March:
Lionel High School Chemistry Scholarship
This national scholarship offers a renewable $4000 per year for four years of study in a chemistry related program. Key criteria include academic achievement and financial need.
Deadline: March 1, Yearly (if March 1st is a weekend day, it reverts to the next working day)
To apply - Click Here
BC School Trustees Association Scholarships for Student Citizenship
This scholarship of $1500 is awarded to a student who has displayed exemplary citizenship OR has used excellent communication skills in support of public education. The application involves writing an essay.
Deadline: March 1st, 2021
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Junior Achievement BC Award for Oratory and Presentation Skills
This $2500 award is offered to students who have participated in a Junior Achievement program through one of their classes within the last 5 years. You must prepare a speech and provide a written version and a video of it. You also must be able to attend the gala event in Vancouver on May 14 to deliver your speech.
Deadline: March 12th, 2021
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Sooke Teachers' Association Scholarships
Six scholarships of $1000 each are available to students of the Sooke School District who are planning to attend full-time post-secondary school. In addition to the application form, students must also submit a resume and their transcript. Three of the six awards are reserved for the children of Sooke Teachers' Association teachers. Applications may be emailed to the STA office at sooketeachers@shaw.ca or turned into GRAD GOOGLE CLASSROOM by 12:00PM. Shortlisted students will be interviewed in May to assist with making the final selection of winners.
Deadline: March 12th, 2021
To apply, access the application - Click Here
RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Bursary Program
Sixteen $1,000 bursaries are offered to Grade 12s in western Canadian students who can demonstrate leadership and community service. The application involves writing an essay on your contributions to your community. The prize may also involve a balloon ride!
Deadline: March 15th, 2021
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Daneen Skilling Scholarship for Studies in Occupational Health
This scholarship of $2,500 is offered by the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC to a student enrolling in an Occupational Health and Safety program. A secondary practicum opportunity is included in this scholarship following successful completion of studies. Applicants will submit an essay of 750 to 1,200 words explaining why workplace health and safety is important to them, and why they are pursuing this course of study
Deadline: March 15, 2021
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The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this scholarship is to support the educational goals of young co-op members who are making a contribution to their communities. The maximum award is $5,000. Scholarship winners will receive $2,000 in their first year of study and $1,000 each year thereafter for up to four years of study.
Applicants must:
- Live in a CHF BC member housing co-op
- Plan to attend a Canadian, publicly-funded, accredited college, university or government-approved apprenticeship program on a full-time basis
- Be making a positive contribution to their school, co-op, OR community
- Demonstrate financial need
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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: March 15th, 2021 - applications open February 24th
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The Union of National Employees
The Union of National Employees offers a yearly $1000 bursary to one BC high school student. Applicants must complete the application form and submit a 1200 to 1500-word essay detailing how the union movement has "helped to build the social values that Canadians hold dear".
Criteria:
Deadline: March 31, 2021
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To Apply - Click Here
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: NOT AVAILABLE YET - Coming soon!
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Vancouver Island University Entrance (VIU) Scholarships
These scholarships and awards are available to graduating Grade 12 students beginning studies at VIU within the coming year. You must have a student profile to apply.
Deadline: March 31, 2021
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Principals and Vice-Principals Association (BCPVPA) Scholarships
Scholarships, in the amount of $1000 each, are awarded annually to students who are graduating from the BC public school system and proceeding to a post-secondary institution.
- Up to 10 scholarships are reserved for the sons and daughters of BCPVPA members.
- Up to 10 scholarships are reserved to other graduating students.
- Up to 2 scholarships will be awarded to Aboriginal students.
Deadline: September 30th, yearly (but the application process open end of March/Beginning of April)
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Application Form - Click Here
Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary
This $1000 bursary is usually awarded to someone who can demonstrate a formidable financial need. This effectively eliminates students with very high GPAs as they will almost certainly receive scholarships.
Selection criteria:
1) has performed service for his/her school or community
2) demonstrated a proficiency in Chemistry
3) can show significant financial need
4) must have Chem 12 completed by the end of June of graduating year
5) planning to continue the study of chemistry as part of his/her post-secondary program e.g. a chemistry degree OR a degree in a field involving chemistry e.g. nursing, engineering...
Email your application as a single pdf to Wendy@WesternCampus.ca
Deadline: April 1st, 2021
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