Many awards ask applicants for reference letters.
If you need a letter from a staff member you must:
- Complete a student profile or "Brag sheet" and give a copy to your referee
- provide a summary sheet of the award you are applying for
- Give 10 days notice ahead of the award deadline
BSCHOLARSHIPS
A scholarship is free money for excellence in a particular field (not just academic). There are various types of scholarships - see below for details
BURSARIES
A bursary is free money for demonstrated financial need.
STUDENT LOANS The BC Government offers loan programs to assist in funding post-secondary education. These funds must be repaid.
https://studentaidbc.ca/
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
BC Excellence Scholarship
—There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded B.C. graduates. Winners will have demonstrated community service, both inside and outside their schools, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career paths. They will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition.
—Students must be nominated for this scholarship by their school. If nominated, the student must submit an application (PDF) to their school district or independent school authority, who will forward it to the Ministry of Education for adjudication by the selection committee.
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—A student cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship.
—Nominees’ applications will be assessed on the following criteria. Nominees must:
—Meet basic eligibility requirements
—Be in their graduating year, with graduation to occur by August 31 or sooner of the year in which they are nominated
—Have at least a: "B" (73% or above) in their Language Arts 11 final mark
—"B" average in Grade 11 final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11, Math 11 and Social Studies 11, with no more than one "C+" (67% or above) final course mark, (marks lower than “C+” are not accepted)
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—Maintain a “B” average in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduation
—Submit a resume
—Provide two references, one from their community and one from their school
—Provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) describing: What lead them to their community service, volunteer activity, and/or leadership role
—What they learned from this involvement
—How these skills/experiences will benefit them in their chosen career path
BC Achievement Scholarship
—BC Achievement Scholarships
—For the 2024/2025 school year, 3000 top B.C. graduates with the highest cumulative average based on courses required for graduation (both required and elective) are eligible to receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.
—The Ministry will determine recipients based on students’ achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy graduation program requirements (including elective courses). Grad Transitions will not be included. A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for awarding the BC Achievement Scholarship.
Recipients must:
—Meet basic eligibility requirements
—Attain a "B" (73% or above) or better average in their Language Arts 12 course: English 12
—Français langue premiere 12, or
—English 12 First People
—A student can receive only one BC Achievement Scholarship in their lifetime.
Pathway to Teacher Scholarship
—The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship (PTES) is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Each recipient will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use towards tuition in their teaching program at a designated BC post-secondary institution.
—A student cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarship.
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—To apply, please complete the following application form and submit it to us along with all required documents by Feb 15, 2025
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—Eligibility
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—A student applying for this scholarship must meet basic eligibility requirements and be:
—In their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31
—Eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma)
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--Selection Criteria for Applicants
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—We’re looking for applicants who are:
—Maintaining a ‘B’ average (73% or above) in all Grade 11 and 12 courses required for graduation with no more than one Grade 12 mark at a ‘C+’ level (67% or above)
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—Showing evidence of commitment and aptitude for a teaching career in the K-12 system
—The vouchers can be redeemed when the student is registered and attending an approved teacher education program at one of the following nine Faculties of Education:
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—Simon Fraser University
—Trinity Western University
—Thompson Rivers University
—University of the Fraser Valley
—University of British Columbia
—University of British Columbia – Okanagan
—University of Northern British Columbia
—University of Victoria
—Vancouver Island University
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—Students must redeem their voucher within 7 years of their high school graduation (expiry date is on the voucher).
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—When you submit your application, make sure you include:
—Two references – one from a community person and one from your school
—A resume
—A written response that outlines why you want to be a teacher
District Authority Awards
Non-academic achievements are also recognized by the Ministry of Education. These awards do require an application, which becomes available in the spring (Grade 12s will be informed). Students can fill out an application if they have outstanding abilities in Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, Community Service, Trades & Technical, Indigenous Languages/Culture or Second Languages. The awards come in the form of a $$1250 voucher to be redeemed at a post-secondary institution.
Some scholarships and bursaries are available specifically to Delta Secondary students through the generosity of donor organizations:
Community Scholarships
These are available in the spring (at the same time as the District Awards) and one application allows students to check off any number of available scholarships or bursaries on the list supplied. Students must review the list for the individual criteria; there tends to be a focus more on community involvement than on high academic achievement although there are wide variety of criteria for these awards.
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Each post-secondary institution offers entrance scholarship opportunities. These are funds to attract students to a particular college or university. Sometimes these scholarships are offered automatically based on high school grades and sometimes additional application forms, resumes and reference letters are required. Any scholarship offer is contingent on accepting the offer of admission for that institution.
BCIT Entrance Awards
Douglas Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Langara Scholarships
SFU Entrance Scholarships
UBC Scholarships and Awards
UVic Scholarships, Medals, and Prizes
VCC Awards and Scholarships
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS
www.yconic.com
https://www.studentscholarships.org/
https://scholartree.ca/
Student Awards
Registration is no cost and it takes about 10 minutes to create a profile and obtain access to many types of awards.
A scholarship is free money for excellence in a particular field (not just academic). There are various types of scholarships - see below for details
BURSARIES
A bursary is free money for demonstrated financial need.
STUDENT LOANS The BC Government offers loan programs to assist in funding post-secondary education. These funds must be repaid.
https://studentaidbc.ca/
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
BC Excellence Scholarship
—There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded B.C. graduates. Winners will have demonstrated community service, both inside and outside their schools, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career paths. They will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition.
—Students must be nominated for this scholarship by their school. If nominated, the student must submit an application (PDF) to their school district or independent school authority, who will forward it to the Ministry of Education for adjudication by the selection committee.
--
—A student cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship.
—Nominees’ applications will be assessed on the following criteria. Nominees must:
—Meet basic eligibility requirements
—Be in their graduating year, with graduation to occur by August 31 or sooner of the year in which they are nominated
—Have at least a: "B" (73% or above) in their Language Arts 11 final mark
—"B" average in Grade 11 final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11, Math 11 and Social Studies 11, with no more than one "C+" (67% or above) final course mark, (marks lower than “C+” are not accepted)
--
—Maintain a “B” average in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduation
—Submit a resume
—Provide two references, one from their community and one from their school
—Provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) describing: What lead them to their community service, volunteer activity, and/or leadership role
—What they learned from this involvement
—How these skills/experiences will benefit them in their chosen career path
BC Achievement Scholarship
—BC Achievement Scholarships
—For the 2024/2025 school year, 3000 top B.C. graduates with the highest cumulative average based on courses required for graduation (both required and elective) are eligible to receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.
—The Ministry will determine recipients based on students’ achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy graduation program requirements (including elective courses). Grad Transitions will not be included. A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for awarding the BC Achievement Scholarship.
Recipients must:
—Meet basic eligibility requirements
—Attain a "B" (73% or above) or better average in their Language Arts 12 course: English 12
—Français langue premiere 12, or
—English 12 First People
—A student can receive only one BC Achievement Scholarship in their lifetime.
Pathway to Teacher Scholarship
—The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship (PTES) is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Each recipient will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use towards tuition in their teaching program at a designated BC post-secondary institution.
—A student cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarship.
--
—To apply, please complete the following application form and submit it to us along with all required documents by Feb 15, 2025
.
—Eligibility
--
—A student applying for this scholarship must meet basic eligibility requirements and be:
—In their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31
—Eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma)
--
--Selection Criteria for Applicants
--
—We’re looking for applicants who are:
—Maintaining a ‘B’ average (73% or above) in all Grade 11 and 12 courses required for graduation with no more than one Grade 12 mark at a ‘C+’ level (67% or above)
--
—Showing evidence of commitment and aptitude for a teaching career in the K-12 system
—The vouchers can be redeemed when the student is registered and attending an approved teacher education program at one of the following nine Faculties of Education:
--
—Simon Fraser University
—Trinity Western University
—Thompson Rivers University
—University of the Fraser Valley
—University of British Columbia
—University of British Columbia – Okanagan
—University of Northern British Columbia
—University of Victoria
—Vancouver Island University
--
—Students must redeem their voucher within 7 years of their high school graduation (expiry date is on the voucher).
--
—When you submit your application, make sure you include:
—Two references – one from a community person and one from your school
—A resume
—A written response that outlines why you want to be a teacher
District Authority Awards
Non-academic achievements are also recognized by the Ministry of Education. These awards do require an application, which becomes available in the spring (Grade 12s will be informed). Students can fill out an application if they have outstanding abilities in Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, Community Service, Trades & Technical, Indigenous Languages/Culture or Second Languages. The awards come in the form of a $$1250 voucher to be redeemed at a post-secondary institution.
Some scholarships and bursaries are available specifically to Delta Secondary students through the generosity of donor organizations:
Community Scholarships
These are available in the spring (at the same time as the District Awards) and one application allows students to check off any number of available scholarships or bursaries on the list supplied. Students must review the list for the individual criteria; there tends to be a focus more on community involvement than on high academic achievement although there are wide variety of criteria for these awards.
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Each post-secondary institution offers entrance scholarship opportunities. These are funds to attract students to a particular college or university. Sometimes these scholarships are offered automatically based on high school grades and sometimes additional application forms, resumes and reference letters are required. Any scholarship offer is contingent on accepting the offer of admission for that institution.
BCIT Entrance Awards
Douglas Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Langara Scholarships
SFU Entrance Scholarships
UBC Scholarships and Awards
UVic Scholarships, Medals, and Prizes
VCC Awards and Scholarships
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AWARDS
www.yconic.com
https://www.studentscholarships.org/
https://scholartree.ca/
Student Awards
Registration is no cost and it takes about 10 minutes to create a profile and obtain access to many types of awards.
