April Deadlines and Applications:
The Gaulin 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, yearly 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
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
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 1st, 2025 To apply - 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, 2025
Check the website for criteria and application details. 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, 4:30 PM Yearly
The application form must be completed and received by April 1 to:
Scholarship Application
C/o Secretary
Colwood Volunteer Firefighters Association
3215 Metchosin Road
Victoria BC
V9C 2A4
To apply - See Application in 2025 Grad Google Classroom
The West Shore RCMP Community Policing Advisory Committee Scholarships
1) The “Helping Profession” Scholarship - $500 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 - $1,000 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 1, Yearly
To apply - For more information about each of these scholarships and for application forms please send an email to: For More Information - 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 1, Yearly
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: 4:30PM (PST) on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
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. There are several scholarships available and all require a separate form so plan ahead!
Deadlines: April 15, yearly
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 15, Yearly
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, 2025 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 to April 30, 2025.
- Up to 25 BCIT President’s Entrance Awards, available only to current High School students, valued up to $4,000 each.
SD 62 (Sooke School District) Awards:
The following SIX awards are open only to students who attend Belmont, Royal Bay, EMCS or Westshore high schools. Applications are due by April 16th at 3:30PM
All applications are submitted through the District Scholarship Google Classroom:
Class Code = Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu or this direct link
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. DO THIS BEFORE SPRING BREAK!!!
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 Christine Hoskins 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 Awards (BC Ministry of Education Provincial Scholarship)***Last year 47 Belmont students won one of these.
The District Awards recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest. Winners will receive a $1,250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition. Students have up to five years to use this voucher. The district will be able to award 113 of these scholarships to district students. There are seven categories to choose from:
- Fine Arts
- Applied Skills, Design, and Technology,
- Physical Activity
- International Languages
- Community Service
- Indigenous Language & Culture
- Technical and Trades Training.
Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025
- LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: Start your application before spring break.
- To apply - Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu or this direct link
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 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025
To apply -Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu or this direct link
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.
Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025
To apply -Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu or this direct link
Victor Chen Memorial Engineering:
Student planning on going into programs such as engineering, especially at BCIT or Camosun, with good grades, service within the school and community, and financial need
Will be a district wide scholarship as of 2020.
Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025
To apply - Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu or this direct link
Mosaic Forest Management Scholarship
Awarded to an SD62 graduating student who is entering an education program in the field of forestry. Consideration may be given to students pursuing post-secondary programs in fisheries or resource management.
Deadline: April 16th, at 3:30PM, 2025
To apply -Join the District Scholarship Google Classroom using the class code: ahs45gu or this direct link
Ed MacGregor Bursary
One award of $2500 for student who has C+ average or better, has participated in student government, club, teams, and/or community activities. They must also have displayed dedication and leadership in their service of school and/or community and can demonstrate a positive impact on their school and/or community through service Ed MacGregor was the first Mayor of Sooke and a Capital Regional District Director. He passed away in office in March, 2003. The bursary funds are raised by all municipalities and electoral areas within the Capital Region and the 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.
Deadline: N/A
To apply - Not offered to SD62 2025
Nils Jensen Memorial Bursary
Nils Jensen was a Councillor for 15 years on the Oak Bay Municipal Council before becoming the Mayor of
Oak Bay in 2011, a position he held until 2018. He also served the broader community by acting as the Chair
of the Capital Regional District (CRD) Board and as Chair of the Regional Water Supply Commission for 12
years during which time he helped preserve water security for the region. Mr. Jensen’s family established a
bursary fund in his memory which is administered by the CRD. The 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.
Deadline: N/A
To apply - Not offered to SD62 2025
Sooke District Elementary and Middle School PAC Bursaries
Note: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE April 16, At 5:00PM 2025- THEY MUST BE TURNED INTO THE GRAD GOOGLE CLASSROOM, WITH ALL NECESSARY ATTACHMENTS BY THIS DATE AND TIME - ONLY ONLINE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE TAKEN.
CONTACT MRS. HOSKINS FOR DETAILS - [email protected]
Colwood Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Crystal View Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
David Cameron Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Dunsmuir Middle School Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Ecole John Stubbs Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Hans Helgeson Elementary School Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Happy Valley Elementary School Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Lakewood Elementary Bursaries
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
To access the *Robin Reston Sports form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
**All SD 62 students are eligible to apply for the Lakewood PAC Robin Reston Sports Bursary. Preference will be shown to former Lakewood students.
Millstream Elementary Bursaries: Two awards
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Ruth King Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Sangster Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Savory Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Spencer Middle School Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Willway Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Wishart Elementary Bursary
Deadline: April 16, At 5:00PM 2025 To access the application form head to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Belmont School Scholarships:
The following scholarships (in purple) are funded by donations to Belmont and are only available to Belmont students. Completed applications should be SUBMITTED TO GRAD GOOGLE CLASSROOM, BY:
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT
Howard East AVID Memorial Bursaries
These awards are open to graduating Belmont students in the AVID program - talk to Mr. Bendall OR Mrs. Hoskins for more details.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply - Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Metchosin Fire Department Delaney Dunlop Memorial:
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a student who has been involved in both the school and the community. The preference is for a student attending UVic in Political Science who lives in the Metchosin area.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply - Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Westshore Rotary Club Bursaries:
Three bursaries of $1000 are awarded to students attending a trades or academic post-secondary program next year. Service to others beyond yourself and financial need are the key criteria. The application requires a 300 word essay outlining the applicant's service contributions. Winners will attend a luncheon the last Friday of June.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply - Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Gesslein Mini Excavating LTD Trades Bursary
Open to Belmont and Royal Bay students. One bursary of $500 is awarded to a student pursuing the trades, financial need, and proof of acceptance to a trade school, or apprenticeship, or employment in a trade.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply - Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Myles Mansell Memorial Scholarship:
This $500 award goes to a student who is a cadet, in the reserves.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply - Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
Jaime Yates Memorial Scholarship
This $1000 award goes to a student who is pursuing a career in music of any kind.
Deadline: April 16, 2025, at MIDNIGHT To apply - Go to the Grad 2025 Google Classroom
One application for all of the following Belmont Scholarship Society Scholarships:
- Iris Reiss Memorial: strong academics, financial need, preference for students who attended Colwood or Dunsmuir (split between Belmont and Royal Bay as of 2020)
- Juan de Fuca Veterinary Clinic: student pursuing a career in biology, sciences or animal sciences in particular
- Langford Women's Institute: female students pursuing studies in agriculture, home economics, dietetics, nutrition, culinary arts, fashion, textiles, social work, health care, child care, women's studies or trades - financial need considered before academic excellence
- Lifetouch Canada: student must be in good academic standing and demonstrate good citizenship
- Eberle Family Arts Scholarship: For Students who have excelled in Belmont Music/Fine Arts Classes (preference for Band) and are pursuing music in post-secondary. If no student is pursuing music in post-secondary, it will be offered to a student who has excelled in music classes.
- Rein Eberle Memorial Scholarship: students who are on the football team
- Spotswood Memorial: female student who excels in academics and sports, especially basketball, and has excellent character
- Westshore Lions Club Lion H. Ralph Day Bursaries: three awards for strong academic students with significant financial need
- West Shore Developers Association: three awards for students who will be pursuing careers in the construction trades
- Westhills Land Corporation: For students pursuing engineering in post-secondary
Gaetz Designs Arts Scholarship
Open to students in grade 12 who have excelled in fine arts with a preference for photography. Students need to be pursuing post-secondary to apply.
DID NOT OFFER 2025
Gaetz Designs Women in Business Award
Open to female identifying students who are headed to post-secondary school business programs.
DID NOT OFFER 2025
Island Social Trends Journalism Scholarship
NOT OFFERED 2025
Power to the Peach Scholarship
NOT OFFERED 2025
The Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship
This $2500 Scholarship recognizes four student leaders in the province of British Columbia who are entering their first year of post-secondary education, are in good academic standing and have made exceptional contributions in the following areas: School and community service, leadership, initiating community development, affecting positive change, mentoring others, personal development and growth, and good academic performance.
Deadline: April 18th, 2025 11:59PM
For More Information - Click Here
To apply - Click Here
CPAC (West Shore RCMPCommunity Policing Advisory Committee) Constable Sarah Beckett Scholarship [see also June 30 for a second Sarah Beckett scholarship]
This $1000 scholarship is provided to a student entering into (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 would be an asset.
Deadline: (Last Friday of April, yearly 2025 = April 25th)
For More Information - Click Here
To apply - Contact Westshore RCMP Directly - [email protected]
BCSS Zone Scholarships
BCSS Zone Scholarships (18 Scholarships Available)
To qualify for the Zone Scholarship, the applicant must:
- must have competed in at least 1 BCSS approved sport during the 2021 year ( Spring 2021, Fall 2021 and or Winter 2022)
- be enrolled in and participated at a BCSS member school
- Be graduating this year and will be entering their first year of full-time studies at an "Accredited Post-Secondary Institution"
- Have demonstrated exceptional athletic achievement in a BCSS activity and, have an average minimum grade percentage of 75%
- Have demonstrated outstanding service and leadership in school and /or community
Deadline: April 25th, 2025
To apply - click here
Save-On Foods Joint Diversity Scholarships
Up to ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to applicants who have promoted diversity awareness and acceptance in their in their community.
Deadline: April 25th 2025
To apply - Click Here
The Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship
This fund is provided by Bert & Greta Quartermaine, and is dedicated to assisting worthy BC School Sports student-athletes competing in badminton at the high school level in their desire to attend an accredited post-secondary school.
The Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship rewards excellence in both scholastic and athletic pursuits. The successful applicants will be student-athletes who have balanced their achievements as badminton athletes with significant success as leaders and contributors to their community.
6 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the most worthy candidates (a minimum of two males and two females)
To qualify for the Bert 7 Greta Quartermaine Scholarship , the applicant must:
- Have played badminton at a BC School Sports member school for a minimum of two years
- Be graduating this year and will be entering their first year of full-time studies at an "Accredited Post-Secondary institution"
- Demonstrate leadership and volunteer-ism within their school and or community
To Apply - Click Here
BCSS Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarship
Dave Gifford was a BCSS Director from 1988-90, and received the BCSS Honour Award in 1992. He was a teacher and Administrator in Vancouver, and died in 1992. In his honour, this scholarship is for one male and one female student who truly excels as a student-athlete.
Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarship ( two (2) x $1500) will be awarded to the top male and female student-athlete in the Province.
Deadline is April 25th, 2025
To Apply - Click Here
BC Dairy Association Scholarship
BC Dairy Association, a proud sponsor of BC School Sports, is pleased to announce this year’s Scholarship Fund. BC Dairy Association is dedicated to assisting worthy student-athletes in their desire to attend an accredited University or College by sponsoring this year’s BC Dairy Association Scholarship.
The BC Dairy Association Scholarship rewards student-athletes who exemplify school spirit, practice a healthy lifestyle, and engage with their community.
To qualify for the BC Dairy Association Scholarship, the applicant must:
- Be enrolled at a BCSS member school
- Be graduating this year and will be entering their first year of full-time studies in an "Accredited Post-Secondary Institution"
- Have demonstrated school spirit, a healthy lifestyle, and community involvement
- In two of their high school years participated in a minimum of two BCSS recognized activities
- Must have a minimum grade percentage average of 75%
Seven (7) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the most worthy candidates
*A minimum of three males and three females*
Deadline is April 25th, 2025
To Apply - Click Here
Jamie-Lynn Robertson Memorial Bursary
This award will be presented to a student whose life has been impacted by epilepsy. This award will not be granted based on academic achievement, but the recipient must demonstrate financial need and submit a 300-word essay on how epilepsy has impacted their life.
Additionally, a student must:
- Be between 17-19 years of age entering into college or university studies in a BC post-secondary institution.
- A Canadian citizen.
- Become a member of The Center for Epilepsy and Seizure Education British Columbia.
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:
- A dedication to their studies with a track record of academic success; A well-rounded lifestyle including non-academic interests and community involvement; An interest and ability in golf and a respect for the traditions of the game
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, 2025
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, 2025 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 at least a B-average and participated in volunteer activities and/or exceptional community service with a Greater Victoria non-profit organization.
Deadline: April 30th, yearly
For application information – Click Here
For More Information and yearly availability about UVic Scholarships - Click Here
BC Housing – Education Awards Program
The Education Awards Program, through five different 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 30th, 2025 - 2:00PM
To apply - Click Here
Catholic Health Association of BC Bursary
This year, the Catholic Health Association of BC will grant a $500 Bursary to a graduating student in the class of 2022 who is enrolled in a Catholic secondary school, or a member of a BC or Yukon parish and enrolled in a public secondary school, or home-schooled. To apply for this bursary, students are invited to submit a 500-word essay that demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the significance of Spirituality in Health Care.
Deadline: April 30th 2025
To apply - 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. Recognized disciplines of study include: arts administration, community-based arts practice, museology, conservation, dance, media arts, theatre, music, curatorial practice, and visual art.
Deadline: April 30th, 2025
For More Information – 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 - April 30th, 2025
To Apply - Click Here
Peninsula CO-OP Scholarships
Fourteen 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 15 - April 30, 2025 To apply – Click Here
Camosun Students = Application between May 1 - July 31, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Peninsula CO-OP Education Scholarship Deadline - August 31, 2025 To apply - Click Here
April TBA and Open Applications:
Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship
This scholarship of $1000 is open to female students enrolled in any year of study in secondary school who are contributing to their school's leadership team or student council.
Deadline: NOT AVAILABLE YET
To apply - Click Here
