19 years of age as of the date post-secondary studies commence, Columbia financial need, high school graduate, a clear career goal, planning to 700 – 808 West Hastings Street enrol in post-secondary education academic, technical or vocational Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3 program. 604-775-2451 http://www.trustee.bc.ca/services/est ate-and-personal-trust- services/pages/pgt-educational- assistance-fund.aspx
School Plant Officials 4 bursaries of @ April http://www.efmabc.com/ Grade 12 year who will enter a recognized post secondary educational Association of BC $1,000/ea institution in the coming academic year, academic achievement and/or special needs. Preference will be given to students entering the fields of engineering, architecture, or building technology. Should there not be suitable applications received in these fields, students in other courses of study will be considered. All applicants MUST be dependents of school district employees in the school plant area (i.e. Maintenance or Custodial).
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Scouts Canada Foundation 20 awards Must be an actively registered member of Scouts Canada. April Scouts Canada Scholarships Scholarship $1000 Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria: •Demonstrated Scouting history, involvement and achievement; 1345 Baseline Road •Leadership contributions to Scouting; Ottawa, ON K2C 0A7 •Community leadership and contributions outside of Scouting; •Scholastic achievements up to the time of application; •Attitude and aptitude http://www.scouts.ca/ca/scholarships For specific scholarships- view their website for details.
SFU Entrance Awards and Range- $2500 to Minimum 80% GPA. Scholarship application required. For bursaries: April 30, 2020. https://www.sfu.ca/students/financiala Bursaries $25,000 financial need. (application opens on Nov. 1 2019) id/entrance/highschool.html Deadline for supporting documents is May 15 2020
Super Scholarship Society 2 awards Minimum of one parent or grandparent of South Asian heritage (India, April [email protected] Media & Arts scholarship - $1,400 Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh) pursuing post- South Asian Heritage secondary education in media or the arts. Recognized areas of study: Alternatively, mail to: Journalism, Literary (creative writing, publishing), Media Arts (film, SSS Super Scholarship Society television, audio/sound, production design, new media, interactive, digital), 216 - 2768 Cranberry Dr. Communications, Music (performance, composition, production), Vancouver, BC, V6K 4V1 Photography, Graphic Arts, Dance (performance, choreography), https://myvsb.vsb.bc.ca/StaffRoom/en Theatre (acting, directing, technical, design, musical theatre). 15 years of age at the time of application, A Canadian citizen or ewsletter/2015/NOV.%202015/NOV.% permanent resident. Application forms available in the Career Centre. 2013/Super%20Scholarships%20Eligibil ty%20and%20Application.pdf
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TRIUMF YES High School 3 or more fellowships BY NOMINATION ONLY (max. 2 students per school) April 19 , 2019 TRIUMF- YES Fellowship Committee Fellowships $3,000 plus 6-week Essay, two personal letters of references, Academic achievement 4004 Wesbrook Mall 1.(Young Engineers and summer research at Grads entering first undergraduate year within the sciences, Vancouver BC V6T 2A3 Scientists Fellowship) TRIUMF (Canada’s engineering or mathematics at a recognized post-secondary Contact : Dana Giasson National Laboratory institution. The post-secondary institution need not be in Canada. Student Program Coordinator for Particle & Nuclear Must have a passion for Science particularly Physics and complete Tel: 604 222 7565 Physics Physics 11 and 12 and Math 12 upon graduation. And Chemistry is also Main Desk: 604 222 1047 recommended. Aimed at students interested in a research careers in http://www.triumf.ca/academic- the physical sciences (e.g. nuclear physics) programs/awards-fellowships/yes- fellowship email: [email protected] 2. C. Gordon Lindsay This is offered to a student who intends to pursue an engineering Memorial Award. career. Applicants wishing to be considered for this award should state Canadian Society for Senior their reasons in their personal essay. Engineers is sponsoring this 3 or more award fellowships. $3,000 plus 6-week summer 3.TRIUMF – LifeSciences BC research at LSBC LSBC Fellowship is intended for students interested in life sciences Fellowship (LSBC) research (e.g. genomics). Student must have completed upon graduation one of Chemistry, Biology or Physics
University of Victoria 37 awards High school, transferring and continuing students entering the April 30, 2020 https://www.uvic.ca/registrar/safa/en Peter B. Gustavson School $5,000 each University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business. trance- of Business Awards To qualify students must: Online application scholarships/dept/business.php Black Press Scholarship • complete an application to the BCom program or be a from February 15 to returning student to the University of Victoria Gustavson April 30 School of Business and planning for a future career in business. • have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement- 85% admission average; • demonstrated desire to make a positive difference in the world. • have demonstrated involvement in a community or campus organization; • highlight your personal goals, ambition and judgement of ethical behaviour; be from one of these school districts (Vancouver School Board is on the list)
Vancouver Film School 5 full ride Gr. 12 students interested in a career in Acting, Game Design, April 14, 2019 https://vfs.edu/ (VFS) Up to $750,000 in Programming or Animation , for enrollment in the year 2019 school partial scholarships year. for runner up applicants
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VCC Entrance Scholarship $1000 each April 26, 2019 Dave McMullen Gr. 12 student from Windermere Secondary, outstanding achievement, for high school students No cheque will be Registrar entering VCC full time program of six months duration or longer, school issued. Tuition credit 604 871 7000 ext. 7105 nomination. One scholarship for Windermere student. (Apprenticeship for 2020-2021. Fiona McLachlin: [email protected] Programs like Professional Cook Level 2, Automotive Apprentice Level 2 qualify)
Windermere School Various amounts April 30, 2020 https://survey.vsb.bc.ca/TakeSurvey.a Gr. 12 students must submit the online application and complete on Scholarship Program – for 3:30 PM. spx?PageNumber=1&SurveyID=8l5L5 paper three supplemental forms: all Windermere in school m8&Preview=true 1.School and Community Activity Sheet (Supplemental forms required) scholarships- One on Windermere school website. 2.A Statement of Financial Need (if applicable) application form For all school scholarships grads must be enrolled in 6 courses at Windermere, in Gr. 12 year. Peer Tutoring, Community Service, Academic Strategies and Work Experience are not used for GPA calculation.
Windermere Scholarship 24 awards, this year, April 30, 2020 Students have to apply to the school Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Must fulfill requirements for Program for Windermere scholarship program and also secondary school graduation by August 31, demonstrate superior Secondary for 2020 complete the supplemental achievement in any of the areas of Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical grads. application for District Scholarships. Activity, Community Service, Technical and Trades Training, Indigenous District/ Authority $1,250 voucher from on school website under Guidance and Languages and Culture and International Languages, and must be Scholarships the Ministry of Support -> Scholarships. nominated by the School Scholarship Committee. Education Will be adjudicated by the School Scholarship Committee. https://www.vsb.bc.ca/schools/winde rmere/Guidance-and- Support/Scholarships/Pages/default.a spx
Windermere Scholarship 1 award Graduating in June 2020 from Windermere Secondary School. Plan to April 30, 2020 at Submit completed applications to the Program $1500 enroll in a post-secondary institution in a technical, vocational or 3:30 PM. Office, part of the Windermere trades program (proof of enrollment will be required and must be Scholarship Program. Helen Roelofsen provided by December of the year following the year of graduation, Commemorative i.e., for this year enrollment must occur by December 2021). Have a Will be adjudicated by the Scholarship passion/interest in a vocational, trades or technology field and intend School Scholarship Committee. to further your education in that area (for example, current participation in Work Experience, Youth TRAIN in Trades, Trades Application form emailed to all grads. Sampler, ACE-IT, or Youth WORK in Trades and intend to continue that training). Be involved in school or community activities.
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Windermere Scholarship 2 awards Graduating in June 2020 from Windermere Secondary School 2. Plans April 30, 2020 at Submit completed applications to the Program to enroll in a post-secondary institution 3. Demonstrated some 3:30 PM. Office, part of the Windermere involvement in school or community related activities Scholarship Program. Quong So Lieu and Ong My $2,000 NGOC Scholarship Will be adjudicated by the School Scholarship Committee.
Application form emailed to all grads.
Worksafe BC In all, there's $10,000 April www.worksafebc.com/studentvideoco Open to all students in BC enrolled in Gr. 8 to 12 who have a teacher Student Video Contest in prize money for ntest sponsor. Submit a video (maximum 2 minutes) that explores the topic students and schools of impairment in the workplace, and what employers and workers can do to address it.
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Amy Dalgleish Memorial $1,500 bursaries Graduating from one of the following Vancouver School District (SD May Vancity Community Foundation, 510- Bursary #39) secondary schools: Britannia, Tupper, Templeton, Gladstone, John 815 West Hastings St., Vancouver BC, Oliver, Vancouver Technical School, Killarney, Thompson or V6C 1B4. Windermere, scholastic potential to succeed in post-secondary studies, http://www.vancitycommunityfounda demonstrated financial need, plan to pursue post-secondary studies in tion.ca/ a field that contributes to community development at a community http://vancitycommunityfoundation.c college, university or equivalent educational institution. a/s/Home.asp Info not available for 2018
Arts Umbrella Scholarship https://www.artsumbrella.com/schola Demonstrate a financial need, choose a program taught at a valid post- For programs starting rships-bursaries/creative-launchpad/ secondary institution, Be nominated by two adults who can act as in September 2019: references, Submit an application at least three months prior to the May 4th, 2019 program commencing, Be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident For programs starting in January 2020: November 1st, 2019
For programs starting in April 2020: February 1st, 2020
Association of Universities Various AUCC manages a variety of higher education scholarships for students Various http://www.univcan.ca/ and Colleges of Canada pursuing post-secondary studies (AUCC)
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BC Hydro $5000 Status/non-status Indians, Inuit or Metis and are residents of BC, Plan Application opens Jeannie Cranmer Indigenous Scholarships to enroll, or are currently enrolled, in an undergraduate degree with a on April 1. Aboriginal Education and Employment full time course load. Deadline May 15 Strategy Manager 2018 604-623-4401 Randy Brant Memorial Randy Brant Scholarship: Same as above and will be awarded to top https://www.bchydro.com/communit Scholarship applicant based on a combination of academic achievement, y/community- outstanding community involvement and pursuit of a BC Hydro career. giving/scholarships.html#2
Students pursuing a diploma, certificate or trade program or part-time Bursaries $2000 degree.
Barbara Brink Internship Paid internship in the Gr. 12 students interested in the sciences, who demonstrate academic May http://www.scienceworld.ca/workexp Science World summer (June to excellence and leadership abilities. erience#bbintern August) o work in a paid position, alongside Science World’s dynamic Scholarship for post- and professional staff secondary studies o have the opportunity to execute one of several projects awarded upon identified by the Selection Committee or propose a project of successful completion their own creation for consideration o gain once-in-a-lifetime work experience o upon successful completion of the project, receive a scholarship award toward their post-secondary studies
BC Road Builders & Heavy 2 awards Successful candidates pursuing educations that will lead to careers in May #307-8678 Greenall Avenue Construction Association $1,500 the road building and heavy construction industries. Burnaby, BC. V5J 3M6 Betty Spalton Scholarship Phone: 604 436 0220 http://www.roadbuilders.bc.ca/educati on_fund.php
BCSS Scholarship See website for details Karen Hum- Membership Services Bert & Greta Quartermaine May Coordinator Sydne Badminton Scholarship y Landing, 2003A – 3713 Kensington Ave BCSS zone scholarships and Burnaby, BC V5B 0A7 | Phone: 604- Dave Gifford Memorial 477-1488 ext 101 | Scholarships May [email protected] BC SCHOOL SPORTS
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Canadian Federation of $22,000 given away Applicants MUST be sponsored by an Independent Grocery Store (CFG May CFIG Scholarship Committee Independent Grocers in scholarships member) and pursuing post-secondary studies (min. 2 year program) 2235 Sheppard Ave East, Ste. 902 National Scholarship and intending to pursue a career within the grocery/food industry. Willowdale, ON M2J 5B5 Program (CFIG) Scholarships are awarded based on an essay submission that illustrates http://cfig.ca/ the students understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities Latest info. not available on their facing the independent grocer in Canada. Academic and community website achievement will also be taken into consideration. On-line application form.
Canadian Hospitality College Entrance: College Entrance Scholarships: Graduating grade 12 students planning May Canadian Hospitality Foundation Foundation (CDN) $2,000 to enroll in a minimum 2-year diploma program in the following areas: 300 Adelaide Street East, Suite 339 Scholarship Program University Entrance: Accommodation, Chef, Cook, Culinary, Events, Pastry Chef, Food and Toronto, ON M5A 1N1 $1,000-$2,500 Beverage, Golf Club, Hospitality, Hotel, Resort, Restaurant, Tourism, 416-363-3401 and Catering Management. See website for full details of eligibility criteria. http://www.thechf.ca/scholarships
University Entrance Scholarship: Graduating grade 12 students planning to enroll in a bachelor degree program in the following areas: Hospitality, Hotel, Tourism, and Food & Beverage. See website for full details of eligibility criteria.
CDN Wildlife Foundation $500 to $4000 The purpose of the OEMSF is to provide financial assistance to May http://www.cwf- The Orville Erickson students pursuing higher education in the field of conservation. fcf.org/assets/pdf/en/orville_erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund- All applicants must be competent, full-time students registered in a _form_e.pdf OEMSF recognized Canadian educational institute and be citizens of Canada, or Youth Conservation Award landed immigrants, with the intent of working in Canada.
Catherine Logan Eddy 1 award Awarded to a graduating ESL grade 12 student pursuing post- May 22 2018 Judith Robson/ CLE Scholarship Co- Scholarship $1,000 secondary education after high school at at tertiary institution in BC. Chair Criteria: demonstrated consistent improvement in academic http://bctesol.ca/scholarship/ BCTESOL competence ; school or community involvement or service to others ; and ESL coursework at the secondary level. Essay and 3 letters of reference required with application. Scholarships are only available for recent immigrants who have been granted permanent resident status in Canada.
Clean Energy Student 1 award Must be a BC secondary student (full-time, currently enrolled) that is May 30, 2019 https://www.cleanenergybc.org/news Opportunity Scholarship $1,000 graduating in 2019. Applicants must submit a 1-2 page paper (500 /clean-energy-student-scholar- words) respond to the question, “Why is clean energy important to me applications-now-open as a young person in BC?”
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Discover Skills BC Contest Each week one Runs from April 15 http://discoverskillsbc.ca Instagram contest aimed at BC high school students. Simply snap a “Show Us Your #Skillfie” student will be to May 26 “selfie” or a “skillfie” of themselves doing a trade or technology, post it selected to win a on Instagram, share why it’s their favourite skill and then tag the photo $100 iTunes gift card #skillfie.
Diversity Scholarship 10 awards Demonstrate how you promote diversity awareness and acceptance in May www.owfg.com/diversity Overwaitee Food Group $1000 each their community. This could include:Participating in clubs that promote (save on foods) cooperation between cultures, volunteering to assist persons with disabilities, assisting seniors, helping new Canadians and fundraising to support all the above.
Gowlings Biotech Essay 1st place winner: Submit your 1,500 word essay by May 31, on your choice for "Canada's May http://www.gowlings.com/Services/Lif Contest tuition up to $5,000 Top Biotechnology Story of the Year." Topics may include health-based eSciences/BioTechEssayContest.asp to a Canadian post- research, agricultural innovations, or industrial applications for secondary school, biotech. Your topic must be Canadian-based, for example, Canadian plus national research or Canadians involved in a larger international study.Winners recognition must be entering a life sciences-related field at a Canadian post- 2nd place winner: secondary institution to be eligible. Essays will be judged by a panel of Laptop worth $800 industry experts. 3rd place winner: iPod Touch worth $200
Gordon and Marion Smith 1 award Graduating student, enrolled in a public or private Vancouver school, May 3, 2019 Submit your portfolio, application and Foundation Vancouver $2500 who has demonstrated excellence in the Visual Arts and is planning to supporting material digitally by email Young Artist Scholarship continue his/her education in the Visual Arts. (visual arts include to [email protected] traditional media as well as photographic and digital media) www.gordonsmithgallery.ca
Grace Family Network 3 awards A resident of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, currently May 31, 2019 Gfnf Scholarship Committee Foundation (gfnf) $500 registered in Grade 12, outstanding academic and leadership 7175 Royal Oak Avenue Scholarship achievements and/ or volunteer work, demonstrated financial need, Burnaby, BC V5J 4J3 beginning their studies at any post-secondary institution in the Fall of http://www.gfnf.org/ 2019, one page essay. email: [email protected].
Herrendorf Family Full scholarship to Spend a week at ME to WE’s Take Action Camp. Must have a US or Application open Jenna Mosher at Foundation: Face of Today attend camp (one Canadian passport that is valid till Feb. 9, 2019, recommendation letter from April 1 to May [email protected] Scholarship (US and week August 19 to from an educator, or parent/guardian, must be between ages of 15 and 15, 2018. 1 416 964 8942 x 1825 Canada) 25) in Ontario 18 at the time of application submission, must be a resident of https://www.metowe.com/camp/ Vancouver BC or Chicago Illinois.
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International Teamsters 2 awards Applicants must be son or daughter, grandchild or other dependent of May International Teamster Women’s Union Women’s Caucus $500 each an active or retired Teamster member who has a min. 12 months of Caucus Annual Scholarship Scholarship Program consecutive membership in good standing; be in the last year of high C/o Marla McKibbin, Secretary school or GED program; plan to submit SAT or ACT scores for academic Treasurer evaluation, (does not apply to Canadian applicants); and plan to attend PMB 338, 117 E. Louisa Street an accredited college, university, trade or business school. Essay Seattle, WA 98102 required. USA http://teamster.org/content/review- requirements-and-apply
Ken Dryden Scholarship 8 awards of $3000 Awarded to select young people, who are in or were in Canadian child May 11, 2018 Youth in Care Canada Youth in Care Canada each or 80% of cost welfare/protection system. Canadian citizen or permanent resident, Ken Dryden Scholarship Committee of tuition and fees, meet college and/or university entry requirements, and are applying to 223 Main Street Box 96 with possibility of any publicly-funded Canadian college or university, and are working Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1C4 renewal annually. towards your undergraduate degree or college diploma. Under the age e-mail : [email protected] or of 30 before the date of application deadline. [email protected] https://youthincare.ca/
Langara High School $500 and above Based on financial need and enrolling at Langara College full time in a May 29, 2020 Langara Financial Aid Office at Entrance Bursaries based on need minimum of 9 credits in fall 2019. Gr. 12 student graduating in June 604.323.5376 or [email protected]. 2019 and accepted into Langara College. https://langara.ca/student- services/financial- aid/bursaries/entrance-bursaries.html
MADD Canada Bursaries 1 award $2,000 Canadian students who have had a parent or guardian killed in an May https://madd.ca/pages/ impaired driving related crash and are pursuing any full time (2018 info. not on educational program that is approved by a provincial Ministry of the website) Education.
Phillip Paulson Scholarship $1,000 May 17, 2019 Send application via internal school Open to VSB grade 12 students. Criteria: citizenship activities, service Vancouver School Board mail (blue bag) to others through volunteer work in the school or beyond, and personal Phillip Paulson Scholarship Committee achievements focused on supporting others. Pick up your application VSB Maintenance & Construction form from your Counsellor. 1549 Clark Drive Vancouver, BC V5L 3L4 Attention : Doug McClary
Renfrew Park Community 1 award Gr. 12 student, actively volunteered at Renfrew Community Centre May 22, 2019 Starla Bayley Association Scholarship $500 each programs, will successfully graduate from Windermere School this year. email applications to [email protected] Renfrew Park Community Centre Office- 2929 East 22 Avenue Vancouver BC. 604 257 8156
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Mattison Endowment Fund 6 awards of Candidates must be Canadian citizens or have lived in Canada for at May Association of Universities and Scholarship for Disabled $2,500/each and may least two years as permanent residents. Colleges of Canada Students be renewed upon re- Candidates must be diagnosed with a documented permanent disability www.aucc.ca application that is the primary disability for which they are applying. Candidates must have a minimum average of 75%
Royal Bank Children of RBC 100 awards of $1,000 May http://scholarships.rbc.com/RBCChildr Must be a children or legal ward of an RBC Employee. Scholarships are Employees each en.aspx awarded based on a student's academic record, extracurricular activities, letters of reference and one page essay dealing their career goals. More information is available through RBC’s internal site for employees.
Royal Canadian Legion Each local Legion branch administers its own scholarship/bursary May Contact your local Legion for more program information
Royal Commonwealth Variety of cool prizes May https://thercs.org/youth/the-queens- Choose a topic from the provided list and write a poem, letter, article, Society Essay Competition and awards. See commonwealth-essay-competition- essay or story. Under 14 years, 750 words max and 14 to 18 1,500 max Two age categories: 14 to website for details. 2015/ 18 and under 14 years
Save on Foods 10 awards May 1, 2018 https://www.owfg.com/index.php?q= Canadian citizens or permanent residents, who are pursuing a part-time UFCW & OFG Joint $1,000 each diversity or full-time post-secondary program in BC. Demonstrated involvement Diversity Scholarships in diversity initiatives in the school or community. Please note that
Save-On-Foods team members are excluded from eligibility.
SFU Faculty of Applied Non-monetary award May 11, 2018 http://websurvey.sfu.ca/survey/31416 Two nominations per school. One female and one male. Top two grade Sciences Excellence in Math Certificate 4292 11 math students over the 2017/2018 school year. Students must be in 11 Award Hiroshi Yasuoka Gr. 11. Nomination from Math Department Head. 778 782 7090 [email protected]
United Croats of Canada $500-$1,000 May 1 2018 Scholarship & Bursary Committee Applicants must be of Croatian ancestry (at least one parent must be of King Tomislav Branch scholarships and The Croatian Cultural Centre Croatian ancestry) and residents of BC . Academic merit, involvement Scholarships & Bursaries $500- $1000 in 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, within the community and written essay for scholarships. Financial bursaries BC V5N 4E4 need for bursaries 604 879 0154 www.croatiancentre.com
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Vancouver College of Art Various amounts Apply to one of these programs: Graphic Design, Marketing & May www.scholarshipinfo.vcad.ca and Design (VCAD) Merchandising for Fashion, 3D Modeling Animation Art and Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Game Development and Design, Mobile Game Design and Development Complete all of the individual requirements for your indicated program of study which may include artwork samples or portfolio (certified that your entry materials are your original creation) and a transcript. Short 250 word essay required.
Vancouver Firefighters 6 bursaries May 24, 2019 Bursary Committee Open to graduating student of a Vancouver public school, or the Local 18 $500 Vancouver Fire Fighters’ Union graduating child of a current or retired Vancouver Firefighter. All Gordon Anderson Memorial Local 18 applicants must be a permanent resident in British Columbia and Bursary #2- 6515 Bonsor Avenue registered in a post-secondary program prior to the end of the current Burnaby BC V5H 3E8 calendar year. Application must include a one-page cover letter www.vanfirecharities.com outlining your educational goals, community/school involvement, http://www.vancouverfirefighters.ca/ interest in labour related activities, and any other pertinent or www.iaff18.org information, references and transcripts.
Vancouver Poppy Fund 5, $1,000 bursaries This bursary is available to graduating students who are children or May Vancouver Poppy Fund grandchildren of Veterans and Ex-Service Personnel (i.e. must have #201 – 2520 Ontario Street been in the Canadian or British Commonwealth Forces). Vancouver, BC V5T 2X6 Gross income of parent/guardian cannot exceed $50K. Proof of military service required and letter stating education goals. No other Tel. 604.876.6010 requirements, as bursaries are awarded based on financial need. Email : Applicant cannot be receiving a bursary from other source. [email protected]
Vie Moore Memorial Ranging in value from ·Must be enrolled in a post-secondary culinary arts program for the fall May Please send applications to: Foundation Society $500 to $1000 or spring semester. [email protected] · Must have been enrolled in a culinary program in your high school or Culinary Arts bursaries show proof of involvement in this field outside of school (ex. restaurant experience). · Must show a keen interest in making this a career choice.
Please submit a resume along with a short essay telling us your story and your goals for the future (750 words maximum) Check your spelling and grammar, it makes a difference! Also, make sure you have 2 current reference letters. (Scan all documents and send as pdf. files)
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Vancouver School District Complete attached application form May 9, 2019 Patricia Legg Awards Complete graduation requirements by August 31, 2019 District Administrator, VSB School 1.Teachers Recognition $2500 1 award Complete a written statement expressing the impact a Services Scholarship teacher/principal or vice principal/ support staff member has made on 604 713 4594 2. Administrators $2500 1 award your education Recognition Scholarship Include a copy of Grade 12 report card 3. Support Staff Recognition $2500 1 award Submit completed applications to the Office by Thursday May 9, 2019, Scholarship 3:30 PM; the school scholarship committee will select one student’s application to submit to the District's selection committee.
VSTA Scholarship Awards One $1500 award for May Vancouver Secondary Teachers’ Public secondary school graduates, son/daughter or legal ward of an first place Applications Association active VSTA member in good standing or a retired member, good Three $1000 awards available at the Member Scholarship Committee citizenship, active involvement in school activities, participation in to next three school in Feb or 2915 Commercial Drive athletics, service and/ or fine arts. from website Vancouver BC V5N 4C8 Forms at www.vsta.ca
Wal-Mart Community 6 $4,000 awards in Financial need, extracurricular activities and community involvement. May Wal-Mart Canada Scholarship Program Canada, 2 for Essay required. Info. Not available 1940 Argentia Rd. (Western Canada) Latest information not available on their website for 2018 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1P9 Tel. 905.821.2111 (ext. 4466) http://www.walmartcanada.ca/
YTS Scholarship for 3 awards A graduating, grade 12 student attending secondary school within the May 3rd, 2019 at [email protected] Community Service $1000 each lower mainland, attending a Canadian post-secondary institution on a 11:59 PM. full-time basis beginning September 2019, actively involved in voluntary www.youthtransformingsociety.org pursuits of any kind (humanitarian, environmental, etc…), minimum academic average of 70%.
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Amy Hurn Scholarship Fund $1,000 a year Gr. 12 student from a Vancouver Public High School, be involved in June 30, 2020 The Amy Hurn Scholarship Fund renewable for up to 4 their local community with a history of volunteering, membership of #203-3102 Main St. Vancouver BC V5T years youth groups, actively involved in environmental and/or social issues, 3G7 demonstrated need for financial support, intention to pursue a http://amyhurn.com or program in sciences. http://alexandrafoundation.org/youth -grants/amy-hurn-scholarship-fund/
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BC Achievement 8000 in the province Automatic. Students https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ Students do not apply for this scholarship. The Ministry will determine Scholarships $1,250 scholarship don’t have to apply education-training/k- recipients based on achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 courses that voucher to use for this scholarship. 12/support/scholarships/provincial- satisfy B.C. Graduation Program requirements, including elective towards post- scholarships/bc-achievement- courses. A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form secondary tuition scholarships the basis for determining winners. Be graduating in the same year the scholarship is awarded. Have at least a "B" (73% or above) in their Language Arts 12 course. Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator among course marks used for the calculation of winners, excluding Language Arts 12, which must have a percentage score.
BC Excluded Employees 1 or 2 awards in each June Scholarship/Bursary Committee Applicants must be children, grandchildren or legal dependents of Association category BC Excluded Employees Association BCEEA members in good standing, demonstrated outstanding academic Scholarship/Bursary 303 – 852 Fort Street and personal achievements and goals for the future., registered, or in Scholarship $1,000 Victoria, BC V8W 1H8 the process of being registered, as a full-time first year student in an Bursary $1,000 www.bceea.bc.ca approved program of study in a public university, university college,
college or institute in Canada for an upcoming educational session. Check with parent or grandparent’s Scholarship Criteria: Scholastic achievement, summary (max. 1,500 union for more info. words) describing special recognition and/or accomplishments in community service, arts or sports Bursary Criteria: Applicant’s career & education goals statement; financial need.
BC School Sports 4 @ $200/each Badminton: June http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/recogni Commission Scholarships - two scholarships (1 male, 1 female) to Provincial Championship tion/scholarships/commission- Category: Badminton participants scholarships - two scholarships (1 male, 1 female) to student-athletes not qualifying for Provincial Championships
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BC Sports Scholarships $500 - $700 Eligibility: BC SCHOOL SPORTS will consider candidates who meet ALL June BCSS Scholarship Committee of the following Criteria: BC School Sports Dave Gifford Memorial: • Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarship Applicants must have #100 - 4585 Canada Way 1 award Male - $700 competed in at least (2) two BCSS approved sports during Burnaby, BC V5G 4L6 1 award Female - $700 grade 12. Unsuccessful applicants for the Dave Gifford 604-737-3066 Memorial Scholarship will automatically be considered for http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/ Zone Scholarship: their respective Zone Scholarship. (Please DO NOT complete 2 applications) 7 awards of $500 each, one • Zone Scholarship Applicants must have competed in at least per designated zone (1) one BCSS approved sport during grade 12. • Are in a B.C. School who are graduating this year.
• Are entering their first year of full-time studies in a Canadian University or College. • Have demonstrated exceptional athletic achievement in a BCSS sanctioned sport. • Have a minimum grade percentage of 75%. • Have demonstrated outstanding service and leadership in school and/or community.
BC Sports Hall of Fame $2000 each Gr. 12 student, maintain C plus average, nomination from the school, June Jack Farley Youth Sports Achievement Jack Farley Youth Sports Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, actively participate in high Awards school sport, show evidence of high athletic ability and performance. BC Sports Hall of Fame c/o BC Place Stadium Gate “A” 777 Pacific Blvd., South Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8 www.bcsportshalloffame.com Contact Barbara Chu [email protected] for further information.
CSEG Foundation University $500 June http://cseg.ca/students/scholarships Criteria: EITHER be a high-school student who will be entering a Entrance Scholarship Canadian university into a science-based program in Fall 2017 OR be a Email: high-school student who will be entering into any Canadian university [email protected]. program in Fall 2017 and be a dependent of a CSEG member.
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Canadian Medical Hall of 4 awards •Academic excellence (applicants must have an average of 85% or June CMHF & GWL, LL & CL Scholarship Fame Great-West Life, $1,000 scholarships higher to apply) Canadian Medical Hall of Fame London Life & Canada Life (renewable for up to •Examples of tasks or activities that demonstrate your ability to: 267 Dundas St., Suite 202 4 years) lead other people ; work in collaboration with others ; communicate London, ON N6A 1H2 effectively; raise awareness about social issues that you are passionate http://cdnmedhall.org/ about ; and live your life with honesty, integrity, respect and compassion •Awards and recognition •Extra-curricular activities and community service •Evidence of interest in pursuing an education and career in medical/health sciences.
Canada Post Aboriginal All Aboriginal Canadians (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) who have TBA http://www.canadapost.ca Education Incentive Awards resumed studies after a minimum of 12 months out of school and who have completed one full year or more of studies.
Recipients will be selected based on their essays that are submitted that outlines their personal success story, reasons for leaving and returning to school, challenges, hardships and future plans
The Canadian Printing 50 awards $1,250 Must be enrolled for a minimum of two years, on a full time basis, in a June http://www.cpia-aci.ca/ Industries printing management or technical program (not art or design) in a Current info. not available. post-secondary Canadian school. See website for list of approved programs. In BC, BCIT’s Graphic Communications Technology 2 year program is approved.
Canadian Sanitation Supply 9 awards Graduating from high school in June, or already enrolled in a college or June Canadian Sanitation Supply Association Scholarship $2,000 each university, and will be attending college or university in Canada in Association Scholarship Foundation Program September, high level of academic achievement and strong community 300 Mill Road, #G-10 involvement. Essay required. Toronto, Ontario M9C 4W7 Tel. 416.620.9329 [email protected] http://cssa.com/2015n/en/
Confratellanza Italo- Several awards Gr. 12 student planning to enrol in a post-secondary institution for the June 7, 2019 Confratellanza Italo-Canadese Canadese Society $1,000 each first time. Must be of Italian origin, having at least one parent or Scholarship Committee grandparent of direct Italian descent, be living in greater Vancouver, P.O Box 57091 have an academic standing to qualify for entry into a post-secondary 2748 East Hastings Street institution. Vancouver, BC. V5K 1Z9 www.confrantellanza.org
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CST Consultants Canadian 3 awards $6000 each Canadian students academically gifted, well-rounded (academic June 27, 2019 https://www.cst.org/en/about- Scholarships - Guruparan, You can apply to one. excellence, essay, academic and community contributions, reference cst/scholarships-eligibility-application Winsor and Laredo letters, communication skills based on application and video, pursuing
their first undergraduate degree/diploma at a recognized post- secondary institution in or outside of Canada, students whose parents/guardians do not have a post-secondary education or received their post-secondary education outside of Canada.
CUPE 15 10 bursaries Dependants of CUPE Local 15 members, the dependant must be Last Friday of June, http://www.cupe15.org/ Vancouver Municipal, $1200 tuition only and pursuing a field of study not in contradiction to the aims of the labour June 28, 2019 Education and Community part-time $600. movement, must be attending a Canadian public post-secondary Vancouver Municipal, Education and Worker’s Society institution and beginning or continuing full-time studies as defined by Community Worker’s Society the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, students receiving scholarship funding equal to or in excess of full tuition are not eligible. 545 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 1K9 604 879 4671
Don Xin Giai Khuyen Hoc $500 Gr. 12 student who continues post-secondary studies, understand and June 30, 2019 Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Bursary speaks basic conversational Vietnamese, volunteering in the Association Surrey, BC 11365 community, must be Canadian or permanent resident of Canada. Kendale Way Delta BC V4C 3P8
Dr. Katharine Borgen 1 award Math 12 student who: excels in math studies, and is planning post- June Communications Dept. Memorial Scholarship for $2000 secondary study in mathematics or mathematics education. Identify Excellence in Mathematics your career-oriented program, and/or courses, and the post-secondary RE: Dr. Katharine Borgen Memorial Institution, College or University you plan to attend, Scholarship for Excellence in Borgen Family identify the nature of your current superior achievement in Math 12, Mathematics include a letter of reference that includes volunteer and/or community Vancouver School Board work and financial need, include a record of all Grade 12 marks. This 1580 West Broadway can be sent to the School Board via internal bluebag. c: 604-788-5249 o: 604-713-5213
Elmer Helm Youth Fund 8 awards $1,500 each Open to youth under the age of 25, who may not have the financial June 30, 2020 The Alexandra Foundation for Scholarship 4 awards may be means to participate in achieving their goal of post-secondary Neighbourhood Houses The Alexandra Foundation given to prior education. This is not primarily an academic competition. Of equal #203-3102 Main St , Vancouver, BC V5T for Neighbourhood Houses recipients who are importance to academic success is contribution to the community 3G7 continuing their exemplying the Neighbourhood House idea of community service and Telephone: 604 - 875 - 9111 ext. 106 undergraduate strengthening communities. Three letters of reference from Fax: 604 - 875 – 1256 studies. community or school, transcript and letter outlining personal and www.alexandrafoundation.org career goals and explaining why the candidate believes he or she should be selected for the award.
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Engineers and Geoscientists 6 awards $2500 each BC high school grads entering engineering degree at a BC university, June 30, 2019 https://www.egbc.ca/Member- BC Foundation - The Post- 1award $1000 engineering transfer diploma, certificate etc at a Canadian university or Programs/Students/Scholarships/High Secondary Entrance transfer scholarship college, Geoscience degree at BC University in Fall 2019. Academic -School-Scholarships Scholarship standing, extracurricular activities, financial need and a student statement.
Foundation for the Bursaries of $750 for Must be a CDN resident of First Nations (Status or Non-status), Métis June Indspire- Head Office Advancement of Aboriginal graduating gr 12 and Inuit Heritage attending High School or a Post-secondary P.O. Box 759 Youth (FAAY) students Institution full-time within Canada. Mature students and adult 2160 Fourth Line Rd. Canadian Council for $2,500-$5,000 education programs are included. Six Nations of the Grand River Aboriginal scholarships for post- Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0 Administered by Indspire secondary students Letter of introduction,proof of heritage, references, commitment to Toll free: 1-800-329-9780 your community, e.g. volunteer organization, aboriginal group, sports Phone: (416) 926-0775 rep, camp leader, work supervisor. Fax: (416) 926-7554 http://www.ammsa.com/node/6657
Fraser Institute High School Open to secondary and post-secondary students. High school students June 1, 2020 Education Programs Department Student Essay Contest 1st Prize: $1,500 will be considered in a separate category. 2020 Topic, “The Ideas of Fraser Institute 2nd Prize: $1,000 Milton Friedman: Exploring the connections between economic 1770 Burrard Street, 4th Floor 3rd Prize: $500 freedom and other freedoms or aspects of the human condition”. Vancouver, BC V6J 3G7 https://www.fraserinstitute.org/educa tion-programs/west/students/essay- contest
HARRIS and Company LLP 1 award $500 Gr. 12 student from Vancouver School District wishing to attend a June 21, 2019 Tricia Legg, Education Coordinator Judith Anderson Memorial recognized post-secondary institution, college or university, Law 12 Superintendent’s Office Scholarship student who excels in law studies. Must complete graduation Vancouver School Board requirements by September, 2019. One application per school. Please 1580 West Broadway contact Ms. D. Lee for school nomination. Vancouver BC. V6J 5K8
Husky Oil – Aboriginal $5000 a year , June http://www.huskyenergy.com/socialre Aboriginal students who live in communities near its operations pursue Education Awards maximum 4 years for sponsibility/aboriginalaffairs/educatio post-secondary education, preference will be given to students with university nawards.asp demonstrated financial need, as well as those with work experience $3,500 a year, and community involvement. Preference will be given to applicants maximum 2 years for studying Business, Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Studies, college/technical Computer Sciences, Law, and skilled trades, including power engineering and instrumentation technician. $3,500/year for 2 years of study at a community/technical college. $5,000/year for up to 4 years of study at a university.
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Indigenous Education, Inuit, status or non-status Indian or Metis students entering or enrolled June HEAD OFFICE Canada’s Future (Indspire) full-time in a variety of post-secondary programs in Canada. See PO Box 759 First Nation, Inuit & Metis website for details and list of awards. 50 Generations Drive Post-Secondary Education Six Nations of the Grand River Bursary Award Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 1.855.INDSPIRE (463.7747) Fax: 866.433.3159 http://indspire.ca/
International Teamsters 200 Awards Applicants must be outstanding students; be the child, grandchild or June James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Union $1000 each other dependent of an active, retired, disabled, deceased or laid-off Fund James R. Hoffa Memorial Teamster member who has had a min. of 12 months consecutive 25 Louisiana Avenue, N.W. Scholarship Fund membership in good standing; be in the top 15% of school class; Washington, DC 20001 USA submit either letters of recommendation or SAT scores for review; http://www.teamster.org/content/ab planning to attend a 4-year college or university program, demonstrate out-james-r-hoffa-memorial- a financial need. Scholarships are renewable. scholarship-fund Send completed application to local union. Application for Canadians available in French
JIBC Awards Various amounts Criteria: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, be Several. Some in Ph: 604 528 5762 Justice Institute of BC eligible for and / or enrolled in a JIBC program of at least 10 credits. March, June etc. Email: [email protected] Several awards for different programs. http://www.jibc.ca/student- services/financial-aid-awards/awards- bursaries-scholarships
John Pearson Prize 1 award Extremely promising student in physics or engineering physics who is June 19, 2018 BC Association of Physics Teachers BC Association of Physics $250 also active athletically and has an active interest and respect for the www.bcapt.ca Teachers (BCAPT) outdoors. The student should be in either grade 12 or in first year college or university with a demonstrated aptitude in physics or (follow tabs on the right to BCAPT engineering physics. Preference will be given to students that have an Prizes and Awards) interest and skill in applied problems. Additionally, the ideal nominee will participate in back country, wilderness and /or mountaineering activities. Application is via a letter of recommendation from your physics teacher.
Khalsa Credit Union School and community involvement and academic record. June 26, 2019 Khalsa Credit Union Scholarship and Bursary Religious scholarship: member of Sikh community 8788 – 120th Street, 3rd Fl. - Academic Scholarships 10 awards $1,800 High School Bursaries: financial need. Open to non-members. Surrey, B.C. V3W 3N6 - Religious Scholarships 5 awards $1,800 Academic, Religious and Sports Scholarship are open only to students Tel. 604.507.6400 - Sports Scholarships 5 awards $1,800 who are members of and are /or whose parent/guardian are members https://khalsacreditunion.ca/scholarsh - High School Bursaries 10 bursaries $1,800 of Khalsa Credit Union. ips-application/
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Lucille Harkness Memorial $1,000 bursaries Be a graduating senior from any British Columbia secondary school; June Vancity Community Foundation Scholarship Fund Have been accepted to study in any post-secondary institution in British #810-815 West Hastings Street Columbia; Vancouver, BC, V6C 1B4 Vancity Community In need of financial assistance; Email: [email protected] Foundation Demonstrate academic excellence in secondary school and therefore Phone: 604.877.6584 potentially succeed in post-secondary education; Fax: 604.709.6909 Demonstrate outstanding contribution in community leadership and http://www.vancitycommunityfounda initiatives to positively impact their peers in areas of diversity, LGBTQ tion.ca/i/pdf/Lucille_Harness_Grant_A acceptance, and social involvement to lessen bullying and negativity pplication.pdf The application must include a brief essay (400-500 words) stating why they deserve the bursary and outline the reasons why they fit the criteria mentioned above. In addition, the applicant must present a 200-300 word reference letter.
Nelson Education 3 awards Min. 75% average in final year of high school June Apply on-line at: Civic Leadership Scholarship $5,000 each Making a difference in your community and leadership 500-750 word essay detailing your civic leadership activities http://www.nelson.com/scholarship/ Reference letter from teacher Finalists will be asked to provide transcripts, an additional reference letter from someone in your community and proof of acceptance to a Canadian post-secondary program of study.
Public Service Alliance of 14 awards Available to PSAC members and their children. Selection is based on June Public Service Alliance of Canada Canada- PSAC $1000 to $4000 an 800 word essay (or video or photos) according to the topic, Applications Scholarship Committee scholastic achievement and community and union involvement (of accepted from April 233 Gilmour St., Suite 904 parents). Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0P1 Tel. 613.560.4200 http://psacunion.ca/psac-scholarship- program
Pride Education Network $150 to $300 range Graduating from a British Columbia secondary school with a minimum June GALE BC Diversity Scholarship B standing, planning to attend a recognized, publicly funded Canadian BOX 93678 Nelson Park PO and bursaries post-secondary education institution, must be a member of their Vancouver BC. V6E 4L7 school’s GSA and have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in http://pridenet.ca/scholarships-and- their school or local community, must have a demonstrated financial bursaries need..
South Asian Family 3 awards – one in Must be a student of South Asian descent, Canadian citizen or June 14, 2018 SAFA Association- SAFA each category permanent resident, planning to attend full-time studies at a post- PO Box 60406 Fraser RPO $1,000 each secondary institution in Canada or abroad. Vancouver, BC V5W 4B5 Category 1: Academic excellence Info : [email protected] Category 2: Excellence in community involvement /fine arts http://www.safa.ca/safa-scholarships/ Category 3: Excellence in athletics 1,000 word max. essay and two reference letters.
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Tessa Beauchamp 1, award Applicants are asked to complete an application form outlining their June 15, 2018 Tessa Beauchamp Scholarship Foundation $1,000 scholarship extra-curricular activities, community service and educational & career Committee goals. They are also asked to respond to the following 2 questions: 1) 16193 88th Avenue Describe a situation where you faced a difficult obstacle and how you Surrey, B.C. V4N 1G3 dealt with that adversity and 2) After reading and learning about Tessa Fax: 604-583-4795 and how she lived her life, please share your experiences and thoughts Email: [email protected] as to why you would be deserving of this scholarship honoring Tessa’s http://tessabeauchamp.org/scholarshi memory. ps-awards/scholarships/bc-graduation
Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Gr. 12 student in the lower mainland, pursuing post-secondary June Suite 635, 4974 Kingsway Avenue Society of BC education Not offered since Cecil Ash Memorial Gr. 12 student with a Caribbean heritage, entering a post-secondary 2017 Burnaby, BC V5H 4M9 Scholarship for high school institution Ph: (604) 515-2400 [email protected] students. https://www.ttcsbc.org/social- services/scholarships/
Vancouver Inner City 1 or more awards of June VICES Scholarship Committee Applicants must have attended the majority of their elementary school Education Society - VICES $1,000 each Sue Stevenson, Principal years at an Inner City school and graduate from a Vancouver secondary « Every Kid Counts » Carnarvon Elementary School school. List of Inner City Schools: Britannia, Brock, Grandview, Scholarship Fund (604) 713-5396- Application via « VSB Hastings, Macdonald, Henderson, Mount Pleasant, Nightingale, Queen blue-bag » through your secondary Alexandra, Thunderbird, Selkirk, Henderson Annex, Cook, Seymour, school’s office Strathcona, Tillicum and Selkirk Annex. Demonstrated financial need related to family income, references
Vancouver Police Museum 2 awards Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to their community and June Scholarship Committee Chief Raymond J. Canuel $1,000 scholarships plans to pursue a career in policing. A 500 word essay required that Vancouver Police Museum Memorial Scholarship explains the applicant’s decision to enter the policing field, resume, 3 240 E. Cordova St. reference letters, proof of acceptance to a recognized post-secondary Vancouver, B.C. V6A 1L3 educational institution, statement of grades 604.665.3346 www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/Sch olarship.htm
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BC Electrical Association $1,000 - $2,000 Scholarships: are available to dependents of personnel of BCEA July BC Electrical Association (BCEA) Scholarship scholarships up to member companies in good standing, up to a maximum of two (Applications will be #224-3989 Henning Drive $10,000 schoarships per member company. The employee of the BCEA member available on April 1, Burnaby, BC V5C 6N5 company must live and work in BC. Students are not required to attend 2018) Tel. 604.291.7708 school in BC. Maximum of three scholarships per individual. Students must be attending or planning to attend an accredited university, http://www.bcea.bc.ca/scholarship_b college or post-secondary educational institute on a full time basis. ursary.php
Tommy Haddock Applicants applying for a BCEA scholarship or bursary and pursuing a Scholarship $1,000 career in electrical or electrical engineering will also qualify for the $ 1,000 Tommy Haddock Scholarship .
Bursaries: for post-secondary and grade 12 students planning to Bursary Program $500 - $1,000 pursue a career in one of the following areas: Electrical (including bursaries apprentices), Marketing, Electrical Engineering or Business. Each applicant will be evaluated according to the following criteria: • Field of Study • Financial Need • Employment • Community service/school activities/volunteering • Essay
CDN Union of Public 4 awards Applicants must be children of a member of a CUPE local affiliated to July of your CUPE B.C. Division Employees (CUPE) $ 500 CUPE BC; entering 1st year of a recognized post-secondary institution graduation year #510-4940 Canada Way Aubrey Burton/Reg Ford in BC; academic achievement Burnaby, BC V5G 4T3 Memorial Scholarship http://www.cupe.bc.ca/resources/bur saries
Consulate General of July Consulate General of Pakistan Pakistan On-line application form 1.Jinnah Award $500 each Jinnah Award: Students of Pakistani origin with a high academic record http://www.pcgv.org/jinnah- as well as special financial needs. Recommendation letter from award_current.shtml 2.Saleem Akbar Sports Principal required. Award Saleen Akbar Sports Awards – open to a Grade 12 student of Pakistani origin studying in a public secondary school in Greater Vancouver, with outstanding achievement in sports activities. Recommendation letter from Principal and details of achievement certified by the School Principal.
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Jody Taylor Memorial 1 award Open to all students, preference will be given to students with an July 15, 2019 Student applications should be sent to: Bursary for VSB students- $500 interest or focus on photography or arts, secondary school students Tatton Zanardo, Vancouver Park Board Vancouver Park Board currently graduating from within the Vancouver school district (August Urban Forestry, 955 Evans Ave 31, 2019), academic merit, have a financial need, Canadian citizen or Vancouver B.C. Canada V6A 4C8 permanent resident of Canada. Please provide school counsellor’s signature on application. Students are asked to submit in writing, a letter outlining why they are applying for this bursary and how the funds would help aid in their success with their future academic endeavours.
June Callwood Harmony 10 awards of $1,000 Apply for a scholarship if you are a graduating high school student who July Harmony Movement Scholarships each will be attending a postsecondary institution in the fall and have done 255 Duncan Mill Road, Suite 705 work on diversity issues such as the following: Toronto, Ontario M3B 3H9 Tel. 416.385.2660 •Race and Ethnicity [email protected] •Class http://www.harmony.ca/scholarships/ •Family •Gender •Age •Ability •Regionalism •Sexual Orientation.
Governor General’s Medal- one per Gr. 12 student, highest average (includes all Grade 11 and 12 courses No deadline. https://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id Academic Medal school as listed on the student’s official transcript of grades issued by the Average calculated =15008 ministry of education). The average cannot be aniticipated. It must be after provincial calculated based on final results after provincial examinations, where exam marks are the Ministry of Education requires final exams. There is no difference received. between the academic and vocational types of courses. Courses taken after graduation to upgrade marks are not to be included. Students don’t have to apply for this award. The school will automatically calculate the average. The winner will be notified in the year following graduation, on receipt of medals from the Governor General’s Office.
Horatio Alger Association – 25 awards Students interested in enrolling in vocational and technical education July 15, 2019 https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholarship National Vocational and $3,000 each programs for fall 2019, financial need, have exhibited integrity and s/about-our-scholarships- Technical Education perseverance in overcoming personal adversity, Canadian citizen. programs/vocational-technical- Scholarship scholarships/
National Union- NUPGE $1000 Open to the general public. Essay, poem, song, video, sculpture on why Ongoing montly BCGEU CEU /BCGEU for BC union matters. contest Ongoing monthly contest
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National Union of Public & 6 awards of $1,500 General Requirements: All children/grandchildren (including foster July 4 2019 National Union of Public & General General Employees – each children/grandchildren) of National Union of Public & General Employees NUPGE. Employees’ Union current /retired members, plan to enter the 1st year 15 Auriga Drive BCGEU CEU /BCGEU for BC of a Canadian public post secondary institution full time in 2019/2020. Nepean, ON K2E 1B7 https://nupge.ca/content/national- 1.Tommy Douglas Tommy Douglas: 750-1,000 word essay on given subject unions-scholarship-program-2019 Scholarship email: [email protected] 2.Terry Fox Memorial Terry Fox Memorial: Applicants must be students with disabilities, plus Phone: 604 228 9800 Scholarship 750-1,000 word essay on given subject Fax: 613 228 9801 3. Scholarship for indigenous student Indigenous Students: 750-1,000 word essay on given subject 4.Scholarship for Students of Colour Visible Minorities: 750-1,000 word essay on given subject
SOAR Scholarships One in each category Currently attending a secondary school in the Lower Mainland, July 31, 2018 SOAR Philanthropic Society 9 Categories $1000 each graduating secondary school student, will be attending a post- T: 778-245-1006 Academic, Adversity, secondary institution in fall 2018 and spring 2019, professional www.soarps.org Apply online. Athletics and references (max. 2). Sportsmanship, Community Can only apply to one of the SOAR scholarships. Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Health & Mindfulness, Social Justice & Law, Visual & Performing Arts
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Acadia University Grand Prize- free Post a short message, video or photo, telling what inspires you to August The Acadia Enrolment Team The East Coast Life Style tuition for one year at reach higher, try harder and do great things. Opens in June Acadia University Tuition – Contest Acadia University [email protected] Weekly draw for East 1-877-585-1121 Coast Life Style Gear https://recruitment.acadiau.ca/ecl- contest.html
BCIT President’s Entrance Up to 25 tuition For grade 12 students graduating in June. August 5 2019 (of http://www.bcit.ca/finaid/ Awards awards (max $4,000) Selection is based on an evaluation of academic achievement plus graduation year ) see website for details other factors such as: Participation and contribution to school activities. January 6 2020, the 125 Additional BCIT $6000 each Leadership and citizenship. following year entrance awards (see Volunteer and/or community service. website for details)
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Cerebral Palsy Association 10 awards $1,000 Applicants must provide documentation that they have Cerebral Palsy; Friday August 24, Attention: Bursary Committee of B.C. evidence of financial need; two letters of reference, plan to pursue 2018 Cerebral Palsy Association of BC Tanabe Bursary post-secondary education, must be over 17 years old. Applications open 802 - 409 Granville Street New: Hand-written applications will not be accepted. Please fill-in your on Friday July 20, Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2 information by typing in the answers to all questions directly into the 2018 (604) 408-9484 2018 Tanabe Bursary application form. https://www.bccerebralpalsy.com/pro grams/education-bursaries/
Disability Awards Various Searchable database based on disability Various www.disabilityawards.ca
Edmonton Rodeo Cowboy’s Up to 4 scholarships Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary studies in the areas of August Casey Mills, [email protected] Benevolent Foundation $2,500 each broadcasting or agriculture; two letters of reference; 700 to 800-word Tel: 780-491-3427 Bill Kehler Memorial essay Edmonton Rodeo Cowboy’s Awards Benevolent Fund c/o Northlands Park P.O. Box 1480 Edmonton, AB T5J 2N5 http://cfr.ca/bill-kehler-scholarship/
Father Emmanuele Rosaia 2 awards $1500 Gr. 12 students, residents of lower mainland, Roman Catholic and August The Father Rosaia Scholarship Scholarship Italian-Canadian origin, B grade or higher, to attend a university or Committee community college where studies will lead to a university degree in c/o 12059 188A Street Canada or in another country, one letter of reference by the Pitt Meadows BC V3Y 1W3 applicant’s parish priest
Hospital Employees’ Union $350 to $1,000 Available to children of HEU members. Criteria: financial need and August The Hospital Employees’ Union Bursary Program demonstrated satisfactory academic standing. Tenable at any post- 5000 North Fraser Way secondary institution. Burnaby, B.C. V5J 5M3 Contact: Patti at 604.456.7051 or Mary at 604.456.7004 http://www.heu.org/Bursaries
Icelandic Canadian Club of 2 awards $1,000 Students of Icelandic origin, residents of BC, beginning or continuing a August Scholarship Committee, Iceland BC program of post-secondary education in BC House, 939 - 6th Street, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 3C8, Tel: 604-515-1224 http://www.inlofna.org/ Current info. not on their website.
Lovison Family Memorial 2 awards $800 Gr. 12 students, Roman Catholic residents of the Lower Mainland, August Lovison Family Memorial Scholarship Scholarship expected to graduate with a B average or higher, planning to attend c/o 5576 Argyle Street, Vancouver full time at a university, community college or technical institute in BC. V5P 3J6 pursuit of a degree or diploma. Letter of reference from a parish priest.
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Vancouver Canucks $2,500/year with Applicants must be planning to pursue 4-year studies in the fields of June 15, 2021 Larry Ashley Scholarship Larry Ashley Scholarship possibility of renewal sports medicine or athletic training and be BC residents for a min. 2 C/o Mr. Norm Jewison for up to 4 years years prior to application Vancouver Canucks 800 Griffiths Way Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1 http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.ht m?bcid=172
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BC Retired Principals and 5 awards Graduating from the B.C. public school system and continuing their September 30, 2018 BC Retired Principals' and Vice- Vice Principals Association $1000 each education in a post-secondary setting, students pursuing education in Principals' Association Scholarships/Bursaries technical and career fields such as the arts, trades, technology, and #200 - 525 West 10th Avenue BCRPVPA other related areas qualify as applicants in addition to those pursuing Vancouver, BC. V5Z 1K9 traditional academic studies at colleges and universities, academic http://bcrpvpa.ca/ achievements and demonstrated leadership activities both within the school and community. Financial need will also be considered.
Credit Unions of BC Bursary Awards vary up to a Main criterion is financial need. These awards are supplemental Oct 15 for Fall Credit Union Foundation of BC Program maximum of $3,000 grants-in-aid and it is expected that applicants will have their main Semester c/o 1441 Creekside Drive funding in place and will have made every effort through normal Feb 15 for Winter Vancouver, BC V6J 4S7 channels available to students to cover their shortfall of funds. Semester Applicants must be attending post-secondary schools within BC. June 15 for Download application at Applications accepted at the start of students’ academic year. Spring/Summer https://cufoundation.org/student- Semester application/
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