GR11s and GR12s ROTARY CLUB of BURNABY ADVENTURES PROGRAMS!

The Rotary Club of Burnaby is pleased to sponsor 1 grade 11 or 12 student to participate in each of the following programs:

• Adventures in Health Care - trip to Prince George - DEADLINE: NOV 30
• Adventures in Film - trip to Powell River's Film Festival -DEADLINE: NOV 30
• Adventures in Citizenship - trip to Ottawa
• Adventures in Forestry & Environmental Studies
• Adventures in Technology trip to Saskatchewan
• Adventures in Tourism- trip to Kelowna

The successfull candidate will go on an all expenses paid trip to participate in related activities and learn more about the specific field (e.g Health Care, Citizenship, Tourism, Film, Forestry/Environment) All candidates will be interviewed by members of the Rotary Club of Burnaby who will choose 1 candidate to participate in each of the programs. More Info at: http://www.rotaryburnaby.org/sitepage/adventure-programs

APPLICATIONS available from Ms.Morabito. 


DEADLINE: November 30th & January 15 to Ms.Morabito

$70,000 TD Scholarship for Community Leadership

Twenty TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are awarded to students in their last year of high school who have demonstrated leadership in improving their community. Each scholarship has a value of up to $70,000 and includes:

• Up to $10,000 for tuition per year (for up to a maximum of four years)
• $7,500 a year for living expenses (for up to a maximum of four years)

These scholarships also help you make connections that could last a lifetime, including:

• Offers of paid summer employment
• Mentorship opportunities
• Annual gatherings, networking opportunities and more

What is “community leadership”?

We’re interested in hearing from students who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to solving a community problem or making their community a better place. For example, you may be cleaning up the environment, promoting social justice, or fighting child poverty. Check out what some of the past scholarship recipients have done to improve their community.

Applications at http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/student-life/scholarship-for-community-leadership/index.jsp

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 17

BC SCHOOL SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS

Do you play school sports or community soccer? Then don't miss out these scholarships! BCSS is pleased to announce the renewal of the following scholarships: 

• BCSS Zone Scholarships (school sports)
• Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarship (school sports)
• Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship
• BC Dairy Association (Soccer) Scholarship

Applications at :
 http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/awards/scholarships

DEADLINE:  May 7th

Queen's Major Entrance Scholarships

Students who demonstrate superior academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school or community activities, and proven leadership can apply for a Queen’s major admission award. Financial need is also a consideration for some of our major admission awards.

You may apply for all of the awards that you are eligible for by submitting a single Major Admission Award (MAA) application. If you’re applying for the Chancellor’s Scholarship, make sure you have confirmation that Burnaby Central Secondary will be nominating you. You’ll need to see Ms.Morabito in room A233 in period 4 if you would like to be nominated. 

Upon submitting your application, an email will be sent to your High School Official (Ms.Morabito) requesting they submit the nomination electronically to our office.  You will then receive an email confirming the nomination has been completed.

APPLICATION:http://www.queensu.ca/studentawards/admission-awards/major-admission-awards

DEADLINE: December 1, 2017

$1000 RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Bursary

RE/MAX of Western Canada has renewed the Quest for Excellence bursary program. This year we are once again offering (16) $1,000 bursaries for a total of $16,000 to grade 12 students.

This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. 

Applications at www.remax.ca > about RE/MAX > In the Community > Quest for Excellence.

Deadline: March 12

WELCOME BACK GRADS OF 2018!

There will be lots of scholarships posted on Burnaby Central's scholarship blog throughout the year! There are scholarships and bursaries for academics, applied skills, arts, athletics and financial need. Keep checking the blog or see Ms. Morabito in room A233 (PERIOD 4) for the scholarship that is right for you. You have nothing to lose and only FREE MONEY to gain! Good Luck !

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

• TRANSCRIPTS are available with 2 days notice from the office. Complete a request form and submit.

• REFERENCE LETTERS  -For the best reference letters please provide your references with 2 weeks notice and always use a Reference Letter Request Form. Pick up a few in room A233.

• Check out the SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES to the right to register your profile and have suitable scholarship opportunities emailed directly to you!

$100 000 LORAN AWARD

There are over 30 Loran awards valued at up to $100,000 awarded across Canada. Potential candidates must exhibit :

• strong academic performance over grade 11 (85% average or better)
• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
• excellent moral character and genuine commitment to serving others
• ability to manage and lead others
• determination and independent thinking
• a willingness to take meaningful risks.

 APPLICATIONS at: apply.loranscholar.ca. Since you do not know if we will be sponsoring you please select "Applying to the direct pool " when you come across the following question:

Is your school planning to sponsor your application or are you applying to the direct pool (without sponsorship)? If you don’t know yet, don’t worry: you may return to your application and change your selection later.

 Sponsored by my school Applying to the direct pool 

 
SPONOSORSHIP DEADLINE: Print your application, place it in an envelope and submit to Ms. Morabito by October 10.

Central's scholarship committee will choose 3 candidates to sponsor by October 18.

DIRECT POOL DEADLINE: Missed the sponsorship deadline? You can mail your applications to Toronto for the direct pool by October 25.

Take a look at the  application overview and a sample application form. As in previous years, you will need to submit a transcript, request a reference from a teacher or community member and meet the OCtober 9th deadline if you are seeking school sponsorship.

Find out more:

• Eligibility Criteria
• Our Awards
• How To Apply
• FAQs for Applicants

$1500 JEAN CIRIANI SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship recognizes graduating BC public school students who have displayed exemplary communication skills in the service of public organizations.

Criteria:

-Students must have a high academic standing in communication subjects and express an interest in furthering their education in communications

-Students must be graduating from a BC public school in the 2016-2017 school year

-Students must submit a completed application package

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: JUNE 16

$500 Sandra Elaine Scott-Phillips Community Service Award

The late Sandra Elaine Scott-Phillips served on the Board of Directors of the Jamaican/Canadian Cultural Association of BC for 10 years until her passing in August, 2012. Sandra also served on the board of the City of Surrey’s Diversity Advisory Committee. Sandra was the essence of compassion, duty, loyalty and spirituality. She valued community service and involvement. In honour and memory of Mrs. Scott-Phillips, her widower, Mr. Paul Phillips together with the Jamaican/Canadian Cultural Association of BC has established a $500.00 Community Service Award, which will reward a worthy graduating student with an opportunity to assist in the pursuit of their academic dreams. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. The applicant must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
2. The recipient of the award must be a graduating Grade 12 student, residing in the Metro Vancouver area.
3. The applicant must be recommended by an adult who is not a relative (preferably a teacher or principal). 
4. The applicant must submit the application form, together with two letters of reference before the due date.
5. The applicant must provide proof of academic achievement, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (copy of the most recent report card required); 
6. The applicant must provide two letters of reference, one from their community and one from their school.
7. The recipient must provide proof of acceptance at a Canadian University, or College.

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: JUNE 30th

$1000 JAMAICAN CANADIAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF BC

In keeping with its mandated vision, JCCABC has established an annual $1,000.00 Scholarship, to reward a worthy British Columbia graduating student with an opportunity to assist in the pursuit of their academic dreams. 

AWARD CRITERIA 

1. The applicant must be Jamaican born or of Jamaican descent (parent(s) or grandparent(s)); 
2. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada; 
3. The applicant must submit an essay 
4. The applicant must provide an up-to-date official transcript of grades, with a minimum GPA of 3.0; 
5. The recipient of the award must be a graduating Grade 12 student, residing in British Columbia; 
6. The recipient must provide proof of acceptance or entry at a post-secondary institution

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: JUNE 30TH

$1250 DOGWOOD DISTRICT AUTHORITY AWARD

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

• Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)
• Applied Skills (Business Ed, Technology Ed, Culinary Arts and Fashion)
• Physical Activity ( Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education)
• Indigenous Languages and Culture (demonstrated at school or in the community)
• Second Languages (including Aboriginal Languages) 
• Community Service (Volunteer Activity)
• 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 2017 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 plus extensive involvement in student government or school councils plus significant participation and leadership in a service-oriented 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 os neyond 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 should include full contact information of the manager or supervisor.
• demonstration of good attendance, punctuality, work habits and cooperation.

Application Instructions:

1) Ask for a transcript from the office. It can take up to two days, so don't wait to the last 
    minute. 

2) Type all the information in the left-hand column. Don't forget your cell number so I can 
     contact you if I have questions about your application.

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

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

6) ENTER your letter grades and Final Average %.

7) DO NOT complete the GPA, Other Courses, Overall GPA or Overall Average% section.

8) Print, SIGN and DATE the application and staple the transcript behind the application 
    before you submit to Ms.Morabito.

DEADLINE: extended to June 5th, 2017 to Ms.Morabito

Dogwood District Authority Application

Successful candidates will receive vouchers in October or November 2017.

$500 LUKA GORDIC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Dedicated to the memory of Luka Gordic a 2014 Burnaby Central graduate. Three awards will be presented to well rounded students who, while maintaining a good academic standing, have demonstrated positive interactions with the school community and have participated in school athletics. See Ms.Morabito for an application.

DEADLINE: MAY 12 to Ms.Morabito

Janice Lee Blue Wave Bursary

Eligible students will have experienced a significant mental health or substance use problems and are accessing treatment and support and can demonstrate financial need. 

Janice Lee Blue Wave Bursary Application

DEADLINE: MAY 31

$1500 Confratellanza Italo-Canadese Society

The Confratellanza Italo-Canadese Society is again offering several $1,500 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: MAY 31

$1000 B. Davis Memorial Scholarship

This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
                           

• There is no age restriction
• Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
• This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.

Apply at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm 

Deadline: May 22

$1000 SOAR PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETY

SOAR Philanthropic Society will be giving out over $25,000 in scholarship funds for the categories of academics, adversity, athletics, community engagement, culinary arts, entrepreneurship & innovation, health & mindfulness, leadership, skilled trades, social justice & law, visual & performing arts. Each scholarship is $1,000. 

On May 27, 2017 SOAR will be holding their annual SOAR Summit Conference at Simon Fraser University. Some of the major partners in this project are Simon Fraser University, Vancity Credit Union, Desjardins, Daily Hive (Vancity Buzz), and more. This is a one day leadership conference, along with workshops for local high school students. Its our annual event at SFU Surrey, where we have keynote speakers from various backgrounds, including representatives from universities, law enforcement officers, TedTalks and more. More information from the summit can be seen at www.soarps.org/summit. Over 200 students from all across the Lower Mainland attend this event. High school students can register at www.soarps.org. Registration closes in early June.

Applications at www.soarps.org. 

Deadline: June 30

$1000 CLEAN ENERGY (CEBC) SCHOLARSHIP

Clean Energy BC (CEBC) is pleased to offer a student scholarship of $1000. The scholarship is available for students who are interested in pursuing a future in clean energy at a post-secondary institution.

Eligibility: Must be a BC secondary student (full-time, currently enrolled) that is graduating in 2017.

Application Materials:

• Applicants must submit a 1-2 page paper (500 words) responding to the question “Why is clean energy important to me as a young person in BC?” Please explain why clean energy is important, cite any relevant experience with projects, volunteering, or community work, and indicate any future plans for involvement (please indicate the post-secondary institutions you have applied to and any acceptances).
• Applicants must also provide one letter of reference (not a relative). This could be from a teacher, a community representative, a pastor/religious teacher or a coach. The reference letter should speak to your character as a person.
• Please provide your contact information – address, phone number and e-mail.

Please submit applications by mail or email to:

Bryan MacLeod, CEBC Manager of Development and Operations
354-409 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2
bryan.macleod@cleanenergybc.org

Deadline: May 15

$1500 Betty Spalton Roadbuilders Scholarship

  CRITERIA

• any student entering or continuing studies leading to a career in road building, road maintenance or heavy construction.
• Preference will be given to students who are female and/or members of minority groups.
• Program of study may be either full or part-time at any BC college, university, technical or trades institute.
• Canadian citizens.
• APPLICATIONS at http://www.roadbuilders.bc.ca/education_fund.php

Deadline: MAY 31

Up to $1000 BC Electrical Association Scholarships

The BC Electrical Association is awarding between $500 and $1000 to any eligible students who plan on studying Electrical, Marketing, Electrical Engineering or Business. Bursaries are awarded based on financial need, field of study, employment, community service and school activities. More information at www.bcea.bc.ca 

DEADLINE: July 31

Application package 

3-$500 Grace Family Network Foundation Scholarships

This scholarship was started in memory of Rebecca Chan, the Grace Family Network Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to provide financial awards and support community organization work with under-resourced children.

This scholarship will be awarded to three diverse high school graduates who are pursuing post-secondary education. Priority will be given to students in financial need.

go to the link for more information and for the application form: http://www.gfnf.org/scholarship.html

Deadline: May 31

$1000-$1500 National Union Scholarships

Tell us why Unions matter and you could win $1000. Essay. Personal reminiscence. Song. Video, Photo. If you created it, and it speaks to why unions matters, send it to whyunionsmatter@nupge.ca 

Does a family member belong to the National Union? If so don't miss out on more Scholarships at http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships DEADLINE: July 7th

$2000 CGTRADER SCHOLARSHIP

Backed by Intel Capital, CGTrader is one of the world's leading 3D model platforms. Each semester our company challenges students to dig into the field of technology by writing different essays on how innovative technologies are transforming our lives. This Spring the topic is: “The future of technology in education”. 

The best submission will be awarded $2,000 while the two runners-up will receive $500 each. All information and eligibility requirements can be found at: https://www.cgtrader.com/scholarships

DEADLINE: JUNE 1st

$1500 POWERFUL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP

We believe that youth are powerful, especially BC youth!  But how can youth build the confidence, leadership skills and global perspective to actually identify and develop their leadership potential this summer?  Powerful Youth approaches youth leadership training through a unique experienced based model, coaching youth to lead measurable community impact projects, using social entrepreneurial tools, with other young leaders from 18+ different countries.  

Our Global and Junior Leadership Academies are not summer camps, as each participant will also receive 6 months of additional online coaching after graduation to continue uncovering their passions and skills as well as implement their own DREAM Service Project.  

We are looking for more BC youth to join us! If you are interested in an international youth service leadership program, don't miss out on the $1,500 BC scholarship offer to all British Columbia youth ages 12-18 years old who apply to our programs in Shawnigan Lake.

If you are interested in learning more about this offer, referring someone or wish to contact us about to learn more about our other opportunities  then please contact us at http://powerfulyouth.com/contact-us/  You may also contact me directly at dcharron@powerfulyouth.com

DEADLINE: May 26 by 5:00pm.
 

$3000-$7000 YOUTH TRAIN in TRADES (formerly ACE-IT)

The Industry Training Authority (ITA), the government agency which sponsors YOUTH TRAIN in TRADES (formerly ACE-IT) Programs, is planning to fund Graduate students for the first time in September, 2017.

Any school age student who is planning to transition to a Foundation Trades program at BCIT, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, or VCC will now have the opportunity to apply and enroll in any of Burnaby’s YOUTH TRAIN in TRADES Programs with no tuition costs. The cost of taking Foundation programs at a Post-Secondary Institution ranges from $3000 - $7000.

YOUTH TRAIN in TRADES Programs to which these changes apply are:

 Auto Collision   Auto Service Technician           Carpenter                    Electrician           Hairstylist           Professional Cook

If you are a Graduating student planning to attend a PSI next year who may want to take advantage of this opportunity,  please contact Paul Arthur at Paul.Arthur@sd41.bc.ca

$1000 BC TECH SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2005, the industry-funded BC Technology 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 BC-based technology-related discipline.

New to the program this year is our Equality Scholarship powered by Discovery Foundation, which aims to support the education of underrepresented groups in the community. The goal is to develop not only a diverse but inclusive workforce where everyone feels that they belong.

There are up to 6 x $1,000 grants available to Grade 12 Graduates entering post-secondary in September 2017.

As for the Equality Scholarship, there is 1 x $1,000 available to University/College students or Grade 12 graduates who belong to the following groups:

• Women
• First Nations
• Persons with disabilities
• New immigrants
• LGBTQ
• 
  

Applications at www.wearebctech.com/scholarship

Deadline: May 10

BC INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADOR SCHOLARHSIP

The awards promote the development of intercultural knowledge and understanding in support of BC’s new education curriculum and contribute to the goals of the 

K-12 Applications

Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for nomination by a school district or independent school, the international student must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be accepted for first-time entry into a BC public or independent school at the Grade 9, 10, or 11 level for the 2017/2018 school year
• Be of school age (no older than 19 by June 30, 2017)
• Be nominated by a BC school district or independent school
• Hold a valid passport from the People’s Republic of China, Japan or the Republic of Korea

Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) Applications

Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for nomination by a school district, independent school or BC-certified offshore school, the international student must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be nominated by a BC school district, independent school or BC-certified offshore school
• Be intending to enter a public post-secondary institution or a degree program at an authorized private degree granting institution in the 2017/18 school year (see the list of eligible institutions)
• Hold a valid passport from the People’s Republic of China, Japan, or the Republic of Korea
• Achieve a high academic standard, including English language ability

DEADLINE: See Ms.Morabito if your interested before March 31, 2017.

$1000 YTS SCHOLARSHIP

Youth Transforming society (YTS) is a registered, student-led group based out of Surrey, BC that aims to raise awareness for humanitarian issues and encourage community volunteerism. Founded in 2010, we have since raised $20,000 for various organizations and have helped hundreds of students get involved. For more information about our organization, please visit: 

http://www.youthtransformingsociety.org/

To further our goal of inspiring volunteerism, we have created the YTS Scholarship for Community Service. This year, YTS will be giving out three $1000 scholarships. Each scholarship will recognize a student’s dedication and commitment to selfless service in the community. We hope to celebrate the achievements of three young individuals who have created positive change in their communities.

Eligibility criteria:

To be considered for this award, the applicant must be:

1. A graduating, grade 12 student attending secondary school within the lower mainland

2. Attending a Canadian post-secondary institution on a full-time basis beginning September 2017.

3. Actively involved in voluntary pursuits of any kind (humanitarian, environmental, etc…)

4. Minimum academic average of 70%

 YTS APPLICATION 

DEADLINE:  March 31