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Scholarships and Bursaries Resources

South Kam Secondary -  school-based awards

British Columbia Student Awards and Scholarships - A planning tool for applying to BC Awards and Scholarships

https://www.studentscholarships.org/ - StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship information to students and scholarship management services to companies since 2003.

https://yconic.com/ - Preparing Canadian Students and Their Parents for College and University -research, discuss, and find funding for education.

Scholarships Canada has a large, searchable database of awards and scholarships

Student Scholarships is another source for awards and scholarships

BC Ministry of Education has information on scholarships, bursaries and loans

Quest for Excellence Bursary Program offered by RE/MAX of Western Canada

Mark Foan Memorial Fund Bursary Application

Storwell Bursary Application

British Columbia Student Awards and Scholarships

There are a variety of awards and scholarships available through the Ministry of Education.  An outline of the awards is noted below, and detailed descriptions can be found in the Handbook of Procedures for the Graduation Program.

Student Loans

• Student Aid BC provides information on applying for and monitoring your student loan.

• National Student Loan Services Centre is the Federal government's web-site designed to help students plan for post-secondary education financially. 

Accessing Exam Results

To access your exam results, go to Ministry of Education Exam Results.  To look up your exam results you will need your PEN (Personal Education Number) found on your transcript or any report card. 

Aboriginal Scholarships and Bursaries

The following scholarships and bursaries are available to Aboriginal Students of School District No. 73:

• Sk'elep School of Excellence Bursary

• Aboriginal Education Council Grade 12 Scholarship

• All Nations Trust Company Bursary

• Duncan & Marie McRae Award​

• Gabriel Palmer Award

• Howling Coyote Education Fund

• Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society

• Maureen Frank-Cramer Legacy Bursary

• Ruth Williams Bursary

• Sun Ridge Equipment Ltd. Bursary

• Vincent Spina Award​​

• Wally Deneault Memorial Scholarship

Check out the Scholarships accepting applications by date due! https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php

If you are interested in applying for the PEO Star Scholarship 

 you must begin the process now. See Details Above!!! 

BC Achievement Scholarships

Students do not need to apply for this award. Each year the B.C. graduates with the highest cumulative average based on courses required for graduation (both required and elective) are eligible to receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.

The Ministry will determine recipients based on students’ achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy Graduation Program requirements (including elective courses). Grad Transitions will not be included. A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for awarding the BC Achievement Scholarship.Recipients must:

• Meet basic eligibility requirements

• Fulfil graduation requirements of the Graduation Program by August 31st of the student’s graduating year.

• Attain a "B" (73% or above) or better average in their Language Arts 12 course:

  • English 12

  • Communications 12

  • Français langue premiere 12, or

  • English 12 First Peoples

A student can receive only one BC Achievement Scholarship in their lifetime.

Future Bright Program

Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (also known as EFry) is sharing information about Future Bright, a free program that helps families with net income of less than $48,535 access up to $3,200 in education savings grants that are available to fund their child’s education after high school.  The said grants are in addition to child benefits, bursaries, scholarships, and other incentives that eligible children may qualify for 

Apprenticeship Scholarship

These $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating secondary school apprentices who are part of the Youth Work in Trades program:

• Have been registered in a school district Secondary School Apprenticeship Program (SSA) prior to graduation,

• Successfully complete MWRK 11A, MWRK 11B, MWRK 12A, and MWRK 12B

• Maintain a C+ average or better in their Grade 12 numbered courses, and

• Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation.

There is no need to apply for Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships.  All students who meet the criteria for the Scholarship are automatically considered for the award.