UP TO $100,000 SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIP

A Schulich Leader Nominee represents the top STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) student in your graduating class and in turn becomes eligible to win a $100,000 or $80,000 scholarship. This entrepreneurial-minded student exemplifies at least two of the following criteria: 

• Academic Excellence = Exceptional grades
• Demonstrated leadership  (community, business or entrepreneurial)
• Financial need (planning to apply for financial assistance to attend university)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Graduate high school in the 2019/2020 academic year
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident 
• Be entrepreneurial-minded 
• Plan to enroll in STEM at one of our partner universities
• Meet at least two of the following criteria: Academic excellence, Leadership (community, business or entrepreneurial), Financial need 
• Not planning a career as a medical practitioner

Must be entrepreneurial minded, intending to pursue a career in:

• Innovation
• Technology
• Engineering
• Scientific Research

They are NOT looking for students pursuing careers in :

• Medicine
• Medical Research

Please submit the following in an envelope to Ms.Morabito:

• Scholarship Profile (on school website)
• Transcript
• Two reference letters with at least one from an academic source and one from a community source.  Use the "Request for reference Letter" form to ask a teacher and a community member. Ensure you give them two weeks notice.

DEADLINE: 9:00am January 15th to Ms. Morabito in room A233

up to $1000 YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND YOUTH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AWARD

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) aims to recruit, promote, and retain girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

SCWIST has several scholarships and awards for girls who are working on challenging STEM projects or taking courses/camps related to STEM fields. These projects can be the conventional science-fair like projects or something more social like starting a STEM club at their school. The value of each scholarship ranges from $100 to $1000.

Descriptions and applications at https://www.scwist.ca/programs-and-events/msinfinity/

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 22

OVER 100 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

With the holiday break approaching, we wanted to share a list of over a 100 scholarships students can apply for this Christmas break. 

Click on Holiday Break Scholarships for details, applications and deadlines.

Not all awards will apply to all students. For you to get a customized list and weekly email reminders of deadlines, you should create a profile on ScholarTree. At the top left, you can use the filter "Applications Open" to only see those scholarships that are currently accepting applications.

Finally, ScholarTree has partnered with York University to create content to give away 1 year of tuition. If you are interested in going to York then apply to the contest at: YORK TUITION CONTEST (this offer is open to students across Canada, not just Ontario students as shown on the ScholarTree page)

$1000 BCSSA SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, British Columbia School Superintendent 
Association issues a total of 6 scholarships of $1000 each to a graduating students. To be considered for a scholarship
you must be currently enrolled in their final year of studies at

a public secondary school in British Columbia and expected
to graduate in June 2020. One winner will be chosen from
each of the six BCSSA provincial chapters. In selecting the

recipients for this year’s awards, the scholarship committees
will consider demonstrated exemplary service and leadership
within the school and community.

Details and Applications at: bcssa.org/2018/10/23/2019-student-scholarships/

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14th

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$25000 STEAM HORIZON AWARD

Awarded to students who have inspiring achievements in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. These achievements could be formally recognized – a science fair win, a published app, a patented invention, etc. or they could be less formally recognized – the founding of a local coding club, developing a course for kids, or creating a local interactive art installation. Regardless of the accomplishment, it must reflect passion and illustrate a positive impact on the community.

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada by the application deadline;
• be 16 to 18 years of age by the application deadline;
• have been recognized for accomplishments in a formal capacity (e.g., selected as a winner or participant of a science fair, patent application, conference presentation) or less formal capacity (e.g., founding a coding club, developing a course for kids, creating an interactive art installation, volunteer work, community outreach);
• have obtained, over the previous year of study, an academic average of 80% or higher;
• be preparing to enroll in the fall of 2020 in your first year of post-secondary education (university, college or CÉGEP) in a STEAM field at a Canadian institution.

*Art and design fields will only be accepted if they are integrated in science and technology. 

The award sponsors welcome applicants who reflect the diverse nature of our country. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE: JANUARY 15TH

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$5000 PATHWAY TO TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Winners receive a $5,000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BC’s nine Faculties of Education.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Meet basic eligibility requirements
• Be eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and meet the requirements of the B.C. Graduation Program (2018) by August 31, 2020
• Be graduating in the same year the scholarship is awarded
• Have at least a"B" (73% or above) in your Language Arts 11 final mark 
• "B" average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12, Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12, with no more than one "C+" (67% or above) final course mark, (marks lower than “C+” are not accepted)
• Maintain a “B” average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduation

APPLICATION & DETAILS

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28TH

$5000 BC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded B.C. graduates. Winners will have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career paths. They will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition.You must be nominated by your secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship. Only one student from each school may be nominated.  

ELIGIBILITY:

• Meet basic eligibility requirements
• Be eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and meet the requirements of the B.C. Graduation Program (2018) by August 31, 2020
• Be graduating in the same year the scholarship is awarded
• Have at least a
• "B" (73% or above) in their Language Arts 11 final mark 
• "B" average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12, Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12, with no more than one "C+" (67% or above) final course mark, (marks lower than “C+” are not accepted)
• Maintain a “B” average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduation

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR NOMINATION COMPLETE  THE FOLLOWING AND SUBMIT TO MS. MORABITO BY FEBRUARY 14TH BY 9:00 AM :

1. Completed Scholarship Profile (found on scholarships link on the school website.
2. Complete the Application. The application includes a written statement worth 60% overall, and the resume worth 40% overall.  It must be completed online in the mandatory format. (Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference)
3. Ask for two reference letters, one from a community organization to verify your volunteer hours in the community and one from your school to verify your volunteer contributions at school. 
4. Request a Transcript from the office or print one from the Transcript Service

APPLICATION AND DETAILS

Once you are nominated Ms.Morabito will confirm your nomination by having your school principal sign and date the BC Excellence Nomination Form. 

$1500 BERRIDGE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

For the past 12 summers, Berridge Programs has been welcoming students from around the world to the Chateau le Mont Epinguet in Normandy, France to live in community, develop their unique talents and experience another culture. Our programs offer the perfect blend of performing arts camp and travel abroad experience. Last year, we introduced a new offer to Canadian applicants to pay their tuition in Canadian dollars, a savings of over 25% off our program tuition. This resulted in some amazing talented young Canadian artists joining us last summer and we are keen to have more!

We offer programs in both Acting and Film open to students age 14-19. Our programs are taught exclusively in English however there are plenty of opportunities for French speakers to practice their language skills both on the program and out in the wider community on field trips and excursions. You can read about our program at www.berridgeprograms.com.

In addition, Canadian applicants are welcome to apply for our Scholarship Program to receive more financial assistance. We offer a Merit Scholarship in the amount of $1500 and our Financial Need Scholarship for up to 60% off the program tuition. 

 Berridge Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: NONE 

$3000 PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS BCIT SCHOLARSHIP

Are you planning to go to BCIT? Then don't miss out on the BCIT Pathway to Success
Awards. This scholarship is for students planning to enter into a full-time first year
(technology or technical) program.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• You must have applied for admission to BCIT and have been assigned a BCIT ID
• You must be a citizen or permanent residents of Canada
• You must commence your BCIT full-time studies before March 31, 2020
• A recipient must remain registered as a fulltime student during the academic period for which an award is given
• A recipient must maintain satisfactory academic standing during the academic 

period for which an award is given
•Awards are not deferrable and must be accepted in the year in which they are 

awarded.

SELECTION CRITERIA
The student must demonstrate leadership skills and/or additional responsibilities such as family. Examples are:
• taken leadership training/courses
• volunteer and/or community service
• work experience
• captain/president of sports team or group
• Involvement in extracurricular activities
• Play a major role in supporting their family, financially or otherwise.

- Letter of recommendation from school district

LETTER OF INTENT
The student must write a letter of intent which outlines:
• their career goals
• why they have chosen that particular career
• that they have a good understanding of the job and the skills required
• why they want to be a BCIT student
• outlines their leadership skills and/or additional responsibilities such as family.
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Every application must include the following information:
• Completed application form with BCIT ID
• Completed student letter of intent

BCIT PATHWAY TO SUCCESS APPLICATION

DEADLINE : March 13th to Ms.Morabito

$1000 WHITE HATTER SCHOLARSHIP

The White Hatter Scholarship was established in 2018 by the Laur family and their company Personal Protection Systems Inc. This scholarship, of $1000, will be awarded to one student who has demonstrated academic achievement in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and is wanting to further their education in the field of Information Technology, Network Security, or Computer Technology. This scholarship is for students looking to enroll in their first year of a minimum 1-year undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate program, on a full-time basis, at a recognized publicly-funded Canadian University, college or technical school in the fall 2019/2020 academic term.

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Who Can Apply?

• Any grade 12 Canadian student who attended any school that had a White Hatter Social Media Safety and Digital Literacy presentation in the 2019/2020 school year.
• Number of Scholarships Available
  • One
• Level of Study
  • Certificate; Diploma; Post-diploma; Associate; Bachelor
• Citizenship
  • Canada
• Status in Canada
  • Permanent Resident
• Region of Residence
  • Canada
• Schools Attending
  • Canadian Technical School, College, University
• Region of Study
  • Canada
• Field of Study
  • Information Technology, Internet and Social Media Safety/Security, Computer Science
• Course Load
  • Full-time

Application Process

• A student applying for this scholarship will have to provide a cover letter describing their desires to continue education in the field of Information Technology, Network Security, or Computer Technology.
• The cover letter must contain:
  o Your contact information(fullname,phone number,address). o Yourcurrentschoolattendingingrade12year
  o The post-secondary school accepted to or schools applied to o Proofyouareastudent
• Provide at least one letter of reference from a teacher that outlines why the applicant should be considered for this scholarship.
• The student applicant will also have to provide an essay on the topic on “The Benefits of Education Technology in the Classroom” The essay must be within 800-1000 words in length.
• The winning student and essay will be announced following the winning applicant announcement date.
• Please send your work and attachments as a pdf file format.

APPLICATIONS AND DETAILS AT: https://www.thewhitehatter.ca/scholarship

DEADLINE: MAY 1ST

UP TO $40,000 BEEDIE LUMINARIES SCHOLARSHIP

They are looking for resilient BC students who are facing financial adversity, have the academic readiness to advance their education, achieve their dreams, and inspire others.
Each student will receive either $10,000 per year for a four-year bachelor degree program (up to $40,000) or $7,500 per year for a two-year diploma or trades program (up to $15,000)

ELIGIBILITY:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for at least three years
• Be a BC resident, residing in the Lower Mainland
• Be in their final year of high school, entering into full-time studies in a first bachelor degree, first diploma, or first trades program at one of the eligible post secondary institutions (listed on application link)
• Have a minimum cumulative average of 75 % 
• Demonstrate your or your family's financial adversity

APPLICATIONS AT:  https://beedieluminaries.ca/eligibility/

DEADLINE: JANUARY 20

$1000 GAP YEAR SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY:

• Currently in Grade 12 or have completed Grade 12 within the past 12 months
• Currently in a post-secondary program
• Or, currently in gap year

Gap Year Status:
- Student must show proof of post-secondary school Deferred Admission status into a program for the next school year
- Or, show proof of Leave of Absence status with their current post-secondary program

Gap Year Goals: In the scholarship application, student must tell us why they will be taking a gap year and what they have planned for that gap year

Scholarship Payout: Winner will be selected in June 2020 with monetary payout once the gap year is done and proof of enrolment is supplied

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: MAY 31

$2000 LIVEBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP

If you’re an ambitious, driven and savvy student, we’re looking for you. Tell us why financial literacy is important in your life and apply for the LiveBright Scholarship Program. 

Complete the application form and include a copy of transcripts from your most recent academic year 

1. Get creative! What’s your best advice when it comes to managing your money? Tell us in 500 words or less and include it with your application. A one-minute video explaining your insights is also encouraged but optional, and can be emailed to scholarships@sunlifeglobalinvestments.com
2. Send your entire application in one package to: Sun Life Global Investments Marketing, 227 King St. S., Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4C5, Suncode: 302B36, attn. Meghan Knowles. 

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be . . .
-Residents of Canada between the ages of 16 to 25 or entering first year. 
-High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational technical school or equivalent post-secondary school for the entire upcoming academic year. 
- Children of Sun Life Financial employees, field management, or financial advisors are not eligible to apply. 

Scholarships will be awarded based on: 

1. Leadership and participation in school and community activities  
2. Past academic performance  
3. Work experience  
4. Desire to pursue a career in business, the investment industry, or financial planning 
5. Awards 

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: October 31, 2019