$40,000 UBC ENTRANCE AWARDS

This award is different from the Major Entrance Scholarships.The UBC Entrance Awards assist students in their transition from secondary school to university. The purpose of this program is to financially support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining the UBC community, but who would not otherwise be able to attend without significant financial assistance. APPLICATIONS at 


you.ubc.ca/ubc/htmlemailupload/File/awards/2012_13_UBC_entrance_awards_application_vancouver_campus.pdf 


DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28

$5000 TOYOTA EARTH DAY SCHOLARSHIP

This is an exciting opportunity for Grads to earn a $5000 entrance scholarship towards their post-secondary education in any field of their choice!

The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program encourages and rewards graduating Canadian high school students who have distinguished themselves through environmental community service, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and academic excellence. 

Candidates:

•  have achieved excellence in their academics  
• have demonstrated outstanding environmental commitment, community service and leadership during the course of their studies
• Are a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident (landed immigrant) or on Refugee Status.
• Are not an employee or immediate family member of an employee of Toyota Canada Inc. and its Dealers, Toyota Canada Foundation, Earth Day Canada or Panasonic Canada Inc.

Applcations at http://www.earthday.ca/scholarship/ DEADLINE: January 31, 2012

UBC MAJOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP

I COULDN'T GET THE APPLICATION ONTO THE BLOG (ALL MY FORMATTING HAD TO BE RE-DONE) SO COPIES OF THE APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ROOM C224.

The Major Entrance Scholarship (MES) program offers the most prestigious awards available to entering students at The University of British Columbia, including one-time awards of at least $5,000 and renewable awards of up to $40,000 payable over four years. Burnaby Central will nominate up to six students for these scholarships.

Students MUST:

• have a 90% or higher academic average in grades 11 and 12
• be a canadian citizen or permanent resident
• show an ability to lead (directly or indirectly) in at least one of the following areas: artistic endeavours, original intellectual pursuits, community service, athletics, and school activities
• participate in activities in your school and/or community

To apply for nomination, complete the in school application and submit by 3:00 pm, TUESDAY, JANUARY 3^rd

$24,000 & $25,000 ENTRANCE BURSARIES for SFU

ERM FIORILLO-HAL DAVIS CKNW ORPHAN'S FUND BURSARY
This bursary is designed to assist a student (family must be on income assistance) who, due to financial considerations would not otherwise be able to attend SFU. It is valued at $6000/year for up to 4 years.

The intended recipient must:
• demonstrate financial need
• have been accepted into (and must ultimately attend) the first year of a full time undergraduate degree program

IF INTERESTED PLEASE SEE Ms. Morabito BY APRIL 30 


FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED ENTRANCE BURSARY

The purpose of this bursary is to assist worthy student applicants, for whom the cost of attending university would be a serious impediment to accepting their admission to Simon Fraser University. 


The intended recipient must:
• demonstrate financial need
• be a Canadian citizen or have been granted permanent residence in Canada
• have been accepted into (and must ultimately attend) the first year of a full time undergraduate degree program with a scheduled duration not longer than five years
• have an 80% average in their graduating year (which must have terminated no later than 18 months prior to the beginning of the academic year) at a Canadian secondary school
• not have previously received a Fairfax Award 


APPLICATIONS at students.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/students/pdf/Awards-and-Scholarships/fairfax-bursary-application.pdf      DEADLINE: APRIL 30

TOP 20 UNDER 20

The Top 20 under 20 provides 20 awards of: $5000 towards and educational experience, all expenses paid trip to Toronto for the ceremony, leadership development through attending Leadership Summit, Mentoring program and career coaching. 


The only requirement is that your leadership and innovation has led to the betterment of your school, community, province and/or country. Top 20 under 20™ applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• A young person who has demonstrated significant amounts of Innovation, Leadership and Achievements in their life, school, community, province or country
   
• Under the age of 20 (as of December 31, 2011)
   
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status
   
• Desire to pursue some form of education or training, whether that be Canadian post-secondary or training or apprenticeship programs.
   
• All nominations must include a letter of endorsement by a sponsor. The sponsor must speak to the applicant's role and innovative project.
  

Apply online at  www.top20under20.ca/en/Apply/HowToApply.htm DEADLINE: JANUARY 23

ROTARY CLUB ADVENTURES PROGRAMS

WANT TO TRAVEL & GO ON AN ALL EXPENSES PAID ADVENTURE! CHECK THE OCTOBER POSTS FOR THESE FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES. DON'T DELAY THE DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 30 TO MS. MORABITO!

$50,000 BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIPS

Do you have integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit,  and show good citizenship? Then this is the scholarship for you! This scholarship is open to all GRADS and or  Burger King employees and children of employees of Burger King. Go to www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html

& apply to win $50,000, $25,000, $5000,$1000 ! DEADLINE: JANUARY 10