SCHOLARSHIPS
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“There are millions of scholarship dollars offered yearly. The Scholarship Planning Handbook provides a brief overview of information needed to navigate through the process of applying for scholarships. Included in the handbook is a checklist for students to follow when thinking about applying for scholarships.
Whenever applying for any scholarship or bursary, always remember to check eligibility criteria and deadlines. Criteria are varied and may include: financial need, community involvement, trades exploration, pursuit of the arts, academic excellence, etc. Check out the list below to see what scholarships might await you:” |
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For help or further information on scholarships, please see Ms. Lise Tetrault in the Counselling Centre
(250) 479-8271 ext. 231 or email: ltetrault@sd61.bc.ca
(250) 479-8271 ext. 231 or email: ltetrault@sd61.bc.ca
Greater Victoria School District (SD61) Authority Awards:
Spectrum students are eligible to apply for District Authority Awards offered in 7 different categories:
Deadline for applications: May 24, 2018.
- Applied Skills (Business Education, Foods/Textiles, Information Communication Technology, Technology Education);
- Physical Activity (not limited to Physical Education);
- Fine Arts (Creative writing; Performing Arts - Drama, Music, Dance; Visual Arts - includes Media Arts)
- Indigenous Languages and Culture;
- International Languages;
- Community Service;
- Technical and Trades Training.
Deadline for applications: May 24, 2018.
SD61 Scholarships:SD61 will be awarding the following scholarships:
Details on each scholarship are available through the link for each one. The application for all four is available here. Sample Reference Letter Forms are available here. |
Current General Scholarships
The Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) scholarship. The CEBC is offering a $1000 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing a future in clean energy at a post-secondary institution. The recipient must be a BC secondary student (full-time, currently enrolled) that is graduating in 2018. For details click here.
National Union of Public and General Employees (unions included)
Each year, the 370,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers 5 scholarships of $1,500 each that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers.
Entrants must be the children, grandchildren or foster children or grandchildren of members or retirees of the National Union and who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis in 2018. All scholarships awarded will be based on the best 750 — 1,000 word essay as listed below. The deadline for applications and essays is July 6, 2018. There may be additional requirements for each scholarships, as noted below.
Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship must be entering a field of study in health care, criminal justice or community services or policing. The essay topic is:
The importance of their field of study in either policing, criminal justice services or health care in delivering public services to Canadians.
Information and application for the Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Indigenous Students
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for Indigenous Students must identify as indigenous. The essay topic is:
The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Indigenous students.
Information and application for the Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Scholarship for Students of Colour
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for Students of Colour must identify as a person of colour. The essay topic is:
The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people of colour in Canada.
Information and application for the Scholarship for Students of Colour
Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship must identify a disability. The essay topic is:
The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Information and application for the Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
Tommy Douglas Scholarship
There are no other requirements, other than the general requirements above, for applying for the Tommy Douglas Scholarship. The essay topic is:
How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society.
Information and application for the Tommy Douglas Scholarship
Note: Applicants are advised that the winners and winning essays will be publicized on our website and their high school will be notified of their win.
For further information, contact the National Union at 613-228-9800 or email scholarship@nupge.ca.
National Union of Public and General Employees (unions included)
Each year, the 370,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers 5 scholarships of $1,500 each that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers.
Entrants must be the children, grandchildren or foster children or grandchildren of members or retirees of the National Union and who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis in 2018. All scholarships awarded will be based on the best 750 — 1,000 word essay as listed below. The deadline for applications and essays is July 6, 2018. There may be additional requirements for each scholarships, as noted below.
Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship must be entering a field of study in health care, criminal justice or community services or policing. The essay topic is:
The importance of their field of study in either policing, criminal justice services or health care in delivering public services to Canadians.
Information and application for the Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Indigenous Students
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for Indigenous Students must identify as indigenous. The essay topic is:
The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Indigenous students.
Information and application for the Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Scholarship for Students of Colour
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for Students of Colour must identify as a person of colour. The essay topic is:
The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people of colour in Canada.
Information and application for the Scholarship for Students of Colour
Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship must identify a disability. The essay topic is:
The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Information and application for the Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
Tommy Douglas Scholarship
There are no other requirements, other than the general requirements above, for applying for the Tommy Douglas Scholarship. The essay topic is:
How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society.
Information and application for the Tommy Douglas Scholarship
Note: Applicants are advised that the winners and winning essays will be publicized on our website and their high school will be notified of their win.
For further information, contact the National Union at 613-228-9800 or email scholarship@nupge.ca.
SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD/BURSARY websites to consider:
www.studentawards.com – register for regular updates by e-mail
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.schoolfinder.com
www.canlearn.ca
www.studentscholarships.org
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards
www.educationplanner.ca/
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.schoolfinder.com
www.canlearn.ca
www.studentscholarships.org
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards
www.educationplanner.ca/