Blog Archives - Delta Secondary Career Centre

University of the Fraser Valley, President's Entrance Scholarship

1/29/2015

UFV ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

If you are enrolling at UFV in the academic year immediately following your high school graduation, you may qualify for a UFV Entrance Scholarship award. Recipients are selected based on academic excellence, community/school involvement, volunteer experience, and leadership endeavours.

International students can visit UFV International’s website for a list of international entrance awards.

http://www.ufv.ca/fineaid/awards/ufv-entrance-scholarships/

Royal Canadian Legion, Delta Branch No. 61 Bursary

1/29/2015

DSS Award Criteria and Description

The Bursaries are primarily awarded due to financial need. Priority is given
to children, grand children and great grandchildren of veterans. A veteran
is defined by the Royal Canadian Legion as "Any person who is serving or has
honorably served in the Canadian Armed Forces, the Commonwealth or its
wartime allies, or as a Regular Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police,
or as a Peace Officer in a Special Duty Area or on a Special Duty Operation,
or who has served in the Merchant Navy or Ferry Command during wartime"

New Description of Award to Delta Secondary

The Royal Canadian Legions Mission is to serve Veterans and their families,
to promote remembrance and to serve our communities and our country. These
awards go to deserving members of the graduating class who exhibit a
willingness to pursue post secondary education at college, vocational school
or university. Priority is given to children, grand children or great
grandchildren of veterans. A veteran is defined by the Royal Canadian Legion
as "Any person who is serving or has honorably served in the Canadian Armed
Forces, the Commonwealth or its wartime allies, or as a Regular Member of
the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or as a Peace Officer in a Special Duty
Area or on a Special Duty Operation, or who has served in the Merchant Navy
or Ferry Command during wartime"

Four $1000 Bursaries are to be awarded.

Applications can be picked up in the Career Centre.
Deadline: April 30th

The National Union of Public and General Employees Scholarships

1/29/2015

Four awards of $1,500 given each year to children of NUPGE members

Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 340,000 members who are starting a post-secondary education. Some scholarships may have additional requirements, as noted below.

The Tommy Douglas Scholarship for $1,500 is open to all students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2015 - 2016 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a NUPGE member.

It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society.

• Deadline: July 6, 2015
• The Tommy Douglas Scholarship pdf
• Tommy Douglas application form pdf

The Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship for $1,500 is open to all students with disabilities who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2015 - 2016 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a member of the NUPGE.

It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.

• Deadline: July 6, 2015
• The Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship pdf
• Terry Fox application form pdf

The Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians for $1,500 is open to all Aboriginal Canadian students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education institution full-time in 2015 - 2016 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a NUPGE member.

It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal Canadians.

• Deadline: July 6, 2015
• The Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians pdf
• Aboriginal Canadians application form pdf

The Scholarship for Visible Minorities for $1,500 is open to all visible minority students who plan to enter the first year of a Canadian public post-secondary education full-time in 2015 - 2016 and who are the children, grandchildren or foster children of a National Union of Public and General Employees member.

It will be awarded for the best 750 - 1,000 word essay on: The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities.

• Deadline: July 6, 2015
• The Scholarship for Visible Minorities pdf
• Visible minorities application form pdf

More information:
• General information - NUPGE scholarships pdf
• For further information please phone (613) 228-9800 / or e mail [email protected] (link sends e-mail)

http://nupge.ca/content/3706/national-unions-scholarship-program-2015

UVic, Black Press Scholarship

1/29/2015

Black Press scholarship for business applicants
A $5,000 Black Press Business Scholarship is available to high school, transfer and continuing students from 37 BC communities entering the University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business in September 2015. Awards will be based on academic merit, leadership and a demonstrated desire to make a positive difference in the world. To be eligible, students must have applied to the BCom program and have submitted all scholarship documents by mail or in person to UVic.
The scholarship deadline is February 28, 2015. Please visit http://uvic.ca/gustavson/blackpress for more information

Douglas College Entrance Awards

1/22/2015

Entrance awards are available to students entering Douglas College in September directly from high school.

The deadline for applications is April 1.

Students can apply for the Douglas College Entrance Awards on-line between February 1, 2015 and April 1, 2015.

The Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Entrance Awards, offered to students for whom the cost of pursuing a post-secondary education would be a serious impediment, still requires a paper application form with a detailed budget. Application forms are attached. The application form can also be downloaded and printed from our website at: [ http://www.douglascollege.ca/student-services/financial/financial-aid/scholarships/applying ] http://www.douglascollege.ca/student-services/financial/financial-aid/scholarships/applying

Each candidate for an entrance award is required to submit:

•             a completed application form
                *an online form for Douglas College Entrance Awards and/or
*a paper application if applying for the Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Entrance Awards
•             an official transcript showing final marks for Grade 11 and interim marks for Grade 12,
•             Evidence of community and/or school involvement. Students can list their activities with dates in the appropriate section of the online application or the Scholarship Volunteer Activity Form (attached) can be completed.
•             Letters of reference

http://www.douglascollege.ca/student-services/financial/financial-aid/scholarships/applying

Pat Fletcher Scholarship Foundation Bursary

1/8/2015

Who Can Apply?
Application for the Pat Fletcher Scholarship Foundation is open to any Canadian student under the age of 25 who is in need of financial assistance for the purpose of pursuing an education at the post secondary level.

What is the Selection Criteria?
The Foundation is looking to support candidates who demonstrate the following:

• A dedication to their studies with a track record of academic success
• A well-rounded lifestyle including non-academic interests and community involvement
• An interest and ability in golf and a respect for the traditions of the game

When Should I Apply?
Interested candidates should apply during their senior year of high school, outlining colleges and universities for which admission has been applied or accepted. Applications should be received on or before April 30th.

What are the Amounts of the Scholarships Awarded?
Bursaries of up to $3,000 per year are awarded to be put towards tuition, books, room and board. Recipients are expected to re-apply on a yearly basis outlining their academic and athletic achievements in order to receive continued support from the Foundation.

http://www.patfletcher.com/en/apply.php/

PDK Education Foundation

1/8/2015

The PDK Educational Foundation awards more than 30 scholarships each year to prospective educators who have a connection to PDK by having a family member or teacher who is a PDK member, or through membership in the Future Educators Association®. All scholarships are available under a single application.

Applications for the 2015 Prospective Educator Scholarship are now being accepted.

Deadline is April 1, 2015.

Overwaitea Scholarship

1/8/2015

Joint Diversity Scholarship - 2015 Program Agenda

The Overwaitea Food Group is proud to have partnered with UFCW Local 1518 to establish a Joint Diversity and Training Trust to support and maintain a respectful and positive working environment. Our goal is to work collaboratively to promote diversity awareness and build strong, healthy and mutually beneficial relationships within the diverse communities that we serve. Criteria for Application The Joint Diversity and Training Trust is offering 10 scholarships valued at $1,000 each to individuals who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school and/or community.

The UFCW & OFG Joint Diversity Scholarship is open to residents of British Columbia who are pursuing a part-time or full-time post-secondary program in BC. Applicants can be in any stage of their post-secondary education. To be eligible, applicants must be registered to attend an accredited post-secondary education in the fall of 2015. Please note that because of other scholarship opportunities uniquely available to OFG team members and their dependants, members of this group are excluded from eligibility.

In the application process, applicants are asked to describe their career goals and objectives as well as their involvement with activities that promote diversity awareness and acceptance in their school and/or community.
Closing Date 5/1/2015

Restrictions - Due to other scholarship opportunities available, applicants must not be a team member of the Overwaitea Food Group, or a dependant of a team member.
- Applicants must be starting or continuing their post-secondary studies in Fall of 2015.
- Applicants must demonstrate their involvement in diversity initiatives in their school and/or community.
- This scholarship is open to those who have not received the Joint Diversity Scholarship in previous years.
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Kin Canada Bursaries

1/6/2015

Eligibility

Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
Must be a student in the process of graduating from high school or currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution.
Must complete the current application form and submit it to the Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin Club closest to their permanent residence by February 1.

Bursary winners are notified before June 30 by their sponsoring club.
Will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need.

Application Process

The bursary application deadline date is February 1 of each year. If you've applied to a local club, the selection process is as follows:

Each club reviews all submitted application forms and selects one to be endorsed and forwarded to the Board of Trustees for review on or before March 1.
The Board selects a number of applicants to receive a bursary of $1,000 each, based on that year's contributions to the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. The successful recipients and their sponsoring clubs are notified by June 30.

The application for the 2015-16 school year is now available.

http://www.kincanada.ca/bursaries

BCSSGBA Scholarship

1/6/2015

TELUS is once again sponsoring the BCSSGBA Scholarships Program. The $2,000 scholarships will be presented to five female student athletes that will be continuing their post-secondary education and basketball career at a Canadian College or University for the 2014-15 academic year.

These scholarships will be awarded to athletes with a proficiency in basketball and who demonstrate leadership qualities and skills including community involvement and proven academic performance.

The eligibility criteria to apply for the above scholarships include:

1.    The applicant must be eligible for participation in the sport of basketball under the guidelines set out by B.C. School Sports.

2.    The applicant must be a graduating Grade 12 student.

3.    The applicant must be continuing her basketball career at the varsity level with a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.

The applicant must submit a complete application by Friday, February 20, 2015

Application Form: http://bcssgba.ca/bcssgba-scholarship-application/

EFMABC Bursaries

1/6/2015

Deadline: April 30, 2015

The Educational Facility Managers Association of British Columbia is pleased to offer four $1,000.00 bursaries to graduates of the 2014/2015 school year. Our association is comprised of administrative and management personnel of school districts who are responsible for construction, maintenance and custodial services, etc.

These bursaries are offered to secondary students completing their grade 12 year who will enter a recognized post secondary educational institution in the 2015/2016 term. 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).

Application Forms: http://www.efmabc.com/education/2014-bursaries

Canadian Right of Way Education Foundation

1/5/2015

Deadline: February 2, 2015

This scholarship is opent to graduating high school students who will be pursuing studiesin fields related to public infrastructure such as engineering, real property law, land use planning, real property appraisal, surveying and environmental studies.

The application can be found at http://www.irwaonline.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webcode=irwa_awards_forms

For more information on the Canadian Right of Way Education Foundation (aka CRWEF) and it's partner organization the International Right of Way Association (IRWA), the main website is: www.irwaonline.org

BCSTA Scholarships for Student Citizenship

1/5/2015

Each year, BCSTA selects a number* of graduating BC public school students who have displayed exemplary citizenship within their school and community as recipients of the BCSTA Student Citizenship Scholarship.

We are now accepting applications for the 2015 Scholarships for Student Citizenship.

Please download the application form here.

Submissions should be emailed to: docushare@bcsta.org with the subject line, "Application <To: scholarship>". Applications are to be submitted as a single PDF document, arranged as follows using the forms included in the application form, as noted:

Student Application Form
Student Consent Form
Student Activities/Clubs Form
Student Essay
School Reference
Community Reference

Students can create a single pdf document by using free software such as Nitro or PrimoPDF. Some photocopiers also have the ability to scan documents to pdf files.

The 2015 application deadline is Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Explore 150 National Digital Storytelling Scholarship

1/5/2015

Description

How to Apply

For more information, click here

Deadline: Feb 28