17 DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

The following District Scholarships (valued at $100-$3500) are available for Burnaby Central Grads who have financial need and or are excelling in academics, trades, visual arts, performing arts, and community service. Tips of how to win them will be discussed at a meeting on Monday, February 4th at lunch and after school in room C228. 

DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS are DUE MARCH 15, 2019 to Ms. Morabito. 

BCIT Pathways to Success Award

Burnaby Arts Council

Burnaby South War Memorial Scholarship

Burnaby Civic Employess Cupe 23 Scholarship

Burnaby Association of Senior Exempt Staff (BASES)

Chad Turpin Scholarship

Coast Capital Standing Tall Scholarship

Interworld Developments Scholarship

Louella Downing Visual Arts Scholarship

​Dr & Mrs A. H. Pontifex Scholarship

Marjorie Jane Stephenson Scholarship

Marlene Larson Scholarship

Michael J Fox Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship

Parkcrest Children's Centre

Rotary Club of Burnaby Scholarship

Ted Elphick Memorial Scholarship

$2500 DANEEN SKILLING SCHOLARSHIP

This is an annual award in honour of Ms. Daneen Skilling, a dedicated and 

professional leader to business and community in ensuring workplaces are

safe and healthy. Ms. Skilling served as Chair, Board of Directors of the 

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC (the Alliance) for seven years.

This award will support a worthy student pursuing a career in Occupational 

Health and Safety through post-secondary studies and a commitment to making 

workplaces physically and psychologically healthy and safe environments for

workers and the communities where they operate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Applications will be accepted from students enrolling in an accredited Occupational 
-Health and Safety program at college or university in BC (BCIT, UBC, SFU, UVIC, 
UNBC, or Okanagan College) for the 2019 – 2020 year.

-Applicants will be accepted from high school graduates and those furthering their 
education in health and safety graduate studies as outlined in the list of qualified programs.

-Applicants will submit abstracts showing their academic results

-Applicants will submit an essay of 750 to 1,200 words explaining why workplace
 health and safety is important to them, and why they are pursuing this course of study.

-Applicants will be Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in the province of BC.

APPLICATIONS: https://safetyalliancebc.ca/daneen-skilling-scholarship/

DEADLINE: March 15, 2019

$1500 NATIONAL UNION'S SCHOLARSHIP

Each year, the 390,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers 6 scholarships of $1,500 each that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers. Entrants must be the children or grandchildren, or the foster children or the foster grandchildren, of members or retirees of the National Union's Component unions or its affiliates and who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis in 2019.  

All scholarships awarded will be based on the best 750- to 1,000-word essay as listed below.  Essays will be marked on the basis of content and style.  

Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship

In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship must be entering a field of study in health care, criminal justice, community services or policing.  The essay topic is — The importance of their field of study in either policing, criminal justice services, or health care in delivering public services to Canadians.

Information and application for the Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for Indigenous Students

In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for Indigenous Students must identify as an Indigenous person. The essay topic — The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Indigenous peoples.

Information and application for the Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Scholarship for LGBTQ2 Students

In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for LGBTQ2 Students must identify as an LGBTQ2 student.  The essay topic is — The importance of trade unions in supporting the LGBTQ2 communities.

Information and application for the Scholarship for LGBTQ2 Student

Scholarship for Students of Colour

In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for Students of Colour must identify as a person of colour. The essay topic is — The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people of colour in Canada.

Information and application for the Scholarship for Students of Colour

Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship

In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship must identify as a person with a disability. The essay topic is — The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.

Information and application for the Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship

Tommy Douglas Scholarship

There are no other requirements, other than the general requirements above, for applying for the Tommy Douglas Scholarship. The essay topic is —

How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a country with a more just and equitable society.

Information and application for the Tommy Douglas Scholarship

Applicants are advised that the winners and winning essays will be publicized on our website, and their high school will be notified of their win.

For further information please phone 613-228-9800, or email scholarship@nupge.ca.

DEADLINE: JULY 4TH, 2019

$1000 Rotary Club of Burnaby Deer Lake Community Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a well-rounded student who has 
demonstrated strong citizenship and leadership skills as demonstrated 
through voluntary participation in community and school activities. The 
scholarship shall be applicable towards post-secondary education or 
trades training at any approved institution

MORE INFO & APPLICATION ( links found on the bottom right of the homepage)

DEADLINE:  April 5th, 2019. 

up to $1000 BC SCHOOL SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Member Schools of BC School Sports are pleased to announce this year’s BC School Sports Scholarship Fund.  The association is dedicated to assisting worthy student-athletes in their desire to attend an accredited Canadian University or College. BC School Sports Scholarships reward excellence in both scholastic and athletic pursuits.  The successful applicants will be student-athletes who have balanced their high academic achievements with significant success as school athletes and contributions to their community.Scholarships shall be awarded to students enrolled in member schools who apply, and who meet all of the criteria. 

BC Dairy Scholarship - Volleyball and Ultimate   

Bert & Greta Quartermaine Scholarship - Badminton   

Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarship - All BCSS Sports   

Zone Scholarships - All BCSS Sports

APPLICATIONS: https://www.bcschoolsports.ca/awards/scholarships

DEADLINE: MAY 6th

$1000 BCSSA ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP

The British Columbia School Superintendents Association will award six regional scholarships to students planning to pursue post-secondary studies. Students wishing to be considered for a scholarship must be currently enrolled in their final year of studies at a public secondary school in British Columbia and expected to graduate in June 2019. One winner will be chosen from each of the six BCSSA provincial chapters (Fraser Valley, Kootenay-Boundary, Metro, Vancouver Island, Northern, Thompson-Okanagan).

BCSSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

DEADLINE: February 8, 2019

GR 11s & GR 12s ROTARY CLUB OF BURNABY ADVENTURES PROGRAMS

The Rotary Club of Burnaby is pleased to sponsor one grade 11 or 12 student interested in pursuing post secondary education and to experience a hands on opportunity in each of the following areas:

• Adventures in Film Trip to Powell River Film Festival March 7-10
• Adventures in Politics/Citizenship - Trip to Ottawa from April 28-May 1 
• Adventures in Environment - Trip to Prince George May 22-May 26
• Adventures in Tourism - Trip to Kelowna April 14-19

The successful candidate will go on an all expenses paid trip to participate in related activities and learn more about the specific field (e.g Citizenship, Tourism, Film, Environment). Students will meet other students with similar interests from all over Canada. 

More Info at: //www.rotaryburnaby.org/sitepage/adventure-programs

APPLICATIONS available from Ms.Morabito. 

DEADLINE: January 24 to Ms.Morabito

LAST CHANCE TO BE NOMINATED TO BE A SCHULICH LEADER & $100,000 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 2018/2019 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 today as the deadline is approaching.

DEADLINE: 9:00am January 28th to Ms. Morabito in room C224

$500 B.C. CHINA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHINESE

The award promotes the study of Chinese language and culture by B.C. students developing their intercultural awareness and skills.The B.C.-China Award for Excellence in Chinese is a collaborative scholarship program offering up to fifty (50) $500 Awards for B.C. students studying Chinese. Each award is jointly funded by the B.C. Ministry of Education ($250) and the Chinese Consulate in Vancouver ($250). 

MORE INFO & APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE: March 1, 2019

up to $40,000 CAPILANO UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Capilano University entrance scholarships, bursaries, and awards recognize excellence in scholastic, athletic, and artistic achievement, as well as demonstrated commitment to community involvement and leadership endeavours of future Capilano students.  

CAPILANO COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS
These awards will recognise high school students who are entering the university with a strong academic standing as well as leadership and volunteerism in the community.

CAPILANO EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
 are the premier entrance scholarships at Capilano University. Up to 10 of these scholarships are offered each year and are awarded to high school graduates who have demonstrated excellence in academics and shown leadership in their school and community

APPLICATIONS AT: www.capilanou.ca/future-students

DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2019

up to $4200 BERRIDGE SUMMER ACTING & FILM PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIPS

Application is open to all students currently in grades 9-12, including graduated seniors. There is no required audition for our program however, if you are applying for a scholarship, we encourage you to send a 1-2 minute monologue via Youtube link to support your application. We accept applications on a rolling basis until the program is full. We award places on the program (including scholarships) as applications are received so early application is encouraged.


2019 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
We are still accepting scholarship applications for 2019. There is no final deadline, we accept applications until the program is full. We offer two types of scholarships:

MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Our Merit Scholarship is a set award of $1500 off tuition open to all students. You will need to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, preferably a media or theatre teacher.

FINANCIAL NEED SCHOLARSHIP

Our Financial Need Scholarship is a flexible award for up to 60% of the program tuition based on financial information submitted with your application. You will need a reference from a teacher, preferably a theatre or film teacher.  If you attend a fee paying school, you will need to be on scholarship at your school to qualify for this award. For the Acting Program, we encourage you to send an audition monologue via YouTube link.

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If you have any questions about application or scholarship please email Director Andrea Mardon at andrea@berridgeprograms.com

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM 

DEADLINE: NONE (SOONER IS BETTER)

$1000 CHARLENE REAVELEY CHILDREN'S CHARITY BURSARY

CRCCS would like to offer a $1000 bursary to graduating students who 
have lost a parent and/or sibling. 

CRITERIA:          

• Grade 12 graduating student
• Loss of a parent and/or a sibling
• Enrolled in a certified post secondary program within the same 

                   year of graduating

• Involved in the community/volunteer work
• a BC Resident
• Complete mailing address, contact information and full name of 

                  the applicant

• Complete mailing address, contact information and the name of 

                  secondary school

• A minimum 500 word essay on how they fit the criteria, including

                  all contact information.

MORE INFO AT:  www.crccs.ca/bursary-program/

DEADLINE: April 15, 2019

up to $40,000 BEEDIE LUMINARIES SCHOLARSHIP

Beedie Luminaries is a social-profit enterprise designed to help remove 

barriers to education and provide wrap-around support for promising 

students who are facing financial adversity. Students who are smart, but

 constrained by circumstance. Students who are ready to rise above
 their circumstances and achieve their dreams.

This year, the program will accept 50 students from across the
Lower Mainland. 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)

-be ineligible for the BC Tuition waiver Program (for former youth in care)

-Have a minimum cumulative average of 75 % (or equivalent for grade 11
 and available grade 12 marks

-Have faced financial adversity

Applications are now being accepted for Beedie Luminaries’ pilot year.
The first group of students will be announced in May 2019. The goal is
to eventually select 100 students per year from across British Columbia
into the Beedie Luminaries program.

 APPLICATIONS AT:  www.beedieluminaries.ca/apply/

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2019

$3000 DAVID LAM/BC TEAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER SCHOLARSHIP

David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship was established by the TEAL Charitable Foundation to honour David C. Lam, the 25th Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia. During his lifetime, David C. Lam was respected for his commitment to excellence and public service. The TEAL Charitable Foundation honours his contributions to British Columbia through the David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship.

The Scholarship is valued at up to $3,000. It recognizes an English language learner graduating from a BC secondary school who has combined academic competence with school and community service, and who wishes to further his/her education at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia.

Please note that applicants for the David C. Lam/BC TEAL ELL Scholarship must be documented permanent residents of Canada. International students on student visas are not eligible for this award.

CRITERIA:

1. Must be a BC Grade 12 student who wishes to attend a BC post-secondary institution
2. Documented English language coursework at the secondary level (Grades 9 to 12)
3. Consistent improvement in academic courses at the secondary level
4. Documented school or community service

Applicants are required to submit:

1. A short description of the applicant’s life before coming to Canada
2. A personal essay (original copy signed by the applicant):
   a. Two pages in length, double-spaced, approximately 500 words

   b. Topic: How a post-secondary education will enable the applicant to make a positive contribution to Canadian society
3. Two letters of reference:
   a. One from a teacher regarding academic performance

   b. One from an administrator, counsellor, coach, sponsor, or coordinator regarding service to others
4. Documented proof of permanent residency of Canadian citizenship
5. Grade 9 to 11 transcripts, including all English language coursework
6. Grade 12 transcripts to date
7. Completed application and supporting documents. 

APPLICATION: David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship

DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2019

Applications can be emailed to admin@bcteal.org.  If you prefer to send your application by mail, it should be postmarked on or before the deadline and sent to:

TEAL Charitable Foundation

Attention: David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship

#206 – 640 West Broadway

Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G4

up to $6000 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS

BCIT offers up to 60 Entrance Awards that recognize academic and non-academic achievements of students entering an eligible full-time BCIT program, including part-time and full-time Bachelor's degrees.

MORE INFO at: www.bcit.ca/files/finaid/pdf/entrance_awards_booklet.pdf

DEADLINES: 

• August 5, 2019 for those applicants entering their BCIT program April 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019. 
• January 6, 2019 for those applicants entering their BCIT program December 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.

BCIT President's Entrance Awards

BCIT President's Entrance Awards are available to students that have graduated from a B.C. Secondary School during the period September 2017 to June 2018. The selection of candidates is based on an evaluation of academic achievement, participation and contribution to school activities, leadership and citizenship as well as volunteer and/or community service. The BCIT President's Entrance Award can be applied to any full-time BCIT credential program. 

DEADLINE: August 5, 2019

      Submit your completed BCIT Entrance Awards application by mail, fax or email to:

Student Financial Aid and Awards
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Building SW1, Room 2132
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2
Tel.: 604-432-8555
Fax: 604-454-0941
Email: sawards@bcit.ca

$1000 DOTEASY BRIGHT STARS SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is open to students in their final year of high school.  There are 
3 prizes of up to $1000 for post-secondary tuition, plus 1 year of services to make
 your own website

You can apply by sending an email to scholarship@doteasy.com. In your email, please:

1)Tell us your name, current school, and intended field of study in the body of the email:
Computer Science, IT, IAT, Graphic Design, Business, or Other (If other, briefly 
explain why having a website would benefit you).

2)Attach a 300-500 word essay describing your career goals, and why having an
 online presence would help you on your journey.

3)Attach one letter of reference from a teacher, principal, employer or community leader

4)Scholarship winners will also receive 1-year of website hosting and domain name 
services. Please tell us which Doteasy services (hosting and/or add-ons) would best
 suit you and your needs. (Note that this answer will not be considered as part of the
 adjudication process, but allows us to assess the best complimentary hosting resources
 for our scholarship winners).  

MORE INFO :  https://www.doteasy.com/scholarship/

DEADLINE: March 31, 2019