17 BURNABY SCHOOL DISTRICT BURSARIES/SCHOLARSHIPS!!

Don't forget to apply to one or more of the following DISTRICT scholarships. See Ms.Morabito for application packages. DEADLINE: MARCH 28

p Elinor Brown Scholarship

• Demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in teaching
• Demonstrated a love of English through chosen related course in secondary school
• Maintained a good academic standing
• Must provide proof of registration in post secondary program

p Burnaby Arts Council Scholarship

• Demonstrated excellence and achievement in the arts (performing, visual or literary) in school curricular and extra-curricular programs and the motivation to develop your ability
• Additional consideration will be given for community involvement
• Must provide proof of registration in post-secondary Fine Arts program
• Consideration may be given to students with financial need

p Burnaby Civic Employee’s – CUPE Local 23 Scholarship

• Must be attending a BC post-secondary or vocational school
• Maintained a good academic standing
• Demonstrated good citizenship in school and the community
• Participated in volunteer activities
• Consideration will be given to a student with Financial Need

p Burnaby South War Memorial Honour Roll Bursary

·                 In memory of young Burnaby citizens who fought for Canada in World War II

·                 Canadian citizen planning to attend and have been accepted to a Canadian post-secondary institution

·                 Continually demonstrated the values associated with good citizenship e.g. Caring, sharing,    

          responsibility and a willingness to help others

·                 Significant contribution to both school and community

·                 Good academic standing

·                 Demonstrate financial need in a written statement

  p   Burnaby DPAC Community Service Award

·                 Must complete the DPAC service award application (see Ms.Morabito for one)

·                 Demonstrates high level of involvement and recognizes the importance of community 
               responsibility & service

·                 Be a Burnaby resident and have attended a Burnaby public Secondary School.

·                 Be planning to pursue post secondary studies (academic, technical, vocational or other career

          training).

p Louella Downing Visual Arts Scholarship - BTA

• Maintain a good academic standing
• Demonstrated excellence in a minimum of two senior Visual Arts courses
• Demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Visual Arts
• Must formally submit an application to the Burnaby Teachers Association
• Submit 8-10 photographs of original art work illustrating a range of subjects and media

p 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.  (Staff may also put names forward.)
• 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

p     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 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

p    IKON

·         Must be attending BCIT in September 2011 (proof of registration required)

·         Demonstrated good citizenship

·         Actively involved ins school service

·         Maintained a good academic standing

·         Consideration will be given to a student with financial need

p   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

p Richard T. Lee, MLA, Scholarship

·         Interested in pursuing a career in public administration e.g. Public servants working in public

            departments/agencies, at all levels of government ( government positions, police officers etc.)

·         maintained a good academic standing

·         demonstrated good citizenship in school and the community

·         participated in community service and volunteer work in the community

·         Be planning on enrolling in a post secondary program

p  Metropolis at Metrotown Scholarship

·         Must be currently employed in a part-time job

·         Must fill in Employment Confirmation form (obtain from scholarship advisor)

·         A cover letter indicating “Why I am an appropriate candidate for this scholarship”

·         Must have been enrolled in a Burnaby School for 2 senior years

·         Been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work

·         Demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership skills

·         Maintained a good academic standing

p  Parkcrest Children’s Centre Scholarship

·         Must have attended Parkcrest Children's Centre for at least one year

·         Maintained a good academic standing

·         Provide evidence of volunteer or work experience

·         Participated and actively involved in school and community and/or volunteer activities

·         Enrolled in Burnaby School for 2 years

·         Demonstrated good citizenship and leadership skills

p Royal Arch Masonic Home Education Scholarship

·         For a well-rounded student who seeks a career in Health Care

·         Demonstrated community service assisting older adults

• One of your reference letters will need to be from the supervisor of the care facility where you volunteered
• Enrolled in a Burnaby school for 2 senior years
• Maintained a good academic standing
• Demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership skills in the school and the community (excluding work experience)

Marjorie Jane Stephenson - Education Scholarship

·         In memory of Marjorie J. Stephenson who benefited from the caring work of Burnaby school

      volunteers while residing at the Royal Arch Masonic Home.

·         Demonstrated community service assisting older adults

·         One of your reference letters will need to be from the supervisor of the care facility where you volunteered

·         Demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in Health Care

• Enrolled in a Burnaby school for 2 senior years
• Maintained a good academic standing
• Demonstrated good citizenship and strong leadership skills in the school and community

p    Vancouver Port Corporation Scholarship

·         Maintained a good academic standing

·         Demonstrated good citizenship in the school and community

·         Been actively involved in community service and/or volunteer work

p    RCMP  (Not yet confirmed)

·         Been enrolled in a Burnaby school for the two senior years

·         Maintained a good academic standing

·         Plan on enrolling in a BC post-secondary institution