The University of British Columbia is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community that supports post-secondary participation. With that goal in mind, we are in the process of creating a number of new Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards (CSEA) to provide upward of $40,000+ to fund studies for Black Canadian students. The funding will be distributed over four years and support participation in our direct-entry degrees across both UBC campuses.

If a student identifies as a Black Canadian and wishes to be considered for these awards, they simply need to note that in "Description of Circumstances" section of the CSEA application. Additional award details, including a link to the application, are available online. The deadline for CSEA applications is December 1, 2020.


  
 LEARN ABOUT CENTENNIAL SCHOLARS ENTRANCE AWARDS

Eligibility Criteria:

​Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities.
To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be:

• In good academic standing.
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school
• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
• Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.

Terry Fox Award Recipients are eligible to receive the Award until they graduate with their first university degree or diploma (for a maximum of four years), provided they maintain satisfactory academic standing and a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award.


Value: The maximum value of the award is $28,000, dispersed over four (4) years. A stipend of $7,000 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,500, one in September and one in January. For students who do not pay tuition fees, the award is $3,500 per year, issued directly to the institution in two installments of $1,750 each.
Recipients of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award may not receive more than $15,000 in total scholarships annually (including the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award). If a student’s awards exceed this amount, any excess will be deducted from the student’s Terry Fox Award.
If a student’s academic expenses are covered by another source, they may choose to decline acceptance of the financial portion of the award. They will still be granted the distinction of being a Terry Fox Scholar.

Due: Feb 1

https://terryfoxawards.ca/apply/terryfoxawards.ca/apply/
Click on "Current application status on top left hand corner for application"
http://terryfoxawards.ca/applicant-information/

Are you eligible?To be considered for the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award :

• You must be a strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements.
• You must demonstrate financial need.
• You must be a Canadian citizen,  permanent resident, or protected person in Canada.
• You must be entering directly from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution.
• You must apply to a direct entry undergraduate program at UBC, and not have a previous degree.

Although you can specify two undergraduate degree choices in your application to UBC, your award application will only be considered for your first-choice campus and degree.

The Centennial Scholars Entrance Award is separate from the Presidential Scholars Award. You are eligible to apply for both awards, provided you meet the criteria.

How do you apply?

1. Submit your UBC application
2. Complete the Centennial Scholar Entrance Award Application.

What do you need for the Centennial Scholars Application?
A completed Centennial Scholars Application will include the following:

• Student Application Form
• Description of Circumstance (maximum 1000 words)
  A statement outlining your personal, family, and financial situation that makes it necessary for you to apply for this award. You must explain your involvement and contribution to your school, community, or family, and your interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community. You must also describe how receiving this award will impact your personal situation, now and in the future.
• Parent/Guardian Form
  This is to provide information on your family’s finances, and is required for students who have been attending high school within the past 48 months. If you are not in contact with your parent/guardian or are unable to submit a parent/guardian form, you can explain your situation in your Description of Circumstance.
• Reference Form
  Your personal reference must be well acquainted with you, and able to comment on your character, interest in UBC, and financial circumstances. Your reference could be – but is not limited to – a coach, a teacher, your counsellor, your principal, your supervisor from a work or volunteer position, your family doctor, or a community or religious leader.

When is the deadline?
Your UBC admission application and completed Centennial Scholars Entrance Award application must be received by December 1, 2020.

UBC will contact the majority of Centennial Scholars Entrance Award recipients by May 15, 2021. Only successful award applicants will be contacted.
You must complete your UBC Application before you can apply for the Centennial Scholars Award

https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-canadian-students/entrance-award/

The Beedie Luminarie's Scholarship Program gives promising BC students the opportunity to advance their education, achieve their dreams and inspire others. The program supports resilient students facing financial adversity who have the academic readiness and desire to create positive change in their lives. Scholarship recipients join a strong, diverse, wellconnected support network of Beedie Luminarie s students and future program alumni, as well as community leaders and mentors.
In its 2021 program year, the Beedie Luminaries Foundation will support 105 scholarships for the following: • $10,000 CAD per year for a bachelor degree program, or a college university transfer program, tenable for up to four years of funding; OR • $7,500 CAD per year for a college certificate /diploma or a trades program, tenable for up to two years of funding. 

An eligible 2021 applicant must:
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident since 2018;
• Be a full-time resident of British Columbia;
• Be in their final year of high school, entering into full-time studies in a first bachelor degree, first diploma/c ertific ate , or first trades program at one of the eligible public post-secondary institutions listed below*;
• Be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care);
• Have a minimum cumulative average of 75% (or equivalent) for grade 11 and available grade 12 marks based on Universitie s Canada’s Calculation of Average Policy**; and
• Have faced financial adversity.

​Deadline: January  13, 2021
Download information sheet
https://beedieluminaries.ca/eligibility/