April

The West Shore RCMP Community Policing Advisory Committee Scholarships

1) The “Helping Profession” Scholarship - $500.00 will be awarded to a student who is entering into an accredited post-secondary institution and studying in a field of, but not limited to: policing; nursing, social work; justice studies, firefighting, or counselling. 

2) The “Full Potential” Scholarship - $1000.00 will be awarded to a student in recognition of their ability to overcome adversity and who plans to pursue a post-secondary education in an accredited institute.

​For more information: CPAC Scholarships Opportunities

Deadline: April 1st (annually)  For Information - Click Here   To apply -  Click Here

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Colwood Volunteer Firefighter's Association Scholarship 

This $2000 scholarship is open to any grade 12 student graduating from a secondary school, or person under the age of 21, who has resided within the City of Colwood for at least 5 years at the time of graduation. The candidate must have performed volunteer service within the past five years at date of application. 

(Preference may be given to immediate family of a Colwood Volunteer Firefighters Association member.) 

Please plan ahead for submission as you will need to mail your application through Canada Post - ideally, the application package should be mailed a week before the due date of April 1st.

​Deadline: April 1, 2024   To apply - Click Here  ​​​


Ian Ford Trust Fund Bursary

This bursary to available to any graduating Vancouver Island student who intends to enter post- secondary studies in any course of study, at any recognized post-secondary institution, immediately following high school graduation.  Preference may be given to students demonstrating need, as well as reasonable scholastic achievement and community involvement. 

Deadline: April 1st (annually) To apply - Click Here


Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation

These $1000 to $1500 scholarships are awarded annually to cadets entering the first year of a university or community college course leading to a degree or diploma or a post-secondary training program.  

Deadline: April 1st (annually)   To apply - Click Here

 

The Gaulin Foundation Memorial Scholarship

The Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship seeks to support and encourage the resilience of individuals with mental illness pursuing post-secondary education.  Students must be registered in a post-secondary institution and provide documented proof of their mental illness. 

Deadline: April 1st (annually)  To apply - Click Here


Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest 

Eligible Participants may enter the Contest as one single individual only ("Entrant"). Each Entrant must create and wear: prom attire consisting of either a complete dress (the "Dress Category") or a complete tuxedo (the "Tux Category") and accessories made using Duck® brand duct tape and/or Duck® brand crafting tape ("Duck Tape® Prom Attire").

Contest opens April 1st (annually) - ​​Click Here


Coastal Community Credit Union's Scholarship Program

Do you have a great idea to make a positive difference in your community? Do you want to see that idea become a reality? Coastal Community would like to help you make that happen with our Scholarship Program. "In order to be eligible for a scholarship, we ask that you submit a plan for a project to improve your community."    

They will award eight Grade 12 students with a $2000 scholarship for post-secondary. 

Deadline: April 1st, 2024 - Check the website for criteria and application details. ​​Click Here 


Catholic Health Association of BC Bursary

​The CHABC grants a $500 bursary to a graduating student who is enrolled in a Catholic secondary school, or who is a member of a BC or Yukon parish and enrolled in a public secondary school/ home-schooled. Students are asked to submit a 500-word essay on a specific topic. 

Deadline: early April 2024   Check the website for the 2024 deadline. - Click Here   


Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program

Three Scholarships $1000 each are offered to students who are hard of hearing, deafened, or oral deaf. Support documentation is required. Eligible applicants may be first-time or returning students at a recognized college or university. 

Deadline: April 12, 2024 To apply - Click Here​


Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation

25 bursaries each totaling $6000 are available to support access to post secondary studies for students who have financial need. CSTF is specifically looking for students who demonstrate strong character: resilience, community mindedness and commitment to excellence.  

Students must be the first generation in their family to attend post-secondary.

Deadline: April 14, 2024   To apply - Click Here


4-H British Columbia Provincial Scholarships

​Several scholarships are available ranging from $500 to $10,000.  Students wishing to apply should be pursuing post-secondary education in the coming year.  Provincial scholarships are due April 15th.

Please note:  National 4-H Scholarships are due in May and other 4-H Scholarships are due throughout the year.

Deadline: April 15th (annually)

For more information   Click Here   To apply - Click Here


Ian Paton Sr. Memorial Scholarships

​One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded annually in memory of Ian Paton Sr. and his contribution to the 4-H program in BC. This scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing post secondary education in Agriculture and who has a background in agriculture. Scholarships can be found on page 12 of the application booklet (second link provided below).

Deadline: April 15th  For more information   Click Here  To apply - Click Here


10 Words or Less Scholarship

​This scholarship is awarded to a student who is planning to pursue post-secondary studies (academic, vocational, technical, or training) by fall of their graduating year.

Deadline: April 15th  To apply - Click Here


Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

​This scholarship is awarded to a student who is currently working on an inspiring service project or has done so within the past 12 months. 

Deadline: April 15th  To apply - Click Here


Personal Guardian and Trustee Educational Assistance Fund

​These bursaries are awarded annually in consultation with the Ministry of Children and Family Development to high school graduates who are 19 years old or over and pursuing a post-secondary academic, technical or vocational program. They are only available to former permanent wards of the Ministry of Social Services and those formerly in continuing custody of the Ministry of Children and Family Development of the Province. 

Deadline: April 15th  To apply - Click Here

​BCIT Entrance Scholarships

​BCIT is pleased to announce that the following Entrance Awards are available to students who are planning to attend our institute starting May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024.

Deadline: April 15th     To apply - Click Here


Jaymie-Lynn Memorial Bursary

The Center for Epilepsy & Seizure Education in British Columbia is accepting applications for people who live with or are affected by epilepsy. They offer two awards of $2000 each.

Eligibility Criteria:

 Application Requirements:

Deadline: April 15, 2024  To apply - Click Here


Victoria Diocesan Catholic Women's League Bursary

This bursary is awarded annually to a child or a grandchild of members of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Victoria. Student must complete the Catholic Women’s League Bursary Application Form,  attach a transcript of current academic standing, and attach a narrative essay outlining their successes, achievements, parish and community involvement and future goals.

Deadline: April 15th    To apply - Click Here

BC School Superintendents Association (BCSSA)  

Students must demonstrate exemplary service and leadership within the school and community.  One winner will  be  chosen  from  each  of  the  six  BCSSA  provincial  chapters, including Vancouver Island.  Each  winner  will  be  awarded  a  $1,000 scholarship. 

Deadline: noon on April 16, 2024   To Apply - Click Here


SD 62 (Sooke School District) Awards:

The District Authority Awards and the subsequent SIX awards are  open only to students who attend Belmont, Royal Bay, EMCS or Westshore high schools. 

Applications are due by April 17th at 3:30PM 

All applications are submitted through the District Scholarship Google Classroom: Class Code- g7hof2s


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

You are advised to submit applications BEFORE this date and you definitely must request transcripts and references well before-hand. We suggest you request transcripts at least 2 days in advance and give teachers 10 days to two weeks to prepare reference letters or forms. 

Students can complete the application forms digitally, directly in Google Classroom or they can print them out, complete them by hand, then scan and upload them into Google Classroom. 

Reference Letters should be submitted electronically. Please print templates as needed from the Google Classroom then scan and submit electronically.  If students receive reference letters in sealed envelopes, please forward them to Jacqui ten Hove to put in  the district courier.  

It’s important that the student’s name, school and scholarship name/category be noted on the envelope. 


District Authority Scholarships  

These scholarships recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest. Winners receive a $1250 voucher (valid up to 5 years) to use towards their post-secondary tuition. There are seven categories to apply to: Applied Design, Community Service, Fine Arts, Indigenous Language & Culture, International Languages, Physical Activity, and Technical & Trades Training.  

Deadline:  April 17th, 2024 at 3:30pm     

To Apply - Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: Code g7hof2s 

            

​Ed MacGregor Memorial Scholarship

This $2500 bursary is awarded on a rotating basis to a graduating student from one of the school districts of Sooke, Greater Victoria, Saanich or Gulf Islands. Requirements: C+ average or better; participated in student government, clubs, school teams, and/or community activities; displayed dedication and leadership in their service of school and/or community; can demonstrate a positive impact on their school and/or community through service.  

This award rotates between School District 61,62,63.  

Deadline:  April 17th, 2024 at 3:30pm  This award is available only to SD62 students in 2024

To Apply - Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: Code g7hof2s 


Nils Jensen Memorial Scholarship

This $2500 bursary is awarded on a rotating basis to a graduating student from one of the school districts of Sooke, Greater Victoria, Saanich or Gulf Islands. Requirements: C+ average or better; demonstrates a keen interest in environmental protection or water security ; participated in student government, clubs, and/ or community activities; displayed dedication and leadership in their service of school and/ or community; can demonstrate a positive impact on their school and/ or community through service.

This award rotates between School District 61,62,63.  

Deadline:  April 17th, 2024 at 12:00 (noon) This award is available only to SD62 students in 2024

To Apply - Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: Code g7hof2s 

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Monk Office Supply Scholarship

This award is open to students who display good citizenship and social responsibility at school and in the community, and who are planning to enter the field of environmental studies.

Deadline:  April 17th, 2024 at 3:30 pm 

To Apply - Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: Code g7hof2s 


Mosaic Forest Management Scholarship

This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to an SD62 graduate pursuing studies in the field of forestry at a post-secondary institution (degree, diploma or trades). Preference will be given to Indigenous students. The recipient should demonstrate strong leadership qualities. Consideration may be given to students pursuing post-secondary studies in fisheries or other natural resource management related fields.

Deadline: April 17th, 2024 at 3:30 pm 

To Apply - Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: Code g7hof2s 


Ron Warder Memorial Scholarship 

​The spirit of this $750 award champions a student who embodies the qualities of leadership, community action, creativity, respect, perseverance, relationship-building, and a passion for supporting the school community and community at large. Requirements: “C+” average or better; participated in student government, clubs, school teams, and/or community activities; and displayed dedication and leadership in their service of school and/or community; and can demonstrate a positive impact on school and/or community through service.  

Deadline:  April 17th, 2024 at 3:30 pm 

To Apply - Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: Code g7hof2s 


Victor Chen Memorial Engineering Scholarship

This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a student planning to study engineering at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia. 

Deadline:  April 17th, 2024 at 3:30 pm 

To Apply - Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom: Code g7hof2s 

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Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship 

​This $1000.00 scholarship is open to young women enrolled in secondary school who are contributing to their school's leadership team or student council. It is meant to reward and inspire students who take on challenges and try to bring about change that benefits their peers and / or community. Five scholarships are given each year (one for each major region in Canada).

Deadline: mid-April (***Check the website for the 2024 application date)    To apply - Click Here


Sooke District Elementary, Middle and Secondary School PAC Bursaries  

The following applications are sponsored by the Parent Advisory Committee at each school.  You can apply to all schools for which you were a member of the student body in your education pathway.

To SUBMIT your application - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 

​Late submissions are not accepted.


Elementary School PAC Bursaries


Colwood Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here 

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Crystal View Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


David Cameron Elementary School Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form  - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


​École John Stubbs Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Happy Valley Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form -  Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Hans Helgesen Elementary Bursary 

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Lakewood Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the TWO application forms - Click Here and Click Here

**The second one of these scholarships is open to ANY graduating student in SD62 with "an investment in sport (school and community).

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Millstream Elementary Bursary 

Deadline: April 24th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx  (NOTE: Deadline extended as verification was delayed.)


Ruth King Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Sangster Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Savory Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Willway Elementary Bursary 

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Wishart Elementary Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 



Middle School PAC Bursaries

Dunsmuir Middle School Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


École John Stubbs Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


​Spencer Middle School Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 



Secondary School PAC Bursaries

École Royal Bay Secondary Bursary

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 



***​ Royal Bay Secondary School Scholarship Applications***

Unless otherwise noted, the following scholarships (in orange) are only available to students who attend or have attended École Royal Bay Secondary.  

To SUBMIT your completed application - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 

***Late submissions will not be accepted.


Canadian World Education Society Scholarship

The recipient/s of the CanWES Scholarship must be graduates of School District 62 who are pursing postsecondary education.  They need to have been active members in both the school and the community and must have made significant contributions towards fundraising efforts on behalf of CanWES during their time in high school.

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Chiropractic For Life Scholarship ​​​

Awarded to a female student who going into health care or STEM  Value: up to $1000.00.

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Colwood Women’s Institute Scholarship Application

Awarded to a student wishing to pursue a career through, Agriculture, Culinary, Health, Environment or Nutrition courses.  This year's award is being donated in memory of Dola Acres, a long time member of the Colwood Women's Institute.  Value: $500.00.

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 



Farmer Construction Apprenticeship Sponsorship

Awarded to the top carpentry student in the TASK program. Student trades schooling will be paid for as they pursue their Red Seal in carpentry and complete a 4 year apprenticeship working fulltime for Farmer Construction. 

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  See Mr. Sorensen to express interest

Frank Gower Memorial Bursary

Requirements for this bursary include sportsmanship as well as dedication and leadership in their service to their school and/or community. Value: $1000.00.

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Gablecraft Homes  

Awarded to a student going to post-secondary next fall to pursue a career in a carpentry trade. 

Value: Two scholarships awarded to 2 students @ $500.00 each.

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 

Gesslein Mini Excavating Ltd. 

Awarded to a student going to post-secondary next fall. Preference will be given to a student with financial need or pursuing a career in the trades. Value: $500.00 

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 

Harris Law and Company 

Not available to Royal Bay in 2024 (rotates between all district high schools)

This award is open to a student who has taken Law Studies 12.  It is shared between EMCS, Belmont, and Royal Bay and is offered to École Royal Bay students every three years.  Offered to École Royal Bay in 2025.  Value: $200.00 

Iris Reis Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student with strong academics and financial need.  Preference for students who attended Colwood or Dunsmuir.  

Value: $500.00

Deadline: April 25th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 

Juan de Fuca Veterinary Clinic Scholarship

Awarded to a strong academic student pursuing a career/post-secondary program in biology, science or animal sciences.  Value: $250.00

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Juan de Fuca Masters Football Club Scholarship

Awarded to an École Royal Bay student who plays soccer and who plans to continue to do so, who wishes to pursue education after high school and who has demonstrated positive leadership in the school or community.  This award alternates between female and male applicants. 

In 2023-24 the award will go to a male student.  Value: $750.00

​Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 

Metchosin Fire Department Delaney Dunlop Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student going to post-secondary next fall who demonstrated school and community involvement. Preference will be given to a student going to the University of Victoria in political science and/or to a student residing in Metchosin.  Value: $500.00.

Deadline:  April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 

Pardell Electric Scholarship

Awarded to a student in the TASK program or student displaying interest in the trades, with the priority given to students wanting to pursue electrical.  Value: $500.00.

Deadline: April 18th, 2024  at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 

Rainbow Scholarship - Created by the Grad Council of 2021

Awarded to a student who sees themselves connected to the rainbow crosswalk and the spirit of its creation.  Value: $300.00.

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 

Ravenous Café Culinary Arts Scholarship

Awarded to a student who will be pursuing further education in culinary arts.  Value: $500.00.

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 

Rotary Club of Westshore Sunrise Scholarship

Awarded to a student going into post-secondary, including trades programs, and who has need for financial assistance. Students must write an essay on service they have performed in the school or community that goes beyond themselves and their own interests.

​Value: $1000.00 ($3000.00 scholarship awarded to 3 students @ $1000.00 each).

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 

Vancouver Island Soap Works Kindness & Compassion Scholarship

This scholarship is not available for the 2023/24 school year.

Awarded to a student who shows kindness & compassion to others on a daily basis, tries extremely hard every day, always has a smile on their face, always includes and never excludes, always has a positive attitude and wants to make the world a better place.  Value: $1000.00.


West Shore Developers Association Bursary Application

Awarded to a student going to post-secondary next fall to pursue a career in the trades.

​Value: $1000.00 (3 scholarships awarded to 3 students @ $1000.00 each).

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


West Shore Lions Club: Lion H. Ralph Day Bursary

Awarded to a student going into post-secondary who has demonstrated strong academic achievement and financial need.  Value: $1000.00 ($3000.00 scholarship awarded to 3 students @ $1000.00 each).

Deadline: April 18th, 2024 at 3:30 pm  To access the application form - Click Here

To submit your application package - Join the École Royal Bay Scholarship Google Classroom - code - gcasrkx 


Clean Energy BC (CEBC) Scholarship

This $1,000 scholarship is available for students who are interested in pursuing a future in clean energy at a post-secondary institution.

Deadline: April 22, 2024   To apply - Click Here


Premier’s International Scholarship Program

The Premier’s International Scholarships of $6,000 to $10,000 are awarded on a competitive basis to students from all regions of the province participating in an international experience of at least three months in length. Successful applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic performance and exemplary community service.​  

Deadline: April 25, 2024  For more information and to apply - Click Here


CST Foundation 

25 x $6,000 bursaries available to students with financial barriers to attending post-secondary. Preference is given to students that can demonstrate strong character traits such as resiliency, community-mindedness, and commitment to excellence.

The bursaries are exclusively for current Grade 12, first-generation post-secondary education students (those whose parents did not attend post-secondary education).

Deadline: April 26, 2024   To apply -  Click Here


H&R Block Canada Scholarships

10 x $3,000 in awards. Applicants must in their final year of high school (outside of Quebec), a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and16 years of age or older.

Deadline: April 26, 2024  - 11:59 AM To apply -  Click Here



West Shore RCMP Community Policing Advisory Committee Sarah Beckett Scholarship

CPAC offers this $1000 memorial scholarship to a student entering (or planning to enter within one year) an accredited post-secondary institution in a program focused on law enforcement. Evidence of community service or leadership is an asset.

Deadline: the last Friday of April each year   To apply - Click Here

BC Tech Scholarship Program

​The industry-funded BC Tech Scholarship Program is proud to provide grants to students who have a proven passion for technology, a desire to leave a mark in the tech sector and are pursuing a post-secondary education in a technology-related program.  All technology related fields are recognized such as IT, Engineering, Marketing, Digital Media, Product Management, Business Development and Sales.

Deadline: Late April (***check the website for updated information)   To apply - Click Here


TELUS Student Bursary

Recipients receive a bursary valued at $3,000 (college) or $5,000 (university) to put toward tuition fees at post-secondary institutions in Canada. Eligibility: youth between the ages of 17 and 29 in critical financial need; accepted into, or attending, a first undergraduate degree or diploma program at a college, university or polytechnic institute in Canada; Canadian citizen or permanent resident; commitment to delivering a social impact initiative during the course of their studies that will have a positive social or environmental impact in their community.  The application portal is open to the first 400 applicants or until April 24, 2024, and we encourage students to apply early. 

Deadline: April 24th, 2024   To apply - Click Here

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BC Soccer Association Scholarship

BC Soccer annually awards $1000 scholarships to players and referees proceeding on to their post-secondary education. Applications must be signed off by a Youth District Soccer Association Chairperson or an Adult League President.

Deadline: April 29th, 2024   To apply - Click Here

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The Educational Facility Managers Association of British Columbia Bursaries

Four bursaries (valued at $1000 each) are offered to secondary students completing their grade 12 year who will enter a recognized post-secondary educational institution in fall, based on academic achievement and/or special needs. Preference will be given to students entering the fields of engineering, architecture, or building technology. Should there not be suitable applications received in these fields, students in other courses of study will be considered, however, all applicants MUST be dependents of school district employees in the school plant area (i.e. Maintenance or Custodial).

For more information - Click Here

Deadline: April 30th, 2024


Rocky Point Bird Observatory Award 

Three scholarships of $1000.00 will be presented to graduating, full-time high school students of School Districts 61, 62 and 63 who intend to pursue a career that supports bird and/or environmental conservation. Please note that use of these funds is not restricted to post-secondary costs and may be used to further learning in a conservation-related activity.

Deadline: April 30, 2024   To Apply - Click Here

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BC Lower Island Soccer Association Scholarships 

These $1000 scholarships are offered annually.

Deadline: April 30th  To Apply - Click Here


BC Housing – Education Awards Program

The Education Awards Program, through bursaries ranging from $500-$1000, helps individuals living in subsidized housing pursue their educational goals and make positive changes for themselves and their families.

Deadline: 2:00pm, April 30th   To apply - Click Here


BC Hockey Scholarships

BC Hockey scholarships are open to both players and officials. All players must be registered and in good standing with BC Hockey, or former members playing in the Western Hockey League (WHL) who are in their graduating year of high school. All officiating scholarship candidates must be registered and in good standing with BC Hockey, and be either in their graduating year or high school or already attending a post-secondary institution. 

Deadline: tba   To apply - Click Here​​


Pat Fletcher Scholarship Foundation - Golf Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any Canadian student under the age of 25 who is in need of financial assistance for the purpose of pursuing an education at the post-secondary level.  Bursaries of up to $2500 per year are awarded.

The Foundation is looking to support candidates who demonstrate the following:

Deadline: April 30th    To apply - Click Here 

Juan de Fuca Minor Hockey Association Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to JDF Minor Hockey Association (JDFMHA) registered members who develop their academic or vocational career aspirations with a plan to work towards their career goals, while at the same time nourishing their interest in hockey. Number & Value: determined each year

Deadline: April 30th, 2024    For information and how to apply - Click Here


West Shore Community Response Network Award

This $300.00 award is available to a graduating, full-time high school student of School District 62, who intends to pursue a career that supports the elderly and/or the aging process. Use of these funds is not restricted to post-secondary costs and may be used to further learning in a care-giving career.

Due: April 30th   To Apply - Click Here 


Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation

CABEF awards seven $2,500 scholarships annually to full-time students enrolling or currently in an agricultural related program at a Canadian university, college or apprenticeship institution. Students from across Canada are invited to apply. One scholarship will be awarded in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, the Atlantic Provinces as a whole and one from British Columbia/Territories.

Deadline: April 30th, 2024     To apply - Click Here


Peninsula Co-op Scholarships

14 scholarships, totaling $15,000, are offered in the areas of athletics, community service, academic excellence, overcoming adversity, etc.  Students apply directly through the University of Victoria or Camosun College websites.

UVIC Students = Apply between February 15th - April 30th  

​Camosun students = Apply between May 1st - August 31st

For more information and to access the application forms - Click Here 

Western Inspirational Bursary Award

This $750.00 bursary offered by Western Financial Group.  This bursary award is not a scholarship for high academic achievement. It is a character award that aims to recognize the students in our communities who have overcome various adversities, including mental health, physical disability, discrimination, financial hardship, or family issues.

Despite these challenges, these students have demonstrated kindness, determination, and courage to graduate high school and continue their education through post-secondary institutions, trade schools, online courses, or the military.

Applications to be Ecole Royal Bay's nominee are required to submit the following documents:

Deadline: June 30th, 2025   Please, submit your application for nomination to Ms. ten Hove at jtenhove@sd62learns.org

To see the Nomination form and criteria - Click Here   **NOTE: the school will submit the form on the student's behalf