Don't forget to apply to one or more of the following DISTRICT scholarships. See Ms.Morabito for application packages.
DEADLINE:
MARCH 28
p Elinor Brown Scholarship
- Demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in teaching
- Demonstrated a love of English through chosen related course in secondary school
- Maintained a good academic standing
- Must provide proof of registration in post secondary program
p Burnaby Arts Council Scholarship
- Demonstrated excellence and achievement in the arts (performing, visual or literary) in school curricular and extra-curricular programs and the motivation to develop your ability
- Additional consideration will be given for community involvement
- Must provide proof of registration in post-secondary Fine Arts program
- Consideration may be given to students with financial need
p Burnaby Civic Employee’s – CUPE Local 23 Scholarship
- Must be attending a BC post-secondary or vocational school
- Maintained a good academic standing
- Demonstrated good citizenship in school and the community
- Participated in volunteer activities
- Consideration will be given to a student with Financial Need
p Burnaby South War Memorial Honour Roll Bursary
· In memory of young Burnaby citizens who fought for Canada in World War II
· Canadian citizen planning to attend and have been accepted to a Canadian post-secondary institution
· Continually demonstrated the values associated with good citizenship e.g. Caring, sharing,
responsibility and a willingness to help others
· Significant contribution to both school and community
· Good academic standing
· Demonstrate financial need in a written statement
p Burnaby DPAC Community Service Award
· Must complete the DPAC service award application (see Ms.Morabito for one)
· Demonstrates high level of involvement and recognizes the importance of community
responsibility & service
· Be a Burnaby resident and have attended a Burnaby public Secondary School.
· Be planning to pursue post secondary studies (academic, technical, vocational or other career
training).
p Louella Downing Visual Arts Scholarship - BTA
- Maintain a good academic standing
- Demonstrated excellence in a minimum of two senior Visual Arts courses
- Demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Visual Arts
- Must formally submit an application to the Burnaby Teachers Association
- Submit 8-10 photographs of original art work illustrating a range of subjects and media
p Ted Elphick Memorial Bursary
- Candidate selected should be a Burnaby resident who has, through will and spirit, overcome physical or mental challenges to graduate from a Burnaby secondary school. (Staff may also put names forward.)
- Must have been enrolled in a Burnaby school for five years.
- Demonstrated ability and desire to be a life long learner and continue his or her education at a post secondary institution or in a recognized training program
p Lex Henderson Memorial Bursary
· Passionate about sports and committed to the spirit of “teamwork”
· Has been involved in school and/or community sports as a player, manager or other contributing role e.g. Referee
· Has demonstrated a positive influence in school and/or community through dedication & hard work
· Exemplify strong character demonstrating personal responsibility and respect for others
· Demonstrated plans to continue with education in a post secondary program
· Priority given to students who have financial need
p IKON
· Must be attending BCIT in September 2011 (proof of registration required)
· Demonstrated good citizenship
· Actively involved ins school service
· Maintained a good academic standing
· Consideration will be given to a student with financial need
p Marlene Larson Scholarship
· Awarded to a Burnaby graduate who is blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind
· Be planning on enrolling in a post secondary program
· Demonstrate ability to set goals
· Be motivated, show responsibility and be oriented towards independence
p Richard T. Lee, MLA, Scholarship
· Interested in pursuing a career in public administration e.g. Public servants working in public
departments/agencies, at all levels of government ( government positions, police officers etc.)
· maintained a good academic standing
· demonstrated good citizenship in school and the community
· participated in community service and volunteer work in the community
· Be planning on enrolling in a post secondary program
p Metropolis at Metrotown Scholarship
· Must be currently employed in a part-time job
· Must fill in Employment Confirmation form (obtain from scholarship advisor)
· A cover letter indicating “Why I am an appropriate candidate for this scholarship”
· Must have been enrolled in a Burnaby School for 2 senior years
· Been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work
· Demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership skills
· Maintained a good academic standing
p Parkcrest Children’s Centre Scholarship
· Must have attended Parkcrest Children's Centre for at least one year
· Maintained a good academic standing
· Provide evidence of volunteer or work experience
· Participated and actively involved in school and community and/or volunteer activities
· Enrolled in Burnaby School for 2 years
· Demonstrated good citizenship and leadership skills
p Royal Arch Masonic Home Education Scholarship
· For a well-rounded student who seeks a career in Health Care
· Demonstrated community service assisting older adults
- One of your reference letters will need to be from the supervisor of the care facility where you volunteered
- Enrolled in a Burnaby school for 2 senior years
- Maintained a good academic standing
- Demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership skills in the school and the community (excluding work experience)
Marjorie Jane Stephenson - Education Scholarship
· In memory of Marjorie J. Stephenson who benefited from the caring work of Burnaby school
volunteers while residing at the Royal Arch Masonic Home.
· Demonstrated community service assisting older adults
· One of your reference letters will need to be from the supervisor of the care facility where you volunteered
· Demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Health Care
- Enrolled in a Burnaby school for 2 senior years
- Maintained a good academic standing
- Demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership skills in the school and community
p Vancouver Port Corporation Scholarship
· Maintained a good academic standing
· Demonstrated good citizenship in the school and community
· Been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work
p RCMP (Not yet confirmed)
· Been enrolled in a Burnaby school for the two senior years
· Maintained a good academic standing
· Plan on enrolling in a BC post-secondary institution
