BC Excellence Scholarship

ND can nominate a student for one of the 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded B.C. graduates. 

Winners will have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career path or field of study. 

They will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition. You must be nominated by your school to apply for this scholarship 

To do: 

1. Read through the website to make sure you qualify. Access the website here.

2. View a sample of the application through this website.

3. Write a short paragraph (max. 150 words) on each of the following questions:

   1. Describe your role at your place of volunteering or work and how you demonstrated service and leadership through your responsibilities. 

   2. Explain how you demonstrated Core Competencies (or sub-competencies) in this experience. 

   3. Describe how this experience will prepare you for your intended career or area of post-secondary study.

   4. Submit your responses AND your scholarship resume to your school counsellor. 

NDSS can only nominate one student for this scholarship. 

Due: January 12th, 2026

The successful candidate needs to complete the application by 3pm on February 17th, 2026