$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.