SPONSORED STUDENTS FOR LORAN AWARD

The Scholarship Committee met and chose 3 students who were extremely well rounded (very involved in the community, in school, in athletics, and in the arts. The committee chose students who best demonstrated character, leadership and a strong commitment to service in the community. The 3 students who will be sponsored by Burnaby Central are Wonjun Cho, Aljohn Lorenzana and Cindy Xiong. Please see Ms.Morabito asap.

NOT SPONSORED? YOU CAN STILL WIN A LORAN AWARD!
To all the other applicants and anyone else who didn't make the October 11th deadline you are still eligible to win the Loran award by applying to the direct pool.  Please pick up your application from Ms.Morabito or complete an online application and mail it to the Direct Pool before OCTOBER 26th (needs to be in Toronto by Oct. 26th so mail it by Oct 19th just to be safe). It is a very thorough application so even if you don't win this one you will have already done a lot of the work required for other scholarships!

ROTARY CLUB ADVENTURES SCHOLARSHIP & TRIP!!!

Are you a good citizen or interested in film? forestry or the environment? technology? tourism? The Rotary Club of Burnaby is pleased to sponsor five (1 student for each area) students from the Burnaby School District to participate in an all expenses paid trip to attend the following programs:

• Adventures in Citizenship
• Adventures in Film
• Adventures in Forestry & Environmental Studies
• Adventures in Technology
• Adventures in Tourism

 All candidates will be interviewed by members of the Rotary Club of Burnaby who will choose one candidate to participate in each of the programs. 

See Ms. Morabito for applications. DEADLINE: November 30.  

LORAN AWARD

THANK YOU to all students who submitted applications for the LORAN AWARD. Burnaby Central will be endorsing 3 students. Successful students will be notified by the end of the week. Students who are not sponsored by the school are still encouraged to submit/mail their applications to the direct pool by OCTOBER 26th.

$32,000 UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

UofG offers 12 prestigious scholarships at $32,000 each and includes a research assistantship position and mentorship by one of Guelph's leading professors. 


CRITERIA:

• 90% admission average
• significant contributions to school and community
• demonstrate the potential to become leaders in society

Submit online applications to www.uoguelph.ca/president/scholars/

DEADLINE: JANUARY 25

$1500 FATHER TED COLLETON SCHOLARSHIP

Write an original essay (800-1000 words)on the theme: Is there a cause for pro-life optimism regarding the abortion issue in Canada?  More info and applications at www.theinterim.ca Once your on the website scroll down to get to the application link. Email your essay and application to dirocco@theinterim.com by the DEADLINE: November 30

$3000- BC GOVERNMENT & SERVICE EMPLOYEES' UNION SCHOLARSHIP

Do you know someone in your family who is a member of the BCGE Union? If so, you could be eligible for a $3000 or $2000 scholarship! CRITERIA:

• relative of BCGEU member or staff in good standing or relatives of deceased or retired members
• letter-grade standing of C or better. 
•  an essay on one of the provided topics (or other format for students with special needs)
•  Bibliography/list of resources

Applications at www.bcgeu.ca/member , click "for members", "Member Programs", "Scholarships" or from any area office of the bc government & serice employees' union DEADLINE: February 29 

SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY WRITING SEMINAR !!

DON'T MISS OUT !!! The English Department is hosting a scholarship essay writing seminar at lunch on Wednesday October 5 & 13 sign up is on the door of room c330. Tips regarding what Scholarship judges are looking for in scholarship essays will be shared. This will be an excellent opportunity to brush up on your essay writing skills and secure that scholarship. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity!!