Award Background
The Educational Award honours Ona Mae Roy, a past president of the BCCPAC. Ona Mae Roy dedicated her life to improving the quality of life of all children through the advancement of their health, welfare, and education. In pursuing this goal, she gave strength and encouragement to all who advocate for children. It is the wish of BCCPAC and those who have contributed to this award that children will continue to benefit in memory of a valiant lady. This award is available annually.
Award Criteria
The award is open to any Grade 12 student attending a BCCPAC-member school who is planning to pursue post-secondary studies (academic, vocational, technical or training). The award honours a well-rounded student who is involved and interested in many things and has an understanding of the importance of parent involvement in education. The recipient will receive an award in the amount $1,000.
The Educational Award Application submission deadline is February 28, 2024.
To-do list:
Your application must have the following documents:
A cover letter outlining good citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship and community service interests.
Two letters of reference (one from an teacher and the other from community member)
Graduation Progress Summary (available through MyEd)
A 300-500 word essay on the value of parent involvement in education (with references to the role of PACs, District PACs, and Provincial PACs)
Application due February 28th 2024
This a self-directed scholarship. Congrats on applying!