$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.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Meet basic eligibility requirements
• Be enrolled in or graduated from a B.C. Grade 12 graduation program
• Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) by August 31st of the school year in which they are nominated
• Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31, of the school year in which they are nominated
•  Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominated 
• Have at least a: - “B” (73% or above) in their Language Arts 11 final mark 
• “B” average in final course marks that fulfil graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12, Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12, 
• Have  no more than one “C+” (67% or above) final course mark, (marks lower than “C+” are not accepted) 
• Maintain a “B”or better average in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduation
•  Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination 

NOMINEES MUST PROVIDE:

1. Completed Scholarship Profile (found on scholarships link on the school website)
2. Two reference letters, one from your community and one from your school
3. Recent Transcript
4. Resume in the mandatory format;
5. Written statement, maximum 500 words, which must describe:

          - What led you to your most relevant community service, volunteer activity, and/or                     leadership role 

          - What you learned from this experience 

          - How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path. 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR NOMINATION COMPLETE #1-3 AND SUBMIT TO 

MS. MORABITO BY FEBRUARY 7TH BY 9:00 AM :

NOMINATION & APPLICATION:

1. You must be nominated by your secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship. Only one student from each school may be nominated. Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination. You must confirm your nomination by having your school principal sign and date the BC Excellence Nomination Form. 
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. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.