BURNABY CENTRAL'S SCHOLARSHIP BLOG IS MOVING!

After 11 years of posting scholarships and bursaries for Burnaby Central grads on this blog, the blog is moving!

All information, applications and tips to win scholarships will be posted on the scholarship channel on Burnaby Central's CLC 12 Team.

If you would like to see what scholarships and bursaries have been offered every year, look at the monthly links in the blog archive on the right side of this page. 

Often the same scholarships are offered every year. Good Luck and start researching and applying for scholarships and bursaries today! The only thing standing in the way of you winning a scholarship or bursary is you!

$1500 2021 ELMER HELM YOUTH FUND

This scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving students who wish to pursue post-secondary training in the artistic, academic or technical fields. It is the aim of the fund to make such education possible for students who may otherwise not have the financial means.

Eligibility: 

• accepted into post-secondary training in artistic, academic, or technical field
• significantly involved in their community in a volunteer capacity
• strong academic achievement and potential is important, however, it is more important that the applicant has demonstrated a significant contribution to the life of their community to exemplify the Neighbourhood House values of community service

Students who receive this award are eligible to apply for renewal on an annual basis up to a maximum of four years.

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: JUNE 30

$500 JAYSON MCLEAN MEMORIAL BURSARY

Jayson McLean enjoyed mentoring young students who had a love for Theatre. He wanted them to reach their potential and success in their lives through the Arts, just as he did. To commemorate Jayson’s dedication to the Arts in his life, this Bursary is for Arts students in the Burnaby School District (41) who are pursuing their artistic passions in life.He wanted them to reach their potential and success in their lives through the Arts, just as he did. 

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: JUNE 11

$500 École Seaforth Elementary School Alumni Scholarship

 The Seaforth Parent Advisory Council is proud to be offering a $500 scholarship for École Seaforth Elementary School alumni. At École Seaforth Elementary School, our mission is to provide a happy, safe, supportive and challenging learning environment where our children learn to become compassionate citizens able to contribute in a global community.

With the spirit of citizenship at heart, the Seaforth scholarship is more community based than academic focused. While a respectable grade point average is expected, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate how they provide leadership to younger members of the community as well as partnership with elder members in the same community. The student will demonstrate that a true leader guides those who need to know, while, at the same time, learns the value in the ability to follow and learn from others.

In a 500 word essay the eligible students must demonstrate how they have exemplified these qualities. While we encourage all to apply, we are looking for students that have gone outside of the home or classroom to make a difference in the community and make this community a better place to live.

Please include a brief letter of support for this scholarship from a teacher or a school/community official as well as the dates the student attended Seaforth. Please submit applications to Seaforth.PAC@burnabyschools.ca

DEADLINE:  May 30th

61 SCHOLARSHIP ENDING THIS MONTH

 With the school year quickly coming to an end, ScholarTree.ca has made a concerted effort to add as many scholarships to the platform as we could find. May is the end of peak scholarship season so there are a lot of awards with upcoming deadlines.

We currently have 61 scholarships that equate to 367 awards and a total of $960,500 application period ending this month. So there is still time for students who have put off applying to scholarships throughout the school year.

Students can sort their scholarship list (https://scholartree.ca/scholarships) by the deadline by using the sort by option at the top of the page.

$10 000 Civic Leadership and Indegenous Student Scholarships

Nelson Scholarship Program is offering $10,000 scholarship opportunities. Recipients of the awards are young leaders of tomorrow, showcasing a commitment to community stewardship and academic achievement. 

This year, we are once again offering two incredible opportunities for students, our Civic Leadership Scholarship and our Indigenous Student Scholarship, in partnership with Indspire.

APPLICATIONS                               

DEADLINE: JUNE 30

Are you new to Canada and have taken ELL courses?

$750.00  CATHERINE LOGAN EDDY SCHOLARSHIP. This is for a student graduating from a BC Secondary School who has combined hard work with school and community involvement, and who wishes to further their education/training in BC. This student will be a recent immigrant who has been granted permanent resident status in Canada.

$750.00  SYLVIA HELMER SCHOLARSHIP. This is for a student graduating from a BC Secondary School who has combined hard work with school and community involvement, and who wishes to further her/his education/training in BC. This student will have started their schooling in BC as a student with refugee status in Canada.

One of the requirements for both is that the student took some ELL classes at the secondary level. 

DEADLINE: May 14

$1250 LUKA GORDIC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship will be presented to two well rounded students who, while maintaining a good academic standing, have demonstrated positive interactions with the school community and have participated in school athletics.

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: MAY 14th to Ms.Morabito

$1250 DISTRICT AUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIP

The DAS rewards graduating students for excellence and continuing their studies in the following Elective Areas:

1. Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)
2. Applied Skills (Business Ed, Technology Ed, Culinary Arts and Fashion)
3. Physical Activity ( Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education)
4. Indigenous Languages and Culture (demonstrated at school or in the community)
5. Second Languages (including Aboriginal Languages) 
6. Community Service (Volunteer Activity)
7. Technical & Trades Training (eg. Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training)

Eligibility

• must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant)
• must be a BC resident
• must have excelled in one of the six areas listed above
• must be a graduate of the 2021 Graduation Program by August 31 
• must be enrolling in a post secondary program to continue studies in your chosen elective area. (Priority will be given to students who are enrolling in a certificate or diploma post secondary program or technical training institution)
• a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average 
• a minimum of FOUR courses (with exception to Community Service) from their chosen elective area listed above. One of the four courses may be Work Experience 12A if it is related to your chosen career path.

Eligibility for the Community Service (Volunteer Activity) elective area:

• demonstration of local and global issues and cultural awareness
• courses: one leadership course in grades 11 or 12  e.g. First Aid, Peer Tutoring, Leadership plus extensive involvement in student government or school councils plus significant participation and leadership in a service-oriented club e.g. WISH Club, Interact Club, Hot Potato Initiative, Green Club, CAN Club
• community service/volunteer activity hours:  participation in a minimum of 300 hours of community service/volunteer activity over grades 10 through 12 that is beyond classwork and course requirements if one leadership course taken in grade 11 or 12.
• Or 400 hours if community service/volunteer activity over grades 10 through 12 that is beyond classwork and course requirements if no leadership course is taken in grade 11 or 12.
• Service can be undertaken in and/or outside of school.  Work experience hours, if directly related to service-related career that requires post secondary training can be included.  Students must provide evidence of their service in the form of a letter/document outlining dates and hours and a description of duties performed signed by the adult manager or supervisor of the program or organization.  Letter MUST  include full contact information of the manager or supervisor.
• demonstration of good attendance, punctuality, work habits and cooperation.

Application Instructions:

1) Type all the information in the left-hand column. Don't forget your cell number so I can contact you.

2) Type all the information at the top of the right-hand column. 
       e.g. Elective Area:                Applied Skills (from the list above)
              Chosen Career Area:    Accountant
              Post Secondary Inst.:   BCIT
              Program:                        Business   

3) Type four  grade 11 or 12 courses from your ELECTIVE area ( Work Experience 12A may be  included if it relates to your career path) e.g Financial Accounting 11, Financial Accounting 12, Business Computer Applications 11, Work  Experience  12

4) TYPE nine more grade 11 or grade 12 courses. Choose your TOP courses; the courses which you have the highest marks. 

5) Get your transcript and TYPE your letter grades and percentages.

6) DO NOT complete the GPA, AVERAGE %,  Other Courses, or provincially examinable courses section.

7) EMAIL your application and transcript all in ONE file to maria.morabito@burnabyschools.ca   

DISTRICT AUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIP Application

DEADLINE: extended to MAY 31

Successful candidates will receive vouchers in October or November 2021

$1000 CONFRATELLANZA ITALO-CANADESE SCHOLARSHIP

 The Confratellanza Italo-Canadese Society is again offering several $1000 scholarships to eligible candidates for this year.  The scholarships are open to this year's graduating secondary school students planning to enrol in a post-secondary academic degree program.  To be eligible for this scholarship candidates must:

1) be of Italian origin i.e. as having at least one parent or grandparent of direct Italian descent
2) be living in a city or municipality within the 21-member GVRD
3) have an academic standing sufficient to qualify for entry into the post-secondary institution of their choice.

Application: Confratellanza Italo-Canadese

DEADLINE: JUNE 15

UP TO $5000 LISA HUUS MEMORIAL FUND

The Lisa Huus Memorial Fund provides bursaries up to $5,000 annually per recipient, to assist persons with disabilities to undertake or continue their post-secondary education at an accredited post-secondary institution in British Columbia. Bursaries may be used for items such as tuition fees, textbooks, equipment, transportation, residence and support worker costs.

The bursary was established in 1988 by the family of Lisa Pauline Huus, a sociology student at the University of Victoria. "Lisa fought for her rights to go to university and be treated just like any other student," says her mother Annie Huus. "We established this fund so that students with physical challenges like Lisa can access much needed financial support to pursue their educational dreams."

APPLICATION 

DEADLINE: May 31

Up to $2000 Scholarships For 2SLGBTQ+ Students

 If you identify as Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other identity within the 2SLGBTQ+ community, these scholarships are for you! There are 8 scholarships ranging from $250 to $2,000, these awards will help you accomplish your post-secondary goals. To help you start your scholarship process, here are some of the top scholarships for 2SLGBTQ+ students.

https://grantme.ca/8-scholarships-for-2slgbtq-students-in-canada/

$2500 ENGINEERS AND GEOSCIENTISTS BC ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP

The Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation is pleased to offer the Post-Secondary Entrance and Transfer Scholarships to BC secondary students entering engineering or Earth science programs.

Six entrance scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, and one transfer scholarship, valued at $1,000, are awarded on the basis of a combination of factors including:

• Academic standing,
• Extracurricular activities,
• Financial need, and
• Responses to long-answer questions.

The entrance scholarship is for students entering a 4-year undergraduate engineering (B.A.Sc., B.Eng., or similar) or earth science (B.Sc. or similar) program.

The transfer scholarship is for students entering or currently enrolled in a engineering transfer program (engineering fundamentals, engineering certificate, or similar) with the intention of completing the remainder of an engineering degree at another institution.

The successful candidates will be notified in September 2021. The scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient's academic institution upon confirmation of registration.

APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE: JUNE 30

$1000 Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship

Each year we award $1,000 scholarships to graduating male and female student athletes who plan to continue post-secondary education while pursuing their athletic endeavors. 

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: MAY 31

UP TO $2500 BC TECH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The industry-funded BC Tech Scholarship Program is proud to provide grants to students who have a proven passion for technology, a desire to leave a mark in the tech sector and are pursuing a post-secondary education in a technology-related program. Eligible disciplines include:  Biotech, Business & Technology, Cleantech, Computer Science, Digital Media, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, IT & Applied Technology, Management, Product Management, Other technical programs. 

Applications

DEADLINE: APRIL 15

Up to $5000 MICHAEL J FOX VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

The MJF Visual & Performing Arts scholarship deadline has been extended to MARCH 15th via email to Ms. Morabito. Students planning to pursue visual and performing arts at post secondary and have financial need should apply for the Michael J Fox Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship. Please note the application says the deadline is April 9th but I would like to organize applications over spring break. Also, if you need additional reference letters please let teachers/community members know they can give me the letters on March 29.

APPLICATION

$1000 RISING STAR JAZZ MUSICIAN AWARD

The award recognizes an outstanding Jazz student who will study jazz at the post-secondary level, demonstrate high level of performance ability and is pursuing a professional career in jazz music. 

APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE: MARCH 31

EARN UP TO 50% OFF YOUR LASALLE COLLEGE TUITION

EARN UP TO 50% OFF YOUR LASALLE COLLEGE TUITION

Entrance scholarships available as well as talent, indigenous, athletic, and academic excellence scholarships. 

APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE: SUMMER & WINTER OF 2021

$1000 SHASHI ASSANAND BURSARY

Open to female Grade 12 students who are children of refugees or immigrants to Canada. Applicants must be pursuing a career in social work, education, psychology, nursing, or social service. 500-word essay and reference letters required. 

ELIGIBILITY AND DETAILS  

APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE: APRIL 30

$500 GRACE FAMILY NETWORK FOUNDATION

 Founded in the memory of Rebecca Chan, the Grace Family Network Foundation (gfnf) is a non-profit organization that aims to support and encourage under-resourced children and youth in the Greater Vancouver area.  gfnf is the embodiment of Rebecca’s heart for others and the hope that it will be carried on in some small way.

Three scholarships of $500 each are available to Greater Vancouver area students graduating in 2021 and beginning their studies at any post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2021.  Priority will be given to students in financial need.  

Applications  at www.gfnf.org

DEADLINE: MAY 31

$1000 ROTARY CLUB OF BURNABY- DEER LAKE

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 

DEADLINE:  April 9

$1000 CLEAN ENERGY BC scholarship

Clean Energy BC is pleased to announce that we will be offering a $1,000 student scholarship again this year. This scholarship is for grade 12 students who are graduating in 2021. To apply for the scholarship, we ask that students submit a reference letter as well as a 500-word essay answering the question, “Why is clean energy important to me as a young person in BC?”

 

APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE: May 20

 

$3000 UBC Bursary for Post Secondary Studies in French as a Second Language Program

This bursary program, which is administered by the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC), aims to encourage a greater number of young English-speaking Canadians to become bilingual, while studying in their field of interest. It offers the opportunity to expand knowledge about the Francophone culture.

  

Eligibility criteria and the application process:

https://fhis.ubc.ca/bursaries-for-postsecondary-studies-in-french-as-a-second-language/

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30

 

UP TO $10000 Electronic Recycling Association Scholarship

The ERA is looking for bright, young students with an interest in the environment to host a collection event at their location. Students will gain experience in event planning and hosting. The top 10 winners will receive prizes of up to $10,000. 

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: JULY 31

$1000 Young Conservationist Scholarship Program

 The Young Conservationist Scholarship Program (YCSP) is a free program for British Columbian youth in grade 11 and below to become conservation leaders. The YCSP highlights the drive of young people connected to the BCWF to contribute to the protection, conservation, and enhancement of the environment. Participating youth will be given the resources and knowledge to make an impact in their communities while competing for a $1,000 (minimum) scholarship. 

Selected conservation–minded youth will join us for a conservation seminar in April along with other youth. By the end of the program participants will be better equipped to facilitate their conservation project and other projects in the future.  Details on bcsss.blogspot.com.  

APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE: MARCH 15

Up to $2500 DANEEN SKILLING SCHOLARSHIP & JULIE COLE MEMORIAL BURSARY

 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. In memory of safety auditor Julie Cole, a new bursary will be awarded for the first time in 2021 to a student with demonstrated financial need.

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 2021 – 2022 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.

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: March 15