April: Note that information below may be updated.
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, 2018 To apply - Click Here
Colwood Volunteer Firefighters Association Scholarship
This 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 five 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.
Deadline: April 1, 2019 To apply - Click Here
Scouts Canada Scholarship Program
This $1000 scholarship provides financial support to members of Scouts Canada entering or continuing in full-time studies at Canadian universities or colleges. All recipients are motivated youth who, with the help of their Scouting experiences have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and a desire to create a better world.
Deadline: April 1st, 2018 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, 2018 To apply - Click Here
Girl Guides of Canada
Scholarships are open to members who are pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized college, university or trades program. Scholarships are available for both full-time and part-time studies.
Deadline: April 9, 2018 To apply - Click Here
SD 62 (Sooke School District) Awards: The following awards are only open to students who attend Belmont, Royal Bay, EMCS or Westshore high schools. Applications are due April 15 to the Counselling Suite.
Coast Capital Savings - Standing Tall Awards
Two $3500 awards have been designated for the Sooke School District to give to SD 62 students. They are awarded to graduating students who have faced adversity and have not only risen up against the odds, but are demonstrating a commitment to continue their education. This award is open to students who have faced challenges like poverty, health challenges (physical or mental), family issues, personal loss, and lack of supports (for example, youth who are not living with their families).
Note: This is a two part application: one for SD 62 and one for Coast Capital
Deadline: April 15, 2019 To apply -
District Awards (Provincial Scholarship BC Ministry of Education)
The District Awards recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest. Winners will receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition. There are seven categories to choose from: Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, International Languages, Community Service, Indigenous Language & Culture, and Technical and Trades Training. (Note: You may apply in more than one category. A separate application must be submitted for each category to which you are applying.) Completed applications must be submitted to the Counselling Suite.
Start your application early as it requires a cover letter, a resume, an unofficial transcript, and two confidential reference forms, in addition to other criteria.
Click on the link below to access the application form and pertinent details.
Deadline: April 15, 2019 To apply -
Monk Office Supply Scholarship
This award recognizes a student who displays good citizenship and social responsibility at school and in the community and who plans to enter the field of environmental studies. The value of the award varies from year to year.
Deadline: April 15, 2019 To apply -
Reid Kyfiuk Memorial Scholarship
These $1000 scholarships are offered to honour the memory of Saanich student Reid Kyfiuk. To meet the requirements, the successful student will have maintained a 'B' average or better, participated in, or tried out/auditioned for curricular classes or clubs or school teams, and/or community activities, and be an active member of a faith group. Applications are due into the Counselling Suite by 4:00 pm.
Deadline: April 15, 2019 To apply -
Ron Warder Memorial Scholarship
The spirit of this $750 award is not necessarily to recognize outstanding academic excellence, but rather to champion a student who embodies the qualities that Ron Warder embodied: 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. Applications are due into the Counselling Suite by 4:00 pm.
Deadline: April 15, 2019 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
4-H British Columbia Provincial Scholarships
Provincial and National 4-H Scholarships ranging in value from $500 to $10,000 will be available to 4-H BC members pursuing a post-secondary education in the coming year.
Deadlines: April 15th To Apply - Click Here
Victoria Diocesan Catholic Women's League Bursary
This $500 scholarship is awarded to children or grandchildren of members of the Catholic Church in the Victoria Diocese.
Deadline: April 15th To apply - Click Here
Vancouver Island University Entrance (VIU) Scholarships + President's and Chancellor's Entrance Scholarships
These scholarships and awards are available to graduating Grade 12 students beginning studies at VIU within the coming year. Nomination forms will be available in early March.
Deadline: April 30, 2019 To Apply - Click Here
Sooke District Elementary and Middle School Bursaries
(Note: All applications are due ______________
Colwood Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Crystal View Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
David Cameron Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Dunsmuir Middle School Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Ecole John Stubbs Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Lakewood Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the TWO application forms - and
Millstream Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Ruth King Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Sangster Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Savory Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Spencer Middle School Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Willway Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Wishart Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Belmont Scholarship Society Scholarships: Check back later in the year. Deadline likely to be early May.
These scholarships are funded by donations to the Belmont Scholarship Society and are generally only available to Belmont students. Some are also available for Royal Bay.
C.U.P.E. Local 459 BURSARY
At least two bursaries (of a minimum of $500.00 each) are offered annally to Sooke School District graduates who are children of C.U.P.E. employees and are planing to attend a post-secondary institution or a career training/apprenticeship program.
Deadline: April 27th To apply - 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.
Deadline: April 29th To apply – Click Here
Juan de Fuca Soccer Association Dick Darley Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration of this $500 scholarship, the candidate must:
a) Be a grade 12 student
b) Have played a minimum of three years in the Juan de Fuca Soccer Association
c) Be dedicated and have contributed to the Juan de Fuca Soccer Association
Deadline: April 30th To apply – Click Here
Union Club Community Service Scholarship
This $5000 scholarship is awarded to a local graduating student entering full-time studies at UVIC in the fall, who has maintained a B-average and participated in volunteer activities and/or exceptional community service with a Greater Victoria non-profit organization.
Deadline: April 30th For application information – Click Here
British Columbia Arts Council Scholarships
This scholarship provides funding of up to $6,000 per year to outstanding BC arts students attending full-time studies in a fine-arts diploma or degree program at a recognized college, university, institution or academy, in any country.
Deadline: April 30th To apply – Click Here
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 the 2017/2018 term, 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
VIU President's and VIU Chancellor's Entrance Scholarships for High School Students
Endorsement forms for the VIU President's and VIU Chancellor's Entrance scholarships are completed and submitted by school Principals. Schools may submit one nomination for the President's and one nomination for the Chancellor's scholarships if there are qualifying students for each. (Note: You need to scroll down the page to access the nomination forms.)
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: April (Please see website for exact deadline.) 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 - May 1st To apply - Click Here
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, 2018 To apply - Click Here
Colwood Volunteer Firefighters Association Scholarship
This 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 five 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.
Deadline: April 1, 2019 To apply - Click Here
Scouts Canada Scholarship Program
This $1000 scholarship provides financial support to members of Scouts Canada entering or continuing in full-time studies at Canadian universities or colleges. All recipients are motivated youth who, with the help of their Scouting experiences have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and a desire to create a better world.
Deadline: April 1st, 2018 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, 2018 To apply - Click Here
Girl Guides of Canada
Scholarships are open to members who are pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized college, university or trades program. Scholarships are available for both full-time and part-time studies.
Deadline: April 9, 2018 To apply - Click Here
SD 62 (Sooke School District) Awards: The following awards are only open to students who attend Belmont, Royal Bay, EMCS or Westshore high schools. Applications are due April 15 to the Counselling Suite.
Coast Capital Savings - Standing Tall Awards
Two $3500 awards have been designated for the Sooke School District to give to SD 62 students. They are awarded to graduating students who have faced adversity and have not only risen up against the odds, but are demonstrating a commitment to continue their education. This award is open to students who have faced challenges like poverty, health challenges (physical or mental), family issues, personal loss, and lack of supports (for example, youth who are not living with their families).
Note: This is a two part application: one for SD 62 and one for Coast Capital
Deadline: April 15, 2019 To apply -
District Awards (Provincial Scholarship BC Ministry of Education)
The District Awards recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest. Winners will receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition. There are seven categories to choose from: Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, International Languages, Community Service, Indigenous Language & Culture, and Technical and Trades Training. (Note: You may apply in more than one category. A separate application must be submitted for each category to which you are applying.) Completed applications must be submitted to the Counselling Suite.
Start your application early as it requires a cover letter, a resume, an unofficial transcript, and two confidential reference forms, in addition to other criteria.
Click on the link below to access the application form and pertinent details.
Deadline: April 15, 2019 To apply -
Monk Office Supply Scholarship
This award recognizes a student who displays good citizenship and social responsibility at school and in the community and who plans to enter the field of environmental studies. The value of the award varies from year to year.
Deadline: April 15, 2019 To apply -
Reid Kyfiuk Memorial Scholarship
These $1000 scholarships are offered to honour the memory of Saanich student Reid Kyfiuk. To meet the requirements, the successful student will have maintained a 'B' average or better, participated in, or tried out/auditioned for curricular classes or clubs or school teams, and/or community activities, and be an active member of a faith group. Applications are due into the Counselling Suite by 4:00 pm.
Deadline: April 15, 2019 To apply -
Ron Warder Memorial Scholarship
The spirit of this $750 award is not necessarily to recognize outstanding academic excellence, but rather to champion a student who embodies the qualities that Ron Warder embodied: 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. Applications are due into the Counselling Suite by 4:00 pm.
Deadline: April 15, 2019 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
4-H British Columbia Provincial Scholarships
Provincial and National 4-H Scholarships ranging in value from $500 to $10,000 will be available to 4-H BC members pursuing a post-secondary education in the coming year.
Deadlines: April 15th To Apply - Click Here
Victoria Diocesan Catholic Women's League Bursary
This $500 scholarship is awarded to children or grandchildren of members of the Catholic Church in the Victoria Diocese.
Deadline: April 15th To apply - Click Here
Vancouver Island University Entrance (VIU) Scholarships + President's and Chancellor's Entrance Scholarships
These scholarships and awards are available to graduating Grade 12 students beginning studies at VIU within the coming year. Nomination forms will be available in early March.
Deadline: April 30, 2019 To Apply - Click Here
Sooke District Elementary and Middle School Bursaries
(Note: All applications are due ______________
Colwood Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Crystal View Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
David Cameron Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Dunsmuir Middle School Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Ecole John Stubbs Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Lakewood Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the TWO application forms - and
Millstream Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Ruth King Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Sangster Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Savory Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Spencer Middle School Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Willway Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Wishart Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 27th To access the application form -
Belmont Scholarship Society Scholarships: Check back later in the year. Deadline likely to be early May.
These scholarships are funded by donations to the Belmont Scholarship Society and are generally only available to Belmont students. Some are also available for Royal Bay.
C.U.P.E. Local 459 BURSARY
At least two bursaries (of a minimum of $500.00 each) are offered annally to Sooke School District graduates who are children of C.U.P.E. employees and are planing to attend a post-secondary institution or a career training/apprenticeship program.
Deadline: April 27th To apply - 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.
Deadline: April 29th To apply – Click Here
Juan de Fuca Soccer Association Dick Darley Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration of this $500 scholarship, the candidate must:
a) Be a grade 12 student
b) Have played a minimum of three years in the Juan de Fuca Soccer Association
c) Be dedicated and have contributed to the Juan de Fuca Soccer Association
Deadline: April 30th To apply – Click Here
Union Club Community Service Scholarship
This $5000 scholarship is awarded to a local graduating student entering full-time studies at UVIC in the fall, who has maintained a B-average and participated in volunteer activities and/or exceptional community service with a Greater Victoria non-profit organization.
Deadline: April 30th For application information – Click Here
British Columbia Arts Council Scholarships
This scholarship provides funding of up to $6,000 per year to outstanding BC arts students attending full-time studies in a fine-arts diploma or degree program at a recognized college, university, institution or academy, in any country.
Deadline: April 30th To apply – Click Here
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 the 2017/2018 term, 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
VIU President's and VIU Chancellor's Entrance Scholarships for High School Students
Endorsement forms for the VIU President's and VIU Chancellor's Entrance scholarships are completed and submitted by school Principals. Schools may submit one nomination for the President's and one nomination for the Chancellor's scholarships if there are qualifying students for each. (Note: You need to scroll down the page to access the nomination forms.)
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: April (Please see website for exact deadline.) 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 - May 1st To apply - Click Here
