External Awards
The following awards may be available to Kwantlen Polytechnic University students. These listings are provided as information only. Kwantlen Polytechnic University does not assume any responsibility pertaining to these awards. Applications must be made directly to the organizations indicated (unless specified otherwise). If you encounter any difficulties in making an application as indicated, contact Student Awards and Financial Assistance at 604.599.2000 for further assistance or email mailto:awards@kwantlen.ca
- Aboriginal
- Accounting
- Association
- Automotive
- Business
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Creative Writing
- Education/Social Work
- Environmental
- Fine Arts
- French
- Graduate Levelhon
- Health/Nursing
- History
- Horticulture
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Music
- Others
- Public Relations
- Science & Technology
- Students with Disabilities
- Social Science
- Trades
- Women
Aboriginal
Aboriginal Teacher Education Award
This award will provide $5,000 annually for up to four years to individual Aboriginal students registered in a teacher eduation program at a BC University, leading to certification by the British Columbia Teachers' Council. The application deadline is April 5.
www.bcscholarship.caBC Aboriginal Student Awards
The BC Aboriginal Student Award was established in 2008 as part of the Provincial Government's strategy to improve Aboriginal access and achievement. Its purpose is to support Aboriginal people in getting post-secondary education by reducing financial barriers. The deadline is April 5.
www.bcscholarship.ca/web/aboriginal
Ch'Nook Scholar Program
The Ch'nook Aboriginal Business Education Program at UBC is open to all full-time Aboriginal students enrolled in business diploma or degree programs at post-secondary institutions in BC.
CN will offer $3,000 grants to best-in class women, military veterans, and students of Aboriginal heritage who are studying in fields relevant to CN's core business. Fields that will be considered include engineering, law, aboriginal studies, human resources, accounting, finance, sales, marketing, and computer sciences. The annual application deadline is March 1.
CN Diversity Scholarship Program
CN Diversity Scholarship Application and Information
First Citizens' Fund (FCF) Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
Persons of North American Aboriginal ancestry who have resided in B.C. for at least six months.
Health Sciences Association of B.C.-Aboriginal Scholarship
Aboriginal students who are pursuing an education in a HSA – Health/Social Services or related field leading to a recognized certificate, degree or diploma. The deadline is February 28.
Indspire (formerly The National Aboriginal Achievement Awards)
Indspire (formerly The National Aboriginal Achievement Awards)
Indspire is the largest non-governmental funding body for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post secondary students across Canada. Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to First Nation, Inuit, and Métis students annually across a diverse range of disciplines.
http://indspire.ca/scholarships
The Mungo Martin Memorial Award
These awards assist Aboriginal people to further their education, vocational training skills and competence in Aboriginal arts and handicrafts. Applications may be submitted at any time.The Mungo Martin Memorial Award
The Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Ted Nolan Foundation annually invites women attending post-secondary institutions to apply for a Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was named after his mother, Rose, and was established to help First Nations Women acheive their educational and training goals, while maintaining strong community involvement. The application deadline is June 30.
http://www.tednolanfoundation.com/
Royal Bank Aboriginal Student Awards
The RBC Royal Bank Aboriginal Student Awards Program was launched in 1992 to assist Aboriginal students to complete post secondary education, and provide an opportunity for RBC to strengthen its relationship with the Aboriginal community. The deadline is February 28.
www.rbc.com
Accounting
Chartered Accountants Education Foundation Award
Students must be in their final year of their diploma or degree program, and please include a letter indicating intention to become a CA. The deadline is April 15.
CGA - Adult Secondary Diploma Scholarships
Mature student who has completed work for a British Columbia or Yukon Secondary School Equivalency Certificate (GED), B.C. Certificate of Graduation, or B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma during the current academic year and wishes to expand their career opportunities and achieve a further educational goal by entering the CGA. The deadline is May 15.
http://www.cga-bc.org/become_a_cga.aspx?id=246
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Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
The ACFE Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to support the education of collegiate accounting and criminal justice students around the globe. The deadline is February 3.
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
The Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA)
This Award is offered annually for a project that fosters a greater awareness of Ukrainian art in Alberta. This project may be in form of an exhibition, tour, festival, educational program, or special project.
Association of Professional Biologists of British Columbia Scholarship (APB Scholarship)
The scholarship may be awarded each year to a student who is the son or daughter of a member in good standing of the Association, or who is a Student Member or Biologist In Training in good standing, of the APB. The deadline is July 31.
https://professionalbiology.com/membership-benefits/scholarships
BC Golf Association Player Development Trust Fund
Offered to BC resident's young men and women with Canadian Citizenship that have demonstrated both scholastic and golf excellence. The deadline is September 30.
http://www.britishcolumbiagolf.org/player-development/player-development-trust-fund/
BC Government and Service Employees' Union Scholarship
Students who are related to BCGEU members. The deadline is February 28.
http://www.bcgeu.ca/member_resources_scholar
Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary
Bursary will be awarded annually to sons, daughters or legal wards of persons, who derive their principal income from the Pipeline Industry; and whose employers are Members of the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada. The deadline is October 31.
http://www.pipeline.ca/bursary.html
Harold Arvid Christenson Memorial Scholarship
Open to sons, daughters, and legal wards of past or present members or employees of the Pacific Coast Fishermen's Mutual Marine Insurance Company. The deadline is September 1.
http://www.mutualmarine.bc.ca/forms/bursary.pdf
Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks
The Dream Fund is a scholarship fund for young people in and from government care in B.C.
Grand Lodge Masonic Bursaries
The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of BC/Yukon offers annual bursaries to young men and women entering post secondary education. Recipients for these awards are selected from among applicants who have satisfactory academic standing and who are beginning or are continuing undergraduate studies at UBC, SFU, UVIC, BCIT or a regional college, in a full program leading to a degree or certificate in any field. Preference is given to applicants entering the university or college from Grade 12 and to undergraduates in a second year studies. To qualify for consideration, a candidate must obtain an application form from the:
Grand Lodge of BC, A.F. & A.M.
105-1495 West 8 Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6H 1C9
604.736.8941
The completed application must be received by the Grand Lodge no later than May 10 with a letter from a Lodge Secretary, where applicable, verifying the applicant's parental association with the Masonic Order.
Holstein Association of Canada
Students must be a regular or junior member of Holstein Canada, or a son/daughter of a member; but not required to be in agriculture program. The deadline is November 30.
http://www.holstein.ca/Index.aspx
Icelandic Canadian Club Scholarships
Students who are of Icelandic origin attending an institute of higher learning in British Columbia.
Ireland Canada University Foundation
The Ireland Fund of Canada Dobbin Scholarships
These scholarships are open to scholars of all academic disciplines and are tenable for travel from Canadian to Irish Universities. The application deadline is April 19.The Ireland Fund of Canada Dobbin Scholarships
http://www.icuf.ie/
Leonard Foundation Scholarships
The scholarships are open to full time students who are enrolled in undergraduate or first professional degree programs at any Canadian college or University recognized by AUCC. The annual deadline is May 31. All applicants will be considered, but first preference is given to sons and daughters of:
- Clergy
- Teachers
- Military personnel
- Graduates of Royal Military College
- Members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada
MADD
The MADD Canada Bursary Fund is for Canadian students who have had a parent or guardian killed in an impaired-driving related crash and are pursuing any full time educational program that is approved by a provincial Ministry of Education. Bursaries of up to $2000 can be awarded to qualifying students across Canada.
http://www.madd.ca/english/youth/contests.html#3
Pacific Coast Fishermen's Mutual Marine Insurance Company Bursaries
Bursaries are available to sons or daughters of past or present members or employees (or persons to whom a past or present member or employee stood In Loco Parentis) of the Pacific Coast Fishermen's Mutual Marine Insurance Company. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution. Application deadline is September 1.
http://www.mutualmarine.bc.ca/
Pacific Salmon Foundation Stewardship Community Bursary Program
The Spirit of this bursary is to reduce the financial barriers to achieving success for aquatic stewardship volunteers enrolled in education and training programs that support their goal of a career in salmon conservation. Applications are accepted September 1 through October 30.
Prospera Credit Union - Education Awards Program
Everyone could use a little boost. That's why we created the Prospera Educational Awards Program.
Whether you're a young student about to embark on new educational adventures, or a mom looking for a chance to go back to school; we want to help by putting a little extra money in your pocket.
http://www.prospera.ca/Community/CommPrograms/SupportEd/
Public Guardian and Trustee Education Assistance Fund Bursaries
The Public Trustee Education Assistance Program will assist students who are former permanent wards of the Ministry of Social Services of British Columbia, or have been in continuing custody of the British Columbia Ministry for Children and Families under the Child, Family and Community Services Act. The deadline for applications is April 15.
http://www.trustee.bc.ca/services/estate/edu_assistance.html
Public Works Association of B.C. Scholarship
The Public Works Association of British Columbia (PWABC) has established a scholarship of $1,000 to encourage study in the public works field. The scholarship is open to any applicant planning or taking full-time study at an educational institution in B.C. The deadline is June 30.
http://pwabc.cpwa.net/scholarships.html
Rotary Club Scholarships
Numerous scholarships and awards are offered through local Rotary Clubs as well as Rotary International. Generally students are advised to start their schoalrship applications through a local Rotary Club.
Rotary Club of Langley
Rotary Club of North Delta
Rotary Club of Surrey
Rotary International
Royal Arch Masonic Bursary Fund
The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons provides bursaries to assist needful qualified students whose father or grandfather is, or at the time of his death was, a Royal Arch Campanion.
http://www.grandchapter-bc-yukon.ca/bursary.shtml
Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) Foundation
The RCGA Foundation (previously the Canadian Golf Foundation) encourages the athletic and academic careers of promising Canadian golfers and students of the industry by offering financial assistance through scholarships and awards.
http://www.rcga.org/innerpage.aspx?x=xmiJv2QfPbzT/TNNL7UAGAfX3T6IHbxlqCRnJmZTv3Dbr37c31UmmAbwhFuYOrAq
Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 160 Bursary
A bursary in the amount of $500 has been offered by the Ladies' Auxiliary, Branch 160, Royal Canadian Legion, Pacific Command. The award is based on need, Veteran Affiliation, Attends Highland School or be a direct affiliate of a member of the L.A. or Branch 160, and application to attend a Post Secondary School, continuing or trade school or marks that will allow them to attend. Fully completed applications must be submitted by May 1. Applications and further information may be obtained from the:
Secretary, Ladies' Auxiliary
Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 160, 1825 Comox Avenue
Comox, BC V9M 3M3
Royal Canadian Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion offers annually a number of bursaries for students proceeding from secondary school to university as well as students entering the second, third, and fourth years. Preference is given to sons and daughters and grandchildren of deceased, disabled, or other ex-service personnel, but applications from other worthy students are also considered. Further information may be obtained from the local Legion Branch in your community.
http://legion.ca/Poppy/scholarship_e.cfm
Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund
Financial assistance in the form of scholarships, bursaries, grants, and interest free loans is available to members and former members of the Naval Forces of Canada or their dependents for purposes of attending college, university or other educational and vocational institutions. Applications must be submitted after September 1 and received no later than the last business day in October.
http://www.rcnbf.ca/
Maxine Sevack Memorial Grant
A scholarship fund has been established by the Sevack Family to honour the memory of their daughter, Maxine, a freelance journalist who died in a plane accident in Guatemala in 1986.
Maxine was an enthusiastic and dedicated Big Sister. Scholarships are available to Little Sisters enrolled in post-secondary education who were matched with their Big Sister or Study Buddy by Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
St. John Ambulance
St. John Ambulance provides bursaries to nursing students to help them to begin or to continue their studies. The bursaries are awarded to full time or part-time nursing students. Applicants must have current St. John affiliation. The deadline is March 15.
Supply Chain and Logistics Association Canada Student Bursary
Supply Chain and Logistics Association Canada (SCL) is proud to support the education and development of Canadian logistics students. SCL aims to financially reward those individuals who have shown academic excellence and a passion for contributing to the supply chain and logistics industry. Deadline for submission is September 13.
Supply Chain and Logistics Bursary
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TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership are intended to serve the needs of all Canadian families and communities. Doing good for others during difficult times in one's own life requires particularly outstanding commitment. This is why, as part of the selection process, the personal circumstances and/or challenges of each applicant will be considered. The deadline is December 7.
http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarshipUkrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko
The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko offers numerous awards to Ukrainian Canadians or students studying Ukrainian history. The application deadline is May 15.
http://www.shevchenkofoundation.com/
Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franko
The Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franko is pleased to offer a Post Secondary Scholarship in the amount of $500 to be used towards study at an approved college or university.
http://www.ivanfranko.ca/itoolkit.asp?pg=YOUTH_SCHOLARSHIPS
Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (Grant MacEwan College)
The Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) at Grant MacEwan College is calling for award applications. Application forms and guidelines are available from URDC.
http://www.macewan.ca/web/artssci/urdc/resources/detailspage.cfm?id=1879
United Steelworkers, Local 1-1937 Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships are available to Members in good standing, Sons, Daughters, and Legal Dependants of Members in good standing or of retired or deceased Members who were in good standing with United Steelworkers, Local 1-1937 or the legacy Local Unions (1-70, 1-80, 1-118, 1-363, 1-217, 1-2171) who will be graduating from Secondary School and wish to further their education at a Public Post Secondary Institution. The deadline is May 1.
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The Vancouver Korean-Canadian Scholarship Foundation
Vancouver Korean-Canadian Scholarship Foundation (VKCSF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping students with Korean heritage through awarding the scholarship for their pursuing academic or vocational studies. VKCSF encourages students with Korean heritage to fully participate in Canadian society and contribute to making bridge between Canadian society and Korean community. For Further Information contact:
http://www.vkcsf.org/
Vancouver Police Department Scholarships
Scholarships have been established to assist promising and deserving children of members and deceased members of the Vancouver Police Department to continue their studies at UBC, SFU, BCIT, Douglas College or Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Preference will be given to candidates entering directly from secondary school on the basis of academic standing and financial circumstances and service to the community.Jean Gauthier, Superintendent's Office
Fifth floor
c/o Vancouver Police Dept.
312 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2
778.329.3910
Email: jean.gauthier@vpd.ca
Automotive
Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada Scholarships
AIA of Canada is offering the following scholarships:
The Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Awards have been established to provide monetary assistance to deserving students who wish to further their education in the automotive field.
Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Program for students who want to pursue a career in the automotive aftermarket.
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund for students pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket.
The Marion Roberts Memorial Scholarship Awards for dependent child or spouse of a full-time employee in an active AIA member company in good standing, who is pursuing full-time post-secondary education.
http://www.aiacanada.com/scholarships.cfm
BC Export Awards
One award of $3,000 will be presented to an international studies student with an excellent academic standing who has shown initiative in seeking opportunities and putting into action what they have learned in their studies. To be eligible the individual must be attending a post-secondary school in BC, and be actively involved in activities that involve international business studies. The application deadline is October 19.
http://www.bcexportawards.com/
CN Diversity Scholarship Program
CN Diversity Scholarship Program
CN will offer $3,000 grants to best-in class women, military veterans, and students of Aboriginal heritage who are studying in fields relevant to CN's core business. Fields that will be considered include engineering, law, aboriginal studies, human resources, accounting, finance, sales, marketing, and computer sciences. The annual application deadline is March 1.
CN Diversity Scholarship Application and Information
Export Development Canada (EDC)
EDC's scholarship program offers numerous scholarships to students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program focused on international business, finance, economics, or a combination of these with environmental/sustainability studies. For eligibility and what to include in your applications, click on the link below. The deadline is February 4.
Mercer Scholarship Award for HR Excellence
Mercer is pleased to provide the second annual award that recognizes individuals who are pursuing a strategic career in human resources and who will strive for excellence in their future career. Full time second, third or fourth year students attending Kwantlen Polytechnic University are eligible for consideration. Applicants should contact mailto:business@kwantlen.cafor information on applying. The application deadline is October 1. Final selection of a successful award winner will be determined by Mercer.
Retail as a Career Scholarship Program
Retail Council of Canada, in partnership with industry sponsors, will award several scholarships and benefits to students entering or currently enrolled in a business, marketing or retail-related program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. The application deadline is March 30.
http://www.retaileducation.ca/
SAP North America Scholarship Program
This Scholarship is available to students currently enrolled in full-time study, and making satisfactory progress within a four-year undergraduate program in any of these areas: Business, Computer Science, Mathematics and Engineering. Only students who are commencing their third or fourth year of study. The annual deadline is June 1.
http://www.sap.com/usa/about/csr/scholarshipprogram/index.epx
Computer Science
BC Technology Scholarship Fund
BC Technology is offering four awards to students pursuing studies in all related technology fields: marketing, sales, management, and computer science.
http://www.bctia.org/scholarship
TopITI International Technology Integration Inc. - The Squires Foundation
Squires Foundation will award scholarships each year to students who are studying in a full-time Computer Science program. The application deadline is October 31.
SAP North America Scholarship Program
This Scholarship is available to students currently enrolled in full-time study, and making satisfactory progress within a four-year undergraduate program in any of these areas: Business, Computer Science, Mathematics and Engineering. Only students who are commencing their third or fourth year of study. The annual deadline is June 1.
http://www.sap.com/usa/about/csr/scholarshipprogram/index.epx
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
The ACFE Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to support the education of collegiate accounting and criminal justice students around the globe. The deadline is February 3.
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
Community Policing Volunteer Scholarship Program
The South Vancouver Community Crime Prevention Society will sponsor "Community Policing Volunteer Scholarship Awards" available to select students willing to commit to volunteering at the centre to assist in the delivery of crime prevention services and programs in Vancouver.
http://www.southvancouvercpc.com/
Adrien Balazs, Executive Director
5657 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC V5P 3W2
604.717.2940
mailto:svcpc@telus.net
Creative Writing
Elder & Leemaur Publishers, University Writing Scholarship Program
The UWS is designed to continue the development of young authors, and bring awareness of the employment opportunities in the field of writing.
James Lee Foundation
This scholarship is open to emerging non-professional creative talent from across Canada looking to enter the advertising industry. A scholarship of up to $5,000 will be awarded on the basis of the portfolio that demonstrates the most original thinking and craftsmanship All fields relating to the advertising industry will be considered for the award including writers, art directors, film makers, recording artists, illustrators, photographers and digital artists. http://jamesleefoundation.com
Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre - Anna Pidruchney Award for New Writers
Awarded annually to a novice writer for a literary work which includes Ukrainian Canadian characters or is based on a Ukrainian Canadian theme.
http://www.macewan.ca/web/artssci/urdc/projects/detailspage.cfm?id=1871
Dennis McGann Bursary
This exciting new bursary, worth up to $1,000 is designed for those studying or planning to study Communications who demonstrate a commitment to the issues and actions affecting working people.
www.columbiainstitute.ca/scholarships
Barry Sullivan Memorial Award
The Barry Sullivan, Q.C. Memorial Bursary is available to second year or higher students who are pursuing a degree in one of the three following disciplines: law, education, and social work.
Barry Sullivan Application Form
Barry Sullivan Criteria for Evaluation
Environmental
Balandra Innovator's Award for Integral
Two awards of $1,000 each will be given to one male and one female student who has demonstrated a commitment to a triple bottom line (people, planet, profits) in housing with a focus on innovative energy and going beyond sustainability toward restorative practices. The application deadline is September 1.
Balandra Innovator's Award Application and Information
Canadian Youth Environmental Leadership Scholarship
Canadian Youth Environmental Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to two Canadian students who have completed at least two years of an undergraduate program and who best combine academic achievement with public environmental service. Each scholarship recipient will be awarded $5,000. The application deadline is November 30. To apply you must submit the following:
- Submit your application and nomination form by mail or email to Canadian Youth Environmental Leadership Scholarship
- Provide a 500 word essay outlining your passion for the environment, your future career plans, and your activities regarding environmental leadership, protection, and learning
- Include a brief resume outlining your involvement in environmental protection, conservation, and advocacy activities
- Include a nomination letter from your dean, another faculty representative, or a community leader
Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarships
Students pursuing a career in the field of conservation are encourage to apply for this scholarship. The annual application deadline is May 25.
http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/action/funding-awards/scholarships/
Master Gardener Foundation Scholarship
The Whatcom County Master Gardener Foundation is offering scholarships to Whatcom County students who are pursuing or plan to pursue careers in Horticulture, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or related fields. The annual application deadline is March 31.
Jake McDonald Memorial Scholarship for Mine Reclamation
In honour of Jake McDonald, former Senior Reclamation Inspector in the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, the Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation offers scholarships to students registered at a university or college in BC.
The applying student must be involved in mine reclamation, pollution prevention, environmentally sound mine planning, or any aspect of mine land rehabilitation.
http://www.trcr.bc.ca/awards/
The Robert Caton Scholarship
This scholarship has been established to honor the memory of Dr. Robert Brent Caton, a scholar, entrepreneur and expert in the field of air quality, atmospheric emissions and environmental management. For more information, please email mailto:RBCscholarship@polariscorp.ca If email is not possible, mail the completed application including covering letter to:
Robert Caton Scholarship
c/o RWDI AIR Inc.
#830, 999 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1K5
Solid Waste Association of North America Awards
The BC Chapter of SWANA offers a number of scholarships each year to assist students studying in disciplines related to solid waste management and environmental protection and leading to careers in these fields. The annual application deadline is October 15.
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program
Toyota Canada Inc. and Earth Day Canada established the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program to help cultivate and nurture environmental leadership. The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program encourages and rewards graduating Canadian high school students who have distinguished themselves through environmental community service, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and academic excellence. The application deadline is February 15.
Bullitt Environmental Leadership Fellowship
The Bullitt Environmental Fellowship is offered in memory of longime Foundation Chair, Priscilla Bullitt Collins. In her honor, an outstanding, environmentally knowledgeable graduate student from a community under-represented in the environmental movement, who has demonstrated exceptional capacity for leadership as well as scholarship, will receive this award. The annual application deadline is April 1.
Transportation Association of Canada Foundation
Providing scholarships to individuals attending universities and colleges in one of a number of transportation-related disciplines, including environment monitoring.BC Arts Council Scholarships
BC Arts Council Scholarship Awards Program is intended to assist in the education of outstanding BC students of the arts and stimulate the development of future professional BC artists.
250.356.1718
mailto:bcartscouncil@gems2.gov.bc.ca
Canada Council for the Arts
The Canada Council provides grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations. A Professional Artist is defined as: someone who has specialized training (not necessarily in academic institutions) in the field of dance, music, theatre, media arts (film, video, audio, new media), interdisciplinary work and performance art, visual arts and writing.
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/calendar/default.htm
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
Students in painting; drawing; printmaking; sculpture are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
http://www.elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org
Interior Designers Institute of B.C. Scholarships
The Interior Designers Institute offers scholarships to students taking a full course in Interior Design as Follows: First Place: $300, Second Place: $150 Third Place: $50. Details of requirements and application procedure are available from Interior Design instructors at Kwantlen, or contact:
Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia
#400-601 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2
604.298.5211
James Dyson Award
The James Dyson Award is an international design award for a student or a student team in product design, industrial design or engineering. The criterion is to "design something that solves a problem." You can win £30,000 for yourself or your team, plus £10,000 for your department. There are additionally two runners-up awards valued at £10,000. The deadline to apply is August 1.
James Dyson Award
James Lee Foundation
This scholarship is open to emerging non-professional creative talent from across Canada looking to enter the advertising industry. A scholarship of up to $5,000 will be awarded on the basis of the portfolio that demonstrates the most original thinking and craftsmanship All fields relating to the advertising industry will be considered for the award including writers, art directors, film makers, recording artists, illustrators, photographers and digital artists.
Langley Arts Council Scholarship
Langley Arts Council is offering award for students taking Visual, Performing & Literary. Be sure to visit their website. More information can be obtained from:
Langley Arts Council
206-20641 Logan Ave
Langley, BC V3R 7R3
604.534.0781
NEWH Vancouver Regional Group Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship is being offered to a deserving student pursing a career objective in the Hospitality Industry (i.e. Design, Culinary, Architecture, etc). To be eligible you must have completed half the requirements for a degree or certification program, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The application deadline is June 21.
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Port Moody Arts Centre Scholarship
Port Moody Arts Centre offers a Fine Arts Scholarship to students exhibiting in their facility.
Telephone: 604.931.2008 ext. 104
Prospera Credit Union - Cross Trainer Educational Awards
These awards are open to any Prospera member pursuing a full-time post-secondary education in the fields of Athletics, Fine Arts or Culture. The award is based on ability, potential, community involvement and financial need.
http://www.prospera.ca/Community/CommPrograms/SupportEd/CrossTrainer/
Explore (formerly Summer Language Bursary Program)
Students who have completed at least Grade 11 (Secondary V in Quebec) to enroll in five-week immersion courses in French.
A number of official-language programs are available to residents of BC. Funded by the Government of Canada and Administered by the BC Ministry of Education, the following programs are currently available:
- Explore (formerly Summer Language Bursary Program) http://www.myexplore.ca/en/ You can receive a $2,000 bursary that covers tuition fees for a five week course, instructional materials, meals, and accommodation.
- Official-Language Study Fellowship http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/frenchprograms/fellowship_eng.pdf A one-time fellowship to encourage students to enter a full-time post-secondary program offered in French at a francophone or bilingual institution for a period of one academic year.
- Odyssey http://www.myodyssey.ca/en/ This program offers full time employment (for people with at least one year of postsecondary education) as monitors (assistants) in second language classrooms.
- BC/Quebec Six-Month Bilingual Exchange Program. A reciprocal exchange program available for a limited number of Grade 10/11 French Immersion and Francophone Program students. Quebec students live with BC families for three months and attend BC schools. Later in the school year, BC students live with Quebec families for three months and attend Quebec schools. Apply through participating schools.
- French Teachers' Bursary Program http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/frenchprogramsBursaries to assist Core French, Immersion or Francophone Program teachers to attend credit and non-credit courses to improve their French academic and linguistic qualifications. The bursary covers tuition, transportation and living expenses for immersion and tuition for courses taken for credit only to a maximum amount for both (Courses must be offered in French).
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Endowment Fund (For Study in a Second Official Language Award Program)
Up to 3 awards of $7,000 plus certain travel costs will be awarded to up to three students in bachelor degree programs. The intent of this award is to encourage young Canadians who wish to improve their proficiency in their second official language to pursue studies, on a full-time basis, at a university which functions in the other official language and in a milieu in which that language predominates. The application deadline is December 14, 2012.
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Endowment Fund
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Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP)
Awards are offered to Canadian citizens pursuing studies/research at the Masters' or PhD level in subject areas related to China. Awards are available for studies and research, for a combination of studies and language studies, or for language studies only. Awards are also available to Canadian faculty members pursing research in subject areas related to China. The annual application deadline is March 14.
Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program
Commonwealth Scholarship Plan - United Kingdom
Two types of doctoral awards are offered for applicants in any discipline. The first, a doctoral award, is12-36 months of support toward a full-time doctoral program at an eligible UK university. The second, a split-site doctoral award, is 12 months of support for research in the UK toward completion of a doctoral program at a Canadian university. The application deadline is November 19.
Commonwealth Scholarship Plan
Foreign Government Awards - France
The Government of France, through the Office for Science and Technology at the Embassy of France in Canada offers scholarships to increase the mobility of Canadian students and post-doctoral researchers to France. The application deadline is March 1.
Foreign Government Awards Program France
Foreign Government Awards - Korea
The Government of Korea, through the National Institute for International Education Development, offers scholarships for study or research at the graduate level.
Foreign Government Awards Program Korea
Foreign Government Awards - Mexico
The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offers awards for study or research at the Master's, PhD, or Postdoctoral level. The application deadline is August 31.
Foreign Government Awards Program Mexico
Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships Programs
OAS offers scholarships for study or research at the Master’s or PhD level that lead to a degree at a university or educational institution in an OAS Member State. Applicants are not eligible for a scholarship in the country of their citizenship or permanent residency. The studies must be carried out on a full-time basis and may be pursued by on-site, by distance education or a combination of both. The competition is open to students in all disciplines (natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences and arts). Scholarships are not offered for studies in the medical sciences and the learning of new languages. The application deadline is March 18.
OAS Fellowships Program Website
Saxophone Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music announces Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships in Saxophone. Degrees offered: Master of Music in Saxophone, Master of Music in Jazz Studies with a Major in Saxophone, Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone.
http://www.uc.edu/
Paul Hillner, Asst. Dean for Admissions & Student Services
College-Conservatory of Music
University of Cincinnati
PO Box 210003
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0003
513.556.5463
Fax: 513.556.1028
Unesco/L'Oreal For Women in Science International Fellowship
Women Scientists at the doctorate or post-doctorate level in Life Sciences can apply for a fellowship of $40,000 USD for two academic terms. Four Canadian women will be chosen to represent Canada and study at a host academic institution or laboratory abroad.
Please see the AUCC website for more information
BC History of Nursing
RNABC is offering scholarship for those students interested in the study of history of nursing.
Scholarship Information
TopCNF RBC Internationally Educated Nurses
Administered by the Canadian Nurses Foundation, the RBC Diversity in Nursing Fund provides scholarships to Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs). These scholarships will subsidize the cost of bridging programs, including language training, enabling IENs to prepare for the necessary examinations to apply for licensure/registration as a Registered Nurse in Canada. The award is up to $1,000 per semester for up to two semesters. The application deadline is March 31.
Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society Student Bursary
Delta Hospital Auxiliary Bursary is open to residents who have lived in Delta for two years or more who are entering or continuing post-secondary studies in the healthcare field. The annual application deadline is May 15.For further information and applications, contact the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Office at 604.946.1121 local 783212.
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Health Officers Council of BC - Public Health Bursaries
Applications are invited from qualified students who are or who wish to engage in post-graduate study in a field of Public or Community Health Practice within any recognized discipline:
- BC Associated Boards of Health, Dr. Ken Benson Memorial Bursary
- The Isabel Loucks Foster Public Health Bursary Fund
Registered Nurses Foundation of B.C. Bursaries
RNFB bursary information and application forms are available from Kwantlen Student Awards and Financial Assistance Services Offices or from the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. (CRNBC). For further information please contact the Registered Nurses Foundation (RNF), PO Box 33957, Station D, Vancouver BC, V6J 4L7 e-mail: info@crnbc.ca, telephone: 604.739.1944 fax: 604.739.1935.
http://www.rnfbc.ca/
RN/RPN/LPN Return to Nursing Fund
The purpose of the fund is to encourage Canadian and internationally educated nurses who are living in BC but not practicing their profession, to re-enter the health care workforce.Ministry of Health
Nursing Directorate
5-3, 1515 Blanshard Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3C8
1.800.465.4911
Royal Inland Hospital Foundation Bursary
The Royal Inland Hospital foundation provides four bursaries annually to graduates of secondary schools in the Thompson Nicola Regional District, who are planning a health-related career. Preference will be given to students planning to return to the Royal Inland Hospital area to practice in their field. Applications must be submitted to the:
Royal Inland Hospital foundation
311 Columbia Street
Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1
By April 15 every year.
St. John Ambulance
St. John Ambulance provides bursaries to nursing students to help them begin or continue their studies. The bursaries are awarded to full time or part-time nursing students. Applicants must have current St. John affiliation. For further information or application forms (Available in January and February) contact: 604.321.2652 - Director of Volunteer Services, St. John Ambulance, 6111 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3B2.
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The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation Of Canada
Available to one student from each Province and Territory who is enrolled at a Community College in a full time program of study leading to certification assisting those who are intellectually and/or developmentally challenged. Programs may include: Collaborative Nursing; Integration Services; Counselling; Developmental Disabilities; Human Service Workers; Techniques in Special Education, etc. Inquiries and completed applications must be submitted to:
The Awards Committee
The Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada
4 Queen St South
Hamilton, ON L8P 3R3
905.522.0033
Fax: 905.522.3716
BC Historical Federation Scholarship
Each year, the British Columbia Historical Federation offers two W. Kaye Lamb Scholarships for student essays relating to the history of British Columbia. The application deadline is May 15.
bchistory.ca
Burnaby Historical Society Scholarship
To qualify for this Scholarship, a student must be enrolled at an accredited University or College and provide proof that he or she is enrolled in a majors or honours programme in Canadian History with good academic standing.
Candidates must apply in writing outlining their course of studies, a copy of their transcript, and two letters or recommendation. The application deadline is June 15.
Burnaby Historical Society Scholarship Committee
c/o Burnaby Village Museum
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5G 3T6
Okanagan Historical Society Essay Contest
This award is to encourage the research and writing of Okanagan history by post secondary students. To be eligible you must be currently enrolled in any post-secondary institution in British Columbia. The annual application deadline is March 15.
Jessie Ann Gamble
Box 516
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0
250.546.9416
BCRPA - British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association
Student must be currently enrolled in an academic program related to parks, recreation and culture.
Student must be currently enrolled in an academic program related to parks, recreation and culture.Resume (maximum 250 words) and cover letter outlining the student's academic and work experiences including past/current participation in various parks, recreation and culture programs, activities, and issues;
Written summary (maximum 350 words) of a completed piece of academic work (paper, project, design, etc) pertaining to the parks, recreation and culture sector in BC;
Submission (maximum 350 words) documenting an instance where the student has demonstrated commitment, leadership (academic or in the community) and teamwork to the parks, recreation and culture sector in BC; and
One (1) letter of reference from a mentor, instructor or program lead outlining a positive past/present experience pertaining to the parks, recreation and culture sector in BC.
http://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/service_member_benefits/awards
Jacobsen Turfgrass Scholarship
Numerous $500 scholarships are available to students who are entering the final year of a 2 or 4 year turfgrass managment (or other related discipline) program. To apply you must submit an application, short essay, two professional references, and one letter of recommendation (which can be written by one of the references listed on the application). The application deadline is May 1.
For applications and additional information contact Amanda Bostian at abostian@textron.com.
(Tim) Armstrong Memorial Bursaries Agriculture & Journalism
In memory of Tim Armstrong's outstanding contribution to British Columbia journalism and the agricultural industry, these awards are open to all students enrolled in a full program of studies in agriculture or journalism. The annual application deadline is November 30. Contact external awards group for application:
Tim Armstrong Education Foundation
c/o Mr. Robert Mitchell Bank of Montreal
5711 - 176 A Street
Surrey BC V3S 6S6
604.574.4152
The Washington State Master Gardener Foundation
Mary Robson and Van Bobbitt Scholarships
Mary Robson and Van Bobbitt Scholarships
The Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State is offering scholarships to enable students to study in horticulture and its related fields. The application deadline is May 3.
For more information, click on the link below.
http://mastergardener.wsu.edu/mgfws/scholarships.htm
The Whatcom County Master Gardener Foundation Scholarship
The Whatcom County Master Gardener Foundation is offering scholarships to Whatcom County students who are pursuing or plan to pursue careers in Horticulture, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or related fields. The annual application deadline is March 31.
For more information, click on the link below.
http://whatcom.wsu.edu/mastergardener/scholarship.htm
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Scholarships for women in the field of Information Technolocy.
http://www.accc.ca/awards
David L. Squires Foundation Scholarship
David L. Squires Foundation will provide cash scholarship awards of $1,000 to 3 students in an information technology program who "demonstrate significant financial need and maintain a high level of scholastic achievement." The application deadline is October 31.
ASTTBC Bursaries
The Association for Technology Professionals in British Columbia offers numerous bursaries to students interested in technology or applied science. Please visit their website for more information.
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Dennis McGann Bursary
This exciting new bursary, worth up to $1,000 is designed for those studying or planning to study Communications who demonstrate a commitment to the issues and actions affecting working people.
www.columbiainstitute.ca/scholarships
(Tim) Armstrong Memorial Bursaries Agriculture & Journalism
In memory of Tim Armstrong's outstanding contribution to British Columbia journalism and the agricultural industry, these awards are open to all students enrolled in a full program of studies in agriculture or journalism. The annual application deadline is November 30. Contact external awards group for application:
Tim Armstrong Education Foundation
c /o Mr. Robert Mitchell Bank of Montreal
5711 - 176 A Street
Surrey BC V3S 6S6
604.574.4152
The Jack Webster Foundation
These awards are geared towards students who have shown a demonstrated interest in journalism or who are in a senior year in a journalism program. They also be an eligible applicant if they hold a post secondary degree and are pursuing journalism studies. For more information please contact 604.261.6184 or visit http://www.jackwebster.com/
Keith Gilmore Foundation
Students taking secondary education in the fields of agriculture and journalism.
http://www.keithgilmorefoundation.com/
Maxine Sevack Memorial Grant
A scholarship fund has been established by the Sevack Family to honour the memory of their daughter, Maxine, a freelance journalist who died in a plane accident in Guatemala in 1986. Who can apply: any Little Sister or Brother who has been a member of Big Sisters of BC Lowers Mainland for at least one year and has been matched with a Big Sister, 17 to 24 years of age, is enrolled in a training or education program (exclusive of high school) which is at least three months long, has completed Grade 10, and can show financial need. To obtain an application write to: Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, 34 East 12 Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 2G5. Telephone: 604.873.4525, Fax: 604.873.2122
http://www.bigsisters.bc.ca/
Ruth Hancock Scholarships
If you are a Canadian student enrolled in a recognized communications or marketing course in Canada and attending a school situated in a city with less than 300,000 population, you are eligible to apply for these scholarships. The annual application deadline is June 30.
Broadcast Executives Society
75150-20 Bloor Street E.
Toronto, ON M4M 3T3
c/o Bob Reaume
1.800.565.0109 ext. 1003
breaume@acaweb.ca
The World Nomads Podcast Documentary Scholarship
This scholarship aims to attract those students who have a passion for travel and a strong desire to learn and contribute to making a difference in the world. Scholarships are on the following areas of interest: Journalism, Travel Writing, Photography and Film Documentary. Please visit their website for more information:
http://journals.worldnomads.com/scholarships/
BC Technology Scholarship Fund
The BC Technology Industry Association invites students of public, post-secondary institutions who have a proven passion for technology to submit their application to the BC Technolgy Scholarship Fund
This industry-funded program provides non-repayable grants to students who have a proven passion for technology that are studying in a variety of traditional technical fields such as engineering or computer science and in non-traditional fields such as marketing, sales, product delvelopment and project management. The application deadline is April 5.
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The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is pleased to present a scholarship to a female student registered in a College or University academic program planning to pursue a career in Marketing or Communications. The application deadline is February 15.
Ellen Bell YMCA Memorial Scholarship Information
http://www.vanymca.org/giving/endowmentfund
Retail As a Career Scholarship
Canadian Retail Institute (CRI) is offering scholarships to students entering a business or retail related program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Applicants must have applied to, or be currently enrolled in a part-time or full-time retail or business-related, post-secondary program of study. Applicants must have retail experience on at least a part-time basis, either at the time of the scholarship application or during the student's summer or co-op break from full-time study.
http://www.retaileducation.ca/
Ruth Hancock Scholarships
If you are a Canadian student enrolled in a recognized communications or marketing course in Canada and attending a school situated in a city with less than 300,000 population, you are eligible to apply for these scholarships. The annual application deadline is June 30.
Broadcast Executives Society
75150-20 Bloor Street E.
Toronto, ON M4M 3T3
c/o Bob Reaume
1.800.565.0109 ext. 1003
breaume@acaweb.ca
Burt Harris Memorial Scholarship
Music BC Charitable Foundation is pleased to offer the Burt Harris Memorial Scholarship for students 25 and under studying music in a post-secondary institution in BC. At minimum one award of $1,000 will be given to a deserving applicant who demonstrates financial need, musical achievement, and a commitment to pursing music at a professional level. Additionally $500 scholarships are awarded to students 25 and under taking private tuition music lessons separate from their post-secondary program. The application deadline is October 1, 2012.
http://musicbcfoundation.org/burt-harris-memorial-scholarship/
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Canada Council for the Arts
A Professional Artist is defined as: someone who has specialized training (not necessarily in academic institutions) in the field of dance, music, theatre, media arts (film, video, audio, new media), interdisciplinary work and performance art, visual arts and writing.
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/calendar/default.htm
Saxophone Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music announces Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships in Saxophone. Degrees offered: Master of Music in Saxophone, Master of Music in Jazz Studies with a Major in Saxophone, Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone.
http://www.uc.edu/
Paul Hillner, Asst. Dean for Admissions & Student Services
College-Conservatory of Music
University of Cincinnati
PO Box 210003
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0003
513.556.5463
Fax: 513.556.1028
The Ukrainian Resource & Development Centere at Grant MacEwan College
The Roman Soltykewych Music Scholarship ($500) is available annually to a novice writer for a work on a Ukrainian Canadian theme. Applicant who is planning to pursue further studies in the field of Ukrainian Choral or vocal music.
More information is available at http://www.macewan.ca/.
Please apply direct through the Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC) Grant MacEwan College Box 1796, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2P2 telephone: 780.497.4374 fax: 780.497.4377.
The annual application deadline is November 30. Award recipient to be announced in spring.
Vancouver Academy of Music
Scholarships and Financial Assistance for students attending Music Programs in a post-secondary Institution.
For more information, contact:
The Vancouver Academy of Music
1270 Chesnut Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6J 4R9
604.734.2301 or Fax: 604.731.1920
http://www.vam.bc.ca/
Airgas-Jerry Baker Scholarship and Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship
Students who are pursuing a minimum four-year degree in welding. The application deadline is February 15.
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Praxair International Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time college student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelors degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology; however, priority will be given to welding engineering students. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average. The applicant must demonstrate leadership abilities through clubs, organizations, extra-curricular academic activities, community involvement, etc. Financial need is not required; however, it would be a primary consideration in prioritizing top candidates. The applicant must be a United States or Canadian citizen and plan to attend an academic institution located within the United States or Canada. The award is $2,500, and is granted on an annual basis.
The application deadline is January 15, for the following fall term. Funding is made available June 1 - May 31.
For more information about qualifications regarding each program or to request an application package, call the AWS Foundation office at 1.800.443.9353 ext 250.
Resistance Welder Manufacturers' Association Scholarship
This scholarship, established in 2005 by the Resistance Welder Manufacturers' Association (RWMA) to perpetuate its legacy of support for welding education, is for a junior level student in a four year program for Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology.
For more information about qualifications or to request an application package, call the AWS Foundation office at 1.800.443.9353 ext 250
Robert L. Peaslee-Detroit Brazing and Soldering Division Scholarship
Awarded to a college junior or senior pursuing a minimum four year bachelors degree, or a graduate student, in welding engineering or welding engineering technology with an emphasis on brazing and soldering applications.
http://www.aws.org/
Dean Miller/CPRS Vancouver Award
Student in the final year of a recognized public relations for communications program.
http://www.cprsvancouver.com/
BC Technology Scholarship Fund
The BC Technology Industry Association invites students of public, post-secondary institutions who have a proven passion for technology to submit their application to the BC Technolgy Scholarship Fund
This industry-funded program provides non-repayable grants to students who have a proven passion for technology that are studying in a variety of traditional technical fields such as engineering or computer science and in non-traditional fields such as marketing, sales, product delvelopment and project management. The application deadline is April 5.
C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation Engineering Scholarship Program
The C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation is offering up to two undergraduate scholarships (one to a male and to a female student) valued at $7,500 CAD for students enrolled in an engineering program in a Canadian university. The candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have completed the first year of an engineering program. Each Dean or Department Head from each eligible institution may nominate one male and one female candidate.
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TopCN Diversity Scholarship Program
CN will offer $3,000 grants to best-in class women, military veterans, and students of Aboriginal heritage who are studying in fields relevant to CN's core business. Fields that will be considered include engineering, law, aboriginal studies, human resources, accounting, finance, sales, marketing, and computer sciences. The annual application deadline is November 30.
CN Diversity Scholarship Application and Information
Paul and Helen Trussell, Science and Technology Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to support a promising student who; is currently in their second year of post-secondary education, has matriculated from the Kootenay-Boundary region and is pursuing studies in natural or applied sciences leading to a career in applied and industrial research. The annual application deadline is May 31.
For more information and to download an application form, visit here.
Wade Wicks Memorial Bursary
The Association for Technology Professionals in BC is offering this Bursary in memory of Wade Wicks, a young man who maintained a positive, "can-do" attitude in spite of his struggles with muscular dystrophy. This bursary is intended for students who are overcoming any significant or extraordinary obstacle to pursue an education in technology, with priority being given to students with physical challenges. The annual application deadline is August 17.
http://www.asttbc.org/
Accessible Media Inc. Scholarship Program
Two scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded, one of which will be reserved for a student with a permanent disability. To be eligible you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident studying full-time in a diploma or degree program in a Canadian post-secondary school. Students who will be attending a Canadian post-secondary school in a reduced course load due to a permanent disability, but we are still considered by their post-secondary institutions to be full-time students, are also eligible. The application deadline is Tuesday, June 26.
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AUCC Scholarship Program for students with disabilities
This scholarship program is to encourage Canadian students with disabilities interested in obtaining a first university degree, to pursue university studies. Up to ten scholarships valued at $5,000 CDN will be awarded this year. For further information please contact awards@aucc.ca.
BC Lung Association Bursary
The British Columbia Lung Association will be offered to students who have had tuberculosis. Students should contact the British Columbia Lung Association, 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 2K2. Phone: 604.731.5864 or email: info@bc.lung.ca
BC Paraplegic Association Bursary
The BC Paraplegic Foundation provides bursaries to individuals with spinal cord injury to support them to achieve a post secondary education. Bursaries vary in amounts up to $3,000. The application deadline is May 25, 2012.
http://www.bcpara.org/
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
Applicants to this Scholarship Program must be either hard of hearing, deafened or oral deaf. The application deadline is February 28.
http://www.chha.ca/chha/scholarships-index.php
Canadian Paraplegic Association Awards
The BC Paraplegic Foundation provides bursaries to individuals with a spinal cord injury to support them with their post-secondary education. Awards vary in amounts up to $3,000. The annual application deadline is May 31.
http://bcpara.org/about-bcpa/the-bc-paraplegic-foundation/scholarships-bursaries/
Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia
The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC proudly offers bursaries to any eligible student with Cerebral Palsy that is currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning and is planning to continue their studies the following term.
http://www.bccerebralpalsy.com/
Kit Davison Bursary
Students who have a neuromuscular disorder and are registered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada are eligible to apply for this bursary. The application deadline is July 15.
The Epilepsy Canada Scholarship Awards
Each year $1,000 scholarships are awarded to British Columbians living with epilepsy who are entering, or are in post-secondary program. To be eligible you must be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status, under a physicians' care for epilepsy, and a current member of the BC Epilepsy Society. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of educational commitment, volunteer work, and other achievements or interests.
http://www.bcepilepsy.com/
The Lorne Fraser Educational Scholarships and Bursaries
The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division's Lorne Fraser Scholarship for Mental Health Promotion is designed to encourage and enable people with mental illnesses to pursue university and college education.
Honey Hooser Scholarship
A $500 scholarship is awarded each year to a post secondary arts student, or a student interested in arts and crafts graduating from a senior secondary school in Surrey, or to a disabled person with an interest in arts and crafts. The application deadline is May 1.
For more information, please write to:
c/o City Clerk, Legislative Services- Surrey City Hall 14245 – 56 Avenue
Surrey, B.C. V3X 3A2
or contact clerkswebmail@surrey.ca or 604.591.4132
Doreen Kronick Scholarship
Student whose program of study will lead to that individual being able to assist persons with learning disabilities. The annual application deadline is May 17.
For more information, please write to:
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
Doreen Kronick Scholarship
323 Chapel Street,
Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7Z2
Phone: 613.238.5721
Fax: 613.235.5391
info@ldac-acta.ca
Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship For Disabled Students
AUCC offers scholarships that are valued at $2,500 annually towards full-time studies of a first undergraduate degree. Candidates must be diagnosed with a documented permanent disability. The annual application deadline is May 15.
Mattinson Scholarship Application
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
With the support of the Canada Student Loans Program and the Office for Disability Issues, NEADS has developed a site containing over 300 scholarships, awards and bursaries specifically for post-secondary students with disabilities.
disabilityawards.ca
Rixon Rafter Scholarship
The Rixon Rafter Scholarship Fund will make available scholarship awards to legally blind Canadians pursuing post-secondary studies with strong career aspirations. Application forms are available from C.N.I.B. Career Counselling Services or the W. Ross Macdonald School. The annual application deadline is September 30. For more information please contact:
The W. Ross Macdonald School
Contact: Kristi Zuschlag
350 Brant Avenue
Brantford, ON N3T 3J9
Phone: 519.759.0730
Alternatively you may email info@neads.ca for more information.
Silver Cross Ability Achievement Scholarship
The Silver Cross Scholarship is offered to full time college and university students who use a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, or mobility scooter while attending classes. One applicant each from the US and Canada will be selected to receive the $3,000 scholarship award. The annual application deadline is December 31.
http://www.silvercross.com/scholarship.html
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The International Initiatives in Deaf Studies Award ($500)
This award is being offered to enable a post-secondary student (full or part-time) to pursue his/her interest in deaf studies and/or hearing impairment as it relates to an international context. For more details, please email: chumera@macewan.ca
The annual application deadline is November 30. Award recipient to be announced in spring.
Wade Wicks Memorial Bursary
The Association for Technology Professionals in BC is offering this Bursary in memory of Wade Wicks, a young man who maintained a positive, "can-do" attitude in spite of his struggles with muscular dystrophy. This bursary is intended for students who are overcoming any significant or extraordinary obstacle to pursue an education in technology, with priority being given to students with physical challenges. The annual application deadline is August 17.
http://www.asttbc.org/about/foundation/about.php
Social Sciences
Ellen Bell YMCA Memorial Scholarships
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is pleased to present a scholarship to a female student registered in a College or University academic program planning to pursue a career in Marketing and Advertising.
http://www.vanymca.org/giving/endowmentfund
Canadian Federation of University Women - South Delta Bursaries
The Canadian Federation of Univeristy Women South Delta is offing bursaries to female residents or high school graduates of South Delta (Ladner/Tsawwassen) who are over 20 years of age, have completed Grade 12 and are registered at an accredited post-secondary institution. The annual application deadline is May 31. For applications contact:
Jan Kerklaan 604.943.6086
jankerklaan@hotmail.com
Canadian Federation of University Women - Comox Valley
CFUW - Comox Valley Branch is offering two Bursaries to female students who graduated from secondary school in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island. To be eligible you must be a full time student working on a first degree. The application deadline is May 31.
For a bursary application and more information, please contact:
Email: cbye1@hotmail.com
Phone: 778.420.1570
Mail: Carol Bye #901 Timberline Drive Campbell River BC V9H 0A8
Website: Sites.google.com/site/cfuwcv
Canadian National Scholarships for Women in Trades
Canadian National Scholarships for Women offers an annual scholarship of $600 to women who are in programs such as: carpentry, welding, mechanics, engineering technology, electronic technology, etc. Please submit your application to Student Awards & Financial Assistance on any Kwantlen campus.
To obtain more information and an application form click here
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund
Scholarships are offered to women with a record of service to women and children in developing countries. To be eligible for thse awards you must not be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. The application deadline is January 17.
http://www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-us.html
e-mail: mmmf@worldbank.org
Minerva Foundation for BC Women Awards
The Minerva Foundation for BC Women has established an Education Awards Program to help BC women advance themselves by continuing their education.
For further information and application form, please visit:
http://www.theminervafoundation.com/category/learn-and-lead/education-awards/see-the-awards
P.E.O. Continuing Education Fund for Chapter AX (BC)
P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards and loans; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.
http://www.peointernational.org/
Maxine Sevack Memorial Grant
A scholarship fund has been established by the Sevack Family to honour the memory of their daughter, Maxine, a freelance journalist who died in a plane accident in Guatemala in 1986.
Maxine was an enthusiastic and dedicated Big Sister. Scholarships are available to Little Sisters enrolled in post-secondary education who were matched with their Big Sister or Study Buddy by Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
Maxine Sevack Memorial Grant Information
Maxine Sevack Memorial Grant Application
Ridge Meadows Soroptimist Club - Women's Opportunity Award
Ridge Meadow Soroptimist Club is pleased and honoured to present this award to a woman living in the Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows area who is working to better her life through improving her education, skills and employment opportunities. The annual application deadline is December 1.
The Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Ted Nolan Foundation annually invites Aboriginal women attending post-secondary institutions to apply for a Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was named after his mother, Rose, and was established to help First Nations Women acheive their educational and training goals, while maintaining strong community involvement. The annual application deadline is June 30.
http://www.tednolanfoundation.com/
Soroptimist International of the Langley's Women's Opportunity Awards
Soroptimist International of the Langley is pleased to offer this award to women who the primary bred winners of their families and who are trying to make a difference in their lives by upgrading their skill level. The first place recipient will receive a $2,000 award and the second place recipient will receive a $1,000 award. Applications must be received by December 1.
http://www.soroptimist.org/
Soroptimist International Surrey/Delta Women's Opportunity Awards
Soroptimist International of the Americas has been helping women to reclaim their dreams through the Women's Opportunity Awards Program. Soroptimist International of Surrey/Delta is trying to achieve the same goals in our community.
Soroptimist International of White Rock Women's Opportunity Awards
The Women's Opportunity Awards are cash awards given to women who are seeking to improve their economic status by gaining additional skills, training, or education. These awards are not scholarships, but rather cash awards to offset any costs associated with their efforts to obtain higher education, including tuition, books, supplies, childcare, housing, or transportation costs.
Surrey White Rock University Women's Club Bursary Foundation
The Surrey White Rock Bursary Foundation offers bursaries for women who are entering the third year or higher of a degree program at a recognized university and who have graduated from a Surrey/White Rock secondary school (School District No.36) or have lived in the Surrey/White Rock Area for the preceding 5 years.
www.cfuw-wrsurrey.org
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
In keeping with their long-standing belief in the power of education, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to offer a scholarship fund for women looking to pursue a college education later in life. The application deadline is January 3.http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/
Women's Opportunity Award
The Women's Opportunity Awards program is Soroptimist's major service project. The awards improve the lives of women by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. For more information, please visit their website:
www.soroptimist.org
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1800wheelchair.ca Scholarship Award
Students are awarded money based on their written response to this years essay topic. Students can be in any program and are not required to have any physical disabilities to apply. Please visit the website for further details and this years essay topic.
http://www.1800wheelchair.ca/scholarship/
AcademicInvest.com
This website has a database of scholarships available within Canada.
http://www.academicinvest.com/
Basilicata Cultural Society of Canada Bursary
This scholarship program is available to all University and College students living in Canada whose families are originally from the Basilicata region of Italy.
http://www.basilicatacultural.ca/
BC Hydro Scholarships Program
BC Hydro scholarships are awarded to select students who are leaders and role models in their schools and communities.
http://www.bchydro.com/scholarships
BC Youth in Care Networks
The Dream Fund is a scholarship fund for young people in and from government care in BC. It is designed to fill the gaps left by the Youth Education Assistance Fund and other scholarships / bursaries targeting these young people. Eligibility criteria as well as the application process and disbursement guidelines of this fund, please go to Resources & Links: http://www.fbcyicn.ca/or call 604.527.7762 or toll-free 1.800.565.8055
Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP)
Awards are offered to Canadian citizens pursuing studies/research at the Masters' or PhD level in subject areas related to China. Awards are available for studies and research, for a combination of studies and language studies, or for language studies only. Awards are also available to Canadian faculty members pursing research in subject areas related to China. The annual application deadline is November 12.
Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program
Chinese Government Scholarships
The Chinese Government, in collaboration with the Ministries of Education and Advanced Education and Labour Market Development of the Province of British Columbia, is offering scholarships for eligible BC students to study abroad.http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/offshore_schools/os_scholar.htm
http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/specialprograms/scholarships.htm
Coast Capital Savings Community Education Awards
Coast Capital Savings offers awards to BC residents attending an accredited Canadian university, college or technical school. There are two award types. The first is the Citizenship awards which are $2,000 each to individuals who are taking a leadership role in their communities while successfully balancing their academic and personal lives. The second is the Standing Tall Awards which are $5,000 each to students who are working hard to overcome significant personal challenges to achieve their dreams. The application deadline is May 24.
http://www.coastcapitalsavings.com/
Columbia Institute Awards
The Columbia Institute offers numerous awards to a wide variety of students. Applications can be completed by mail, fax, email or online.
Columbia Institute
Suite 1200, 1166 Alberni Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3
Fax: 604.408.2525
info@columbiainstitute.ca
http://www.columbiainstitute.ca/
Commonwealth Scholarship Plan - United Kingdom
Two types of doctoral awards are offered for applicants in any discipline. The first, a doctoral award, is12-36 months of support toward a full-time doctoral program at an eligible UK university. The second, a split-site doctoral award, is 12 months of support for research in the UK toward completion of a doctoral program at a Canadian university. Deadline is November 12.
Commonwealth Scholarship Plan
Co-operative Housing Federation of BC Scholarships
Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available to current or prospective undergrad students who live in a BC housing co-op (where that co-op is a member of our federation; most co-ops do belong). To be eligible you must plan to be a full-time student in the 2012/2013 academic year, be making a positive contribution to you school, co-op, or community, and be able to demonstrate financial need. The application deadline is March 23.
http://www.chf.bc.ca/scholarship
Coupon Audit Essay Scholarship
Five scholarships of $1,000 will be given to students to be used in any manner they choose. To win one of these five scholarships, you have to enter a competition, writing an essay of 500 words or more on one of the following two topics:
- How to get discounts by using coupons in buying goods
- What are the benefits of frugality
The submission deadline is January 25.
http://www.couponaudit.com/blog/scholarship/
Credit Union Foundation of British Columbia
Founded by and funded by credit union members, CUFBC awards are available for B.C. resident students with demonstrated need.
CRI Learning Grants
Learning grants of $1,000 are available to eligible students for full-time study. To be eligible you must be a member of the British Columbia Credit Union and be a graduating high school student or first year post secondary student with a valid high school diploma. The application deadline is March 31.
http://www.cricanada.net/learninggrant
Electro-Federation Canada
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is pleased to accept applications for the 2013 EFC Scholarship Foundation program. Each year, the EFC Scholarship Foundation provides Canadian post-secondary students wtih funding support for their education. There are 35 scholarships available supported by organizations in the electrical and consumer electronics sector to assist bright Canadian university and college students to achieve their career goals.
http://www.electrofed.com/scholarship-program/
Envision Financial Education Award
Envision Financial offers the following two education award programs:
1) Outstanding School and Community Involvement Awards - provides 14 - $2,000 awards to deserving students who are members of Envision Financial or the dependent of an Envision Financial member.
2) Food Bank Volunteer Education Award - provides two $2,500 awards to students volunteering in food banks in communities where Envision does business. Credit Union membership is not required for this award.
The application deadline for both awards is February 28.
https://www.envisionfinancial.ca/Personal/CorporateCitizenship/EducationAwards/
Equals6
Equals6 offers scholarships to high school and university level students interested in all majors. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic achievement, references and community participation. To Apply go to equals6.com and register as a student. Navigate to the Scholarships section and fill in your application. The application deadline is May 1.
Equals6.com
Foreign Government Awards - France
The Government of France, through the Office for Science and Technology at the Embassy of France in Canada offers scholarships to increase the mobility of Canadian students and post-doctoral researchers to France. The application deadline is March 15.
Foreign Government Awards Program France
Foreign Government Awards - Mexico
The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offers awards for study or research at the Master's, PhD, or Postdoctoral level. The application deadline is November 7.
Foreign Government Awards Program Mexico
Foreign Government Awards - Switzerland
The Government of Switzerland offers awards for studies at the Master's or PhD level or for research at Post-doctoral level. The application deadline is November 12.
Foreign Government Awards Switzerland
Foreign Government Awards - Russia
Through the Ministry of Education and Science, the Government of the Russian Federation offers scholarships to Canadians to provide accessibility and learning of Russian language, culture and environment to help advance career development in the international arena. The application deadline is March 15.
Foreign Government Awards Russia
Foreign Government Awards - Switzerland
Government of Switzerland offers awards for studies at the Master's or PhD level or for research at Post-doctoral level. The application deadline is November 12.
Foreign Government Awards Switzerland
Foundation to Commemorate Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada
The Foundation would like to encourage a deeper understanding of Chinese Canadian history by offering a cash award to the top three essays received annually for this scholarship contest. Please submit an essay (500-1000 words) about the history of Chinese people in Canada and their contributions to the construction of the railroad and to this country. The deadline for submissions is May 31.
Garfield Weston Awards (GWMSC) - Upper-Year Awards
The Garfield Weston Awards(GWMSC) program will distribute the following upper-year awards to students currently enrolled in colleges in Canada. For more information, application form and deadlines please go to the website:
http://www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/
International Student Scholarship
International Student Voice Magazine will award one scholarship worth $2,500 (U.S) to an international student who will be studying in the United States. The deadline is September 7.
www.isvmag.com/scholarship
Janice Lee Blue Wave Bursary
The vision of the Janice Lee Blue Wave bursary program is to invest in the resilience, wisdom and potential of young people and to reduce some of barriers during the major transition from high school to higher education. BC residents under the age of 19 who have experienced a significant mental health or substance use problem and are accessing treatment and support are invited to apply for one of 2 bursaries worth $500 each. The deadline is May 20.
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Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Program
The Irving K. Barber Scholarship Program is open to students who, after completing two years at a BC public community college, university college or institute, must transfer to another public post-secondary institution in BC to complete their degree. The application deadline is March1.
www.bcscholarship.ca
Kuwait University Arabic Language Institute
The Government of the State of Kuwait has two scholarships for Canadians, over the age of 18, interested in an eighteen month Arabic language program at the Kuwat University Arabic Language Institute. The award includes:
- one round-trip flight ticket (Kuwait-Canada)
- 100 KD allowance for books per term
- a room at a Kuwait University dormitory; and
- a monthly allowance.
Application packages including supporting documents must be received by the Ministry of Higher Education of the State of Kuwait by August 1. Interested Canadians must contact Ms. Kristie Espinal.
Ms. Kristie Espinal
Kuwait University Advisor
The Cultural Office of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait
3500 International Drive, NW,
Washington, DC, 20008. USA
Tel: 1.202.364.2135
Email: kespinal@kuwaitculture.com
KIN Canada Bursaries
Kin Canada Bursaries is the second largest non-corporate provider of bursaries in Canada and has distributed over 732 bursaries since 1994. To be eligible you must be a a Canadian citizen or permanent resident attending full-time classes, and demonstrating high ideals and qualities of citizenship.
Kin Canada Bursaries
Box KIN, 1920 Hal Rogers Drive
Cambridge, ON N3H 5C6
Phone: 519.653.1920 ext. 215
Toll-Free: 1.800.PICK KIN ext. 215
Fax: 519.650.1091
e-mail: bzak@kincanada.ca
http://www.bursary.ca/
Lotus Light Charity Society
Any student who is 17 years or older and will be beginning or continuing their studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis may be eligible to receive a scholarship to assist in those studies. The application deadline is May 15.
For more information visit: http://vllcs.org/wllcs/English/Wllcs_activities.htm
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Student Scholarship Award
Twenty $1,000 awards will be given out to students who have been nominated by their professor. The awards are available to any full-time undergraduate student currently studying at a college or university of Canada. For more information please email to scholarship@mcgrawhill.ca or visit their website. The application deadline is June 30.
http://www.mcgrawhill.ca/microsites/scholarships/apply.php
National Union Scholarship Program
Scholarships are available to students who are children of NUPGE (the National Union of Public and General Employees) members. The application deadline is June 30.
http://www.nupge.ca/scholarships
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National Scholarship Program of the Printing Industry
Scholarships are available for students interested in a course of study and career in printing - such as management, technology, sales, camera technician and press operations. The application deadline is June 30.
Contact: Bob Elliot
Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship Trust Fund
151 Rue Slater Street, Suite 1110
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3
Phone: 613.236.7208
Fax: 613.232.1334
E-mail: belliott@cpia-aci.ca
http://www.cpia-aci.ca/scholarship-trust-fund/index_e.php
NEWH Vancouver Regional Group Scholarship
NEWH Vancouver Regional Group Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship is being offered to a deserving student pursing a career objective in the Hospitality Industry (i.e. Design, Culinary, Architecture, etc). To be eligible you must have completed half the requirements for a degree or certification program, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The application deadline is June 21.
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Overwaitea Food Group
Joint Diversity ScholarshipsThe Overwaitea Food Group is offering ten scholarships valued at $1,000 each to indivdiuals who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school and/or community. To be eligible you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who shows involvement in diversity initiatives in their school or community. The application deadline is May 1, 2012.
http://www.owfg.com/diversity
Pacific Association for Continuing Education [PACE] Bursary
The amounts of bursaries awarded shall vary between $100 and $300 but no more than $700 for any one period of study. Eligibility: An individual is eligible for a bursary if registered as a part-time or short-term student in any recognized and formally organized learning activity in continuing education or training in B.C., e.g., Academic Advancement, Trades and Union Skill Training, Business Training, Adult Education, Community Education. The bursary shall be applied directly to tuition fees or course materials.
http://www.literacybc.ca/supportinglearners/financialaid.php#pace
Pat Corbett Bursary
These awards recognize two BC tourism/hospitality students who have demonstrated success in their academic lives while also displaying leadership attributes and a desire to excel as a tourism professional.
http://cotabc.com/business_services/education.aspx
Queen Elizabeth II British Columbia Centennial Scholarship
Queen Elizabeth II British Columbia Centennial Scholarship
Three scholarships are awarded each year; one major scholarship with a total value of $60,000, and two minor scholarships of $5,000 each. The major scholarship is awarded for two years of study and follows the policy outlined within the scholarship act. The scholarship Act currently allows a student to receive an award of $30,000 for their first year of studies, and then reapply during their second year to be funded the remaining $30,000 for their third year of studies.
Please email questions about this program to: AVED.SpecialPrograms3@gov.bc.ca
RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship
The RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship recognizes students who are balancing the pursuit of their post-secondary education with a commitment to civic engagement. Scholarship recipients will demonstrate both academic excellence and a passion to lead and inspire positive change in their community. There will be 6 undergraduate scholarships awarded. Each scholarship includes $10,000 for tuition and a Me to We trip.
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TopRoyal Roads University College Transfer Entrance Award
One $2,000 tuition credit will be awarded to a student coming from Kwantlen and transferring into one of Royal Roads University's degree programs. The application deadline is May 1.
Should you have questions please contact rrufinancialaid@royalroads.ca or phone 250.391.2600 extension 4830.
www.royalroads.ca/awards
Sauvé Scholars Program
The Sauvé Scholars Program hosts young leaders aged 23-30 who want to change the world. Each year up to 14 remarkable young leaders with a proven track record as agents of change are offered the unique opportunity to spend nine months away from their studies, careers or other formal commitments, for a period of reflection and self-realization. Each Scholar is expected to undertake a new project in his or her chosen field or complete one that is already underway. During this time they live together in Jeanne Sauvé House and have unlimited access to McGill University's academic programs and resources. The application deadline is November 1.
The Jeanne Sauvé Foundation Scholars Program
Storwell Foster Children Bursary
Storwell is offering one annual bursary of $2,000 and four annual bursaries of $500 to help foster children attend post-secondary schools. The successful candidate is an active member of their community, has excellent grades, and displays financial need. The application deadline is September 15.
http://www.storwell.com/bursary-application
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Encouraging Canadian youth to seek the high ideals represented by Terry Fox by granting of commemorative scholarships for the pursuit of higher education.
www.terryfox.org
The Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre at Grant MacEwan College
- The Roger Charest Sr. Award for Broadcast & Media Arts is offered annually for a project to applicants (individual or group) for an initiative to create a special program or series which may later be suitable for broadcast and may further the cause of multiculturalism in Canada.
- The Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA) Award is offered annually for a project that fosters a greater awareness of Ukrainian art in Alberta. This project may be in the form of an exhibit, tour, festival, educational program, or special project.
- The Roman Soltykewych Music Scholarship is available to applicants (individual or group) determined to pursue further studies in the field of Ukrainian choral or vocal music.
- The Anna Pidruchney Award for New Writers is available annually to a novice writer for a work on a Ukrainian Canadian theme. Submissions for this year's award must be in Ukrainian. Previous recipients of this award are not eligible.
- The William and Mary Kostash Award for Media Arts is offered every other year for a project which promotes Ukrainian Canadian identity through the medium of film, video or multimedia.
The annual application deadline for all awards is November 30.
For more details please contact:
Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre (URDC)
Grant MacEwan College
Box 1796, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2P2
780.497.5494 or 497.4374
Fax: 780.497.4377
http://www.macewan.ca/
