International Student Ambassador Scholarships

British Columbia’s Ministry of Education is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the International Student Ambassador Scholarships. International students from multiple countries are eligible to be nominated.

Eligible Countries

Group 1 (Original Partner Countries) China, Japan, Korea

Group 2 (Recent MOU Partners) Colombia, France, Italy, Spain

Group 3 (Other Partners): See below definition, purpose and application process for detailss

Further Information for Group 3 Applicants

• Definition: Countries that are not traditionally strong sources of international students studying in BC, or countries in which district-to-district or school-to-school relationships are less common

• Purpose: Engaging with these countries contributes to diversity for international education programs, fosters new relationships for BC school districts and independent schools, and increases opportunities for BC students to develop their intercultural skills

• Process: Nominations for Student Ambassador Scholarship for K-12 Entry under the “other” category are required to provide a one (1) paragraph justification for how the country aligns with the intended purpose (above). Supporting documents should be attached to submitted nominations.

BCCIE is a proud partner in the administration of this award and will be receiving and evaluating award nominations and distributing awards to successful nominees.

Applications and details at  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/international-education/scholarships-awards/bc-international-student-ambassador.

DEADLINE: MARCH 16 TO Ms.Morabito

$1000 BC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Students wishing to be considered for a scholarship must be currently enrolled in their fnal year of studies at a public secondary school in British Columbia and expected to graduate in June 2018. One winner will be chosen from each of the six BCSSA provincial chapters. Each winner will be awarded a $1000 scholarship.

 In selecting the recipients for this year’s awards, the scholarship committees will consider academic achievement, as indicated on each applicant’s school transcript of grades, and demonstrated exemplary service and leadership within the school and community. Letters of reference will be required affrming the applicant’s accomplishments and efforts to improve the quality of life for young people and others through volunteer work and other activities. In addition, the applicant must submit a short description (450 words maximum) of how his/her volunteer service has mad

Applications and more info at: information@bcssa.org

DEADLINE: February 9

$5000 Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship

Are you planning to pursue a career in teaching? Then this is the scholarship for you! The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BC’s nine Faculties of Education.

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Application

• Complete the application package (PDF), including the written statement worth 60% overall, and the resume worth 40% overall. 
• It must be completed online using the mandatory format, printed, signed, and submitted by mail. 
• Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Eligibility

You must:

• Meet basic eligibility requirements
• Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you apply
• Be eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31, 2018
• Have at least a: "B" (73% or above) in your Language Arts 11 final mark 
• "B" average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12, Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12, with no more than one "C+" (67% or above) final course mark, (marks lower than “C+” are not accepted)
• Maintain a “B” average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduation
• Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination  

Your application package must include:

• Resume in the mandatory format
• Two reference letters, one from your community and one from your school
• A written statement, maximum 500 words, which describes why you want to be a teacher

Winners must redeem their vouchers within 7 years of their high school graduation. The expiry dates are shown on the vouchers. When redeeming, winners must provide a letter from their Faculty of Education confirming their enrolment in the K-12 teacher education program.

Schools will be notified in June if there is a conditional winner from their school. Winners will be notified directly in September when eligibility is confirmed.

Conditional winners and their schools will be notified by email in May. Winners will be notified directly in September when eligibility is confirmed

DEADLINE: February 13th to Ms.Morabito by 9:00 am

$5000 BC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Nominees must:

• 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

Selection Criteria:

Eligibility Nominees must meet basic eligibility requirements and:
• 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 fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12, Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12, with 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:

• Resume in the mandatory format;
 • Two reference letters, one from your community and one from your school; 
• 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. 

Application at:  application packages (PDF) 

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 13 BY 9:00Am to Ms.Morabito

$250.00 Seaforth Elementary Parent Advisory Council Scholarship

With the spirit of citizenship at heart, the Seaforth scholarship is more community based than academic focused. While a respectable grade point average is expected, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate how they provide leadership to younger members of the community as well as partnership with elder members in the same community. The student will demonstrate that a true leader guides those who need to know, while, at the same time, learns the value in the ability to follow and learn from others. 

In a 500 word essay the eligible students must demonstrate how they have exemplified these qualities. While we encourage all to apply, we are looking for students that have gone outside of the home or classroom to make a difference in the community and make this community a better place to live. 

Please include a brief letter of support for this scholarship from a teacher or a school/community official. 

DEADLINE: March 1st to Seaforth Elementary School

$1000 Overwaitea Food Group & UFCW Local 1518 Joint Diversity Scholarship

The Overwaitea Food Group has partnered with UFCW Local 1518 to bring 10 scholarships of $1000 to students who have played a big part in bringing in diversity initiatives in their school and community. Our goal is to work collaboratively to promote diversity awareness and build strong, healthy and mutually beneficial relationships within the diverse communities that we serve. 

Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who have promoted diversity awareness and acceptance in their community. Some examples of activities include: 

• Participating in clubs that promote cooperation between cultures.
• Volunteering with organizations to assist persons with disabilities.
• Assisting programs that support seniors.
• Helping new Canadians learn about their neighborhood.
• Fundraising to support diversity awareness (e.g., cultural awareness, homelessness, elder care, etc.).

Eligibility: 

• This scholarship is available to students who are BC residents and are going to be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution within the province of BC in the fall of 2018.
• Applicants are asked to demonstrate how they promote diversity awareness and acceptance in their community.

Applications and details at  www.owfg.com/diversity

 DEADLINE: May 1, 2018

FOUR BC School Sports Scholarships

Hey athletes ! Don't miss out on the BCSS's following scholarships: 

1) BCSS Zone Scholarships

2) Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarships

3) Bert & Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship

4) BC Dairy scholarship.  

All the required documents can  be found in the awards section here: http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/awards/scholarships

DEADLINE: Monday May 7^th, 2018