SKSS Scholarships & Bursaries 

 District / Authority Scholarships

There are 5500 District/Authority Scholarships distributed across school districts and independent school authorities that recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength. Winners will receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.

Students can apply for this scholarship through their school - this MUST be done through the google form below.  NO HARD COPIES

Submit SKSS & SKSS District Authority Awards Applications HERE on or before Deadline: May 1st of each year - 3:00pm (If May 1st is on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline is the FRIDAY BEFORE May 1st) .

Deadline: May 1st of each year - 3:00pm (If May 1st is on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline is the FRIDAY BEFORE May 1st)

To win a scholarship, a student must apply and:

• Meet the basic eligibility requirements

• Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee, which requires a student to demonstrate outstanding achievement in any of the following focus areas:  

  • Indigenous Languages and Culture, demonstrated at school or in the community

  • Fine Arts (e.g., Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)

  • Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (e.g., Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics, Information Communication Technology)

  • Physical Activity (e.g., Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education)

  • International Languages from the International Languages curriculum or External Assessments, including AP and IB courses 

  • Community Service (Volunteer Activity), which includes awareness of local, global, and cultural issues

  • Technical and Trades Training (e.g., Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training) 

• Fulfill the B.C. graduation requirements of either the 2018 Graduation Program or the Adult Graduation Program by August 31st of the student’s graduating year

• Have not previously received a District/Authority Award or a District/Authority Scholarship

Submit SKSS & SKSS District Authority Awards Applications HERE on or before Deadline: May 1st of each year - 3:00pm (If May 1st is on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline is the FRIDAY BEFORE May 1st) .

SKSS Awards Information, Application, and Submission

Awards for SKSS students that are deliberated at the school and outside of the school. **Updated Dec 21 2023

 All SKSS Awards applications must be submitted HERE, on or before Deadline: May 1st of each year - 3:00pm (If May 1st is on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline is the FRIDAY BEFORE May 1st) ..

SD 73 District Awards 

To qualify for the SD No.73 Scholarships, Bursaries & Community Awards, applicants must meet the following basic eligibility criteria:

1. Graduate from a School District No.73 Secondary School

2. Meet the academic requirements for the awards you are applying for

3. Submit the Financial Need Statement if you are applying for the BURSARIES

4. Submit a personal letter of application addressing:

• Future goals and objectives

• School involvement

• Community involvement

• Athletic and/or Fine Arts involvement

• Specific requirements for individual awards **unless a separate letter is required

    5. Enclose TWO letters of recommendation

 All SKSS Awards applications must be submitted HERE, on or before Due date for this application is Deadline: May 1st of each year - 3:00pm (If May 1st is on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline is the FRIDAY BEFORE May 1st) .