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 FORM) BEFORE 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

APPLICATION

$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

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

APPLICATION

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 FORM) BEFORE Spring Break.