OVERCOMING OBSTACLES/DISABILITIES/HARDSHIPS DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS

 All District Scholarships are DUE by 9:00am on MARCH 8 to Ms.Morabito in room A233. The application requirements are listed on the DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION PROCESS post.

$3500 Coast Capital Standing Tall Scholarship 

• Awarded to students who are facing, or have faced, significant hardships e.g. poverty, health, family issues, personal loss and lack 
• Risen up against the odds and demonstrated a commitment to continue their education at a Canadian university, college or technical school. 
• Write an essay describing your story in 500 words or less see application link below

APPLICATION

$500 Marlene Larson Scholarship

• Awarded to a Burnaby graduate who is blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind 
• Be planning on enrolling in a post secondary program 
• Demonstrate ability to set goals 
• Be motivated, show responsibility and be oriented towards independence 

$500 Neil Sandercock Memorial Scholarship

• Awarded  to a graduating student who has suffered a brain injury or has a developmental or psychological impairment with a disability 
• has not only risen up against the odds, but demonstrated a commitment to continuing their education

Ted Elphick Memorial Bursary

• Candidate selected should be a Burnaby resident who has, through will and spirit, overcome physical or mental challenges to graduate from a Burnaby secondary school. 
• Demonstrated ability and desire to be a life long learner and continue his or her education at a post secondary institution or in a recognized training program 

DISTRICT FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS

All District Scholarships are DUE by 9:00am on MARCH 8 to Ms.Morabito in room A233. The application requirements are listed on the DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION PROCESS post.

$250 Burnaby Arts Council Scholarship

The Burnaby Arts Council is offering a scholarship to a graduating student in each of Burnaby’s eight secondary schools. Applicants must:

• demonstrate excellence and achievement in the arts (performing, visual or literary) in school curricular and extra-curricular programs and the motivation to develop their ability. Additional consideration will be given for community involvement.
• exhibit a good academic record with letters of commendation.
• be continuing with their education in a full-time accredited post-secondary program, with a concentration in the arts, leading to a professional status in theatre, dance, visual arts, creative writing or music. 
• consideration may be given to students with financial need

Up to $5000 Michael J. Fox Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship

• Currently enrolled in a visual or performing arts course in a Burnaby secondary school.
•  Documentation to demonstrate your interest, dedication and aptitude in an arts or in multiple arts disciplines, e.g. dance, drama, music, visual art, theatre, script writing, stagecraft, directing, media arts. 
• Evidence of your financial need and an explanation of why there are no other financial resources available to you. 
• Demonstrated school and/or community involvement 
• Your intent to pursue study at a post-secondary institution in an arts or arts-related area.

APPLICATION

YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES PROGRAM DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS

 All District Scholarships are DUE by 9:00am on MARCH 8 to Ms.Morabito in room A233. The application requirements are listed on the DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION PROCESS post.

$1000 Interworld Scholarship

Awarded to a student who has successfully completed a Youth Train in Trades and Youth Work in Trades program in the Burnaby School District with a high level of effort, determination and integrity.

• successfully completed 120 hours industry-recognized work experience 
• demonstrated a high level of motivation to continue to develop skills and abilities in the chosen profession 
• demonstrated plans to continue in studies in the chosen field at post-secondary or apprenticeship training 
• been nominated for the award by a Youth Train in Trades or Youth Work in Trades program teacher 
• Consideration is to be given to a student with financial need. 

$500 NormTaylor Woodworking Scholarship

• awarded to a student who is excelling in the Youth train in trades Carpentry program and plans to continue in carpentry. For more details ask Mr. Bernard.

$4530 PUBLIC GUARDIAN & TRUSTEE ASSISTANCE FUND

To be eligible a student must be a former permanent ward of the Province of BC and planning to study at a post-secondary level in an academic, technical or vocational program.

Financial Need

An applicant must :

•  demonstrate a financial shortfall which might cause the individual to be unable to pursue their studies;

•  demonstrate some means of financial support;

•  demonstrate an inability to access additional means of financial support to make up the shortfall; and

•  provide an estimated descriptive budget for the upcoming academic year based on reasonable expenses and reasonable means of financial support.

Post Academic Performance

An applicant must demonstrate:

•  an academic, technical or vocational ability to pursue the intended educational goal;
and

•  an academic, technical or vocational commitment to obtaining the educational goal.

Career Goals

An applicant must demonstrate:

•  a clear career goal;

•  a direct relationship between the educational goal and the career goal;

•  a personal commitment to the career goal (e.g., related education to date, related volunteer experience, related work experience, or references from educators, counsellors or field workers); and

•  personal suitability to the chosen career (e.g., references from educators, career counselors, or field workers).

Applications 

DEADLINE: APRIL 15

UP TO $6000 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS

 BCIT is pleased to announce that the following Entrance Awards are available to students who are planning to attend our institute commencing April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

 Up to 25 BCIT President’s Entrance Awards, available only to current High School students. Valued up to $4,000 each. Deadline: August 5, 2021

 

Over 100 additional BCIT Entrance Awards. Valued up to $6,000 each  Deadlines: August 5, 2021 and/or January 6, 2022

 

APPLICATIONS at bcit.ca/finaid.

$5000 PATHWAY TO TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

 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 $5,000 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. Check here for Approved teacher education programs.

In the online application, you will be asked to provide specific information and additional attachments. You can prepare by reviewing the list on the first page of the Application in advance. You will upload any required attachments directly to the online application when prompted. Attachments should be Word documents or PDF files under 15 MB in size

Apply

1. Complete the BC Pathway application online. See Scoring guides (PDF) for reference
2. Submit your completed application to the Ministry no later than February 15, 2021
3. Selection of winners will be finalized after August 31, 2021

Eligibility

• 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)
• 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

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

$28,000 TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award is one of Canada's most established and prestigious awards. The Award is highly competitive, and we consider the most suitable candidates to be those who demonstrate the ideals of Terry Fox - true humanitarians, individuals who are compassionate and altruistic in their intention to improve the lives of others and human welfare overall.  

 Terry Fox Scholars are ‘doers’ with the ability to inspire and make a positive impact on the lives of others. In making our selection, we seriously consider the extent to which candidates have experienced and overcome what others might consider an insurmountable obstacle, yet are determined and dedicated to helping others. 

 

While Terry’s obstacle was a physical one, we consider any circumstance that requires a demonstration of courage and fortitude. Indeed, a myriad of obstacles exist. Tenacity in the face of adversity is of the utmost importance to us.  Although our Selection Committee will look for marks of distinction with regard to the persistent pursuit of excellence in academic, athletic, and civic life; these are not factors we weigh as heavily as courage and humanitarianism. The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award is interested in students who demonstrate compassion and a keen commitment to easing the suffering of others, especially those who address critical needs in society.  

 

APPLICATION

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1st