Tuesday, March 6, 2018

$5000 TREVOR LINDEN COMMUNITY SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIP

Applications now being accepting from student leaders in the province of British Columbia who will be entering their first year of post secondary education in September 2018, who are in good academic standing and that have made exceptional contributions to:

• School and community service, leadership;
• Initiating community development;
• Affecting positive change;
• Mentoring others;
• Personal development and growth;
• Good academic performance;

Taking the time to do something for others during difficult times in one’s own life requires particularly outstanding commitment. This is why, as part of the selection process, the personal circumstances and/or challenges of each applicant will be considered. Applicants who possess personal qualities such as dedication, commitment to helping others and strength of character will also be considered.


DEADLINE: March 15

Thursday, March 1, 2018

17 DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS


All District Scholarships are DUE on APRIL 3 to Ms.Morabito in room A233. 
Please request transcripts from the office and reference letters (REQUEST FOR REFERENCE LETTER FORMBEFORE Spring Break. 


$1000 Burnaby Association of Senior Exempt Employees (BASES) Scholarship
The BASES scholarship is awarded annually to a well-rounded Burnaby student who meets the following criteria:

The scholarship will be awarded to a Burnaby student who has:

  • ·maintained a good academic standing
  • been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work beyond that required for graduation
  • demonstrated leadership in Burnaby through consistent and outstanding dedication to a community initiative or making their community a better place.
  • Consideration is to be given to a student with financial need.
APPLICATION

$250 Burnaby Arts Council Scholarship
The Burnaby Arts Council is offering one ARTS scholarship to a graduating student in each of Burnaby’s eight secondary schools. Applicants must:
  • demonstrate excellence and achievement in the arts (performing, visual or literary) in school curricular and extra-curricular programs and the motivation to develop their ability. Additional consideration will be given for community involvement.
  • exhibit a good academic record with letters of commendation.
  • be continuing with their education in a full-time accredited post-secondary program, with a concentration in the arts, leading to a professional status in theatre, dance, visual arts, creative writing or music. 
  • consideration may be given to students with financial need
APPLICATION


$500 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
 APPLICATION

Burnaby South War Memorial Bursary
The Burnaby South War Memorial bursaries are awarded annually to two deserving Burnaby secondary school graduates who have continually demonstrated the values associated with good citizenship - caring, sharing, responsibility and a willingness to help others.
  •  Be a Canadian citizen
  • Have the desire to continue his/her education at a post-secondary institution in Canada
  • Must demonstrate good citizenship, sharing and responsibility, and a willingness to help others
  • Must demonstrate Financial need
  • Maintained a good academic standing;
APPLICATION

$3000 BCIT Pathway To Success Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a Burnaby student who is planning to enter into a full-time first year technology, technical studies or trade program (excluding Apprentice)
  •  Must have applied for admission to BCIT and have been assigned a BCIT ID 
  •  Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada 
  • Must commence your BCIT full-time studies before March 31, 2019 
  • Must demonstrate leadership skills and/or additional responsibilities such as: family taken leadership training/courses, volunteer and/or community service or work experience, captain/president of sports team or group, involvement in extracurricular activities,play a major role in supporting their family, financially or otherwise.
APPLICATION


All District Scholarships are DUE on APRIL 3 to Ms.Morabito in room A233. Please request transcripts from the office and reference letters (REQUEST FOR REFERENCE LETTER FORMBEFORE Spring Break. 



17 DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS


All District Scholarships are DUE on APRIL 3 to Ms.Morabito in room A233. 

Please request transcripts from the office and reference letters (REQUEST FOR REFERENCE LETTER FORMBEFORE Spring Break.

$1000 Chad Turpin Scholarship
The Burnaby Association of Senior Exempt Employees (BASES) has created the Chad Turpin Scholarship, to recognize the contributions to the City of Burnaby by former Deputy City Manager Chad Turpin. Two scholarships  will be awarded annually to a well-rounded Burnaby student who meets the following criteria:

  • been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work beyond that required for graduation; and
  • demonstrated leadership in Burnaby through consistent and outstanding dedication to a community initiative or making their community a better place
  • has an interest in public administration, public policy or public service e.g. politics, health care, teaching, policing etc.
APPLICATION

$3500 Coast Capital Standing Tall Scholarship - DEADLINE APRIL 10 TO Ms. Morabito
  • Awarded to students who are facing, or have faced, significant hardships e.g. poverty, health, family issues, personal loss and lack 
  • Risen up against the odds and demonstrated a commitment to continue their education at a Canadian university, college or technical school. 
  • Write an essay describing your story in 500 words or less 
APPLICATION available March 7th 

$1000 Interworld Scholarship
I awarded to a student who has successfully completed a Youth Train in Trades and Youth Work in Trades program in the Burnaby School District with a high level of effort, determination and integrity.

  • successfully completed 120 hours industry-recognized work experience 
  • demonstrated a high level of motivation to continue to develop skills and abilities in the chosen profession 
  • demonstrated plans to continue in studies in the chosen field at post-secondary or apprenticeship training 
  • been nominated for the award by a Youth Train in Trades or Youth Work in Trades program teacher 
  • Consideration is to be given to a student with financial need. 
APPLICATION

$1000 Louella Downing Visual Arts Scholarship – DUE MAY 6TH to BTA Office 
Is awarded to a student who has excelled in Visual Arts (Drawing, Ceramics, Textiles etc.)
  • Maintain a good academic standing 
  • Demonstrated excellence in a minimum of two senior Visual Arts or Textiles courses 
  • Demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Visual Arts 
  • Submit 8-10 photographs of original art work illustrating a range of subjects and media 
APPLICATION

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. 
  •  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 
APPLICATION

$750 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 having 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 
APPLICATION

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 
APPLICATION

$1000 Parkcrest Children’s Centre Scholarship
Is awarded to a student who has attended Parkcrest Children's Centre for at least one year and meets the following criteria:
  • Completed Proof form 
  • Maintained a good academic standing 
  • Provide evidence of volunteer or work experience 
  • Participated and actively involved in school and community and/or volunteer activities 
  • Demonstrated good citizenship and leadership skills 
Parkcrest Proof Form

$500 Dr. & Mrs. A. H. Pontifex Scholarship
  • Has maintained a good academic standing 
  • Has taken a concentration of, and excelled in, courses in the field of Science 
  • Has demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership in school and the community 
  • Has participated in community service and volunteer work in the community 
  • Has demonstrated a passion for, and interest in, pursuing a career in Science. 
APPLICATION

$1000 Rotary Club of Burnaby Bursary 
Is awarded to one student at each of Burnaby's Secondary Schools and who meets the following criteria:
  • Has maintained a good academic standing 
  • Has demonstrated good citizenship and STRONG leadership in school and the community 
  • Has participated in community service and volunteer work in the community 
  • Demonstrates financial need
Students need to provide supporting documents e.g. letters of reference, transcript, evidence to support  bursary criteria, citizenship, community service, volunteer work, financial need and other pertinent information must accompany the application


$500 Marjorie Jane Stephenson - Education Scholarship

  • Demonstrated community service assisting seniors (excluding Work Experience
  • You will need a verification of volunteer hours letter on letter head from the supervisor of the care facility where you volunteered . The letter must indicate the tasks completed and the total number of hours volunteered (NOT including Work Experience)
  • Demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Health Care 
  • Maintained a good academic standing 
  • Demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership skills in the school and community
SAMPLE "Verification of Volunteer Hours" Letter

Michael J. Fox Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship
  • Currently enrolled in a visual or performing arts course in a Burnaby secondary school. 
  • Documentation to demonstrate your interest, dedication and aptitude in an arts or in multiple arts disciplines, e.g. dance, drama, music, visual art, theatre, script writing, stagecraft, directing, media arts. 
  • Evidence of your financial need and an explanation of why there are no other financial resources available to you. 
  • Demonstrated school and/or community involvement 
  • Your intent to pursue study at a post-secondary institution in an arts or arts-related area.
APPLICATION


All District Scholarships are DUE on APRIL 3 to Ms.Morabito in room A233. 

Please request transcripts from the office and reference letters (REQUEST FOR REFERENCE LETTER FORMBEFORE Spring Break.