Vancouver School Board Career Centres
CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsored by External Organizations
(e.g. Businesses, Unions, Associations, Foundations, etc.)
Additional Scholarship Websites to Check Out:
Scholarships offered by the post-secondary institution(s) where you are applying
www.scholarshipscanada.com
http://aboriginallearning.ca/resources/1/1
www.studentawards.com
www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/ab/site.nsf/index-eng
www.studentscholarships.org
http://indspire.ca/scholarships
http://www.fastweb.com
Please note: This listing is intended only as a guide. These are some of the scholarships that have been awarded in the past years. Students are
responsible for confirming information with the granting organization. Up-to-date information can also be obtained from the Career Centre. Students should
also research financial awards from other sources such as the websites listed above. This list includes some entrance scholarships awarded by universities,
colleges and trade schools. However, for complete information on entrance awards offered by post-secondary institutions, please visit their websites.
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
All the costs
involved in
attending the
university for an
undergraduate
degree
One or two best students in the school can apply
The scholarships come with a guarantee of a place at Pembroke
College, Cambridge University
Oct. 15
Sam Blyth
Chair Blyth Cambridge Scholars
300 John Street, Suite 400
Thornhill Ontario L3T 5W4
www.blytheducation.com
www.blythscholars.com
1 866 960 3552
OCTOBER
Blyth Cambridge
Scholarships
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Foundation for the
Advancement of
Aboriginal Youth (FAAY)
Bursaries of $750
for graduating gr 12
students
$2,500-$5,000 for
post-secondary
students
Must be a CDN resident of First Nations (Status or Non-status),
Métis and Inuit Heritage attending High School or a Postsecondary Institution full-time within Canada. Mature students
and adult education programs are included.
Oct 15
www.ammsa.com/node/6657
$13,600 US/year
plus full tuition fees
for up to four years
of undergraduate
study, a laptop
computer, summer
internships value US
$ 5,500 per year
SPONSORED APPLICANTS (must be sponsored by Principal or
Counsellor)
DIRECT POOL APPLICANTS
October 17
www.moreheadcain.org
$80,000 over 4
years, , includes
tuition waiver,
stipend of $9,000,
access to funding
and internships
through a summer
program,
mentorship
opportunities
SPONSORED APPLICANTS (must be sponsored by Principal or
Counsellor; maximum 3 students per school)
Well-rounded students who demonstrate character, promise of
leadership and strong commitment to service in the community
Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%. Calculation
includes the most recent three years of final grades on the
student’s transcript.
Hold Canadian citizenship or residency status
October 17
Sponsored applicants:
Sara Knowles-Loran Awards c/o
Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP
Suite 2600 Three Bentall Centre
595 Burrard Street PO Box 49314
Vancouver BC. V7X 1L3
DIRECT POOL APPLICANTS – students may apply
independently without sponsorship from the school. Same criteria
applies as above.
October 24
Direct Pool Applicants:
Direct Pool Committee
#502- 460 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1Y1
Canadian Morehead-Cain
Award
(use Loran Award
application form)
Loran Scholars Program
Up to 30 awards
15 of which are Weston
Loran Awards
Must live in residence
to renew the award
Loran Finalist Awards 42
Provincial Awards
(tenable at partner
Canadian universities)
40
$3000 one-time
award to all finalists
who attend national
selections but are
not loran scholars
$2000 one-time for
outstanding semifinalists selected by
the Regional
Committee
Letter of introduction, references, commitment to your
community, e.g. volunteer organization, aboriginal group, sports
rep, camp leader, work supervisor…
October 24
Well-rounded students who demonstrate character, promise of
leadership and strong commitment to service in the community
Tenable ONLY at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill)
www.loranaward.ca
2
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Cal Callahan Memorial
Bursary
$500 awards
Must be a son, daughter or legal ward of a person affiliated with
the Pipeline Contractors Association.
Include resume with application.
October 31
Download bursary application at
http://www.pipeline.ca/
Royal Canadian Naval
Benevolent Fund
$2,000 awards
Top 5 candidates
receive an additional
$1,000
Must have a parent or grandparent who is a member or former
member of the Royal Canadian Navy (or Canadian Forces
Maritime Command or Merchant Marines War Veterans).
This is a bursary, therefore financial need must be demonstrated as
well as the aptitude for achievement in higher learning.
Preference given to applicants with a record of community service
or volunteering
October 31
http://www.rcnbf.ca/
21 awards of $1,000
2 awards of $2,500
11 awards $5,000
Applicants must be CDN citizens or permanent residents; min.
70% average in Gr. 11; demonstrated participation in at least one
extracurricular activity; demonstrated involvement in local
community (e.g. volunteer work)
TBA
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY:
www.wendysclassicachiever.ca
NOVEMBER
Wendy’s
Classic Achiever
Scholarships
34 across Canada
BC Schools Sports
Commission Scholarships
Category: Football
9 @ $1,000/each
Category: Football
a) outstanding football player with outstanding academic
achievement.
b) must play football next year (or the following) at the next level.
c) GPA of at least 3.2.
This program is
currently under
review. Please
watch their website
for more info.
Nov 11
Football: Application form available
from Bill Haddow, Hugh Boyd
Secondary or
http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/page
s/scholarships_awards/sport_comm
ission.php
3
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
BC Legion Youth
Remembrance Contest
Art-Video-Writing
Literary and Poster
Are you an artist, wordsmith, or a filmmaker? Take those awesome
words and pictures in your head and show the world!
Create something about remembrance and what it means to you
and your country, and you can win local and national prizes.
Nov 15
Details and more info at:
Prizes: cash, trip to
Ottawa, Submissions
displayed in the
House of Commons
or Canadian War
Museum.
Video Prizes:
http://www.legionbcyukon.ca/cont
ent/youth-contests
Who Can Enter: All kids and youth in BC and Yukon
•Poster category: Grades 1-12
•Essay category: Grades 4-12
•Poetry category: Grades 4-12
•Video category: Grades 7-12
Macbook, iPad, iPod
Touch, potential
internet fame.
DECEMBER
TD Scholarships for
Community Leadership
20 Awards
Up to $70,000 each
(Includes up to
$10,000/year tuition;
$7,500/year living
expenses; offer of
paid summer
employment during
the years of the
scholarship,
mentorship.
Gr. 12 student
Plans to enter college or university in Canada
Demonstrated outstanding community leadership
Minimum overall average in their most recent completed full year
of school of 75%.
Essay required.
Dec 7
Association of Universities and
Colleges of Canada
Ref: TD Scholarships for
Community Leadership
350 Albert Street, Suite 600
Ottawa, ON K1R 1B1
www.td.com/scholarship
4
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Shad Valley Program
Scholarships
Bursaries
Scholarships &
bursaries to make it
possible to
participate in the
Shad Valley program
in the summer
Outstanding students currently 15 to 18 years of age, who are
completing Gr. 10, 11 or 12, passionate about science, engineering,
entrepreneurship and leadership. Financial need. Shad Valley is a
four week residential program held at 12 Canadian universities
across the country.
Dec 5 or
Jan 16
8 Young Street East
Waterloo ON N2J 2L3
www.shad.ca
UBC Major Entrance
Scholarships
80 scholarships,
from $5,000 onetime awards to
$10,000 per year for
4 years
Must apply to UBC and complete a Personal Profile
Awards based on academic, extracurricular activities and strength
of Personal Profile
Dec 10
www.students.ubc.ca/finance
Cross Lites Essay Contest
$100 to $2,000
The CrossLites Scholarship Contest is open to High School,
College and Graduate School students, as well as, international
students attending international Universities. As the applicant, you
will write a reflective essay (400 - 600 words) based on one of Dr.
Parker’s quotes or messages. You will be competing against
students in your grade level, thus 9th-12th graders will be
competing for a chance to win 1st, 2nd or 3rd place
Dec 15
http://crosslites.com/scholarship.as
px
University of Calgary
Entrance Awards
$500 one-time
awards to $22,800
renewable
Faculty of Engineering offers the largest scholarships in Western
Canada.
Only need to complete the High School Awards application form
to be considered for all High School Awards
Criteria: academic marks and extracurricular activities
Dec 15
http://www.ucalgary.ca/studentfina
nce/awards/prospective/high
House of Commons Pages
Program
(Work as a Page in the
House of Commons in
Ottawa)
40 positions valued
at $12,660 plus
travel costs
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Acceptance into University of Ottawa, Carleton, Saint Paul or
UQO. Ability to speak English and French. GPA of 80% min.
for Gr. 11 and maintain this average in subsequent transcripts
Dec 20
House of Commons Page Program
Human Resources and Corporate
Planning Services
131 Queen Street, Room 11-10,
Floor 11 House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Tel. 613.996.0897
http://www.parl.gc.ca/Employment
/House/PageProgram/PP_AboutPr
gm-e.htm?WhereFrom=About
French for the Future
National Essay Contest
$1,000 to $12,000
scholarships
Dec 21
http://www.frenchfuture.org/en/que-faiton/concours-de-redaction-general
Open to students in grades 10 to 12. Write and submit a 750 word
essay in French on this year’s chosen theme, “What can we do, as
citizens, to preserve bilingualism in Canada??”
5
Award
Amount
Fraser Institute
Video Contest
1st $2,000
2nd $1,000
3rd $750
Viewer’s choice
$625
Criteria
This year’s topic: Why Good Politics is Bad Economics
Deadline
Contact
Dec 28
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/educ
ationprograms/students/overview.aspx
Dec 30
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/offshore_scho
ols/os_scholar.htm
Jan. 10 or until
50,000 applications
are received
Apply online for the Burger King
Scholars Program at the Burger
King Scholars Program website.
www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/W
hatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
Jan 15
Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces
Foundation
7170 Warden Avenue, Unit 2
Markham, ON L3R 8B2
http://futureaces.org/
Summarize your ideas in a “concept paper” that includes a brief
description of the video’s storyline and timing (maximum one
page), and will be compared with your completed video by our
judges. Create a video (max 3 min) and post to You Tube.
Get Your Friends to Vote - Viewer’s Choice voting begins as soon
as your video is uploaded on YouTube™. The videos with the
highest number of "likes" on January 14, 2013 at 5:00 pm PST will
win cash prizes of $625.
Chinese Study Abroad
Scholarship
5 Full and 10 partial
scholarships
Available for high school students (and students holding advanced
degrees) wishing to enroll in post-secondary studies (or postgraduate studies) in China.
JANUARY
Burger King Scholars
$1,000 - $50,000
Herbert H. Carnegie
Future Aces Foundation
Scholarship & Citizenship
Award
20 to 30 Awards
$1,000 scholarships
Grade 12, residents of the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico, grade point
average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent, school and
community activities, intending to enrol in an accredited college,
university, or vocational/technical school by the fall of the
application year. Students DO NOT have to be employed at a
Burger King Restaurant to be eligible for a scholarship. Separate
application category for Burger King employees or children of BK
employees.
Applicants must exhibit exemplary citizenship qualities as
represented in the Future ACES Philosophy: Attitude, Ability,
Action, Achievement, Co-operation, Courage, Confidence,
Education, Example, Service, Sportsmanship
Extensive community service & volunteerism (150 hours or more)
Financial need
Graduating students, aged 16-24
6
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Art Institute Best Teen
Chef and Culinary
Scholarship Competition
$4,000 tuition
scholarship
2nd place $1,000
One grand prize
winner will receive a
trip for two to New
York City for a VIP
tour of Food
Network's studios,
dinner at a Food
Network chef's
restaurant, plus a
library of Food
Network Kitchen's
cookbooks.
1st and 2nd place awards offered by each participating Art Institute
in North America.
Jan 24
http://www.aicompetitions.com/cul
inary2013
Jan. 31
http://thechallenge.dupont.com/
Jan. ???
LOUD c/o the Gay & Lesbian
Business Association of BC
102-211 Columbia Street, Vancouver
BC V6A 2R5
www.glba.org
The Dupont Challenge
Science Essay Competition
$200 to $5,000US
Submit a favorite recipe complete with a title, ingredients,
instructions, the number of servings, and presentation ideas.
Include a statement detailing your interest in studying at The Art
Institutes. The statement must be a minimum of 500 and
maximum of 1,000 words.
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Adherence to entry requirements (35%);
Essay (35%);
Appeal of finished dish (15%);
Creative use of ingredients (15%).
Students enrolled in Gr. 7 to 12
Write an original 700 to 1,000-word essay created exclusively for
The DuPont Challenge©.
Write only about a science-related topic. No matter how wellwritten and researched, essays submitted on non-science topics are
disqualified.
Gay & Lesbian
Association of BC
(GLBA)
Loud Scholarship
Foundation
$2000
3 Awards
TEAL Foundation/David
C. Lam Award
2 awards of $2,500
Gr. 12 students, financial need, involvement in local diversity
initiatives
Consistent improvement in academic courses
School or community service
ESL coursework at the secondary level (grades 9 to 12)
Essay
No information
currently available
Jan 31
Teal Charitable Foundation
Attn.: David C. Lam Scholarships
#201-640 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G4
www.bcteal.org
7
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
YVR Art Foundation
Scholarship to Aboriginal
Youth
$5000
Northwest coast First Nation ancestry, 25 years of age or younger,
goal to become an artist, demonstrated potential in visual arts,
have been accepted to study with an elder, mentor or at a formal
institution of learning.
Jan. 31????
Lauren
Email:
atartsaboriginal@exchange.ubc.ca
Mensa Canada Scholarship
Program
One or more awards
of $1,000/each
Applicants are invited to write a short essay in which they detail
their career plan, list their accomplishments to date, and describe
what they plan to do order to achieve their future career goals.
The award is based on the applicant’s essay.
Jan 31
http://mensacanada.ca/mensae.html
UBC Entrance Awards
One-time and
renewable awards of
up to $40,000
payable over four
years
The purpose of these awards is to support academically qualified
grade 12 students who show an interest in joining the UBC
community, but who would not otherwise be able to attend
without significant financial assistance.
Jan 31
https://you.ubc.ca/ubc/vancouver/
majorentrance.ezc
Feb. 1
Apply to nearest Kin Club.
New Westminster Kinsmen Club
4769 Irmin Street
Burnaby, BC V5J 1Y3
www.bursary.ca/
The application requires a nomination letter from someone who is
well-acquainted with you and who can comment on your character,
interest in UBC, and financial situation. These individuals could
include – but are not limited to – coaches, teachers, counsellors,
principals, supervisors from work and volunteer positions, family
doctors, and community or religious leaders.
FEBRUARY
Kin Canada Bursaries
35 Awards $1,000
each
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and
planning to register full-time at a recognized university, community
college, technical institute or other post-secondary institution.
Must demonstrate high ideals and qualities of citizenship as well as
financial need, knowledge of Kin Canada.
8
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Youth in Motion
Education Foundation
“Top 20 Under 20”
20 Awards
Recognition as a
Top 20 Under 20™
winner through
various media
outlets.
OPEN TO STUDENTS AT ALL SECONDARY SCHOOL
GRADE LEVELS
Applicants must be CDN citizens or landed immigrants under the
age of 20 who have records of innovation, leadership and
achievement, of meeting personal challenges, and of making a
difference in school or the larger community
Endorsement by “innovation sponsor”
Feb 1st 4:30pm EST
Top 20 Under 20
C/o Youth in Motion
69 Bloor Street East, Ste. 302
Toronto, ON M4W 1B3
www.Top20Under20.ca
Involvement in voluntary humanitarian work. Courage in
overcoming obstacles, involvement in humanitarian service and
continuously demonstrate a strong performance in academics,
athletics, sports, fitness, community service and volunteerism.
Canadian citizens or landed immigrants
Feb. 1
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Program
8888 University Drive,
Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6
Tel. 778 782 3057
terryfox@sfu.ca
www.terryfoxawards.ca
All expense paid trip
to Toronto for the
Top 20 Under 20™
ceremony.
Leadership
development and
access to a mentor
sourced by Youth in
Motion.
Career Coaching
courtesy of Right
Management.
Exclusive access to
Youth in Motion's
monthly Speaker
Series with leaders
from various sectors
and industries.
Terry Fox Humanitarian
Award Program
Approx. 20 awards
of $7,000 annually
(renewable for up to
4 years)
9
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Schulich Leader
Scholarships
40 awards of
$60,000 each (2
awards by each of
the 20 participating
universities)
Each high school (and Cegep) in Canada can nominate one
student. Eligible students must be intending to enroll in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects at one
of the participating Canadian universities.
Feb 5
Schulich Leader Scholarships
Sherman Campus
4600 Bathurst Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
604.416.634.3083
info@uja.schulichleaders.com
Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and
possess at least two of the three following attributes:
1. Outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial
leadership
2. Academic excellence
3. Financial need*
www.schulichleaders.com
*Students planning to apply for financial assistance for
undergraduate study at university would meet the criterion of
“Financial Need”
10
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
University of Waterloo
National Scholarships
13 National
Scholarships of
$12,000 to $25,000
over four years, to
exceptional students
entering first year in
the Faculty of
Mathematics
Outstanding scholastic standing; grasp of the broader view of
technology - its applications and significance; entrepreneurial or
pioneering spirit with demonstrated entrepreneurial activities;
strong interpersonal skills; and energetic, curious.
Feb 6
http://www.math.uwaterloo.ca/futu
re/undergrad/financial/scholarships
#national
Feb 10
Philip Cizmic
Georgia Park Elementary School
School District #72
philip.cizmic@sd72.bc.ca
http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/page
s/scholarships_awards/sport_commi
ssion.php
Feb 10
http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/page
s/scholarships_awards/sport_comm
ission.php
Additional National
Scholarships:
CIBC National
Scholarship valued at
$25,000 over four years
For applicants to the
Mathematics/Business
Administration, Computer
Science/Business
Administration and
Computer Science
programs.
12 Descartes National
Scholarships ranging in
value from $12,000 to
$18,000 over four years
For applicants to all
programs, excluding
Software Engineering, and
Computing and Financial
Management
To complete the application, you'll be asked to provide
- a list of awards and achievements
- the results from recent competitions in which you have
participated
- a list of extracurricular activities, employment, leadership
experience
- your most recent high school transcripts
- statement of support (not to exceed one page) from a
mathematics or computer science teacher commenting on
your academic achievements and potential
- statement (not to exceed one page) by the principal (or
designate) describing your contributions to your school
Need to apply to the University of Waterloo
BC. School Sports
Commission Scholarships
Wrestling
2 Awards $500
BC School Sports
Commission
Category: Gymnastics
2 @ $300/each
Graduated from a secondary school registered with the BCSSWA.
Proficiency in wrestling.
Louise Chesley Memorial Bursary for 2 graduating gymnasts
Application forms attached to the Registration package.
11
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
University of Western
Ontario National
Scholarship Program
$2,000 to $65,000
National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round
excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic
performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative
and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning.
National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in
extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special
emphasis is placed on a candidate's commitment to community
service through ongoing contributions to school and community
life
Must have minimum 90% academic average on Grade 12 courses
and have applied for full-time studies to UWO.
Feb 14
http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/studen
t_finances/scholarships_awards/nati
onal_scholarship_program.html
More than $100,000
in tuition
scholarships to local
winners.
Two categories:
Fashion Design: Create 3 original apparel design sketches of an
evening wear garment and scan them. Students will also have to
submit a statement of 500 to 1,000 words that describes the
purpose and intent of producing the work, what you intend to
communicate, and a description of your approach.
Feb 14
http://www.aicompetitions.com/fas
hion2013/
Feb 15
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship
Program
111 Peter Street, Suite 503
Toronto, ON M5V 2H1
www.earthday.ca/scholarship or
www.toyota.ca
Various awards, see
website for details
Art Institutes Passion for
Fashion Design
Competition
The grand prize
winners in the
Fashion Design and
the Fashion Marketing
& Merchandising and
Retail Management
categories will earn a
half-tuition
scholarship to The
Art Institutes school
indicated during
registration plus a
trip for two to New
York City.
Toyota Earth Day
Scholarship Program
20 awards of $5,000
each
Top award also
receives a Pansonic
Notebook computer
Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management:
Create an original trend forecast board which includes a color
palette, fabrics, and target market. Submit three photos of the
forecast board including the entire board, color palette, and
fabrics. Students will also have to submit a statement of 500 to
1,000 words that includes the name and inspiration of the trend
forecast, why the colors of the trend are significant, and the target
demographics and market.
Gr. 12 student
Demonstrated extracurricular activities and academic excellence
and an exceptional commitment to the environment.
This award is to recognize and celebrate the outstanding
environmental contributions that youth in Canada make in their
communities.
12
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Royal Bank Scholarships
4 @ $10,000 each
2 @ $10,000 each
for RBC Student
Clients
Open to graduating grade 12 students entering a public postsecondary institution in the Fall or a current post-secondary
student continuing full-time studies. Minimum GPA of 70%.
Criteria: Extra-curricular activities: 45%. Essay answers: 55%
Feb 16?
Royal Bank
http://scholarships.rbc.com/Overvi
ew.aspx
CORSA Youth Initiative
Scholarship
$1500
5 Awards
Feb. 17
CORSA Foundation Scholarship
Committee
4175 West 29th Avenue
Vancouver BC V6S 1V1
http://corsafoundation.ca/scholarsh
ips/
University of Alberta
Entrance Leadership
100 awards of up to
$20,000
Feb 18
http://www.registrarsoffice.ualberta.
ca/Scholarships-andAwards/EntranceAwards/Entrance-Leadership.aspx
Feb 24?
http://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/about
-us/scholarship/
Crisis Centre Scholarship
Steve Cowan Leadership
in Action Scholarship for
the Community
?
South Asian/Indo-Canadian heritage, financial need, character,
citizenship, initiative, academic achievement, extra-curricular
involvement, leadership.
Candidates must be entering an undergraduate degree program
from high school at the University of Alberta in September 2013
-
possess exceptional leadership qualities as demonstrated by
community service and depth of involvement
-
demonstrated leadership skills of showing initiative, taking
action and going above and beyond what is expected
-
have an award average of 80% or higher based on Grade 11
and/or Grade 12 final marks
The award is to recognize and support individuals who have made
a positive contribution to their school and/or local community. If
you are a youth living in the Lower Mainland or in the Sea-to-Sky
Corridor who has made a difference in your community, we want
to hear from you.
Application will be
posted in Jan 2013
13
Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
BC Government and
Service Employees’ Union
Student Scholarships
BCGEU
$3000 for full-time
$2000 part-time
total $45,000
Applicants must be members or relatives of BCGEU members in
good standing
Minimum “C” letter-grade
1,250-1,750 word essay on one of specified topics or a 10 minute
audio visual presentation
Feb. 28
Education Officer
Attention: Scholarship Committee
BC Government & Service
Employees’ Union
4911 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 3W3
http://www.bcgeu.ca click “for
members,” “member programs,”
“scholarships”
BC Official Languages
Programs
Official Languages Study
Fellowship
For 5-week intensive
French Language learning
course held at various
post-secondary institutions
in Canada (mostly
Quebec)
$2,000 bursary
(covers tuition fees,
materials, meals and
accommodation)
BC resident and CDN Citizen or Landed Immigrant.
Feb. 28
British Columbia
Provincial Coordinator
French Programs
Ministry of Education
P.O. Box 9160, STN PROV GOVT
Victoria BC V8W 9H3
Tel.: (250) 356-0256
Fax: (250) 387-1470
Gilbert.Verrier@gov.bc.ca
http://www.myexplore.ca
University of Victoria
Black Press Scholarship
37, $5,000 awards
High school, transferring and continuing students entering the
University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business.
To qualify students must:
 complete an application to the BCom program or be a
returning student to the University of Victoria Gustavson
School of Business.
 have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement;
 have demonstrated involvement in a community or
campus organization;
 highlight your personal goals, ambition and judgement of
ethical behaviour;
 be from one of these school districts.
Feb 28
http://www.uvic.ca/gustavson/
undergraduate/prospective/tuiti
on/blackpress/index.php
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Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Canadian Hard of Hearing
Association Scholarship
Program
2 awards of $1,000
each
For students who are hard of hearing, deafened or oral deaf
Academic achievement, determination to cope with hearing loss
and community involvement.
Feb. 28
CHHA National Office
2435 Holly Lane, Suite 205
Ottawa, Ontario K1V 7P2
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-8068
TTY: 613-526-2692
Fax: 613-526-4718
E-mail: scholarship@chha.ca
www.chha.ca
RBC Aboriginal Awards
Program
10 awards of up to
$4,000 each for 2 to
4 years
RBC awards 10 scholarships in two categories for: Status Indian, a
Non-status Indian, Inuit or Métis.
For students majoring in disciplines related to the financial services
industry
For students majoring in disciplines unrelated to the financial
services industry.
Feb 28
www.rbcroyalbank.com/scholarships
Selection process: A committee of Aboriginal academics and RBC
representatives review all completed applications and make the
final selection of the award recipients primarily based on personal
and academic achievements and individual financial need.
BC School Sports
Commission Scholarships
Category: Basketball Girls
BCSSGBA TELUS
Scholarship program
5, $2000 awards
These scholarships will be awarded to female grade 12 basketball
players who demonstrate leadership qualities and skills including
community involvement and proven academic performance.
Feb 2??
http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/page
s/scholarships_awards/sport_comm
ission.php
BC School Sports
Commission Scholarships
Category: Basketball Boys
B.C.H.S.B.B.A
Scholarship
Available: 20-30
Scholarship
Amount: $400$1000
No updated info available yet on the website
Feb 2013
http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/page
s/scholarships_awards/sport_comm
ission.php
Les Dames d’Escoffier
Culinary Arts Scholarship
$500 to $5,000
For women, who are BC residents, who desire to begin training in
culinary, beverage or hospitality fields. All scholarships are
awarded based on merit, ability, commitment and passion.
On-line application form.
Feb 28
Les Dames d’Escoffier International
Inc. B.C. Chapter Scholarship
Committee Box 60570 Granville
Park Post Office, Vancouver BC
V6H 4B9
http://lesdames.ca/scholarship.htm
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Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
SFU Major Entrance
Awards
Various awards
ranging in value
from $10,000 $34,000
Minimum 90% admission GPA and exceptional community,
artistic, and/or athletic achievements
Feb 28
http://students.sfu.ca/financialaid.h
tml
BCCPAC Educational
Award
BC Confederation of
Parent Advisory Councils
1 Award $500
Gr. 12 student, applicants must be well-rounded students with
demonstrated involvement in a variety of areas, an understanding
of the importance of parental involvement; 300-500 word essay on
the value of parent involvement in education (with reference to the
role of PACs, DPACs, and/ or BCCPAC; cover letter; two letters
of reference
Feb 28
BC Confederation of Parent
Advisory Councils
BCCPAC Educational Award
Suite 350, 5172 Kingsway, Burnaby
BC V5H 2E8 604 687 4433
http://bccpac.bc.ca/bccpaceducational-award
BC Innovation Council
TRIUMF High School
Fellowship
$3,000 plus 6-week
summer research at
TRIUMF (Canada’s
National Laboratory
for Particle &
Nuclear Physics
BY NOMINATION ONLY (max. 2 students per school)
Essay, three personal references, Academic achievement
Grads entering first undergraduate year within the sciences,
engineering or mathematics at a recognized post-secondary
institution. Must have a passion for Physics and complete Physics
11 and 12 upon graduation.
Feb 2?
BC Innovation Council
9th Floor, 1188 W. Georgia St.
Vancouver, BC V6E 4A2
www.bcinnovationcouncil.com
http://www.triumf.ca/outreach/hig
h-school-fellowship
Les Dames d’Escoffier,
BC Chapter
Vancouver Chapter
Scholarships for Women
$500 to $5,000
Supporting the advancement of women in food, wine, hospitality,
nutrition, food technology and other hospitality and culinary fields.
Based on merit and ability. Open to women of all ages, resident in
BC.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be accompanied by a $30
non-refundable processing fee
February 28
Scholarship Committee
Les Dames d’Escoffier
International, Inc., British Columbia
Chapter
Box 60570
Granville Park Post Office
Vancouver, BC V6H 4B9
www.lesdames.ca/scholarship.htm
Bullying Canada
Scholarship
1 @ $500 award
2 @ $250 award
1.Candidates must be Canadian Citizens
Feb 28
Residents Of: YK, NWT, ON, BC,
send applications to:
BullyingCanada Scholarship
Program
610 Main Street, West
Listowel, Ontario N4W 1A8
Email Career Centre for scholarship
application (pdf)
Additional Entrance Awards & Bursaries available with various
deadlines. Check website for further details and criteria.
2. Candidates will be selected based on both academic
achievements and financial need.
3. Scholarships will be granted for attendance at the college /
university of the candidate’s choice.
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Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
BC School Trustees
Association Student
Citizenship Award
$500 each
5 Awards
Must have demonstrated exemplary citizenship in their schools and
in their communities, BC public school student in Gr. 12.
Feb. 29?
British Columbia School Trustees
Association
4th floor- 1580 West Broadway,
Vancouver BC V6J 5K9
Fax: 604 732 4559
http://www.bcsta.org/content/stud
ent-resources
Spring
http://scholarships.rbc.com/RBCC
hildren.aspx
March 1
Mrs. Lesley A. Lawson
Executive Director
The Miller Thomson Foundation
Scotia Plaza
40 King Street West, Suite 5800
PO Box 1011
Toronto, ON M5H 3S1
http://www.millerthomson.com/en
/our-firm/communitycommitment/mtfoundation/overview
MARCH
Royal Bank Children of
RBC Employees
100 awards of
$1,000 each
Must be a children or legal ward of an RBC Employee.
Scholarships are awarded based on a student's academic record,
extracurricular activities, letters of reference and one page essay
dealing their career goals.
More information is available through RBC’s internal site for
employees.
Miller Thomson
Foundation Scholarships
100 awards of
$3,000 each
Demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, have made a
positive contribution to their school through involvement in
extracurricular activities and have made significant contributions
of time and energy to community service programmes.
Must have maintained a minimum grade average of 87% in Grades
10, 11 and 12.
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Award
Amount
Criteria
Canadian Association of
Principals Student
Leadership Award
12 awards of $750
each
Criteria for Selection: (100 possible points)
Prospera Credit Union
Educational Awards
Program
$2,000 Ron Sweeney
Rising Star Award**
$1,500 Neutron
Awards
**only open to high
school students who
have been Prospera
members for at least
one year
Hatfield Society
Scholarship Fund
$500 - $3000
1.
Leadership in school activities (1 to max. of 25 points)
2.
Leadership in the community (1 to max. of 25 points)
3.
Academic achievement (1 to max. of 20 points)
4.
Essay (1 to max. of 20 points)
5.
Recognition, awards, honours and scholarships (1 to
max. of 10 points)
Basic Requirement: Must be a member of Prospera Credit Union
(account can be opened any time prior to submitting your
application)
Deadline
Contact
March 1
http://cdnprincipals.org/2012/12/0
3/the-canadian-association-ofprincipals-student-leadership-award/
March 1
Send completed application form,
along with short video and any
attachments to
marketing@prospera.ca or drop it
off at any Prospera Credit Union
branch
March 1
The Hatfield Society Scholarship
Fund- Dr. P. C. Simon, President
2550 Point Grey Road
Vancouver, BC V6K 1A3
http://simonsecret.org/hatdetails.ht
ml Ph: 604 736 7035
Scholarship: Based on the applicant’s community involvement,
academic achievement and financial need
Applicants must have a demonstrated need for financial assistance
in order to continue education. High academic achievement;
school recommendation; brief biographical profile written by
applicant and verified by the teacher (family
circumstances, interests, academic goals, pastimes, community
activity and involvement)
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Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Ken Dryden Scholarship
8 awards of $3000
each or 80% of cost
of tuition, with
possibility of
renewal annually.
Awarded to select young people, currently or formerly in the care
of the Canadian child welfare system, who demonstrate great
achievement and promise. Achievements.
Criteria: academics, one-page essay outlining achievements, onepage essay describing career aspirations; personal support letter
and 3 references.
May no longer be
offered, awaiting an
update
Youth in Care Canada / National
Youth in Care Network
332 - 207 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 2N2
1.800.790.7074 (toll-free for youth in
care)
tel/fax (613) 230-8945
info@youthincare.ca
http://www.youthincare.ca/work/
For Scholastic Distinction:
Be entering an undergraduate program at U of A; have maintained
an award average of approximately 95%+ in Grades 10, 11 and
12; academic reference and student essay
March 4
60 awards of up to
$50,000
http://www.registrarsoffice.ualberta.
ca/Scholarships-andAwards/Entrance-Awards.aspx
Entrance Leadership
Scholarship Competition
Up to $20,000
For Leadership Awards
Crisis Centre Scholarship
Steve Cowan Memorial
Scholarship
$500
Demonstrated commitment and service to community issues
Record of participation in volunteer activities in school or in the
community; demonstrated capacity for leadership; letters of
recommendation; essay
March ??
Crisis Centre
C/o Crisis Centre Scholarship
Application 763 East Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5T 1X8
604 872 1811
www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/aboutus/scholarship
Tom & Phyllis Veazey
Scholarship
Fully funded 4 year
UBC Scholarship
Nomination from the school , entering the field of public service,
alumni of a designated Vancouver Inner City Elementary School
(Admiral Seymour, Britania, Florence Nightingale, Lord Roberts,
Lord Roberts Annex, Mount Pleasant, Strathcona)
March 11?
Must be a resident of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,
Manitoba or the Yukon Territory
Students are to convey the contributions they have made to their
communities in a short online essay, maximum 1,250 words. Key
qualities students should demonstrate are leadership, motivation
and communication skills. Other attributes may include
volunteering, participation in charitable events or fundraising, and
contributions that enrich the lives of others and their
communities.
March 11
University of Alberta
Entrance Scholastic
Distinction Scholarship
Competition
RE/MAX of Western
Canada
“Quest for Excellence”
Bursary Awards
16 bursaries of
$1,000 each
New info to be
posted in Jan 2013
Date for 2013 not
yet available
Veazey Scholarship Foundation
c/o Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP
1200-200 Burrard Street
Vancouver BC V7X 1T2
Phone 604 640 4155 f 604 622 5855
RE/MAX “Quest for Excellence”
RE/MAX of Western Canada
If you have any questions regarding
this program, please email Marie
Sheppy, msheppy@remax.net
ON-LINE APPLICATION:
http://www.remaxwestern.ca/quest-excellence
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Award
Amount
Quest University
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
March 15
http://www.questu.ca/admission/c
osts_financial_assistance/merit_base
d_scholarships.php
March 15
www.leonardfnd.org
David W Strangway Award for Excellence:
David W. Strangway
Awards for Excellence
Full tuition
High school average above 90% combined with an outstanding
record of leadership and service.
Quest University Canada
Scholarships
Up to $24,000/year
awards
Academic rigour of high school program (as opposed to achieving
high grades in fewer courses) and extra-curricular activities---not
the number of different clubs you joined, but the passion with
which you pursued non-academic interests and the impact made
on your compatriots and your community.
Leonard Foundation
Financial Asst Program
140 @ $1,000/each
($1,500 if setting up
second residence to
attend university)
Financial need must be demonstrated. Total household income
cannot exceed between $55 and $60K. Preference 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 Engineering
Institute of Canada and members of the Mining and Metallurgical
Institute of Canada.
Successful applicants are expected to obtain employment during
free time to help defray the costs of their education. In addition,
they must participate regularly in athletic, fitness or military
activities. Personal qualities showing a potential for leadership are
also a requirement.
St. John Ambulance:
Bursary for Nursing &
Youth
$500 to $1,000
Both bursaries require previous volunteer experience with St. John
Ambulance. Download application from website.
March 15
http://www.sja.ca/Canada/Commu
nityServices/Benefits/Pages/Scholar
shipandBursaries.aspx
Trevor Linden
Community Spirit
Scholarship
4 awards
School and community service, leadership; Initiating community
development; Affecting positive change; Mentoring others;
Personal development and growth; Good academic performance
As part of the selection process, the personal circumstances
and/or challenges of each applicant will be considered. Applicants
who possess personal qualities such as dedication, commitment to
helping others and strength of character will also be considered.
March 15
Download application
http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.
htm?bcid=172
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Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Better Business Bureau of
Mainland BC
Student Ethics Award
$2,500
GRADE 11 & GRADE 12 STUDENTS
Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to high ethical
behaviour & provide documentation in the following areas:
Leadership (20%); Community Service (20%); Academic
Achievement (30%); 500-word Essay (30%)
Date for 2013 not
yet available
Joanna Li, Business Development
and Strategic Partnerships
Better Business Bureau
604.488.8702 or email
Joanna@mbc.bbb.org.
http://mbc.bbb.org/studentethicsa
ward/
Capilano Entrance Awards
Award amounts &
details not yet
posted on website
Capilano Entrance Awards recognize excellence in scholastic,
athletic, and artistic achievement along with an incoming student's
demonstrated commitment to community involvement
and leadership endeavours. Some entrance awards are by student
application and some entrance awards are through nomination by
either the student's high school or by Capilano University.
March 16?
http://www2.capilanou.ca/services/
financial/financial/entranceawards.html
Garfield Weston Awards
25 Awards – tuition
waiver for one or
two years, an $8,000
annual renewable
stipend for one or
two years, summer
program funding,
mentorship
Gr. 12 students planning to enrol in full time college studies in a
diploma or applied degree program (university transfer programs
are NOT eligible). Must have a minimum average of 75% in
courses required for his or her college program of choice.
March 28?
Jesse Helmer
Manager, external relations
The Canadian Merit Scholarship
Foundation
460 Richmond Street West #502
Toronto ON M5V 1Y1
http://www.garfieldwestonawards.c
a

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2013 info not posted
yet
passionate about his or her field of study;
curious, courageous, and willing to try new things; and
community-minded and truly committed to being
involved and making a difference in society.
See website for list of eligible colleges. (BCIT, VCC and Langara
are eligible)
Retail Council of Canada
Retail as a Career
Scholarship Program
(Canadian Retail Institute)
Agnes Jack Scholarship
Award
Total $80,000 in
scholarships
1 $5,000 Interac
scholarship
26 industry
sponsored awards
$1,000 each
Applicants must be entering a retail, business or marketing related program at a Canadian college or university and be
working part-time or full-time in retail; reference letter from
current retail employer; 700-word essay on assigned topic
$1,000 awards
This program provides a number of scholarships of $1,000 each
towards post-secondary education for ringette players, coaches
and officials who demonstrate a strong commitment to the sport
of ringette.
March 29
Retail as a Career Scholarship Prog.
c/o Retail Council of Canada
1255 Bay Street, Suite 800
Toronto, ON M5R 2A9
http://www.retaileducation.ca
March 31
www.ringette.ca
Scholarship winners will also receive hotel and travel expenses to
attend STORE 2013, the Canadian retail industry's premier
conference, which will be held over June 3 & 4, 2013.
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Award
Amount
BC Association of HealthCare Auxiliaries
(BCAHA)
$1,000
Scholarship/bursary
International Teamsters
Union
James R. Hoffa Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Award amounts not
posted on website.
Email sent Dec 19th
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
March 31
http://www.bchealthcareaux.org/yo
uthvolunteerprogram.htm
Applicants must be outstanding students; be the child, grandchild
or other dependent of an active, retired, disabled, deceased or
laid-off Teamster member who has had a min. of 12 months
consecutive membership in good standing; be in the top 15% of
school class; submit either letters of recommendation or SAT
scores for review; planning to attend a 4-year college or university
program, demonstrate a financial need
March 31
James R. Hoffa Memorial
Scholarship Fund
25 Louisiana Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001 USA
http://www.teamster.org/content/a
bout-james-r-hoffa-memorialscholarship-fund
Send completed application to local
union.
“Standing Tall Award” is awarded to individuals who have
overcome significant life challenges and achieved personal growth.
“Citizenship Award” is awarded to individuals who are taking a
leadership role in their communities while successfully balancing
their academic and personal lives. Apply online at
www.coastcapitalsavings.com/education
March 31?
Lydia Law, Director
Community Leadership
Coast Capital Savings Credit Union
15117 101 Avenue - fourth floor
Surrey BC V3R 8P7
604 517 7400
www.coastcapitalsavings.com/award
s
Volunteer service to an accredited health-related facility (minimum
100 hours). Career Prep does not count as volunteer hours. Gr. 12
student, intention to enrol in further education, GPA 3.0 or
higher, need for financial assistance.
Coast Capital Savings
Education Awards
Standing Tall Award
16 Awards $5,000
Citizenship Award
32 Awards $2,000
The Kindness Foundation
of Canada-Nadine
Marshall
Scholarship
Travel Fund
$1,000 to assist in
post-secondary
education. And
$500 to $1,500 to be
used to support a
kindness project or
visit one.
Vision of a kinder world, demonstrated commitment to positive
action, compassionate.
March 31 ?
BC Hydro
Power Pioneers Beginning
a Lifetime of Community
Service Awards
20 awards of
$1,000 each
OPEN TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 8 TO 12 WHO ARE
UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE who are maintaining passing
grade.
Applicants 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; one-page essay; reference letters. No personal
remuneration may be received by the volunteer for services
provided.
March 31
2013 info not posted
yet
2013 info not posted
yet
www.kindnessfoundation.com/schol
arship_project_fund
BC Hydro Power Pioneers
333 Dunsmuir St., 15th Floor
Vancouver, BC V6B 5R3
Enquiries :
power.pioneers@bchydro.com
www.powerpioneers.com/Comm
unity_Projects/youth_award.aspx
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Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
BC Soccer Association
Scholarship
12 Awards
$600 to $1,200
For three years or more years has played with a team affiliated
with the British Columbia Soccer Association, currently
participating in some capacity in soccer: as a player, referee, coach,
or administrator, graduating Grade 12 student or student already
attending a post-secondary institute who is under 19 years of age
as of January 1st of the current playing season, proficiency in
soccer , C+ average, demonstrate good citizenship, character, and
leadership
March 31
British Columbia Soccer Association
Suite 510 - 375 Water Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
604-299-6401
www.bcsoccer.net/bcsa/FORMS
/ScholarshipApplications/tabid/
179/Default.aspx
Capilano University
Entrance Awards
Amounts vary
(check website)
Capilano Entrance Awards recognize excellence in scholastic,
athletic, and artistic achievement along with an incoming student's
demonstrated commitment to community involvement
and leadership endeavours. Some entrance awards are by student
application and some entrance awards are through nomination by
either the student's high school or by Capilano University.
April
http://www2.capilanou.ca/services/
financial/financial/entranceawards.html
BC Aboriginal Student
Award
$1,000-$3,500
Applicants must be First Nation, Metis or Inuit residents of British
Columbia, defined as having one’s primary residence at an address
in the province for at least the past 12 consecutive months prior to
the application deadline.
Plan to attend an eligible program of study at one of BC’s public
post-secondary institutions, or any other approved Aboriginally
controlled institution. Program must be at least 9 weeks in length.
April 1
http://www.bcscholarship.ca/web/
aboriginal
Girls Guides of Canada
National Scholarship
Program
$1,000 - $2,000
The scholarship selection criteria is based on the following
Member characteristics or achievements:
• Demonstrated history, involvement and achievement in Guiding
• Leadership contributions to Guiding;
• Community leadership and contributions outside of Guiding;
• Scholastic achievements up to the time of application;
• Attitude and aptitude;
• Written Personal/Guiding Statement
April 1
http://www.girlguides.ca/GGC/Pr
ograms/Scholarships/GGC/Progra
ms/Opportunities/Scholarships.asp
x
APRIL
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Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Vancouver Firefighters
Bursary
3, $500 awards
Open to graduating student of a Vancouver public school, or the
graduating child of a current or retired Vancouver Firefighter. All
applicants must be a permanent resident in British Columbia
enrolling in a post-secondary institution in the Fall.
Application must include a one-page cover letter outlining your
educational goals, community/school involvement, interest in
labour related activities, and any other pertinent information,
references and transcripts.
April or May (check
website)
http://www.iaff18.org/, select
Charitable Society link, then Bursary
Program
Inuit, status or non-status Indian or Metis students entering or
enrolled full-time in a variety of post-secondary programs in
Canada. See website for details and list of awards.
Various deadlines
HEAD OFFICE
PO Box 759
50 Generations Drive
Six Nations of the Grand River
Ohsweken, Ontario
N0A 1M0
1.855.INDSPIRE (463.7747)
Fax: 866.433.3159
http://indspire.ca/
http://www.scouts.ca/ca/scholarshi
ps
Indigenous Education,
Canada’s Future (Indspire)
First Nation, Inuit & Metis
Post-Secondary Education
Bursary Award
Scouts Canada Foundation
Scholarship
Min. 17 awards
Must be an actively registered member of Scouts Canada.
Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:
•Demonstrated Scouting history, involvement and achievement;
•Leadership contributions to Scouting;
•Community leadership and contributions outside of Scouting;
•Scholastic achievements up to the time of application;
•Attitude and aptitude
April 1
Phi Delta Kappa
International Prospective
Educator Scholarships
Varies from $500
to $5,000 over 4
years
Graduating high school students planning to pursue a career as a
teacher or professional educator, or undergraduate student
members of PDK who are enrolled in a college education
program. High school students must have a least one of the
following connections to Phi Delta Kappa (PDK): are a member
of a PDK sponsored FEA club at their high school; are the child
or grandchild of a Kappan in good standing; have one of their
reference letters written by a Kappan in good standing;
application is selected to represent the PDK Chapter in their area.
Check the PDK Chapter List at the website to find a chapter near
you.
April 1
Criteria specific to each award. Please see website for details.
April 1
University of Calgary
High School Awards &
Bursaries
Various awards
from $500-$10,000
Scholarship Programs
Phi Delta Kappa International
P.O. Box 789
Bloomington, IN 47402-0789
http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/pro
spective.htm
www.ucalgary.ca/awards
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Award
Amount
BC Technology Industry
Association (BCTIA)
Technology Scholarship
2, $1,000 awards to
high school students
Kwantlen University
Amounts vary
2, $5,000 awards to
college/university
students
Entrance Awards
BC School
Superintendents
Association
Grade 12 Essay
Scholarship
$1,000
5 finalists of $200
each
BC School
Superintendents
Association
Grade 6 to 12 Technology
Scholarship
6 Technology
Scholarship prizes
will be awarded, one
in each of the 6
grade-level entry
categories: Grades
6-7, Grade 8, Grade
9, Grade 10, Grade
11, and Grade 12.
Apple MacBook
computer
Canadian Iranian
Foundation Scholarship
Criteria
Students of Public, BC based high school and post secondary
institutions who have a proven passion for technology or studying
in a technology related field i.e. engineering, marketing, sales,
management and computer science.
Criteria vary based on award. Some require submission of an
essay/student statement, in addition to other supporting
documentation
Academic achievement, demonstrated exemplary service and
leadership within the school and community; min. 700/max. 1,000
word essay on assigned topic.
Deadline
Contact
April ?
Apply online at
http://www.bctia.org/Programs/Te
ch_Scholarship/
2013 deadline not
yet posted
April 5
http://www.kwantlen.ca/awards/A
wards/entrance_scholarship.html
April 10?
BC School Superintendents
Association
Technology Scholarship
Suite 208, 1118 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L5
http://www.bcssa.org/scholarships.
html
April 10?
Eileen Wong
BC School Superintendents
Association
Technology Scholarship
Suite 208, 1118 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L5
http://www.bcssa.org/scholarships.
html
April 10
Canadian-Iranian Foundation
P.O. Box 91231 West Vancouver
BC
V7V 3N6
Letters of reference
$1000
AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 TO 12
Design a website you think would be interesting and useful to
students and other internet users in the areas of math and sciences,
language arts, social studies, multimedia or marketing;
A brief written explanation of the project and technologies used
Canadian citizen or permanent resident, 100 hours of community
service, active interest in Iranian and Canadian cultural heritage, 18
to 25 years of age, must be accepted into a Canadian postsecondary institution in a full degree program by the end of the
academic year, Gr. 12 transcript, scholarship recipient will
automatically become honorary CIF member and volunteer at CIF.
http://www.canadianiranianfoundati
on.com/scholarship
25
Award
Amount
BC School Sports
Commission Scholarships
Category: Rugby
12 @ $750/ea
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
April 12
http://www.bcssru.com
Status/non-status Indians, Inuit or Metis and are residents of BC,
Plan to enroll, or are currently enrolled, in a full-time program at a
public post-secondary institution in Canada. Students pursuing an
education in technology or engineering will be considered priority
applicants, however general admission students are encouraged to
apply.
Randy Brant Scholarship: Same as above and will be awarded
based on a combination of academic achievement and outstanding
community involvement.
April 13
Jeannie Cranmer
Aboriginal Education and
Employment Strategy Manager
604-623-4401
www.bchydro.com/scholarships
Candidates must demonstrate excellent in rugby, strong scholastic
achievement and proven character, citizenship and leadership. The
scholarship committee may choose to award up to 6 of these
scholarships to candidates who demonstrate All-Round Excellence.
In addition to meeting the requirement of scholastic achievement,
they will have been leaders within their school and/or community
and have made a valued contribution to their school rugby
program, though not necessarily have been selected for
representative teams at the zone, provincial or national level.
BC Hydro
Aboriginal Scholarships
8 awards $1,500
Randy Brant Memorial
Scholarship
1 award $2,000
CGA
Certified General
Accountants Association
of BC
10 Awards to
students in BC and
the Yukon
$750 each
Gr. 12 student, essay indicating interest in an accounting related
career, career goals and plans to achieve them, Gr. 11 & 12
scholastic achievement (min. “B”)
April 15
Certified General Accountants
Association of BC
300 – 1867 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L4
http://www.cgabc.org/become_a_cga.aspx?id=244
Public Guardian & Trustee
Educational Assistance
Fund Bursary
Max. $3,300/year
Applicants must be former permanent wards of Social Services of
BC, or have been in continuing custody of the BC Ministry for
Children & Families under the Child, Family & Community
Services Act and be at least 19 years of age as of the date postsecondary studies commence, financial need, high school graduate,
a clear career goal, planning to enrol in post-secondary education
academic, technical or vocational program.
April 15
Personal Trust Administrator
Estate and Personal Trust Services
Public Guardian and Trustee of
British Columbia
700 – 808 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
604-775-2451
http://www.trustee.bc.ca/services/e
state/edu_assistance.html
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Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Colonel Douglas H.
Gunter History Award
5 @ $1,000/ea
To qualify, each student must submit an original work using one of
the following media:
 Text
 Visual Art
 Web Design
 Audio or Video Production
In addition, each student must include a completed application
form (attached).
This year’s theme is on Canada and the Korean war.
April 15
http://www.warmuseum.ca/educati
on/programs/the-colonel-douglash-gunter-award
New Relationship Trust
Bursary for Certificate,
Diploma and/or Trades
Programs
50 bursaries of
$2,000 each
April 16 – 1st
submissions start,
first come, first
served.
2nd call – Aug 15
Completed application must be
mailed to :
NRT Bursary 2012
New Relationship Trust
Suite 1008 – 100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
Attention : Lana Plante, Project
Officer
BC School Sports
Commission Scholarships
Category: Field Hockey
2 @ $500/each
April 16
http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/page
s/scholarships_awards/sport_comm
ission.php
Vancouver Inner City
Education Society
« Every Kid Counts »
Scholarship Fund
1 or more awards of
$1,000 each
April 20
List of Inner City Schools: Britannia, Brock, Grandview, Hastings,
Macdonald, Henderson, Mount Pleasant, Nightingale, Queen
Alexandra, Thunderbird, Selkirk, Henderson Annex, Cook,
Seymour, Strathcona, Tillicum and Selkirk Annex
VICES Scholarship Committee
c/o Mount Pleasant Elementary
School
2300 Guelph St.
Vancouver, BC V5T 3P1
By mail or via « VSB blue-bag »
through your secondary school’s
office
Other criteria: demonstrated financial need related to family
income, references
Application forms available in the
Career Centre
Only eligible BC First Nations students can apply. Required for
Bursary application:
Completed application form, letter of support from your First
Nation or FN Government, proof of citizenship from a BC First
Nation, acceptance letter from an accredited post-secondary
institution (bachelor’s degrees are not funded with this bursary)
and a resume.
Field Hockey Girls
Applicants must have attended the majority of their elementary
school years at an Inner City school and graduate from a
Vancouver secondary school.
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BC Aboriginal Student
Award – The Irving K.
Barber BC Scholarship
Society and Victoria
Foundation
$1,000 to $3,500
Maple Leaf Youth Awards
Canadian Club of
Vancouver
3 Awards ranging
from $750 to $1,500
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
BC Aboriginal students enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies
at least nine weeks long. Can be trades training, apprenticeship,
certificate, diploma or a degree program.
April 23?
2013 info not
posted yet
Sara Lawson
Grants Administrator, Provincial
Funds Victoria Foundation
#109-645 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1G2
Ph: 250 381 5532 f: 250 480 4429
www.victoriafoundation.bc.ca
www.bcscholarship.ca/web/aborigi
nal
April 24?
Maple Leaf Youth Awards
Canadian Club of Vancouver
102-211 Columbia Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 2R5 604 688
8260
www.canadianclubvancouver.com
Gr.10, 11 and 12 students living in BC. Student leaders, who a
minimum GPA of 73%, who have demonstrated exceptional
achievement in one of the following categories: Arts: Outstanding
achievement in Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Applied Arts, Digital
Media or Robotics
Community Service: Exemplary contributions to the community—
locally, nationally or internationally
Athletics: Exceptional athletic achievement
2013 date not
posted yet
500 word essay required.
Killeen Award
VSB International Student
$1,000
Outstanding international student in Vancouver School Board, Gr.
12, involvement in school or community activities, above average
academic achievement, nomination from school
April 29
Maggie Lee
International Education
VSB. Fax: 604 713 4536
McDonald’s Employee
Scholarship
9 award valued at up
to $5,000 per year
for 2 years
Candidates must be hourly paid employees of McDonald’s and
must be prepared to continue working for a minimum of 15 hours
per week during non-academic periods throughout the 2-year
scholarship. Candidates must have at least 6 months continuous
employment at McDonald’s at the time of application.
April 30
Application forms are available from
restaurant managers.
Hebden Chemistry
Bursary
$500
Awarded to a BC student who has demonstrated proficiency in
Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12; has expressed a desire to study
chemistry at a post-secondary level; can express in no more than
150 words why they would encourage a Grade 10 student to study
chemistry and what they would say; OR how something they did in
Grade 11 or 12 made their school or community a better place for
others.
April 30
www.westerncampus.ca
Send applications to
Wendy@WesternCampus.ca and
include the name of the student
applying, secondary school and
chemistry teacher.
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Criteria
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Contact
Grace Family Network
Foundation (gfnf)
Scholarship
2, $500 awards
Selection criteria: financial need; academic achievement; leadership
and/or volunteer achievements; intending to complete a certificate,
diploma or bachelor’s degree. 500-word essay required on “What
is your greatest accomplishment and why?” Application form
available from the Career Centre or on-line at www.gfnf.org.
April 30?
2013 info not yet
posted
Gfnf Scholarship Committee
PO Box 64568
1942 Como Lake Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3J 7V7
www.gfnf.org
Mark R. Isfeld Essay
Contest
$500
Students aged 14 to 18 are eligible to enter the contest. See
website for this year’s topic.
April 30?
2013 info not yet
posted
http://canadianlandmine.org/whatcan-i-doschoolyouthsubmit-anessay-for-mark-isfeld-essay-contest
BC Hockey Scholarships
BC Amateur Hockey
Association
5 of $500 each.
1 of $1000 awarded
to the top ranked
applicant overall
Current registered member of BC Hockey or former member
playing in the Western Hockey League who are in their graduating
year of high school, academic achievement, sportsmanship, hockey
participation and/or quality of contribution, school, community
participation and service.
April 30
BC Hockey Scholarship Committee
6671 Oldfield Road
Saanichton, BC V8M 2A1
http://www.bchockey.net/Awards/
Scholarships.aspx
School Plant Officials
Association of BC
3 @ $1,000/ea
Bursaries will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement
and/or special needs.
Preference will be given to students entering the fields of
engineering, architecture, or building technology. Should there not
be suitable applications received in these fields, students in other
courses of study will be considered, however, all applicants MUST be
dependents of school district employees in the school plant area (i.e.
Maintenance or Custodial).
April 30?
2013 date not yet
posted
http://www.efmabc.com/education
/2012-bursaries
May 1?
2013 date not yet
posted
http://www.thercs.org/youth/comp
etitions
MAY
Royal Commonwealth
Society Essay Competition
Two age categories: 14 to
18 and under 14
Variety of cool
prizes and awards.
See website for
details.
Choose a topic from the provided list and write a poem, letter,
article, essay or story. Under 14, 300-700 words. 14 to 18, 1,200 to
1,750 words.
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Amount
BC School Sports
Commission Scholarships
Category: Boys Volleyball
2 @ $900/each
United Croats of Canada
King Tomaslav Branch
Scholarships & Bursaries
$500-$1,000
Criteria
Applicants must be of Croatian ancestry (at least one parent must
be of Croatian ancestry) and residents of BC.
Deadline
Contact
May 1
Application forms available, email
bmcaskill@shaw.ca
May 1
Scholarship & Bursary Committee
The Croatian Cultural Centre
3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver,
BC V5N 4E4 604 879 0154
http://www.croatiancentre.com/Ser
vices/Programs/scholarships-andbursaries.html
May 1
http://www.thercs.org/youth/comp
etitions
Academic merit for scholarships
Financial need for bursaries
Commonwealth
Photographic and Vision
Awards
Variety of prizes, see
website for details
Open to youth aged 30 or under on May 1, 2012.
Photographic award: photographic images must relate to a single
day in the last 60 years since 6th Feb 1952.
Vision award: submit a film up to 4 minutes long responding to
this year’s theme, “Connecting Cultures.” It must relate to a single
day in the last 60 years since 6th February 1952.
International Teamsters
Union Women’s Caucus
Scholarship Program
2 awards $500
2 awards of $500 each. Applicants must be child, grandchild or
other dependent of an active or retired Teamster member who has
a min. 12 months of consecutive membership in good standing; be
in the last year of high school or GED program; plan to submit
SAT or ACT scores for academic evaluation, (does not apply to
Canadian applicants); and plan to attend an accredited college,
university, trade or business school. Essay required.
May 1
International Teamster Women’s
Caucus Annual Scholarship
C/o Marla McKibbin, Secretary
Treasurer
PMB 338, 117 E. Louisa Street
Seattle, WA 98102
USA
http://www.teamster.org/content/r
eview-requirements-and-apply
Association of Universities
and Colleges of Canada
(AUCC)
Various
AUCC manages a variety of higher education scholarships for
students pursuing post-secondary studies
Various
www.aucc.ca
Arctic Expedition
Scholarships
Fully funded Arctic
expedition. Summer
expedition to
Iceland, Greenland,
Northern Labrador
and Nunavik
May 4
2013 details not yet
available
www.studentsonice.com
Students on Ice Expeditions
1 819 827 3300 ext. 24
1 866 336 6423
High school students between 14-18 years of age from coast to
coast
Program takes place from July 14 to 28, 2013
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Amount
Phillip Paulson
Scholarship
Vancouver School Board
$500
Criteria
Open to VSB grade 12 students. Criteria: citizenship activities,
service to others through volunteer work in the school or
community, and personal achievements focused on supporting
others.
Deadline
Contact
May 4
Phillip Paulson Scholarship
Committee
C/o VSB Professional &
Administrative Staff Association
VSB Maintenance & Construction
1549 Clark Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L 3L4
Attention : Doug McClary
May 7
Vancouver Secondary Teachers’
Association
Member Scholarship Committee
2915 Commercial Drive
Vancouver BC V5N 4C8
Forms at www.vsta.ca
Scholarship information will be available in the Career Centre
VSTA Scholarship Awards
Dogwood District
Scholarships
One $1500 award
for first place
Three $1000 awards
to next three
$500 cheque plus
$500 voucher from
the Ministry of
Education
Public secondary school graduates, son/daughter or legal ward of
an active VSTA member in good standing or a retired member,
good citizenship, active involvement in school activities,
participation in athletics, service and/ or fine arts.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Must fulfill requirements
for secondary school graduation by August 31, 2012, demonstrate
superior achievement in any of the areas of Fine Arts, Applied
Skills, Physical Activity and Second Languages, and must be
nominated by the School Scholarship Committee.
Applications
available at the
school in Feb or
from website
May? 2013 deadline
TBA
Pick up an application from the
Career Centre or the office. Must
hand in to the office by the 2013
deadline date.
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Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
BC Sports Scholarships
9 Awards
$1,000 to $1,500
Eligibility: BC SCHOOL SPORTS will consider candidates who
meet ALL of the following Criteria:
 Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarship Applicants must
have competed in at least (2) two BCSS approved sports
during grade 12. Unsuccessful applicants for the Dave
Gifford Memorial Scholarship will automatically be
considered for their respective Zone Scholarship. (Please
DO NOT complete 2 applications)
 Zone Scholarship Applicants must have competed in at
least (1) one BCSS approved sport during grade 12.
 Are in a B.C. School who are graduating this year.
 Are entering their first year of full-time studies in a
Canadian University or College.
 Have demonstrated exceptional athletic achievement in a
BCSS sanctioned sport.
 Have a minimum grade percentage of 75%.
 Have demonstrated outstanding service and leadership in
school and/or community.
May 10
BCSS Scholarship Committee
BC School Sports
#100 - 4585 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 4L6
604-737-3066
http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/page
s/scholarships_awards/bcss.php
Certified General
Accountants of BC
Adult Secondary
Completion Scholarship
1 award $1,000
Mature student who has completed work for a B.C. or Yukon
Secondary School Equivalency Certificate (GED), B.C. Certificate
of Graduation, or B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma during the
current academic year., scholastic achievement in the graduating
program (or equivalent) and commitment to pursuing a career in
the field of accounting, Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and
resident of B.C. or the Yukon.
May 15
Certified General Accountants
Association of B.C.
300 - 1867 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L4
604-732-1211
http://www.cgabc.org/become_a_cga.aspx?id=246
Mattison Endowment
Fund Scholarship for
Disabled Students
6 awards of
$2,500/each and
may be renewed
upon re-application
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or have lived in Canada for
at least two years as permanent residents.
Candidates must be diagnosed with a documented permanent
disability that is the primary disability for which they are applying.
Candidates must have a minimum average of 75%
May 15?
2013 date not yet
posted
Association of Universities and
Colleges of Canada
www.aucc.ca
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Criteria
Deadline
Contact
CDN Hospitality
Foundation
Scholarship Program
College Entrance:
$2,000
University Entrance:
$1,000-$2,500
College Entrance Scholarships: Graduating grade 12 students
planning to enroll in a minimum 2-year diploma program in the
following areas: Accommodation, Chef, Cook, Culinary, Events,
Pastry Chef, Food and Beverage, Golf Club, Hospitality, Hotel,
Resort, Restaurant, Tourism, and Catering Management. See
website for full details of eligibility criteria.
May 18?
2013 date not yet
postedfc
Canadian Hospitality Foundation
300 Adelaide Street East, Suite 339
Toronto, ON M5A 1N1
416-363-3401
http://www.thechf.ca/scholarships
University Entrance Scholarship: Graduating grade 12 students
planning to enroll in a bachelor degree program in the following
areas: Hospitality, Hotel, Tourism, and Food & Beverage. See
website for full details of eligibility criteria.
Confratellanza ItaloCanadese Society
$1,000
two awards
Gr. 12 student planning to enrol in a post-secondary institution for
the first time. Must be of Italian origin, having at least one parent
or grandparent of direct Italian descent, be living in greater
Vancouver, have an academic standing for entry into a postsecondary institution.
May 19
Confratellanza Italo-Canadese
Scholarship Committee
P.O Box 57091
2480 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC. V5K 5G6
Applications will be available in the
career centre
Barbara Brink Internship
Science World
8-12 paid internship
in the summer
Scholarship for
post-secondary
studies awarded
upon successful
completion
High school seniors interested in the sciences, who demonstrate
academic excellence and leadership abilities.
o work in a paid position, alongside Science World’s dynamic
and professional staff
o have the opportunity to execute one of several projects
identified by the Selection Committee or propose a
project of their own creation for consideration
o gain once-in-a-lifetime work experience
o upon successful completion of the project, receive a
scholarship award toward their post-secondary studies
May?
http://www.scienceworld.ca/barbar
abrink
Award amount not
posted
Any Canadian youth or youth group who have participated in a
wildlife or habitat conservation project, or activity. Nominations
must include a summary of the project or activity, including
information about the group and its members.
May?
CDN Wildlife Foundation
Youth Conservation
Award
2013 deadline not
yet posted
2013 date not yet
available
http://www.cwffcf.org/en/action/fundingawards/awards/youth-conservationaward/
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Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Vancouver College of Art
and Design
Various amounts
Apply to one of these programs: Graphic Design, Marketing &
Merchandising for Fashion, 3D Modeling Animation Art and
Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Game Development and
Design, Mobile Game Design and Development
Complete all of the individual requirements for your indicated
program of study which may include artwork samples or portfolio
(certified that your entry materials are your original creation) and a
transcript.
May 25
www.scholarshipinfo.vcad.ca
Amy Dalgleish Memorial
Bursary
$1,500 bursaries
Graduating from one of the following Vancouver School District
(SD #39) secondary schools: Britannia, Tupper, Templeton,
Gladstone, John Oliver, Vancouver Technical School, Killarney,
Thompson or Windermere, scholastic potential to succeed in postsecondary studies, demonstrated financial need, plan to pursue
post-secondary studies in a field that contributes to community
development at a community college, university or equivalent
educational institution.
May 31
http://www.vancitycommunityfoun
dation.ca/i/pdf/donors/Dalgleish2012-Application.pdf
MADD Canada Bursaries
1 award $2,000
Canadian students who have had a parent or guardian killed in an
impaired driving related crash and are pursuing any full time
educational program that is approved by a provincial Ministry of
Education.
May 31
http://www.madd.ca/english/youth
/contests.html#3
Canadian Federation of
Independent Grocers
National Scholarship
Program (CFIG)
$22,000 given away
in scholarships
Applicants MUST be sponsored by an Independent Grocery Store
(CFG member) and pursuing post-secondary studies (min. 2 year
program) and intending to pursue a career within the grocery/food
industry. Scholarships are awarded based on an essay submission
that illustrates the students understanding of the unique challenges
and opportunities facing the independent grocer in Canada.
Academic and community achievement will also be taken into
consideration. On-line application form.
May 31
CFIG Scholarship Committee
2235 Sheppard Ave East, Ste. 902
Willowdale, ON M2J 5B5
www.cfig.ca/page.asp?id=7
Each local Legion branch administers its own scholarship/bursary
program
May 31
Contact your local Legion for more
information
Royal Canadian Legion
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Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Vancouver Poppy Fund
5, $1,000 bursaries
This bursary is available to graduating students who are children or
grandchildren of Veterans and Ex-Service Personnel (i.e. must
have been in the Canadian or British Commonwealth Forces).
May 31
Vancouver Poppy Fund
#201 – 2520 Ontario Street
Vancouver, BC
V5T 2X6
Gross income of parent/guardian cannot exceed $50K. Proof of
military service required and letter stating education goals. No
other requirements, as bursaries are awarded based on financial
need. Applicant cannot be receiving a bursary from other source.
Tel. 604.876.6010
Email :
vancouverpoppyfund@telus.net
Husky Oil – Aboriginal
Education Awards
$2,500 - $3,000/yr
Must be a Canadian citizen of Aboriginal ancestry in need of
financial assistance and affiliated with a community in close
proximity to Husky operations. $2,500/year for 2 years of study at
a community/technical college. $3,000/year for up to 4 years of
study at a university.
May 31 at 4pm
http://www.huskyenergy.com/socia
lresponsibility/aboriginalaffairs/edu
cationawards.asp
Rotary Bursaries
1 bursary $800
Gr. 12 student, monetary need, preferably a student who is not
receiving other major scholarships, above average involvement in
community service, good academic performance, intention to
attend an accredited Canadian university or community college.
May
Maureen Smith
Rotary Club of Vancouver, Arbutus
2001 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver,
BC V6J 4A1
Phone 604 739 0390
Fax: 604 737 1718
Check with Career Centre
Aero Club of BC
Scholarship
$1,000
Not sure if this
scholarship is still
offered.
Email sent Dec 21
Aero Club of BC Scholarship
Committee
300-18799 Airport Way
Pitt Meadows BC V3Y 2B4
Wal-Mart Community
Scholarship Program
6 $4,000 awards in
Canada, 2 for
(Western Canada)
Financial need, extracurricular activities and community
involvement. Essay required.
May 31
Wal-Mart Canada
1940 Argentia Rd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1P9
Tel. 905.821.2111 (ext. 4466)
http://www.walmartcanada.ca/Page
s/Scholarship%20Programs/190/19
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BC Road Builders &
Heavy Construction
Association
Betty Spalton Scholarship
1 award $1,500
To obtain education in the fields associated with the road building
and heavy construction industry. Preference is given to females
and members of minority groups
May 31
#307-8678 Greenall Avenue
Burnaby, BC. V5J 3M6
www.roadbuilders.bc.ca/education_f
und.php Phone: 604 436 0220
Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, essay explaining interest in
flying in general or commercial aviation, reasonable academic skill.
To provide funds to worthy individuals assistance to pursue their
passion for aviation.
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Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Ambasciata D’Italia
Ottawa
Min. 700
euro/month
The Italian Government offers scholarships for foreign students
and Italian citizens living abroad to study in an Italian university.
Good knowledge of the Italian language is required.
June
2013 date not yet
posted
http://borseonline.esteri.it/borseonl
ine/it/index.asp
John Pearson Prize
$250
One $250 prize awarded to an extremely promising student in
physics or engineering physics who is also active athletically and
has an active interest and respect for the outdoors. The student
should be in either grade 12 or in first year college or university
with a demonstrated aptitude in physics or engineering physics.
Preference will be given to students that have an interest and skill
in applied problems. Application is via a letter of
recommendation from your physics teacher.
June 1
BC Association of Physics Teachers
JUNE
http://www.bcapt.ca (follow tabs on
the right to BCAPT Prizes and
Awards)
Catherine Logan Eddy
Scholarship
$1,000
Awarded to a graduating ESL grade 12 student pursuing postsecondary education after high school. Criteria : demonstrated
consistent improvement in academic competence ; school or
community involvement or service to others ; and ESL
coursework at the secondary level. Essay and 3 letters of reference
required with application.
Scholarships are only available for recent immigrants who have
been granted permanent resident status in Canada.
June 1
Judith Robson/Anne Wong, CLE
Scholarship Chairs
212 Blackman Street
New Westminster, BC
V3L 2A7
Check with Career Centre
Vancouver Police Museum
Chief Raymond J. Canuel
Memorial Scholarship
2, $1,000
scholarships
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to their community
and plans to pursue a career in policing. A 500 word essay
required that explains the applicant’s decision to enter the policing
field, resume, 3 reference letters, proof of acceptance to a
recognized post-secondary educational institution, statement of
grades
June 1
Scholarship Committee
Vancouver Police Museum
240 E. Cordova St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6A 1L3
604.665.3346
www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/Sc
holarship.htm
Canadian Sanitation
Supply Association
Scholarship Program
9 awards of $2,000
Graduating from high school in June, or already enrolled in a
college or university, and will be attending college or university in
Canada in September, high level of academic achievement and
strong community involvement. Essay required.
June 1
2013 will not be
posted on the
website until midApril
Canadian Sanitation Supply
Association Scholarship Foundation
300 Mill Road, #G-10
Toronto, Ontario M9C 4W7
Tel. 416.620.9329
cssa@cssa.com
www.cssa.com
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Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Fraser Institute
Student Essay Contest
$500
Open to secondary and post-secondary students. High school
students will be considered in a separate category.
1,000-1,500 word essay on specific topic.
June 1?
Student Programs
The Fraser Institute
1770 Burrard Street, 4th Floor
Vancouver, BC V6J 3G7
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/educ
ation-programs/students/essaycontest.aspx
2013 info not yet
posted on website
BC Sports Hall of Fame
$2000 each
One male
One female student,
outstanding amateur
athlete
Registered Grade 12 student at a B.C. secondary school, resident
of B.C. for the last twelve months, Canadian citizen or landed
immigrant, future plans to attend a designated post-secondary
institution in B.C. on a full-time basis, shows evidence of high
athletic ability and performance, excellence in a particular sport,
minimum C+ average , demonstrates leadership skills, active in
school and community.
June 3
Jack Farley Youth Sports
Achievement Awards
BC Sports Hall of Fame
c/o BC Place Stadium Gate “A”
777 Pacific Blvd., South
Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8
http://www.bcsportshalloffame.co
m/about-us/scholarships/
Contact Barbara Chu
barbara.chu@bcsportshalloffame.co
m for further information.
BC School Sports
Commission Scholarships
Category: Badminton
4 @ $200/each
Badminton:
- two scholarships (1 male, 1 female) to Provincial Championship
participants
- two scholarships (1 male, 1 female) to student-athletes not
qualifying for Provincial Championships
June 10
http://www.bcschoolsports.ca/page
s/scholarships_awards/sport_comm
ission.php
BC Excluded Employees
Association
Scholarship/Bursary
1 or 2 Awards in
each category
June?
Scholarship/Bursary Committee
BC Excluded Employees
Association
303 – 852 Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1H8
www.bceea.bc.ca
Scholarship $1,000
Bursary $1,000
Applicants must be children, grandchildren or legal dependents of
BCEEA members in good standing, demonstrated outstanding
academic and personal achievements and goals for the future.,
registered, or in the process of being registered, as a full-time first
year student in an approved program of study in a public
university, university college, college or institute in Canada for an
upcoming educational session.
Scholarship Criteria: Scholastic achievement, summary (max.
1,500 words) describing special recognition and/or
accomplishments in community service, arts or sports
Bursary Criteria: Applicant’s career & education goals statement;
financial need.
2013 info not yet
posted
Check with parent
or grandparent’s
union for more info
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Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
South Asian Family
Association
3 awards of $1,000
each
Must be a student of South Asian descent planning to attend fulltime studies at a post-secondary institution in Canada or abroad.
Criteria : demonstrated excellence in academics, community
involvement or fine arts ; demonstrated capacity for leadership
and/or service ; 1,000 word max. essay describing What it means to
be South Asian in your eyes ; and two reference letters.
June 14?
SAFA
PO Box 60406 Fraser RPO
Vancouver, BC V5W 4B5
Info : info@safa.ca
safa.ca
Applications forms available in the
Career Centre
2013 info not yet
posted
Pride Education Network
Diversity Scholarship
$150 to $300 range
Students must be members of the GSA in their school, have
played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school or
local community, graduating from a BC secondary school with a
minimum B standing, plans to attend a recognized, publicly funded
Canadian post-secondary education and have demonstrated
financial need.
June 15
GALE BC
BOX 93678 Nelson Park PO
Vancouver BC. V6E 4L7
http://pridenet.ca/scholarshipsand-bursaries
Canadian Medical Hall of
Fame Great-West Life,
London Life & Canada
Life
4, $1,000
scholarships
(renewable for up to
4 years)
•Academic excellence (applicants must have an average of 85% or
higher to apply)
•Examples of tasks or activities that demonstrate your ability to:
lead other people ; work in collaboration with others ;
communicate effectively; raise awareness about social issues that
you are passionate about ; and live your life with honesty, integrity,
respect and compassion
•Awards and recognition
•Extra-curricular activities and community service
•Evidence of interest in pursuing an education and career in
medical/health sciences.
June 15
CMHF & GWL, LL & CL
Scholarship
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
267 Dundas St., Suite 202
London, ON N6A 1H2
www.cdnmedhall.org
Trinidad & Tobago
Cultural Society of BC
Scholarship Essay
Competition
Three awards one in each
of the categories
1 award $750
Gr. 12 student in the lower mainland, pursuing post-secondary
education
Gr. 12 student with a Caribbean heritage, entering a postsecondary institution
Gr. 12 student with Trinidad & Tobago family background,
pursuing post-secondary education
June 20
TTCSBC- Scholarship Committee
Suite 712, 130-8191 Westminster
Highway, Richmond, BC. V6X 1A7
604 515 2400
http://www.ttcsbc.org/services/sch
olarships
1 award $750
1 award $750
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Award
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
June 25
$1,000
Applicants must be entering either the Engineering or the
Geoscience Program at UBC, UVic, SFU, BCIT or UNBC;
applicants are evaluated on the basis of academic standing,
extracurricular activities, financial need and a max.500-word
Student Statement relating why they are entering engineering or
geoscience and their views on how engineering or geoscience is
impacting society
APEGBC University Entrance
Scholarships
#200-4010 Regent Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 6N2
Phone: 604 412 4891
www.apeg.bc.ca/students/scholarshi
ps/entrancescholarship.html
Elmer Helm Youth Fund
Scholarship
The Alexandra Foundation
for Neighbourhood
Houses
2 to 8 awards $1,500
each
4 awards may be
given to prior
recipients who are
continuing their
undergraduate
studies.
Open to youth under the age of 25 who have demonstrated a
significant contribution to their community in a volunteer capacity,
to exemplify the Neighbourhood House ideal of community
service. This is not primarily an academic competition, but
evidence of strong academic achievement and potential is
important. Three letters of reference, transcript and letter
outlining personal and career goals and explaining why the
candidate believes he or she should be selected for the award.
June 30
The Alexandra Foundation for
Neighbourhood Houses
The Elmer Helm Youth Fund
Suite 203 – 3102 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7
Phone 604 875 9111
www.alexandrafoundation.org
The National Union of
Public & General
Employees
Tommy Douglas
Scholarship; Terry Fox
Memorial Scholarship;
Scholarship for Aboriginal
CDNs; Scholarship for
Visible Minorities
4 awards of $1,500
each
General Requirements: All applicants must be dependents of
National Union of Public & General Employees’ Union
Tommy Douglas: 750-1,000 word essay on given subject
Terry Fox Memorial: Applicants must be students with disabilities,
plus 750-1,000 word essay on given subject
Aboriginal CDNs: 750-1,000 word essay on given subject
Visible Minorities: 750-1,000 word essay on given subject
June 30
Scholarships
National Union of Public & General
Employees
15 Auriga Drive
Nepean, ON K2E 1B7
http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships
The Canadian Printing
Industries
50 awards $1,250
Must be enrolled for a minimum of two years, on a full time basis,
in a printing management or technical program (not art or design)
in a post-secondary Canadian school. See website for list of
approved programs. In BC, BCIT’s Graphic Communications
Technology 2 year program is approved.
June 30
www.cpia-aci.ca/scholarship-trustfund/index_e.php
Public Service Alliance of
Canada
14 awards to
dependant children
of PSAC members
Available to PSAC members and their children. Selection is based
on an 800 word essay (or video or photos) according to the topic,
scholastic achievement and community and union involvement (of
parents).
June 30
Public Service Alliance of Canada
Scholarship Committee
233 Gilmour St., Suite 904
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0P1
Tel. 613.560.4292
http://www.psacafpc.com/what/benefits/scholarshi
ps-e.shtml
APEGBC Professional
Engineers & Geoscientists
of BC
University Entrance &
Engineering Transfer
Entrance Scholarships
Amount
$2,500
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Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Hospital Employees’
Union Bursary Program
$350 to $1,000
Available to children of HEU members. Criteria: financial need
and demonstrated satisfactory academic standing. Tenable at any
post-secondary institution.
June 30
The Hospital Employees’ Union
5000 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, B.C. V5J 5M3
Contact: Patti at 604.456.7051 or
Mary at 604.456.7004
www.heu.org
Applicants must be dependents of a member of a CUPE local
affiliated to CUPE BC; entering 1st year of a recognized postsecondary institution in BC; academic achievement
July 15
CUPE B.C. Division
#510-4940 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 4T3
www.cupe.bc.ca/resources/bursaries
Jinnah Award: Students of Pakistani origin with a high academic
record as well as special financial needs. Recommendation letter
from Principal required.
July 20
Consulate General of Pakistan
On-line application form
http://www.pcgv.org/jinnahaward_current.shtml
JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
CDN Union of Public
Employees (CUPE)
Aubrey Burton/Reg Ford
Memorial Scholarship
Consulate General of
Pakistan
Jinnah Award
Saleem Akbar Sports
Award
$ to be determined
4 awards of $500
each for students of
Pakistani origin
1 award of $300
Saleen Akbar Sports Awards – open to a Grade 12 student of
Pakistani origin studying in a public secondary school in Greater
Vancouver, with outstanding achievement in sports activities.
Recommendation letter from Principal and details of achievement
certified by the School Principal.
Cerebral Palsy Association
of B.C.
Tanabe Bursary
10 awards $1,000
Applicants must provide documentation that they have Cerebral
Palsy; evidence of financial need; two letters of reference, plan to
pursue post-secondary education, must be 18 years and older.
July 29
Attention: Bursary Committee
Cerebral Palsy Association of BC
802 - 409 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2
(604) 408-9484
www.bccerebralpalsy.com
June Callwood Harmony
Scholarships
10 awards of $1,000
each
Applicants must have demonstrated leadership in organizing
activities to promote social cohesion and diversity such as: race
and ethnicity, class, family, gender, age, ability and regionalism.
July 31
Harmony Movement
255 Duncan Mill Road, Suite 705
Toronto, Ontario M3B 3H9
Tel. 416.385.2660
info@harmony.ca
http://www.harmony.ca/scholarshi
ps/
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Award
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
BC Electrical Association
Bursary Program
$500-$1,000
bursaries
For high schools planning to pursue a career in one of the
following areas : Electrical, Marketing, Electrical Engineering or
Business.
Each applicant will be evaluated according to the following
criteria : Field of Study, Financial Need, Employment,
Community Service/School Activities/Volunteering, and Essay
July 31
BC Electrical Association
#224-3989 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC V5C 6N5
Tel. 604.291.7708
Application package available in the
Career Centre
Disability Awards
Various
Searchable database based on disability
Various
www.disabilityawards.ca
BCIT President’s Entrance
Awards
Up to 25 tuition
awards (max $4,000)
For grade 12 students graduating in June 2013.
Selection is based on an evaluation of academic achievement plus
other factors such as:
Participation and contribution to school activities.
Leadership and citizenship.
Volunteer and/or community service.
August
http://www.bcit.ca/finaid/entrance
awards.shtml
Icelandic Canadian Club of
BC
2 awards $1,000
Students of Icelandic origin, residents of BC, beginning or
continuing a program of post-secondary education in BC
Aug 15
Scholarship Committee, Iceland
House, 939 - 6th Street,
New Westminster, B.C. V3L 3C8,
Tel: 604-515-1224
or e-mail: icc_of_bc@hotmail.com
www.inlofna.org/ICCBC/ICCBC_S
cholarships.html
Lovison Family Memorial
Scholarship
2 awards $800
Gr. 12 students, Roman Catholic residents of the Lower Mainland,
expected to graduate with a B average or higher, planning to attend
full time at a university, community college or technical institute in
pursuit of a degree or diploma. Letter of reference from a parish
priest.
August 20
Lovison Family Memorial
Scholarship
c/o 5576 Argyle Street, Vancouver
BC. V5P 3J6
Info available in the Career Centre
Vancouver Canucks
Larry Ashley Scholarship
$2,500/year with
possibility of
renewal for up to 4
years
Applicants must be planning to pursue 4-year studies in the fields
of sports medicine or athletic training and be BC residents for a
min. 2 years prior to application
August 29
Larry Ashley Scholarship
C/o Mr. Norm Jewison
Vancouver Canucks
800 Griffiths Way
Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1
http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.
htm?bcid=172
Additional entrance
awards (see website for
details)
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Criteria
Deadline
Contact
Edmonton Rodeo
Cowboy’s Benevolent
Fund
Bill Kehler Memorial
Awards
Up to 4 scholarships
of $2,500/each
Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary studies in the areas of
broadcasting or agriculture; two letters of reference; 700 to 800word essay
August 30
Casey Mills, cmills@northlands.com
Tel: 780-491-3427
Edmonton Rodeo Cowboy’s
Benevolent Fund
c/o Northlands Park
P.O. Box 1480
Edmonton, AB T5J 2N5
http://www.canadianfinalsrodeo.co
m/around-edmonton/bill-kehlerscholarship
Father Emmanuele Rosaia
Scholarship
2 awards $1500
Gr. 12 students, residents of lower mainland, Roman Catholic and
Italian-Canadian origin, B grade or higher, to attend a university or
community college where studies will lead to a university degree in
Canada or in another country, one letter of reference by the
applicant’s parish priest
August 31
The Father Rosaia Scholarship
Committee
c/o 12059 188A Street
Pitt Meadows BC V3Y 1W3
Info available in the Career Centre
Khalsa Credit Union
Scholarship and Bursary
- Academic Scholarships
- Religious Scholarships
- Sports Scholarships
- Bursaries
5 awards $1,500
5 awards $1,500
3 awards $1,200
5 bursaries $1,000
School and community involvement and academic record.
Religious scholarship: must be member of Sikh community
Bursaries: financial need
September ?
2013 info not yet
available
Khalsa Credit Union
8788 – 120th Street, 3rd Fl.
Surrey, B.C. V3W 3N6
Tel. 604.507.6404
www.khalsacreditunion.ca
September ?
Check with career
centre
Dr. D. Grayston, Institute for the
Humanities, SFU
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Sept. 14
BC Principals and Vice Principals
Association
#200-525 10th Avenue West
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K9
Telephone: 604-689-3399
www.bcpvpa.bc.ca
Mahatma Gandhi Student
Award 2012
BC Principals and Vice
Principals Association
Student Scholarships
40 awards of $500
each
10 of the 40 scholarships are reserved for children of BCPVPA
members. The remaining 30 scholarships are open to all BC
graduates and 2 scholarships are specifically established for First
Nations students.
Requirements: transcript of final grades, proof of paid registration
at a post-secondary institution, short essay indicating leadership
roles held in school and community as well as post-secondary
aspirations, letter of reference from school principal and a second
letter of reference
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Amount
Criteria
Deadline
Contact
BC Retired Principals and
Vice Principals
Association
Scholarships/Bursaries
BCRPVPA
4 awards $500 each
Graduating from the B.C. public school system and continuing
their education in a post-secondary setting, students pursuing
education in technical and career fields such as the arts, trades,
technology, and other related areas qualify as applicants in addition
to those pursuing traditional academic studies at colleges and
universities, academic achievements and demonstrated leadership
activities both within the school and community.
Sept. 14
BC Retired Principals' and VicePrincipals' Association
#200 - 525 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC. V5Z 1K9
www.bcpvpa.bc.ca
Harris and Company Law
1 award $500
Gr. 12 student from Vancouver School District wishing to attend a
recognized post-secondary institution, college or university, Law
11 or 12 student who excels in law studies. For schools not
offering law courses, one alternative course of schools choice may
be selected as the basis for receiving this award.
September 21
Check with the
career centre
Barbara Anderson, Education
Coordinator
Superintendent’s Office
Vancouver School Board
1580 West Broadway
Vancouver BC. V6J 5K8
Credit Union Foundation
of BC Education Awards
Awards vary up to a
maximum of $3,000
Main criterion is financial need. These awards are supplemental
grants-in-aid and it is expected that applicants will have their main
funding in place and will have made every effort through normal
channels available to students to cover their shortfall of funds.
Applicants must be attending post-secondary schools within BC.
Applications accepted at the start of students’ academic year.
Oct 15 for Fall
Semester
Feb 15 for Winter
Semester
June 15 for
Spring/Summer
Semester
Credit Union Foundation of BC
c/o 1441 Creekside Drive
Vancouver, BC V6J 4S7
Download application at
www.cufoundation.org/student-info
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