Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to 4 students throughout BC who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and exemplary contributions and commitment to enriching the lives of others in the community.  Applications available at  www.canucks.com/scholarship DEADLINE: MARCH 15

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO Ryan Hirakida (Citizenship), Diana Rha (Technology) and Angela Andrieskva (Tourism) who have been selected to represent Burnaby Central in the Rotary Club Adventures Trips Interviews. You will be interviewed by members of Burnaby's Rotary Club on January 13th. Please see me next week for your appointment time and tips to be Burnaby's successful candidate for each Adventure!

Rotary Club Forestry Adventure ALL EXPENSES PAID TRIP!!!

Are you interested in forestry? The Rotary Club of Burnaby is pleased to sponsor a student from the Burnaby School District to participate in an all expenses paid trip to Prince George from May 2-8

 All candidates will be interviewed by members of the Rotary Club of Burnaby who will choose one candidate to participate in the program. 

See Ms. Morabito for applications. DEADLINE: January 17 to Ms.Morabito

$3000 MILLER THOMSON NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

The foundation will award 100 entrance scholarships of $3000 to students who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, have made a positive contribution to their school thorugh extracurricular activities and have made a significant contributions of time and energy to community service programs. Students must have a minimum of 87%  overall grade average. Students planning to attend a post-secondary insititution in Canada leading to a degree or diploma from a college or university are eligible to apply. Applications avaialbale at quickr.millerthomson.com/Web/mtfd.nsf/WebScholarship_en?OpenForm DEADLINE: MARCH 1

$60,000 SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHP

Are you interested in studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics at a Canadian University? Then this is the scholarship for you! In order to become a Schulich Leader, one must be a Schulich Leader Nominee enrolling in a STEM -Science, Techonology, Engineering or Mathematics faculty at a minimum of one of 20 designated Canadian Universities selected to participate in Schulich Leader Scholarships in the Fall of 2012.
To be eligible you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and possess at least two of the three following attributes:

• Exceptional high academic grades
• Demonstrated leadership in school life and community life, or provided evidence of entrepreneurial talent
• Financial need
• Schulich Leader Nominees must provide two written references with at least one academic ( ask a teacher and a community member today deadline is approaching)

See Ms.Morabito ASAP for your nominee package DEADLINE: JANUARY 11 to Ms. Morabito

$25,000 Waterloo University

Interested in a career in mathematical or computer science? This could be the scholarship for you!

U Of W offers 13 prestigious scholarships to exceptional students entering first year in the  Faculty of Mathematics. The CIBC National Scholarship, with a value of $25000 over 4 years, and 12 Descartes National Scholarship ranging in value from $12000 -$18000 over 4  years. Also they provide up to 150 entrance scholarships ($1000-$10000) for those who apply to the Faculty of Mathematics and write the Euclid Contest. DEADLINE: February 6

Applications at math.uwaterloo.ca/scholarships

$5000 Top 20 Under 20 Award

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, 2012)
   
• 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