$1000 Cerebral Palsy Association of BC

The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC proudly offers ten bursaries of $1,000 each, to any eligible student 17 years and older, with CP, that is currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning, and is planning to continue their studies the following term.

 

 Please note that even if a student has been awarded monies through this fund before, they are still eligible to apply.  The application and criteria can be found on our website at www.bccerebralpalsy.com

 

The outline that students must follow to be considered for a bursary can be found at http://bccerebralpalsy.com/programs/education-bursaries/

 

DEADLINE: AUGUST 19

 

$1500 CONFRATELLANZA ITALO-CANADESE SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Applications available from Ms.Morabito. DEADLINE: MAY 31

$6000 BC ARTS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP

Outstanding art students studying at the post-secondary level may apply now to be considered for a scholarship award from the BC Arts Council to assist with pre-professional training.

Eligible disciplines include arts administration, community-based arts practice, museology, conservation, dance, media arts, theatre, music, curatorial practice, creative writing and visual art.

BC Arts Council’s scholarship program provides funding of up to $6,000 per year to successful applicants. B.C. residents attending full-time studies in a fine-arts diploma or degree program at a recognized college, university, institution or academy, in any country, are eligible to apply. Half-day high school dance programs may also be eligible.

APPLICATIONS: https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/guidelines/artists/youth/scholarship_awards.html.

DEADLINE: APRIL 30

$1000 AUTOMOTIVE RETAILERS FOUNDATION AWARDS

 

The newly formed Automotive Retailers Foundation (ARFI) is dedicated to promoting the Automotive Industry as a viable source of employment in British Columbia. Statistics show that there is an increasing demand for skilled labour in the Automotive Industry. Properly trained technicians will be able to find well-paid, life-long, viable employment in the Automotive Industry in B.C.

 

In order to help students to gain the training and experience they need to become certified technicians the ARFI is offering seven awards of $1,000 each. The awards comprise of two Scholarships and five bursaries.

  

In 2016, the following 7 awards will be offered:

 

ARFI - Bob Clarke Memorial $1000 (quantity 1)

ARFI - BC Auto Recyclers Bursary $1000 (quantity 2)

ARFI - Scholarship - Automotive Trades Development $1000 (quantity 2)

ARFI - Scholarship - Apprenticeship – 2nd year applicants $1000 (quantity 1)

ARFI - Scholarship - Apprenticeship – 3rd year applicants $1000 (quantity 1)

  

APPLICATIONS at:  http://www.ara.bc.ca/foundation

 

DEADLINE:  JUNE 30

2016 Lotus Light Charity Scholarship

Any Canadian student who is 17 years or older and will be beginning or continuing their studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis may be eligible to receive the Lotus Light Charity Society (LLCS) Scholarship to assist in those studies.  Applicants will be assessed on scholastic record and community volunteer involvement.
The 2016 LLCS Scholarship application submission period is March 1 to May 15, 2016; successful applicants will be notified at the end of June. NOTE: Students who have completed or are in their final years of their post-secondary study at the closing date of the application period are not eligible.

All applications must be submitted via postal mail or drop-off (i.e. no email submissions, no fax submissions), addressed as follows:

Lotus Light Charity Society – SCHOLARSHIP
#200-357 Hastings Street East
Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P3

 

Application must include the following:
(1)   Up-to-date official transcript of grades.
(2)   Proof of acceptance for entry and/or current enrolment at a recognized post-secondary educational institution.
(3)   A cover letter and resume containing information regarding education, work, and volunteer experience.
(4)   Current letters of reference from previous employers, teachers, or volunteer organizations.
For more information, please call Lotus Light Charity Society Vancouver at 604-685-5548, email:llcsvancouver@gmail.com, or visit www.vllcs.org

APPLICATIONS: Download Application Form

DEADLINE: MAY 15

$500 LUKA GORDIC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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 3 to Ms.Morabito

$3000 BCIT Pathway to Success Awards

Have you been accepted to BCIT? There are 2 awards at $3000 for Burnaby students. These awards are for students planning to enter into a full-time first year technology, technical studies or trade program (excluding Apprentice) directly from high school. The intent of these awards is to recognize students who are well-rounded citizens, who have displayed leadership qualities, and have demonstrated that they are willing to work hard to achieve their goals. Commitment and drive are as important as formal academic standing.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• You must have applied for admission to BCIT and have been assigned a BCIT ID
• You must be a citizen or permanent residents of Canada
• You must commence your BCIT full-time studies before March 31, 2017
• A recipient must remain registered as a full-time student during the academic period for
  which an award is given
• A recipient must maintain satisfactory academic standing during the academic period for 
  which an award is given
• BCIT Pathway to Success Awards are not deferrable and must be accepted in the year in
   which they are awarded.

SELECTION CRITERIA
The student must demonstrate leadership skills and/or additional responsibilities such as:
• taken leadership training or courses
• or volunteered in the community
• or work experience
• or captain/president of sports team or group
• or is involved in extracurricular activities
• or play a major role in supporting their family, financially or otherwise.

LETTER OF INTENT
The student must write a letter of intent which outlines:
• their career goals
• why they have chosen that particular career
• that they have a good understanding of the job and the skills required
• why they want to be a BCIT student
• outlines their leadership skills and/or additional responsibilities such as family.
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Every application must include the following information:
• Completed application form with BCIT ID
• Completed student letter of intent

Email Ms. Morabito ASAP for a 2016-2017 PATHWAY TO SUCCESS APPLICATION 

DEADLINE : APRIL 12