Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship (Canada Life & Lime Connect)
This scholarship is open to students who consider themselves to have a disability, visible or invisible.
Deadline: January 7th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Health Sciences Scholarship/Bursary Applications
Over thirty $750-$1500 scholarships are available to children of HSA members.
Deadline: Friday, January 10th, 2025 (application deadline available in mid-November)
To Apply - Click Here
Annual award amount: $500-600
Deadline: October 10th, January 22nd, May 15th
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Schulich Leader Scholarships (***Students must start this application early to ensure it is thoroughly completed by the January 10th, 2025 date.)
Students are selected by their individual schools and must possess at least two of the three criteria listed:
1. Outstanding community, business, or entrepreneurial leadership
2. Academic excellence
3. Financial need
If you are interested in becoming Royal Bay's nominee, drop by the Counselling suite or email scholarshiprbss@sd62.bc.ca
Please submit the following (Schulich-based) information package to the Counselling Suite by Friday, January 10th, 2025 in order to give the RBSS Scholarship Team time to meet and select a student to represent Royal Bay before the January 30th, 2025 deadline.
Identify the 2 or 3 universities you wish to attend
A list of your top three achievements (academic or other)
A 600 word essay demonstrating why you should win
An optional 250 word essay that outlines any extenuating circumstances (optional)
A short answer statement to identify where you see yourself in 10 years
Two single-page letters of reference that include email and telephone contact information for verification
A copy of your latest transcript
Find out what it takes to be a Schulich winner. Read about two recipients who are studying at UVIC. - Click Here
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To access the application form - Click Here
DB Perks & Lifesaving Society Scholarships
Applicants for this scholarship must be holders of current Lifesaving Society awards and actively employed by a BC Branch Affiliate as a lifeguard or Lifesaving Society Instructor, part-time or full time. Three scholarships of $1000 will be awarded yearly.
Deadline: January 31st (before 4:30pm) (annually) To apply - Click Here
David C. Lam TEAL (BC Teachers of English as an Additional Language) Scholarship
This $3,000 scholarship recognizes an English language learner graduating from a BC secondary school who has combined academic competence with school and community service, and who wishes to further their education at a post-secondary institution in BC. Applicants must be documented permanent residents of Canada. International students on student visas are not eligible for this award.
Deadline: January 31st (annually) To apply - Click Here
TCF Refugee Award
Valued at $3,000, this scholarship recognizes an English language learner graduating from a BC secondary school who came to Canada as a refugee and has shown courage and determination while adapting to a new language and culture.
Deadline: January 31st (annually) To apply - Click Here
Taiga Galli Memorial Refugee Award
Valued at $3,000, this scholarship recognizes an English language learner graduating from a BC secondary school who came to Canada as a refugee and has shown courage and determination while adapting to a new language and new culture.
Deadline: January 31st (annually) To apply - Click here
Nicholas Collins Founders Refugee Award
Valued at $3,000, this scholarship is awarded to a refugee who has shown courage and determination while adapting to a new language and culture in Canada.
Deadline: January 31st (annually) To apply - Click here
Canadian Women in STEM Scholarship: Robotics
Valued at $10,000, this scholarship was established to encourage and support high school girls who wish to pursue post secondary education and a career in a STEM field. To be eligible, students will have participated in a First Robotics Competition or First Tech Challenge team in Canada.
Deadline: January 31st, 2025 To apply - Click here
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship - BC Ministry of Education
Applications are now open for the Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships which are awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BC's nine Faculties of Education.
Deadline: February 17th, 2025 (3pm PST) To apply - Click Here
BC Excellence Scholarships
Applications are now open for the 55 BC Excellence Scholarships, offered by the provincial government to annually to recognize well-rounded B.C. graduates. Successful students will have demonstrated community service, both inside and outside of school, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career paths. They will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition. To be considered as Royal Bay’s student nominee, you must first complete the application package which includes:
A resume (emphasizing your school & community service, volunteer experience, academic successes, etc.)
Two reference letters (one from a community member/organization and one from your school or a teacher)
A written statement, maximum 500 words
To be considered for nomination, your completed form must be submitted to the Counselling Suite by February 10th, 2025.
To access the application package - Click Here
BCGEU Scholarships
These $2000 scholarships are open to Grade 12 students who are related to a current, retired, or deceased BCGEU member (parents, grandparents, common law, foster parents) and are planning to attend a post-secondary institution in September.
"This year, applicants are asked to submit an essay, video, song or infographic in response to one of three questions:
The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized the right to strike as an "indispensable component" of collective bargaining. Why is this important?
The current state of the world poses many challenges. How do you remain hopeful? How can a democratic labour movement bring forth change?
Why is accessible, well-funded childcare important?"
Deadline: TBD for February 2025 To apply – Click Here
RE/MAX Quest for Excellence
The Quest for Excellence Program recognizes the pursuits in leadership and community contributions of Western Canadian students. High school students graduating from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and Northwest Territories are encouraged to write an essay to convey the contributions they have made to enrich the lives of others and their communities through leadership, motivation, volunteering and participation in charitable events or fundraising.
Applications are accepted from September 12, 2024 to March 9th, 2025 11:59PM ET. To Apply - Click Here
PISE Training Scholarship
Two $1000 awards will be presented to high school athletes who have excelled in their sport, demonstrated positive leadership and sportsmanship, maintained a positive academic performance, and are interested in taking their sport performance to the next level. The award will be provided in the form of a credit
towards strength and conditioning services with PISE’s Performance Training Coaches.
Deadline: Date TBD for January 2025 To apply - Click Here
BC Aboriginal Student Award (Victoria Foundation)
Awards of $1,000 - $5,000 are available for Aboriginal people pursuing post-secondary education at B.C. public post-secondary institutions or Aboriginal-run institutions.
Application Opens: January 2025
Deadline: TBA for Spring 2025 To apply - Click Here