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BBG Communications

2/24/2015

Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: June 30, 2015

The BBG Communications scholarship is designed for students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2015.

Value: $1,000

Deadline: June 30, 2015 (11:59 ET)

To be considered eligible for the BBG Communications Scholarship you must:

A) Be between the ages of 16 and 21 on June 30, 2015

B) Submit answers to the two essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 30, 2015 deadline.

C) Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award

D) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

E) Be a citizen of the United States or Canada

The scholarship winner will be announced on or around August 15, 2015 and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by 11:59pm ET on June 30. No late applications will be reviewed.

Go to Scholarship Application:
BBG Communications
Scholarships

Lift Parts Express Scholarship

2/24/2015

Scholarship Deadline: June 30th, 2015 ($500)

To be eligible for the Lift Parts Express Scholarship a student must:

1) A Current Senior in High School or

2) A Freshman or Sophomore in College/University

3) Be a legal resident of the United States or Canada

4) Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2015

5) Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline.

GO TO APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

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Got a spine scholarship

2/24/2015

Scholarship Deadline: June 2nd, 2015 ($500)

To be eligible for the Got a Spine Scholarship a student must:

1) Be attending college or university no later than October of 2015.

2) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2015.

3) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.

4) Be a U.S. or Canadian resident.

5) Be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada by October of 2015.

6) Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 PM EST on June 2, 2015.

*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.

GO TO APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

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Caretenders Scholarship

2/24/2015

Scholarship Deadline: May 31st, 2015 ($500)

To be eligible for the Caretenders Scholarship Program a student must:

1) Be attending an accredited university, college, trades, or technical school in the fall of 2015.

2) You must be a resident of the United States or Canada who will be attending school in the fall of 2015 and you must be attending a school in the US or Canada.

3) Submit the Online Application, including the essay question by no later than 11:59 pm ET on May 31, 2015.

GO TO APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

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LM Scholarship Program

2/24/2015

Scholarship Deadline: May 31st, 2015 ($500)

To be eligible for the LM Scholarship Program a student must:

1. Be currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September.

2. Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.

3. Be a US resident or a Canadian resident and must also attend a school in Canada or the US.

Essay Topic:
Write an Essay about a situation you have been involved in or someone you know has been involved in where better safety procedures would have prevented an injury. Explain in detail what safety procedures you believe should have been in place to prevent the injury and how they would have prevented the injury.

GO TO APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

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MCO Scholarship

2/24/2015

Scholarship Deadline: May 15th, 2015 ($500)

To be eligible for the MCO Scholarship a student must:

1) Be attending college or university no later than December of 2015.

2) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by December of 2015.

3) Submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on May 15, 2015.

4) Be currently in your last year of high school or a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college/university.

*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.

GO TO APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

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IAMPMO Essay Contest

2/24/2015

Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 3
Award Deadline: May 1, 2015

2015 Scholarship Essay Contest Topic

"What role can IAPMO play in helping the plumbing industry develop new sources of potable water?"

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), a worldwide organization of dedicated professionals striving to make our planet a safer and healthier place in which to live, will again sponsor an essay competition awarding scholarships to three young people.

Participants in this year’s contest will submit essays expressing their thoughts on “What role can IAPMO play in helping the plumbing industry develop new sources of potable water?” As IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code® serves as the basis of codes that protect one half of the world’s population through safe installation and governance of plumbing systems around the globe and includes numerous provisions addressing sustainable systems and practices, the topic chosen by the IAPMO Board of Directors succinctly reflects both IAPMO’s 87-year-old mission and its future.

PURPOSE
To acquaint the uninitiated with the crucial importance the plumbing industry plays in our everyday lives.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a current high school senior; or enrolled or accepted as a full-time (12 credit hours) student in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university, or an apprentice program.

GENERAL RULES
1. The deadline for essay submissions is 11:59pm (PT) on May 1, 2015.
2. Students must provide a copy of their full time schedule to confirm eligibility.
3. Essays must be written on the topic noted above, and must be an original essay.
4. One essay per student.
5. Essays should be no fewer than 800 words and no more than 1,600 words.
6. Essays must be typewritten, double-spaced. All citations to factual data should be noted in the
footnote or in a References page.
7. Cover page should include student’s name, address, phone number and email.

Go to Scholarship Application:
IAPMO Essay Scholarship Contest
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CHS Foundation Scholarship

2/24/2015

Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 200
Award Deadline: April 1, 2015

CHS Scholarship Eligibility:

Graduating high school seniors pursuing a degree in an agricultural-related field at any college or university throughout the United States and Canada are invited to apply for one of 200 $1,000 scholarships.

1. Must be a high school senior, graduating in the spring and attending college in fall 2015

2. Must plan to pursue an agricultural degree at a college or university within the United States or Canada

3. Students pursuing a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field of study with an interest in agriculture will be considered.

4. Must be a legal citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada

Go to Scholarship Application:
CHS Foundation Scholarships
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Study Habits Scholarship

2/24/2015

Scholarship Deadline: April 1st, 2015 ($500)

To be eligible for the Study Habits Scholarship a student must:

1) Be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2015.

2) A student can be enrolled at any level in any program that is two years in length or longer.

3) Students must be Canadian or US residents.

4) Students must answer the essay question on the website online application form.

GO TO APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

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10 words of less Scholarship

2/24/2015

Scholarship Deadline: June 15th, 2015 ($500)

To be eligible for the 10 Words or Less Scholarship a student must:

1) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2015.

2) Submit answers to the essay question prior to the deadline.

3) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:

A. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships. On the left hand side of the page you will find an area entitled "10 Words or Less Scholarship". In the comment section underneath the "10 Words or Less Scholarship" answer the question.

GO TO APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

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Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship

2/24/2015

To be considered eligible for the Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship you must:

A) Be attending college or university no later than September 30th, 2015. Current High School Seniors who will graduate in 2015 are eligible. You can be enrolled in any field of study.

B) Submit answers to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 30th, 2015 deadline.

C) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

D) Be a resident of Canada or the United States

The scholarship winner will be announced roughly six weeks after the deadline and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by 11:59pm ET on June 30th, 2015. No late applications will be reviewed.

Go to Scholarship Application:
Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship
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Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship

2/24/2015

Scholarship Deadline: August 31st, 2015 ($500)

To be eligible for the Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship a student must:

1) Be attending college or university no later than January of 2016.

2) Be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis by January of 2016.

3) Have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or greater during their last academic year.

4) Be a U.S. or Canadian resident.

5) Be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada by January of 2016.

6) Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.

*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.

GO TO APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

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The Meaning of Family $1000 Scholarship Competition

2/18/2015

Application Deadline: March 31, 2015

Description: Canadian residents or international students studying in Canada. Must be 16 years of age or older at the time of entry. Applicants must be enrolled or will be enrolled in a Canadian High School, or Canadian publicly funded University or College for the 2013-2014 or 2014-2015 school year, excluding any schools located in the province of Quebec. Submit a 300 word essay on what family means to you. How to Apply For more information, please click the "Learn More" button below.

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Sears Design High school Competition

2/18/2015

Application Deadline: April 24, 2015

Description: This competition promotes the study and awareness of all design disciplines in schools across Canada. The competition is open to high school students, at junior (grades 10 and below) and senior (grades 11 and above) levels. Prizes will be awarded at both levels in five categories: • Architecture/Interior Design • Costume Design • Fashion • Graphic Design • Industrial Design How to Apply

May participate individually or as part of a team
Submit product description and details of design
For more information on how to apply for this award, please click the "Learn More" button below

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yconic#easymoneyscholarship

2/18/2015

Application Deadline: March 17, 2015

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Description : No essay. No academic requirements. Just $1,000 to be won! How to Apply : Click learn more for details for your to chance to win* $1,000!

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Wayne Goss Scholarship

2/18/2015

Each year, the BCLA makes provision for scholarships to deserving lacrosse participants in the province of British Columbia. This program was developed to recognize outstanding contributions to lacrosse, and to encourage and assist in the pursuit and attainment of higher education while at the same time, furthering the BCLA’s objective in helping to provide suitably trained people to meet the needs of the community.
The scholarship is awarded to people in any of the following categories:
a) Players
b) Referees
c) Coaches
d) Team Management
e) Association Executive
f) Club Executive
The scholarship is administered by the BCLA Executive. The general criteria is based on the following:
a) The person(s) selected must show a high standard of ability in his/her particular area of participation; possess strong leadership potential; have demonstrated good character, a sense of citizenship, and have a history of participation in school and community activities.
b) The person selected should have taken part in a member association’s program and have indicated a desire to remain in lacrosse upon completion of his/her education.
Deadline: June 15, 2015
Application Link:https://bcla.centraldesktop.com/bcla/doc/2368914/?&pgref=#BCLAScholar

Dorothy Robertson Memorial Bursary

2/18/2015

To apply for the Dorothy Robertson Memorial Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

Female Sixteen (16) Years or Older (within the current calendar year)

Involved in lacrosse as a player, coach, official and/or volunteer

Has shown enthusiasm for lacrosse, exhibits sportsmanship, promotes the sport in her community and has shown a strong commitment to the game of Lacrosse.
· May only be a one-time recipient.

Deadline: June 13, 2015

Application Form: https://bcla.centraldesktop.com/spirit2/doc/1942288/w-DorothyRobertsonMemorialBursary

Weisenthal Scholarship

2/18/2015

The Wiesenthal Scholarship

The Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies (FSWC) is offering educational scholarships to recognize exceptional students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to further Simon Wiesenthal’s legacy of promoting tolerance, social justice, and human rights. The Wiesenthal Scholarships offers seven awards at $3600 for students pursuing post-secondary education.

Successful applicants must demonstrate leadership and involvement in activities and initiatives that support and continue to uphold the mission of FSWC to promote social justice and human rights and to counter antisemitism, bullying, racism, homophobia or other forms of hatred. The scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students in grade 12 to assist with the costs of study at university or college.

Please click this link for the 2015 Wiesenthal Scholarship Application.

Leonard Foundation Scholarship

2/18/2015

The Leonard Foundation scholarships are awarded to students enrolled or enrolling in an accredited undergraduate degree program in a College or University in Canada. The institutions must be open to all without restriction except for an academic standard. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.

2. Students must be enrolled in their first undergraduate program as a full-time student. A student is considered to be full-time if when enrolled for a program's full year credit. Only students pursuing a post graduate degree in Education or Divinity are eligible for continuing support.

3. All applicants will be considered, but when necessary, preference may be given to daughters or sons of ordained clergy, licensed elementary or secondary school teachers, Canadian military personnel, graduates of a Canadian Military College, members of the Engineering Institute of Canada and members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. Preference is also given to those who have previously received an award from The Leonard Foundation.

For more information/application form: http://www.leonardfnd.org/

Nadine Marshall Scholarship

2/18/2015

This scholarship has been established to honour the initiative, commitment, enthusiasm and example of Nadine Marshall, co-founder of The KindActs Association of B.C., recently renamed The Kindness Foundation of Canada. Nadine’s unwavering belief in the power of kindness as an agent for positive change in our world has sustained her and allowed her ideas to develop into programs and KindActs to grow and evolve. Most importantly this belief, embodied in her daily walk through life, is a powerful example, and source of motivation for all that have had the pleasure to know her.

Criteria for the Scholarship:

The intention of this fund is to recognize exceptional high school graduating students, inspired by the vision of a kinder world and committed to making a difference, with a scholarship to assist them in furthering their education.

It is our hope that the recognition of our recipient(s) important work will inspire them to continue to be involved in similar initiatives through their post-secondary years and into adult life.

For more information and application forms:
http://www.kindnessfoundation.com/nadine-marshall-scholarship/

IODE British Columbia 2015 Arts Award

2/18/2015

This is an award (not a scholarship or bursary) given each year, in competition, to assist a student in their endeavours in the Arts (Visual or Performing). The Terms of Reference state the winner must show great promise in his/her chosen field and show financial need. The applicant must be a resident of BC.

Due: April 30, 2015
Worth: $800

Applications available in the Career Centre

Envision Financial

2/17/2015

Credit Union Foundation of British Columbia Education Bursaries Awards are available for post-secondary academic, vocational, or technological students who need financial assistance to complete their program of studies. Credit Union membership is not required.

Criteria:

Demonstrated financial need
Applicants must be BC residents registered at accredited schools within BC
Acceptable grades (recent transcript required)

How to Apply:

For further information and to apply, please visit cufoundation.org
Note the dates of acceptance and the deadlines
Apply at the beginning of your school year as the awards are not provided retroactively
Submissions that arrive after the deadline will not be considered
Only one application will be considered per student, per calendar year
Complete all sections as incomplete submissions will not be reviewed

Due: March 31st

Applications available in the Career Centre

Community Involvement Award Envision Financial is pleased to award 11-$2,000 education awards to secondary and post-secondary students throughout the province who demonstrate outstanding school and community involvement.

Envision Financial is pleased to award 11-$2,000 education awards to secondary and post-secondary students throughout the province who demonstrate outstanding school and community involvement. Envision Financial Education Award applications will be available at any Envision Financial branch or online beginning February 2, 2015 with the deadline for submissions being 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Award recipients will be notified in early May.

To determine the recipients, a selection committee is formed consisting of:

Members from the Envision Financial Regional Council
Envision Financial employee volunteers

All applications are adjudicated based on an impartial and transparent process.

In order to be eligible to apply, students must meet the following criteria:

The competition is open to students who are members of Envision Financial or the dependent of an Envision Financial member in good standing prior to July 1, 2014.
Employees of Envision Financial are excluded from the competition.
To be eligible to apply, secondary students must be graduating from grade 12 in 2015 and enrolled into full-time study at a Community College, University College, University, or Technical Institute recognized by the Ministry/Dept of Advanced Education in the province or state where the institution is located prior to December 1, 2015. Funds will be released to students at the time of enrollment.
Post-secondary school applicants must be attending a post-secondary school recognized by the Ministry/Dept of Advanced Education in the province or state where the institution is located and must be enrolled in full-time studies. Students must have at least one year of full-time studies to complete. Funds will be released at the time of enrollment.
The applicant’s permanent residence must be in one of the communities Envision Financial serves.
Applicants who have applied for the award in previous years can re-apply, as long as they have not previously received the award.
Applicants must have a minimum 67% or C+ average, based on the current year’s marks to date.

Recipients will be selected on the basis of:

A completed application form
Extensive community and/or school involvement
Confirmation from two sources validating the applicant’s involvement in community and/or school activities
A transcript of most recent marks
Content of the application essay

Applications available in the Career Centre

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship

2/12/2015

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 8th year.

We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

Scholarship Deadline - June 15, 2015.

Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.

Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship

2/12/2015

Deadline: June 30, 2015

Student Eligibility:

A) Be attending college or university no later than September 30th, 2015. Current High School Seniors who will graduate in 2015 are eligible. You can be enrolled in any field of study.

B) Submit answers to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 30th, 2015 deadline.

C) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Applications can be found by going to:
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_lifestyle_dentistry_scholarship_8940.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201402&utm_content=sdeane%40deltasd.bc.ca

Overwaitea scholarships

2/12/2015

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. We help students who share this commitment by offering the Joint Diversity Scholarship.

Up to ten $1,000 scholarships are available and will be awarded to applicants who have promoted diversity awareness and acceptance in their in their community and have not previously received the Joint Diversity Scholarship. Click here for some examples of activities that would qualify. (*Link to connect to text below) This scholarship is available to students who are BC residents and are going to be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution in the fall of 2015. Students in all stages of their education are eligible. Applicants are asked to demonstrate how they promote diversity awareness and acceptance in their community.
To apply for this scholarship please click here. Please note that the application process will re-open in January 2015 and applications must be received by May 1, 2015. view the 2014 Joint Diversity Scholarship winners
*Some examples of activities that promote diversity awareness and acceptance include:

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