Janice Lee Blue Wave Bursary

Eligible students will have experienced a significant mental health or substance use problems and are accessing treatment and support and can demonstrate financial need. 

Janice Lee Blue Wave Bursary Application

DEADLINE: MAY 31

$1500 Confratellanza Italo-Canadese Society

The Confratellanza Italo-Canadese Society is again offering several $1,500 scholarships to eligible candidates for this year.  The scholarships are open to this year's graduating secondary school students planning to enrol in a post-secondary academic degree program.  To be eligible for this scholarship candidates must:

1) be of Italian origin i.e. as having at least one parent or grandparent of direct Italian descent
2) be living in a city or municipality within the 21-member GVRD
3) have an academic standing sufficient to qualify for entry into the post-secondary institution of their choice.

Application: Confratellanza Italo-Canadese

DEADLINE: MAY 31

$1000 B. Davis Memorial Scholarship

This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
                           

• There is no age restriction
• Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
• This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.

Apply at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm 

Deadline: May 22

$1000 SOAR PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETY

SOAR Philanthropic Society will be giving out over $25,000 in scholarship funds for the categories of academics, adversity, athletics, community engagement, culinary arts, entrepreneurship & innovation, health & mindfulness, leadership, skilled trades, social justice & law, visual & performing arts. Each scholarship is $1,000. 

On May 27, 2017 SOAR will be holding their annual SOAR Summit Conference at Simon Fraser University. Some of the major partners in this project are Simon Fraser University, Vancity Credit Union, Desjardins, Daily Hive (Vancity Buzz), and more. This is a one day leadership conference, along with workshops for local high school students. Its our annual event at SFU Surrey, where we have keynote speakers from various backgrounds, including representatives from universities, law enforcement officers, TedTalks and more. More information from the summit can be seen at www.soarps.org/summit. Over 200 students from all across the Lower Mainland attend this event. High school students can register at www.soarps.org. Registration closes in early June.

Applications at www.soarps.org. 

Deadline: June 30

$1000 CLEAN ENERGY (CEBC) SCHOLARSHIP

Clean Energy BC (CEBC) is pleased to offer a student scholarship of $1000. The scholarship is available for students who are interested in pursuing a future in clean energy at a post-secondary institution.

Eligibility: Must be a BC secondary student (full-time, currently enrolled) that is graduating in 2017.

Application Materials:

• Applicants must submit a 1-2 page paper (500 words) responding to the question “Why is clean energy important to me as a young person in BC?” Please explain why clean energy is important, cite any relevant experience with projects, volunteering, or community work, and indicate any future plans for involvement (please indicate the post-secondary institutions you have applied to and any acceptances).
• Applicants must also provide one letter of reference (not a relative). This could be from a teacher, a community representative, a pastor/religious teacher or a coach. The reference letter should speak to your character as a person.
• Please provide your contact information – address, phone number and e-mail.

Please submit applications by mail or email to:

Bryan MacLeod, CEBC Manager of Development and Operations
354-409 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2
bryan.macleod@cleanenergybc.org

Deadline: May 15

$1500 Betty Spalton Roadbuilders Scholarship

  CRITERIA

• any student entering or continuing studies leading to a career in road building, road maintenance or heavy construction.
• Preference will be given to students who are female and/or members of minority groups.
• Program of study may be either full or part-time at any BC college, university, technical or trades institute.
• Canadian citizens.
• APPLICATIONS at http://www.roadbuilders.bc.ca/education_fund.php

Deadline: MAY 31

Up to $1000 BC Electrical Association Scholarships

The BC Electrical Association is awarding between $500 and $1000 to any eligible students who plan on studying Electrical, Marketing, Electrical Engineering or Business. Bursaries are awarded based on financial need, field of study, employment, community service and school activities. More information at www.bcea.bc.ca 

DEADLINE: July 31

Application package 

3-$500 Grace Family Network Foundation Scholarships

This scholarship was started in memory of Rebecca Chan, the Grace Family Network Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to provide financial awards and support community organization work with under-resourced children.

This scholarship will be awarded to three diverse high school graduates who are pursuing post-secondary education. Priority will be given to students in financial need.

go to the link for more information and for the application form: http://www.gfnf.org/scholarship.html

Deadline: May 31

$1000-$1500 National Union Scholarships

Tell us why Unions matter and you could win $1000. Essay. Personal reminiscence. Song. Video, Photo. If you created it, and it speaks to why unions matters, send it to whyunionsmatter@nupge.ca 

Does a family member belong to the National Union? If so don't miss out on more Scholarships at http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships DEADLINE: July 7th

$2000 CGTRADER SCHOLARSHIP

Backed by Intel Capital, CGTrader is one of the world's leading 3D model platforms. Each semester our company challenges students to dig into the field of technology by writing different essays on how innovative technologies are transforming our lives. This Spring the topic is: “The future of technology in education”. 

The best submission will be awarded $2,000 while the two runners-up will receive $500 each. All information and eligibility requirements can be found at: https://www.cgtrader.com/scholarships

DEADLINE: JUNE 1st

$1500 POWERFUL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP

We believe that youth are powerful, especially BC youth!  But how can youth build the confidence, leadership skills and global perspective to actually identify and develop their leadership potential this summer?  Powerful Youth approaches youth leadership training through a unique experienced based model, coaching youth to lead measurable community impact projects, using social entrepreneurial tools, with other young leaders from 18+ different countries.  

Our Global and Junior Leadership Academies are not summer camps, as each participant will also receive 6 months of additional online coaching after graduation to continue uncovering their passions and skills as well as implement their own DREAM Service Project.  

We are looking for more BC youth to join us! If you are interested in an international youth service leadership program, don't miss out on the $1,500 BC scholarship offer to all British Columbia youth ages 12-18 years old who apply to our programs in Shawnigan Lake.

If you are interested in learning more about this offer, referring someone or wish to contact us about to learn more about our other opportunities  then please contact us at http://powerfulyouth.com/contact-us/  You may also contact me directly at dcharron@powerfulyouth.com

DEADLINE: May 26 by 5:00pm.
 

$3000-$7000 YOUTH TRAIN in TRADES (formerly ACE-IT)

The Industry Training Authority (ITA), the government agency which sponsors YOUTH TRAIN in TRADES (formerly ACE-IT) Programs, is planning to fund Graduate students for the first time in September, 2017.

Any school age student who is planning to transition to a Foundation Trades program at BCIT, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, or VCC will now have the opportunity to apply and enroll in any of Burnaby’s YOUTH TRAIN in TRADES Programs with no tuition costs. The cost of taking Foundation programs at a Post-Secondary Institution ranges from $3000 - $7000.

YOUTH TRAIN in TRADES Programs to which these changes apply are:

 Auto Collision   Auto Service Technician           Carpenter                    Electrician           Hairstylist           Professional Cook

If you are a Graduating student planning to attend a PSI next year who may want to take advantage of this opportunity,  please contact Paul Arthur at Paul.Arthur@sd41.bc.ca

$1000 BC TECH SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2005, the industry-funded BC Technology Scholarship Program is proud to provide grants to students who have a proven passion for technology, a desire to leave a mark in the tech sector, and are pursuing a post-secondary education in a BC-based technology-related discipline.

New to the program this year is our Equality Scholarship powered by Discovery Foundation, which aims to support the education of underrepresented groups in the community. The goal is to develop not only a diverse but inclusive workforce where everyone feels that they belong.

There are up to 6 x $1,000 grants available to Grade 12 Graduates entering post-secondary in September 2017.

As for the Equality Scholarship, there is 1 x $1,000 available to University/College students or Grade 12 graduates who belong to the following groups:

• Women
• First Nations
• Persons with disabilities
• New immigrants
• LGBTQ
• 
  

Applications at www.wearebctech.com/scholarship

Deadline: May 10