SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE DUE DATE NAME OF AWARD AMOUNT CRITERIA September 2 Surrey Teachers’ Association Scholarships & Bursaries Varies http://www.surreyteachers.org/stascholarships-and-bursaries/ September 15 UBC Bursary Program Varies September 15 Ethel Boyce Achievement Award $1000 Applicants must be the graduating children of STA members active during the applicants’ graduating school year. Applicants will only be considered if they have graduated from a public high school in any district. UBC’s general and affiliation bursary programs are designed to help fill your ‘unmet need’, which is the gap between your educational costs and your available government assistance. Separate from the major entrance awards. Open to all registered softball players enrolled at a Canadian postsecondary institution (registered means that the individual must be a member of a team that is registered with the provincial/territorial association). All applications must be endorsed by the respective provincial/territorial association. September 16 Khalsa Credit Union Outstanding school, sports, Sikh religious achievement and bursaries. www.khalsacreditunion.ca September 16 British Columbia Retired Principals and Vice Principals Association (BCRPVPA) BC Principals and VicePrincipals Association (BCPVP) Children of Members Awards BC Principals and VicePrincipals Association (BCPVP) Non-Members Applicants who are pursuing education in technical and career fields, recognizing the arts, trades, technology, and other related areas. Judged on their academic achievements and demonstrated leadership activities both within the school and community. Students who graduate from the BC public school system and proceeded to a post-secondary institution and who has a parent who is a member of the BCPVPA. www.bcpvpa.bc.ca Students who graduate from the BC public school system and proceeded to a post-secondary institution. Applicants will be judged on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership within the www.bcpvpa.bc.ca September 16 September 16 Academic 5 x $1500 Religious 5 x $1500 Sports 3 x $1250 Bursaries 4 x $500 10 x $500 30 x $500 WEBSITE www.you.ubc.ca/ubc/vancouver/bursary.ez c Softball Canada Attn: Gilles LeBlanc 223 Colonnade Rd., Suite 212, Ottawa, ON K2E 7K3 info@softball.ca www.bcpvpa.bc.ca Page 1 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE September 16 September 30 September 30 Awards BC Principals and VicePrincipal’s Association (BCPVP) First Nations Student Awards Thomas G. Ellis Memorial Scholarship and CUPE Local 728 Scholarship Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary or bursaries (Pipeline Contractors Association of Canada) 2 x $500 1 x $2000 1 x $1000 Not exceeding $10,000 September 30 Player Development Trust Fund 10 x $1000 October 14 Federation of BC Youth In care Network Awards Varies October 15 FAAY-Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth $750 October 15 October 15 October 19 (sponsored) October 26 Hans McCorriston Motive Power Machinist Grant Program Credit Union Foundation of BC Education Awards Loran Award Min. $2500 $500 Varies Up to 112 cash awards at 3 levels school and community. Students who graduate from the BC public school system this year and has proceeded to a post-secondary institution. Applicants will be judged on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership within the school and community. Use one application to apply for both awards. Offered to Local 728 members’ sons/daughters graduating from Grade 12 in the previous June of the same year of applying. The recipient must be a son, daughter, or ward of a person whose principal income is derived from the pipeline construction industry in Canada and whose employer is a member the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada. Applicant needs to be entering any recognized Canadian university or college for first year studies in any discipline. Golf British Columbia governed by the BC Golf Association (BCGA) and in conjunction with the BC Junior Golf Association will award scholarships to promising young ‘scholastic golfers’ to assist them with tuition and other educational expenses in pursuing a postsecondary education. Offers financial support to young people interested in career training and/or education opportunities. Distributed to successful applicants three times a year. To students pursuing a high school diploma as an incentive to stay in school. Available to students pursuing a post-secondary education in any discipline. For students pursuing careers as motive power machinists. Applicants must be enrolled in a college-level Motive Power Machinist training program within Canada. Criteria is demonstrated financial need. It is expected that the main funding is in place and every effort through normal channels available to students to access funds has been made. Be in the graduating year of uninterrupted full time studies in high school or CEGEP. Exceptions may be considered for those who have undertaken a gap year for academic pursuits or community service- www.bcpvpa.bc.ca www.cupe728.ca Telephone: 604-576-2873 www.pipeline.ca www.bcga.org http://fbcyicn.ca/programs/education/drea m-fund/ www.ccab.com Go to: Programs; Aboriginal Youth. www.aiacanada.com www.cufoundation.org www.loranaward.ca Page 2 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE (direct pool) based activities. Minimum cumulative average of 85%; be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident status. Must be enrolled in an automotive aftermarket industry-related program or curriculum at a Canadian college or university. This includes students pursuing their studies as an automotive apprentice. Also includes studies in any of the following automotive sectors: auto body, hard parts, heavy duty or motive power (machinists). October 31 Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Award 5 x $700 November 1 Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary & Scholarship Award Varies Assists Canadian resident First Nations, Inuit & Metis students in pursing education opportunities leading to professional health careers. November 1 First Nation, Inuit & Metis Post-Secondary Education Bursary Award Varies Financial support is provided to First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals who are pursuing education and professional development. November 1 National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Varies November 15 British Columbia Community Achievement Awards Varies Awarded by a jury to applicants who meet the established criteria and show they have a financial need. Every applicant is assessed individually. Bursary awards do not have to be repaid and there is no set amount. Nomination process. Nominees will have made a significant contribution through a unique achievement or outstanding service— either as a volunteer or in the course of their work –in any area that provides a benefit to the community. November 30 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship December 1 Glazing Contractors Association of BC Bursary Program The Soroptimist Violet December 1 1 x $2500 Varies 28 x $1000 www.aiacanada.com http://www.naaf.ca/userfiles/Guide%20%20HC%2020112012%20November%201st%20tableless%20 format%20v2.pdf http://www.naaf.ca/userfiles/Guide%20%20PSE%202011-2012%20%20November%201st%20Tableless%20for mat%20v2.pdf www.naaf.ca www.bcachievement.com For graduating high school senior women who exhibit excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success. Needs to be in their final academic year, 20 years of age or under by Nov. 30, 3.0 GPA or more, Canadian Citizen or legal permanent resident. Bursaries are available to persons interested in pursuing a career in glazing installation and/or fabrication apprentice program. www.peointernational.org Young women between the ages of 14-17 who volunteers in their www.soroptimist.org/awards/awards.html www.gca-bc.org Page 3 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE December 7 Richardson Award TD Canada Trust Up to $70,000 each for up to 20 scholarships Varies December 15 CrossLites Scholarship Contest December 30 Chinese Government Scholarship December 30 Fraser Institute Student Video Contest December 31 Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships Up to $1000 January 6 BCIT Entrance Awards Varies January 7 MuchFACT Awards (music video production) 5 Full 10 Partial Up to $25,000 community or school. Open to students across Canada who are in their final year of high school, have demonstrated outstanding community leadership, obtain a minimum overall average in their most recently completed full year of school of 75%. Applicants of any country that are enrolled in a high school, postsecondary, or post-graduate studies program. Must submit a 400-600 word essay on one of Dr. Parkers’ quotes or messages. Students from BC will have the opportunity to study at a Chinese university on scholarships from the People’s Republic of China. Provided to graduating secondary school students and students enrolled in post-secondary studies in undergraduate, masters and doctoral degree programs. Must be a Canadian or foreign student currently enrolled in high school or post-secondary studies. Need to create a concept paper and YouTube video on “Natural Disasters: The Economics of Aid and Recovery”. Work based on originality, clear express of ideas, production values, quality of story, and understanding of the topic. Student needs to be attending first year of post-secondary studies in the fall of the following year and under 21 years of age. Must meet the height requirement minimum of 5’10” for women and 6’2” for men. This deadline is for those applicants entering their BCIT program December 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012. Entrance Awards recognize academic and non-academic achievements of students entering a fulltime BCIT program. The deadline for BCIT Entrance Awards is August 5 and January 6 of each year. MuchFACT considers applications requesting co-financing for music videos, websites and EPKs (the latter through MuchMore's PromoFACT award program) six times a year. Successful applicants receive non-recoupable awards of up to 50 percent of production costs to a maximum of $25,000 for music videos and a maximum of $3,500 for websites and EPKs. www.td.com/scholarship http://crosslites.com/scholarship.aspx/Rule s www.bced.gov.bc.ca/offshore_schools/os_s cholar.htm www.studentvideocontest.org www.tall.org www.bcit.ca http://www.muchfact.ca/ please visist the Viral Video page accessible from the home page Page 4 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE January 9 French for the Future National Essay Contest Varies Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 across Canada, the contest will award a total of $222,000 in scholarships, giving its winner the chance to pursue their postsecondary studies partially or completely in French. www.french-future.org January 12 Burger King Scholars Program Varies Available to all eligible high school seniors and Burger King employees. www.haveityourwayfoundation.org January 13 Schulich Leader Scholarship $60000 www.schulichleaders.com January 13 Certified Management Accountants High School Case Competition Society of Punjabi Engineers and Technologists of BC (SPEATBC) AMEC Aboriginal Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship for Women Top 20 Under 20 $2000 team scholarship For students enrolling in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) areas of study at a participating Canadian university in fall, 2012. One nomination only to represent each school across Canada. Competition where students will compete to solve real-world business problems by combining their classroom knowledge and street smarts. 4 X $500 For students in a technical Engineering and Computer related field of study, 2 of these scholarships are applicable to grade 12 students. www.speatbc.org $5000 Intended for undergraduate students in their first or second year or first term of third year. Applicants must be willing to role model. www.cemf./scholarships 1-866-883-2363 $5000 www.top20under20.ca January 31 Royal Commonwealth Society Essay Competition - Vancouver Varies January 31 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program Open to all young Canadians under the age of 20-regardless of race, gender and/or religious affiliations. Only requirement is that your leadership and innovation has led to the betterment of your school, community, province and/or country. Four class structures of essay competition. For ages between ‘under 12’ to 18 as of December 31. The highest ranked essays will be submitted to Ottawa and are eligible for prizes in the Canada-wide competition. Rewards graduating Canadian high school students who have distinguished themselves through environmental community service, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and academic excellence. January 13 January 16 January 21 20 x $5000 www.cmabc.com http://vancouver.rcs.ca/images/stories/foo d/royal_commonwealth_society_essay_co mpetition_2011-2012.pdf www.earthday.ca/scholarship Page 5 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE January 31 DB Perks Scholarship 4 x $500 January 31 1 x $500 January 31 Mark R. Isfeld Essay Contest Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation Scholarship and Citizenship Award David C. Lam Scholarship 2 x $2500 February 1 PDK (Fraser Valley) Award 2 x $100 February 1 RBC Royal Bank Scholarship Awards for Undergraduates 4 x $10000 2 x $10000 (RBC client) February 1 RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for New Canadians 12 x $3500 February 1 Kin Canada Bursaries $1000 February 1 Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program $7000 January 31 $1000 *$3500 To support and assist Lifesaving Society trained lifeguards and instructors pursuing post-secondary education in BC or the Yukon. Open to all Canadian residents between the ages of 14 and 18. Essays may be submitted in either official language. For students actively involved in community service, volunteerism & humanitarian causes. www.lifesaving.bc.ca To recognize a student graduating from a BC secondary school who has combined academic competence with school or community involvement, and who wishes to further his/her education at a BC post-secondary institution. High school seniors who intend to attend college and major in education and whose application is submitted to the local PDK chapter for consideration. www.bcteal.org Do you have a role model, someone you really look up to? What makes you a leader and what leadership qualities do you possess? Students in their high school graduating year can apply and need to be enrolled full time in a publicly funded Canadian university or college. Need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who have immigrated to Canada on or after January 1, 2000 and who are willing to share their viewpoint and personal experience about immigration in Canada. Students need to be in their graduating year of high school and intend to enrol or enter a publicly funded Canadian college or university as a fulltime student in the fall. Awarded annually based on financial need, community/volunteer involvement and knowledge of Kin Canada. The value of this award is up to $7000 per year for a maximum of 4 years or until a first undergraduate degree is obtained. Awards are available every year to graduating secondary level students and those currently enrolled full-time in a Canadian post-secondary institution. *The award is $3500 per year for students who do not pay tuition www.scholarships.rbc.com/undergraduate. aspx www.canadianlandmine.org/essaycontestru les.cfm www.futureaces.org www.pdk-fv.ca (Fraser Valley Chapter) Email Graham Mulligan: grahammul@gmail.com www.scholarships.rbc.com/NewCanadians. aspx www.bursary.ca www.terryfoxawards.ca Page 6 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE fees. February 15 BC Trefoil Guilds Education Grant Varies February 15 Credit Union Foundation of BC Education Awards Varies February 21 BC School Trustees Association Student Citizenship Award BCHSBBA Basketball Scholarship 5 X $500 February 24 BCIC Young Innovator Scholarship 1 x $2000 February 28 RBC Aboriginal Student Awards 10 x $4000 (each academic year for 2-4 years) February 28 Optimist International Essay Contest Varies February 28 SFU Entrance Scholarships Varies February 28 SFU Surrey Entrance February 23 Varies Series of To provide funding to members to further their education. Applicants must be 19-30 years of age; be an active member in good standing of the Girl Guides of Canada; have been active in BC Guiding for the immediate past 3 years. Criteria are demonstrated financial need. It is expected that the main funding is in place and every effort through normal channels available to students to access funds has been made. Recognizes graduating students for outstanding contributions they have made to their school and community. www.bc-girlguildes.org Application forms available from Girl Guides of Canada, BC Council. Awarded to students proceeding from Grade 12 to any university or other post-secondary institution. Student must be a successful applicant of a team who is a member of the British Columbia High School Boys Basketball Association. To be eligible: Student must be accepted in to a post-secondary program at a BC institution in the year following graduation and must be enrolled in one of the following: science, math, technology, digital arts, engineering or business entrepreneurship To assist Aboriginal students to complete post-secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC to strengthen its relationship with the Aboriginal community. Awards are in 2 categories: for students majoring in disciplines related to the financial services industry and for students majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial services industry. Interested students must contact their local Optimist Club. They need to submit an essay on the pre-assigned topic. To find a contact, please email the Programs Department at programs@optimist.org http://www.bcboysbasketball.com/media/l eagues/2192/graphics/201011%20handbook[1].pdf Recognizes the exceptional, academic, community, artistic and athletic achievements of Canadian high school students. Apply for early admission to SFU at www.pas.bc.ca by February 28. Available to students who plan to begin their studies at the Surrey www.studeents.sfu.ca/finances.html www.cufoundation.org www.bcsta.org http://www.bcic.ca/programs/talent/younginnovator-scholarship www.rbc.com/careers/aboriginal_student_ awards.html www.optimist.org/e/member/scholarships3 .cfm www.surrey.sfu.ca/undergraduate/financial Page 7 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE Award February 29 BC Government and Service Employees Union February 29 Triumf High School Fellowship March (first Friday of) Ken Dryden Scholarship March 1 UBC Vancouver – Major Entrance Scholarship March 1 UBC Okanagan – Entrance Awards $2000 Entrance Awards $2000 (fulltime students $1000 (parttime students) $3000 $3000 or 80% of the cost of tuition & fees, whichever is less Varies Varies campus in one of the following, five, first-year cohort programs: Systems One (Applied Sciences), Explorations (Arts and Social Sciences), BusOne (Business Administration), TechOne (Communication, Art and Technology), or Science Year One. Students that show a strong commitment to their school and wider community will be given preference. Students in all areas of BC are encouraged to apply. Strong consideration will be given to those residing in location south of the Fraser River. For members or relatives of the BCGEU members or staff. Applicants must have a letter-grade standing of C or better; a typed essay of 1250 to 1750 words from a topic selected from the detailed criteria that can be found on their website. Students with special needs who have an IEP have the choice of submitting an essay as per the criteria or alternatively, can submit in DVD format a video. Offered each year to graduating secondary students entering their first undergraduate year at a recognized post-secondary institution. The fellowship includes an award of $3000 and a six-week summer research experience at TRIUMF. Awarded to select young people currently or formerly in the care of the Canadian welfare system, who demonstrate great achievement and promise. Renewable annually. _aid UBC is looking for the most accomplished and promising Canadian secondary students to join their community. The Major Entrance Scholarship (MES) program offers the most prestigious awards available to entering students at UBC, including one-time awards of at least $5,000 and renewable awards of up to $40,000 payable over four years. Entrance awards (EA) assist students in making the transition from secondary school to university. The purpose of this program is to http://www.students.ubc.ca/finance/index. cfm www.bcgeu.ca http://www.triumf.ca/outreach/highschool-fellowship www.youthincare.ca/work www.ubc.ca/okanagan/students/finance/w elcome.html Page 8 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE March 1 Canadian Hard of Hearing Association March 1 Miller Thomson Foundation National Scholarship Programme 100 x $3000 March 2 Canadian Association of Principals Student Leadership Award MS Scholarship Program 12 x $750 March 4 Re/Max Quest for Excellence Bursary Program 16 x $1000 March 9 Dream Fund Bursaries March 4 Varies $500 $2500 financially support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community, but who would not otherwise be able to attend without significant financial assistance. This program offers entering students renewable awards up to $40,000, payable over four years. The CHHA/CHHAF Scholarship was established to offer to offer financial assistance and recognition to hard of hearing and deafened students registered in a full time program at a recognized college or university, in any area of study, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a diploma or degree. Must have an overall grade average minimum of 87% and be pursuing a course of study within Canada leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited community college or university to apply. Students must be Citizens of Canada or permanent residents of Canada. Offer the school principals the opportunity to recognize one of their student leaders and to enter that student as a nominee for a national scholarship To assist students who plan to continue their education in a college or university program. Scholarships are offered each year for part-timeor full-time study at an accredited Institution in Canada of the student’s choice. Recognizes the pursuits in leadership and community contributions of Western Canadian students. High school students graduating in 2012 from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest and Yukon Territories are encouraged to write an essay to convey the contributions they have made to enrich the lives of others and their communities, through leadership, motivation, volunteering and participation in charitable events or fundraising. Financial support to young people interested in career training and/or education opportunities. Distributed to successful applicants three times per year. Applicants must have been formerly in youth care under a continuing custody order or temporary custody order, or youth agreement in BC under the Child, Family and Community Services Act. Must also be a Canadian Citizen or a landed immigrant www.chha.ca/chha/scholarships-chha.php www.millerthomson.com and link to Miller Thomson Foundation http://cdnprincipals.org/?page_id=281 www.mssociety.ca www.remax-western.ca www.fbcyicn.ca/programs/education/drea m-fund Page 9 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE March 9 Frank Hurt In-House Scholarships St. John Ambulance Varies March 15 BC Council and Bursary of Honour Varies March 15 The Dalton Camp Award 2012 $5000 (winner) 4 x $1000 (finalists) March 15 The Leonard Foundation Financial Assistance Program Varies March 15 BC TEAL Charitable Foundation Humanity Award $2800 March 22 BBB Student Ethics Award Varies March 29 W. Garfield Weston Award 25 awards ($$ varies) March 15 Varies between the ages of 14 to 25; and currently or planning to enrol in a secondary, post-secondary academic, technical or vocation program, in a recognized public post-secondary institution. Package available on March 2nd in the Career Centre or on the Frank Hurt Secondary website. St. John Ambulance’s bursaries and scholarships are ONLY available to volunteers who are members of St. John Ambulance Community Services programs. To encourage education/training for Members of Girl Guides of Canada at a post-secondary institution. Established by Friends of Canadian Broadcasting in 2002, this award honours the memory of the late Dalton Camp, a distinguished commentator on Canadian public affairs. The 2012 winner will receive a $5000 prize for excellence in creative essay-writing on the link between democracy and the media in Canada. Awarded to students enrolled or enrolling in an accredited undergraduate degree program in a College or University in Canada. Preference will be given to daughters or sons of ordained clergy, licensed elementary or secondary school teachers, Canadian military personnel, graduates of a Canadian Military College members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. Also given to those who have previously received an award from The Leonard Foundation. Recognizes a student graduating from a BC secondary school who has come to Canada as a refugee and who has shown courage and determination while adapting to a new language and culture in Canada. The student must use the award for post-secondary education at a BC institution. Criteria for this award includes leadership 20%, community service 20%, academic 30%, essay 30%. Recognizes outstanding college-bound students who show a strong commitment to their fields of study and are interested in making www.frankhurt.sd36.bc.ca Go to: Programs/Departments, Careers www.sja.ca/Canada/CommunityServices/Be nefits/Pages/ScholarshipandBursaries www.bc-girlguides.org/wpcontent/uploads/BC-CouncilBursary&Bursary-of-Honour-CriteriaJun1_2011.pdf www.DaltonCampAward.ca www.leonardfnd.org/english/criteria.html Applications available from BC Teal @ admin@bcteal.org www.mbc.bbb.org www.garfieldwestonawards.ca Page 10 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE March 26 Darlene S. Howard Award March 30 Envision Financial March 31 Canadian Aboriginal Writing & Arts Challenge BC Association of HealthCare Auxiliaries Shelfspace Scholarship Program BC Hydro Power Pioneers March 31 March 31 March 31 2 x $500 Varies See website $1000 $1000 20 x $1000 March 31 EaglePicher Scholarship Program $3000 or $1000 March 31 BC Soccer Scholarships Min. 3; max. of 11 awards available March 31 (avail. Feb. 17) March 31 Coast Capital Savings Education Awards 32 x $2000 11 x $5000 Prospera Credit Union March 31 Coast Capital Savings $1000 $1500 each award $2000 $5000 positive contributions to their communities. The Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company invites nominations (by teacher) for excellence in the arts. 1 award in music; 1 award in theatre. For those who demonstrated outstanding scholastic ability and exceptional community volunteer service. Create a short story that explores a moment or theme in Aboriginal history. To assist a deserving student entering post-secondary education at a recognized institution in a human health-related field. For those who have chosen to make a career out of retail business. Candidates must have made outstanding contributions in their community for a considerable amount of time; or a one time project that the individual initiated, organized and contributed to significantly. To assist children and grandchildren of EaglePicher Technologies employees or eligible retirees, or high school seniors attending Frank Hurt Secondary, Plano East Sr. Sec., Princess Margaret Secondary or Seneca High School who plan to continue education in university, college, or vocational-technical school programs. Awarded to any successful applicant who, for 3 or more years, has played with a team affiliated with BC Soccer and who is currently participating in some capacity in soccer; this may be a player, referee, coach or administrator. For individuals taking a leadership role in their community. For individuals working hard to overcome significant personal challenges. Applicants must be members in good standing of Prospera Credit Union for at least 1 year prior to the deadline in order to qualify. Offered to BC residents who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and are planning to attend an accredited Canadian post- Nominations accepted at: groups@vancouverplayhouse.com https://www.envisionfinancial.ca/Personal/ CorporateCitizenship/Scholarships/ www.our-story.ca/wc/guidelines www.heabc.bc.ca http://www.shelfspace.ca/en/Community/S helfspace%20Scholarship%20Program.aspx www.powerpioneers.com Application available in the Career Centre. www.bcsoccer.net www.coastcapitalsavings.com www.prospera.ca www.coastcapitalsavings.com/awards Page 11 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE March 31 Kwantlen Polytechnic University March 31 Triumf High School Fellowship March 31 Aveda hairstyling Scholarship April 1 BCIC Young Innovator Scholarship April 1 Phi Delta Theta Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Retail as a Career Scholarship Program University of the Fraser Valley Scouts Foundation Scholarship April 1 April 1 April 1 1 x $20000 3 x $5000 $3000 secondary institute. 1 President’s Award, 3 Merit Award Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship. www.kwantlen.ca/awards The Triumf High School Fellowship offers an opportunity to BC Secondary School graduates who have a passionate interest in science to experience a real-life research environment at Triumf. The fellowship includes a 6 week summer work term. www.triumf.ca Top Prize $10,000 $12, 500 2nd & 3rd available $2000 $4000 Demonstrate your biggest inspiration for wanting to enter the hairstyling industry. Your video must be 2 minutes or less in duration and should include footage of hairstyling and reference current trends in the fashion/beauty industry http://avedainstitute.ca/scholarship/ Encouraging students to continue their education in the province and pursue careers in BC’s advanced technology industries. www.bcic.ca/programs/talent/younginnovator-scholarship Varies For any undergraduate member of Phi Delta Theta who will be continuing his undergraduate studies at College or University where his chapter is located during the entire 2011-2012 academic year. Google: Phi Delta Theta Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 1 x $5000 25 x $1000 4 x $4000 $2000 Check website Students who are going into marketing, retail or business courses. www.retaileducation.ca UFV President’s Entrance Scholarship. UFV Trades Entrance Scholarship awarded over 2 semesters. Candidates selected based on demonstration of scouting history, leadership, scholastic achievements, attitude and aptitude. www.ufv.ca Presented to Girl Guides of Canada Fraser Skies Area members for financial assistance towards formal education in a field that will enhance the life of the recipient. Any registered member of Girl Guides of Canada who is entering or pursuing post-secondary education on a full-time basis. April 1 Fraser Skies Area Young Adult Leadership Award 5 x $500 April 1 Girl Guides of Canada National Scholarship Check website www.scouts.ca/dnn/Foundation/Scholarshi ps/HowtoApplyforaScholarship/tabid/1612/ Default.aspx www.fraserskiesgirlguides.com/Awards www.girlguides.ca Page 12 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE April 1 April 1 April 1 April 1 April 2 April 8 April 8 April 10 Girl guides of Canada Karen Ritchie Memorial Scholarship Girl Guides of Canada Scholarship for Part-Time Studies Girl Guides of Canada Norma Osler Education Scholarship Youth in Action Awards c/o Westminster Savings Envision Financial Scholarship BC Technology Scholarship James Cameron School Bursary Award The Canadian Iranian Foundation Scholarship Check website For students entering a 1st year engineering program. www.girlguides.ca Check website Any registered member of Girl Guides of Canada who is entering or pursing post-secondary education on a part-time basis. www.girlguides.ca Check website For registered members of Girl Guides of Canada pursuing a postsecondary degree with particular emphasis in the field of education (including teachers college). For youths who have contributed to the community through their volunteer efforts. Must be a member of Envision Financial since July 1, 2011 67% or C+ average in grade 12 For students who have a proven passion for technology that are studying in a variety of traditional technical fields. Awarded to a student who attended James Cameron and has graduated or will graduate from secondary school. To assist immigrant students to pursue their academic goals. Awarded to those who can best demonstrate academic excellence, the ability to integrate and participate within the community through volunteer and extra-curricular activities. To assist immigrant students to pursue their academic goals. Awarded to those who can best demonstrate academic excellence, the ability to integrate and participate within the community through volunteer and extra-curricular activities. Offered to grade 12 students. This year’s essay topic :How would personalizing learning help students increase their success in school and later in their careers and life” BC public school student in grades 6-12. Produce a website for a school or community group 11 Surrey School District scholarships and bursaries for students meeting various requirements. Recognizes the need to assist students who plan to continue their www.girlguides.ca 10 x $2000 16 x $2000 6 x $500 $500 $1000 April 10 Canadian Iranian Foundation $1000 April 10 BCSSA Scholarships 1 x $1000 5 X $200 April 10 April 15 BCSSA Technology Scholarship Partners36 Scholarships Apple MacBook Varies April 15 The Colonel Douglas H. 5 x $1000 www.wscu.com https://www.envisionfinancial.ca/Person al/CorporateCitizenship/Scholarships/ www.bctia.org/programs/tech_scholarship www.jcs.bc.ca Applications available in the Career Centre. http://www.cif-bc.com/scholarship http://www.cifbc.com/events/2011/scholarship/applicatio n.pdf www.bcssa.org http://www.bcssa.org/scholarships.html www.sd36.bc.ca/scholarships/ Applications available in the Career Centre. www.warmuseum.ca Page 13 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE April 15 April 15 April 15 Gunter History Award Public Guardian and Trustee Educational Assistance Fund Certified General Accountants (CGA) Girl Guides of Canada Margery Dumfries Scholarship April 15 Girl Guides of Canada Eve Pound Scholarship April 15 BC School Sports Hall of Fame Jack Farley Youth Award Investors of Tomorrow April 15 April 15 April 15 BC Hydro Aboriginal Scholarship BC Music Educators’ Association Scholarship studies in the field of history. Applicant 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. www.trustee.bc.ca/services/estate/edu_ass istance.html Offered to students graduating from high schools throughout BC. www.cga-bc.org For registered members of Girl Guides of Canada pursuing a postsecondary education with particular emphasis in the sciences, engineering or agriculture career. www.bc-girlguides.org/resources/bursariesand-scholarships/ For registered members of Girl Guides of Canada pursuing a postsecondary degree at a Canadian University. www.bc-girlguides.org/resources/bursariesand-scholarships/ 2 x $2000 Awarded to one outstanding male and one outstanding female amateur athlete. www.bcsportshalloffame.com/aboutus/scholarships 1 x $500 2 x $250 8 x $1500 1 x $2000 5 x $500 Offered to students graduating from high school across Canada who has a significant interest in finance/business as a career path. Applicant who are Aboriginal, pursuing a post-secondary degree with particular emphasis in technology/engineering. Open to students currently enrolled in the school music program taught by a teacher who is currently a BCMEA member and who can perform at a very high level. www.investyoung.org 10 x $750 www.bchydro.com/scholarships www.Bctf.ca/BCMEA/BC_Music_Educators_ Assoc April 18 Fleetwood-Port Kells Conservative Association Sir John A. MacDonald Scholarship 2 x $250 Offered to students graduating from high school within the Fleetwood-Port Kells electoral district boundaries. www.fleetwood-portkells.com April 20 BC School Superintendents Association Grade 12 Essay 1 x $1000 5 x $200 Open to graduating students interested in pursuing a teaching career. www.bcssa.org/scholarships.html Page 14 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE April 26 Scholarship Maple Leaf Youth Awards 1 x $1500 1 x $1000 1 x $750 Varies from $1000 to $4000 depending on category Varies Recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional achievements in the Arts, Community Service and Athletics categories. www.canadianclubvancouver.com Founded in 1984 to foster leadership in the specialty equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket. Available to full-time students who are at the following levels of their educational studies. Over $200,000 for students wishing to pursue a career in the hospitality, foodservice and tourism industry across Canada annually. See website for schools that participate in this program. Recognizes 4 student leaders in BC attending their 1st year of post secondary in good academic standing and made exceptional contributions. Offered to children of BC public servants who are taking a bachelor’s or trades training at a post-secondary institution in BC. Applicant must be current registered members of BC Hockey or former members of Western Hockey League. Offered to post-secondary students who need financial help. www.sema.org/education for details on categories. www.aiacanada.com for applications 4 x $600 Applicants must be dependents of school district employees in the Maintenance / Custodial area. www.spoabc.org/bursaries.htm 2 x $500 Current registered players with Surrey United Soccer Club. Various Assist students living in subsidized housing or those Rental Assistance Program pursue their educational goals. www.surreyunitedsoccer.com/youth/schola rships.htm www.bchousing.org/tenants/services/educ ationawards 1 x $6000 Available to a student entering SFU from a school district in the Lower Mainland. Designed to assist a student who, due to financial considerations, would not otherwise be able to attend SFU. Only students who have applied for admission to SFU for the Fall 2012 term April 28 Speciality Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Memorial April 29 (may vary) Canadian Hospitality Foundation April 30 Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship 4 x $2500 April 30 BC Public Service Pacific Leaders Scholarship BC Hockey 60 x $2500 April 30 April 30 April 30 April 30 April 30 April 30 Grace Family Network Foundation School Plant Officials Association of BC Bursaries Surrey United Soccer Club Scholarship BC Housing Education Awards Program SFU-Erm Fiorillo-Hal Davis Bursary See website 2 x $500 http://www.thechf.ca/scholarships www.canucks.com/scholarship www.pacificleaders.gov.bc.ca www.bchockey.net www.gfnf.org Contact the career centre Page 15 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE will be considered. Must be nominated by Frank Hurt. Open to all geraduating students who attend a secondary institution within New Westminster, Burnaby, Delta Surrey, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. 3-5 page essay detailing their work as a “Service Hero” Scholarship applications are made via the Equals 6 site and need to be submitted twice a year (May 1 and November 1). See website for award criteria. Open to graduating students who have contributed extensively to the community. Open to graduating students who clearly demonstrates an interest in pursuing a career in the policing field. Financial assistance offered to Aboriginal Canadian resident pursuing post secondary studies in the Arts. April 30 Lifetime Eyecare Scholarship 1 x $1000 May 1 Equals 6 Student Scholarships Varies May 1 Surrey Fire Fighters Bursary Vancouver Police Museum Chief RJ Canuel Memorial National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Check website Check website Check website Mike Pettingale & Kelli Glass Memorial Scholarship Special Education Association of BC Student Scholarships 2 x $500 Awarded to one outstanding male and one outstanding female athlete currently participating in some capacity in soccer. www.westsidesoccer.com/scholarship.html 4 x $500 Applicant must have attended a BC public school, have a Ministry of Education designation that can impede academic success and is entering or is enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program at a recognized Canadian institution. www.bctf.ca/sea May 2 Envision Financial Education Award Check website www.envisionfinancial.ca May 2 BC Arts Council Scholarship Honey Hooser Scholarship Nurses Education Bursary Program United Croats of Canada Scholarship & Bursary Confratellanza Italo- Open to members of Envision Financial who demonstrated outstanding scholastic ability and exceptional community volunteer service. Assist outstanding arts student in post-secondary education. Awarded to applicant with an interest in arts and crafts. Provincial program awards each year to qualified applicants in 3 categories. Offered to students of Croatian ancestry. www.surrey.ca www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/specialp rograms/nursebursary.htm www.croatiancentre.com/Services/Program s/scholarships-and-bursaries.html Contact: May 1 May 1 May 1 May 1 May 6 May 15 May 15 May 19 Up to $4000 $500 $500-$2000 $500 $1000 1 x $1000 For a secondary school student planning to enrol in a post-secondary Contact the Career Centre for further details http://www.equals6.com/static/student_sc holarships.php www.surreyfirefighters.com/site/charities/p rograms/bursaries/ www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/Scholarsh ip.htm www.naaf.ca www.bcartscouncil.ca Page 16 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE Canadese May 31 Betty Spalton Scholarship Trust Fund 2 x $1500 June 1 June 1 Jack Cooper Scholarship Equals 6 Student Scholarships 1 x $500 Varies June 1 The Big Dig Essay Scholarship June 1 Catherine Logan Eddy Scholarship 1 x $1000 June 1 Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Students with Disabilities 8 x $2500 June 13 BCEEA (BC Excluded Employees Association) Credit Union Foundation of BC Education Awards $1000 AIA and the Global Automotive Aftermarket Syposium (GAAS) Scholarship Program $1000 June 15 June 15 Varies Varies institution. Must be of Italian origin (at least one parent or grandparents of direct Italian descent; be living in a city within the 21 member Greater Vancouver Regional District; have an academic standing sufficient to qualify for entry into the post-secondary. Confratellanza Italo-Canadese Scholarship Committee, PO Box 57091, 2480 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 5G6 To provide financial support for individuals obtaining an education in fields associated with the road building and heavy construction industry. For previous Dr. F.D. Sinclair Elementary (SD #36) students Scholarship applications are made via the Equals 6 site and need to be submitted twice a year (May 1 and November 1). See website for award criteria. Must be in grade 12 and planning on entering into your first year of university of college/university in 2011. http://www.roadbuilders.bc.ca/education_f und.php To recognize a student graduating from a BC Secondary School who has combined hard work with school and community involvement, and who wishes to further her/his education/training at a tertiary institution in BC. Must be Canadian citizen or have lived in Canada for at least 2 years as permanent residents. Must be diagnosed with a documented permanent disability that is the primary disability for which they are applying. Must have a minimum average of 75%. http://bctf.ca/ESLPSA/scholarship.html Supports post-secondary education by providing a scholarship and a bursary for its members or dependents of members. Criteria is demonstrated financial need. It is expected that the main funding is in place and every effort through normal channels available to students to access funds has been made. Given to those pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket. http://www.bceea.bc.ca/web/files/Scholars hips_and_Bursary_2011.pdf www.cufoundation.org www.sd36.bc.ca/scholarships http://www.equals6.com/static/student_sc holarships.php www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.p hp https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/hes.aspx?pg=934 &oth=0001442011 http://www.aiacanada.com/scholarships.cf m Page 17 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE June 15 The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame June 15 Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship Fund Varies June 15 BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union Scholarship Fund New Relationship Trust Post-Secondary Scholarship Awards Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC Varies June 17 June 20 4 x $1000 Recipients are chosen based on academic excellence, awards and recognition, extra-curricular activities and community service, and evidence of interest in pursuing an education and career in medical/health sciences. Applicants must be members of BC First Nation; references, grade transcripts, resume, a letter of introduction and a letter from a person in authority of First Nation verifying membership are required for entrance scholarship. Awards are for entrance, undergraduate, and graduate students. Applicant needs to have a relationship to a member of the BC Fery and Marine Workers’ Union (active, retired or deceased). www.cdnmedhall.org/student-programs http://www.fnesc.ca/current_issues/schola rships/Chief%20Joe%20Mathias%20Scholar ship%20Application%2003-06.pdf http://www.bcfmwu.com/forms/scholarshi p_forms/2011%20BCFMWU%20Award%20 App.pdf http://www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/fundin g/for-students 40 X $5000 Interested and eligible BC First Nation students should apply. 3 x $750 (PostSecondary Award) 2 x $300 (Music Scholarship) 5 x amount varies The Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society of BC offers two types of scholarships annually: post-secondary scholarships and music scholarships. See website for details: http://www.ttcsbc.org/services/scholarships http://www.ttcsbc.org/docs/scholarship/TT CS-Scholarship-Application.pdf To provide bursaries to assist needful qualified students whose father or grandfather is, or at the time of his death was, a Royal Arch Companion in a Chapter of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons British Columbia & Yukon. For BC high school graduates entering engineering transfer programs at BC Colleges and University Colleges. Evaluated on the basis of academic standing, extracurricular activities, financial need and student statement. http://www.grandchapter-bcyukon.ca/bursary.shtml For BC high school graduates entering engineering transfer programs at BC Colleges and University Colleges. Evaluated on the basis of academic standing, extracurricular activities, financial need and http://www.apeg.bc.ca/students/scholarshi ps/entrancescholarship.html June 24 Royal Arch Masonic Bursary Fund June 27 APEGBC Engineering Transfer Entrance Scholarship $1000 each June 27 APEG Post-Secondary Entrance Scholarship $2500 each http://www.apeg.bc.ca/students/scholarshi ps/transferscholarship.html Page 18 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE June 30 June 30 June 30 Childhood Cancer Foundation Survivor Scholarship United Steelworkers Education Fund David Ellis Scholarship $1500 21 x $1000 5 x $500 June 30 Tommy Douglas Scholarship $1500 June 30 Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship $1500 June 30 Aboriginal Canadians Scholarship $1500 June 30 UCBeyond Rheumatoid Arthritis Scholarship Program BBG Communications Scholarship Public Works Association of BC (PWABC) June 30 June 30 8 x (up to) $5000 1 x $1000 2 x $1000 June 30 Canadian Printing Industries Association Scholarship Trust Fund Varies June 30 G & F Financial Group 5 x $1000 student statement. Available to young adults living in Canada. Supports post-secondary academic endeavours and recognizes the personal triumphs of exemplary young adults who have survived a cancer journey. Awarded to members, or sons and daughters of members, of the United Steelworkers. Available to selected students to help continue their education at university, community college or another educational organization. Open to all students who plan to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2012-2013 and who are the children or foster children of a National Union of Public and General Employees Union (NUPGE) member. All children (including foster children) with disabilities of National Union of Public and General Employees members who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2012-2013 are eligible to apply. All Aboriginal Canadian children (including foster children) of National Union of Public and General Employees members who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2012-2013 are eligible to apply. Students diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, who are entering into or currently attending a post-secondary educational institution. http://www.candlelighters.ca/gethelp/survivor-scholarship-program http://www.usw.ca/workplace/education/s cholarships?id=0010 http://www.usw.ca/workplace/health/ellis? id=0003 http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships http://financialaid.acadiau.ca/tl_files/sites/f inancialaid/resources/files/RA.pdf For students between the ages of 16-21 who are currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2012. Must be an employee of a member municipality or public works agency or child of such employee; membership is defined as any member of APWA in the BC Chapter. To attract the most talented young people available to the printing industry by providing financial assistance to them while enrolled in a graphic arts management or technical program. http://www.breylancommunications.com/b bgcommunications/132/scholarships.php www.pwabc.cpwa.net To students who are beginning or continuing a full program of studies https://www.gffg.com/Business/InOurCom http://www.cpia-aci.ca/scholarship-trustfund/index_e.php Page 19 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE June 30 Pete Ketcham Memorial Scholarship Varies July 13 Federation of BC Youth In care Network Awards Varies July 15 AIA Canada “Marion Roberts Memorial Scholarship” Varies July 15 BC/Yukon Fire Fighters’ Helping Hand Bursary July 15 CUPE Employees-Aubrey Burton Memorial Scholarship July 15 The Kit Davison Bursary Endowment Fund (BC) Award 3 x $2000 2 x $1000 at an accredited university or technical institute in BC, including but not exclusive to UBC, BCIT or a BC college Applicants must be active members or immediate family of an active member of the credit union. The Pete Ketcham Memorial Scholarship Fund was initiated by West Fraser and many of its employees, suppliers. Open to any student, preference may be given first to students graduating from a school located in a community in which the company operates and secondly, to students who have a relative employed by the Company. munity/CommunityPrograms/Scholarships/ PostSecondary/ Offers financial support to young people interested in career training and/or education opportunities. Distributed to successful applicants three times a year. To provide financial assistance and encouragement to enable students to further their education at the post-secondary school level, thereby improving their potential for personal fulfillment and for making a meaningful contribution to society. http://fbcyicn.ca/programs/education/drea m-fund/ To provide financial assistance to a student in need, who wish to pursue ongoing post-secondary education or training. Eligible candidates will be registered with Muscular Dystrophy Canada and reside in BC or Yukon. Available to students entering 1st year from grade 12 in the current or previous calendar year. Eligible candidates must provide proof of admission into 1st year of a recognized post-secondary institution in BC (including schools of Barbering/Hairdressing; nursing). Applicant or his/her parent/guardian or spouse must be a member in good standing of a CUPE local affiliated with CUPE BC at the time of application. Forms available from the Financial Aid & Awards Office or from CUPE BC, #510-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4T3 http://www.muscle.ca/fileadmin/Western/ Services/Scholarships/2011_Helping_Hand_ Bursary_Application_Package_2011.pdf For youth with neuromuscular disorders who want to pursue higher education. http://www.muscle.ca/fileadmin/Western/ Services/Scholarships/Kit_Davison_Applicati on_PACKAGE_2011.pdf http://www.westfraser.com/profile/school/ pete_ketcham.asp http://www.aiacanada.com/scholarships.cf m?itemid=3492&smocid=1350 http://www.tru.ca/finaid/awards/external/ cupe.html Page 20 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE July 20 Jinnah Excellence Award July 29 Cerebral Palsy Association of BC: Tanabe Bursary July 29 The BC Electrical Association Scholarship Program July 30 iFluRtz & Everybody Loves Rewards Achievement Awards (IEAA’s) 18 x $2000 July 31 The Council of Forest Industries “Annual Convention Legacy Scholarship” June Callwood Harmony Scholarship Telecommunication Workers Bursary 10 x $1000 August 1 Dennis McGann Bursary Fund 1 x $1000 August 5 BCIT Entrance Awards July 31 August 1 4 x $500 (academic) 1 x $300 (sports) 10 x $1000 Varies 10 x $1000 3 x $750 Varies Academic – to recognize and support capable students of Pakistani origin in their academic pursuits. Sports – To recognize capable and need athletes/sportsmen of Pakistani origin. Student must provide documentation they they have Cerebral Palsy and must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution or training program during the following year. Student must also demonstrate financial need. Available to dependents of personnel of BCEA member companies in good standing, up to a maximum of two scholarships per member company. The employee of the BCEA member company must live and work in BC. Students are not required to attend school in BC. Recognizes exceptional accomplishments of students who excel in any of the following 6 categories: leadership: business & entrepreneurship; arts, culture & recreation; science & technology; community and volunteerism; government and politics. Nomination process. Awarded to students enrolling a post-secondary institution professional, technical or trades related program leading to a career in the Forest Sector. http://www.pcgv.org/jinnahaward_current.shtml Recognizes the outstanding achievements of youth in promoting harmony and diversity across Canada. To children of TWU members graduating from high school. This scholarship program considers leadership values and labour knowledge. The Columbia Foundation, CUPE BC, CALM, NOW Communications and the McGann family have established this award. Designed for those studying or planning to study Communications who demonstrate a commitment to the issues and actions affecting working people. This deadline is for those applicants entering their BCIT program December 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012. Entrance Awards recognize academic and non-academic achievements of students entering a full- www.harmony.ca/scholarships http://www.bccerebralpalsy.com/pdfs/Tana be_Criteria.pdf http://www.bcea.bc.ca/scholarship.php www.iflurtz.com/scholarships http://www.cofi.org/ http://www.columbiainstitute.ca/scholarshi ps http://www.columbiainstitute.ca/scholarshi ps www.bcit.ca Page 21 of 22 SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE Varies time BCIT program. The deadline for BCIT Entrance Awards is August 5 and January 6 of each year. Applicant must have a spinal cord injury (verified in writing by a physician or other health care professional and attending, or will be attending, a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada. August 15 Canadian Paraplegic Association August 15 Father Emmanuele Rosaia Scholarship 2 x $1500 Applicants must be residents of the Lower Mainland, Roman Catholic and of Italian-Canadian origin. August 31 Sergio & Carmen Lovison Scholarships 2 x $800 August 31 Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards August 31 Geraldo Donato Vertone Scholarship Must be Roman Catholic residents of the Lower Mainland and have a 3.0 (B) GP or higher. Applicants are to have the strength of Christian character, as well as community services rendered within the candidate’s own community and school. Involvement in athletic activities and in particular the ability to promote team spirit and sportsmanship. Recognizes and celebrates the hard work and determination of Aboriginal people who have overcome personal, economic or social adversity in their pursuit of learning. Recognizes that academic achievement is important, however, effort is considered and genuine desire to learn is just as essential. Varies 1 x $400 http://canparaplegic.org/en/Employment_a nd_Education_24/SCHOLARSHIPS_7.html Contact for more information: The Father Rosaia Scholarship Committee c/o 12059 188A Street, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 1W3 Sergio and Carmen Lovison Scholarship Selection Committee c/o 5576 Argyle Street Vancouver, BC V5P 3J6 http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/aboutu s/community/aboriginaleducation/default.j sf Italian Cultural Centre Society Geraldo Donato Vertone Scholarship Attn: Edda Onesti, School Administrator 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4 Page 22 of 22