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Canada's Luckiest Student

11/27/2014

Each year our organization, in collaboration with CIBC, offers awards worth over $30,000 to help a Canadian student pay for school or reduce their student debt.

The award is not merit based and is open to high school and college students 16 years of age and older. In addition to $20,000 from CIBC to use for school or student debt, it contains a whole host of other awards that make a student’s life easier such as a $7,500 scholarship from Scholarships Canada and an award for four years of textbooks.

Students can register for the 2014 contest here: http://bit.ly/CIBCscholarship. Registration is open until the end of the year and the winner is announced shortly thereafter.

UBC Entrance Award

11/27/2014

The UBC Entrance Award program assists students in transition from secondary school to university. The purpose of these awards is to support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining the UBC community, but who would not otherwise be able to attend without significant financial assistance.

This program offers entering students one-time awards and renewable awards of up to $40,000 payable over four years.

The Entrance award is separate from the Major Entrance Scholarships. Students are eligible to apply for both awards, provided they meet the criteria.

Am I eligible?
You’re eligible if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident entering UBC’s Vancouver campus or UBC’s Okanagan campus directly from high school. You and your family must complete an application to demonstrate financial need.

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.

How do I apply? Applications for the 2015/16 academic year are open. Download application form below.

UBC Entrance Award Application – Vancouver Campus
UBC Entrance Award Application – Okanagan Campus

When is the deadline? The deadline for completed application packages to be received by UBC Enrolment Services is January 31 at 4:00 pm.

UBC will confirm receipt of your application on or before February 15. All applicants will be notified of their eligibility by April 30.

Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes

11/24/2014

Demonstrates a dedication to their sport.

Is a leader in their personal mental health and wellness and/or that of their sports team or community.

Currently in grade 10, 11 or 12 at a Lower Mainland or Sea-to-Sky Corridor high school, or graduated from a Lower Mainland or Sea-to-Sky Corridor high school in the last year.

Fulfill the requirements of the application package.

Are not an employee or immediate family member of a Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC employee.

Application link: http://crisiscentre.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2015-Rick-Blight-Scholarship-Application4.pdf

Explore 150 National Digital Storytelling Scholarship

11/24/2014

Deadline: Feb 28, 2015
Largest amount: $1,000

Description

How to Enter

For more information, click here

SFU Surrey, Close to Home

11/24/2014

The SFU Surrey Close to Home Entrance Award is offered to students entering into one of SFU's Surrey First-Year Experience Programs from a BC secondary school and who have made significant contributions to their school or the wider community. To be eligible, regular secondary school applicants must have an admissions average of 8o% and IB diploma applicants must have the IB diploma score required for admission.

Application Link:
http://www.sfu.ca/students/financialaid/entrance/canadianhs/eab-appreq/surrey-close-to-home.html

BC Association of Heath care Auxillaries

11/24/2014

The British Columbia Association of Health-Care Auxiliaries Scholarship/Bursary is awarded to a British Columbia student enrolling in first year studies in a human healthcare field at an accredited Canadian Post Secondary institution of advanced learning.
The recipient must attend the first year upon graduation from Secondary School or default the Bursary, unless unusual circumstances prevail and the deferral is approved by the Tribute Fund Board
Selection

Basis

1. B.C. resident.
2. Volunteer service to an accredited health-related facility (minimum 40 hours, but in the past all short listed candidates exceeded 100 hours over some years). Note that Career Prep DOES NOT count as volunteer hours.
3. Intend to enroll in further education in a health-related field.
4. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
5. Need for financial assistance.

Application Link:
http://pgss.sd57.bc.ca/~vkilbey/Scholarships/tribute_fund_appllication.pdf

Scouts Canada

11/24/2014

Each year a minimum of 17 scholarships are awarded. An individual may only receive one award. Awards are not renewable. Applicants must not have reached their 26th birthday on January 1 of the year in which they apply.

All applicants must complete the application form and compose a statement, no more than 200 words, on the value of Scouting in your life. Applicants must also provide two letters of reference (only one from within Scouting).

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

Application Link:
http://www.scouts.ca/ca/how-apply-scholarship

TRU Entrance Scholarship

11/24/2014

Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships are available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have not previously attended a college or university other than having completed up to 12 transferable university credits on a part-time basis.

Applicants must be enrolling in a TRU degree program or a TRU two-year diploma program. The minimum academic requirement is an 80% average in five Grade 11 academic subjects including Math and English.

Application Link: http://www.tru.ca/awards/awards/entrance-scholarships.html

SPEATBC Scholarship

11/24/2014

SPEATBC will be awarding four scholarships this year for students in a technical Engineering related field of study. The scholarships will be for a value of $700 each. The selection criteria will be as follows:

One scholarship will be awarded to each of:

a post-secondary student enrolled in an engineering or technology related field of study at a recognized university, college, or technical school in BC
a high school student (grade 12) planning on pursuing post-secondary studies upon graduation in an engineering or technology related field of study.
a new immigrant (max. of 1 year since arrival to Canada) pursuing post-secondary studies in an engineering or technology related field of study.
A person in high school or above that has demonstrated an innovative approach towards being (green initiative) environmentally friendly (Provide Letter of Intent).

More information can be obtained by contacting the President on [email protected].

Please note that applications MUST be received no later than December 21, 2014. Scholarships will be awarded at the Annual Dinner in January 2015.

To download the Application Form: Scholarship form

BC Power Pioneers Community Service Award

11/24/2014

Since 2002 the Power Pioneers have presented their annual Community Service Award for Beginning a Lifetime of Community Service. The award recognizes young people who dedicate a significant amount of their time and energy to volunteering in their communities. The inspiration behind the award is the continued efforts of Power Pioneer volunteers to share their time and knowledge with others. Volunteerism is a foundation of the Power Pioneers Association.

Starting in 2010 the Power Pioneers will present up to 20 awards of $1,000 in 15 regions of the province each spring.

Applications are accepted January 1 to March 31 of each year.

Please read the application form for rules and eligibility requirements.
It is necessary to fill out, print and mail in with all the requested attachments.

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Scholarship

11/24/2014

Deadline is June 10, 2015

Scholarship opportunities are available to grade 12 high school students (outside Quebec) and first-year attending ‘Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel’ (CEGEP) students (in Quebec) who are aspiring to a career in medicine or the health sciences. The value of the scholarship is $1,000 per year for up to four years of post-secondary education at any accredited Canadian university. They are, therefore, attributed to the first four years at university (outside Quebec) or to the second year at the CEGEP and the first three years at university (Quebec). Candidates in CEGEP must be attending a program that leads to university studies.

Four scholarship recipients will be selected each year, one from each of the following geographic regions: 1) Western provinces (AB BC MB SK); 2) Ontario; 3) Quebec; 4) Atlantic provinces and Territories (NB NL NS PE NT NU YT).

Scholarship recipients are chosen based on the following criteria:

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
- 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.

Application link: http://cdnmedhall.org/student-programs

BCGEU Student Scholarship Awards

11/20/2014

The BC Government and Service Employees' Union is offering scholarships again this year to students who are related to BCGEU members and who are entering recognized programs in post-secondary institutions in 2015.

We are pleased to advise that our scholarship program will be open to both full and part-time students with a total of $45,000 being awarded. $3,000 will be awarded to full-time students and $2,000 to part time students.

Please note we recognize students with an IEP (Individual Education Plan) may want to enter post-secondary programs but find it difficult to write the answers to the two essay questions provided in the application. As such, we are allowing those students to submit their answers using an audio format.

Applications are available to fill out online, but transcripts must be mailed in.

http://bcgeu.ca/scholarship-information

Credit Union Foundation of BC Education Awards

11/13/2014

Largest Amount Awarded: $3,000
Deadline: Varies

Description

Canadian citizens or landed immigrants residing in British Columbia
Demonstrated financial need
Attending a public post-secondary school within the province
Graduate and post graduate students are not eligible, however students on designated programs of study required to become a professional such as a lawyer, doctor, teacher, etc. may apply

How to Enter

Annual deadlines are February 15, June 15, and October 15
For more information on how to apply for this award, please visit the website posted below

Contact Information www.cufoundation.org/student-info/

Show them the money contest

11/13/2014

Largest Amount Awarded: $2,000
Deadline: January 21, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. ET

High school students - your idea could win* you $2,000 cash!

Tell us your idea of how to help students learn about money and/or improve their money management skills. The five (5) best ideas will win* $2,000 each. There are also five (5) cash prizes of $400 each, just for sharing the contest.

The deadline is Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. ET

Learn More!

*See Rules and Regulations

How to Enter Apply for the Show Them The Money Contest today.

Contact Information:
[email protected]

#YChangeisgood Scholarship

11/13/2014

Largest Amount Awarded: $1,500
Deadline: December 11, 2014

Description

Canadian Residents (excluding Quebec)
Must be members of StudentAwards.com
Students must be 13 years of age and older at time of entry, and be enrolled or will be enrolled in a Canadian High School, CEGEP, or Canadian publicly funded University or College for the 2013-2014 or 2014-2015 school year

How to Enter

For more information, click here

Capilano University Entrance Scholarships and Bursaries

11/13/2014

A variety of entrance awards are available for new students, including full tuition scholarships that are renewable for up to 4 years.

2015-2016 applications open November 1, 2014.

Visit capilano.ca/entrance-awards for application forms and further information

Capilano University: We Act Scholarship

11/13/2014

Capilano University has added two entrance scholarships for students who have demonstrated commitment to social change by participating in the We Act education program in high school. The new scholarships will help engaged high school students continue their education as well as their social action in the community by covering their tuition fees.

Up to two scholarships will be awarded to high school graduates who have demonstrated excellence in academics and who were invited to participate in We Day as a result of their involvement in the We Act educational program. The scholarships provide full domestic tuition and tuition surcharges for one academic year. The scholarship may also be renewed for up to three additional years. More information about We Act scholarships is available at http://www.capilanou.ca/entrance-awards/.

Invite Right Schools Tool Scholarship

11/13/2014

1. $500 Acting Out Grad – Theatre Arts Scholarship Deadline – March 31, 2015
Show off your theatrics! Open to Grade 12 students applying for this scholarship should describe how they express themselves through music, acting or working behind-the-scenes.

2. $500 Sweat Your Way to Grad – Athletics Scholarship Deadline – April 30, 2015
Open to Grade 12 student athletes who demonstrates school spirit throughout the year. Include special awards (MVP, team captain, league championship, class president etc.)

3. $500 Making Grad Great – Graduation Scholarship Deadline – May 31, 2015
This scholarship goes to the Grade 12 student who best displays how they went the extra mile to make grad special at their school.

Submit links to videos, web pages or Facebook pages that highlight your contributions and show off all your great accomplishments.Include the name of the supporting teacher (drama teacher, athletic director, graduation coordinator) and also recommend an accompanying letter from the teacher. The winner and first runner up from each scholarship will be published in the SchoolTools newsletter June 12, 2015.

For a link to the application form go to: http://schooltoolshq.com/scholarship/

Burger King Scholars Program

11/13/2014

High school seniors, burger king employees , their dependent children or spouses in Puerto Rico and Canada can receive up to $50,000 in scholarship awards for the 2015-2016 school year

High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 to be eligible.
Application period for the 2015-16 school year open Oct 15 2014, and closes December 15, 2014.
Apply at: www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram

MADD Canada Bursary Fund

11/13/2014

MADD Canada Bursary Fund is for Canadian students who have had an immediate family member (mother, father, legal guardian, or sibling) killed in an impaired-driving related crash and are pursuing any full time education program that is approved by a provincial Ministry of Education. Bursaries of up to $2,000 can be awarded to qualifying students across Canada.

Application Information:
http://www.madd.ca/madd2/en/services/youth_services_bursary.html

SFU Major Entrance Scholarship

11/13/2014

We invite secondary school students, who have applied for admission and have a minimum admissions average of 90% or 31 IB points to their program, to apply to our Major Entrance Scholarship Competition held each year for students entering into the Fall term. Major Entrance Scholarship winners will be announced in April through to the end of May.

Complete one online application. You will be considered for all of the following scholarships.

Application deadline: February 28, 2015

Online application:
http://www.sfu.ca/students/financialaid/entrance/canadianhs/es-appreq.html

National Union of Public and General Employees Union

11/13/2014

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]

Global Life Scholarship

11/13/2014

To be considered eligible for the Global Lift Equipment Scholarship you must:

A) Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the US by September of 2015.

B) Submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page.

C) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

D) Be a resident of the United States or Canada.

To apply:
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_global_lift_equipment_scholarship_8934.php

The Homer Fund

11/13/2014

THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE
2015-16 ORANGE SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
OPENS NOV. 3, 2014 AND ENDS ON JAN. 20, 2015 AT 11:59PM CST.

The Homer Fund seeks to truly make a positive impact in our associates’ lives. The Fund recognizes how expensive post-secondary education can be, and decided in 2006 to branch out and seek other ways to show its support of our associates. Thus, the Orange Scholars Scholarship Program was created.

Orange Scholars offers scholarships to associates' children based on financial need and academic performance, as well as community involvement and leadership. Financial need is given the highest consideration. Minimum qualifications for the Orange Scholars Scholarship Program are:

Applicant must be the dependent of a full- or part-time hourly associate of The Home Depot and its subsidiaries, The Home Depot Canada or The Home Depot Mexico, at the time of application.

Winners from the 2014-15 program may apply regardless of status

Applicant must be a current high school senior, or a current college freshman, sophomore or junior planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the fall of 2015
Applicant must attend an accredited, non-profit two-or four-year college/university
- For-profit colleges/universities are not eligible for this scholarship
Applicant's parent/legal guardian must be a Home Depot associate for at least one year as of November 3, 2014 and must be a Home Depot associate at the time the scholarship is awarded

http://thdhomerfund.org/orangescholars/

BC Soccer Association Scholarship

11/13/2014

BC Soccer is proud to award scholarships every year to players and referees proceeding on to post-secondary education. The Scholarships are presented at a special Scholarship Celebration at a Whitecaps FC match in June/July each year. Applications must be signed off by your Youth District Soccer Association Chairperson or Adult League President. The completed application can either be forwarded to BC Soccer by the Youth District/Adult League or the individual who is applying for the scholarship application.

Applications must be received by the British Columbia Soccer Association Office by March 31st.

Scholarship Application Form

BC Soccer is pleased to have various organizations both partners and member associations sponsor the Scholarships Program. Some of the member sponsorsed scholarships have specific criteria associated with awarding the scholarship. For example, the South District Girls Soccer Association sponsored scholarship must be awared to a female from within South District and the Surrey Metro Youth Soccer Association sponsored scholarship must be awarded to an indidivual who has been registered in the Surrey Metro District for 6 of more years.