Scholarship & Award Info
SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD INFORMATION 2022
Please check with your TA for more info or an application.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Full Application Package includes:
- Application form, District Application Form
- Application letter, (sample letter)
- Resume,
- Transcript,
- Reference letter
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2021/2022 Document
1. District/Authority (6 awards of $1250 each for ILC)
Criteria:
Student must have Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident status and fulfill graduation requirements by August 31, 2023
Graduating student who has excelled in one of: indigenous languages & culture, fine arts, applied skills, physical activity, international languages, community service, or trades
Proceeding to a post-secondary career orientated program
Student has 5 years to redeem the $1250 voucher
Student pays tuition, and receives reimbursement at later date**
Application deadline: May 15th
2. District Education (1 award of $500)
Criteria:
Outstanding student who plans to enter the teaching profession
Selection based on academic achievement and extra-curricular activities
SIN number required
Application deadline: May 15th
3. Saanich Fruit Growers Scholarship (1 award of $500)
Criteria:
To support an outstanding student who intends to pursue work or further education in agriculture, horticulture or land use
SIN number required
Application deadline: May 15th
4. Canadian Federation of University Women (1 award of $1000)
Criteria:
Graduating female student, Canadian citizen
Pursuing post-secondary education
Proof of acceptance to post secondary institution and indication of intention to begin studies in their graduation year
Application deadline: May 15th
5. Saanich Teacher's Association Scholarship (STA) (1 award of $1000)
Criteria:
graduating student who:
a) has expressed interest in furthering their education
b) has demonstrated leadership, within the school or community, in the area of interest they are planning to pursue after graduation; and
c) has written a 250 word essay that explains their area of leadership and their educational goals.
Payment will be made to the recipient upon proof of paid tuition within three (3) years of receiving the scholarship
Application deadline: May 15th.
6. Coast Capital Standing Tall Award (2 awards of $3500 for the District)
Criteria:Awarded to a June 2022 graduating student who plans to attend an accredited Canadian university, college, or technical school in the fall of 2022.
Acknowledges a student who has faced significant hardships and has demonstrated a commitment to continue their education.
Significant hardships include poverty, health, family issues, personal loss, and lack of supports i.e., youth who are or have been in gov’t care
Schools submit one candidate – District committee chooses recipients
Application deadline: April 22nd to ILC and April 27th to SBO (full application package including SIN number and Coast Capital application)
7. Joy Paquin Memorial Scholarship (1 award of $1000 for District)
Donor to select recipient
Awarded to an outstanding graduating student entering full time post-secondary education whose goal is to become a teacher
Application Deadline: May 15th
8. Dianne Cross (1 award of $750 for District)
Donor to select recipient
Awarded to a graduating student to further enhance study in the Arts or any of: painting, sculpture, fibre, dance, drama, music, or voice.
To be used for artistic development, i.e. tuition, lesson fees, instrument purchase or rental
Application Deadline: May 15th
9. Reid Kyfiuk Memorial Scholarship (1 award of $1000 for SD61, 62, or 63)
Donor to select recipient
Awarded to a graduating student active in clubs, teams Or community activities and is an active member of a faith group.
Application Deadline: May 15th
10. Marilyn Pinder (2 awards of $500 for SD63)
District to select recipients
To support an outstanding student entering full-time post-secondary education who has overcome challenges and intends to continue learning a second language.
Application Deadline: May 15th
11. Mosaic Forest Management Scholarship (1 award of $500 for SD63)
District to select recipient
To support a graduating Indigenous student pursuing studies at a post-secondary program in the field of Forestry. Consideration for Fisheries or other natural resource management fields. Must demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Application Deadline: May 15th
12. Nils Jensen Memorial Bursary (1 award of $2500 for SD63)
District to select recipient
To support a graduating grade 12 student pursuing post-secondary education. Recipient to be selected on the basis of financial need, and interest in environmental protection or water security.
Application Deadline: May 6th
13. Ed Macgregor Memorial Bursary (1 award of $2500 for SD63)
District to select recipient
To support a graduating grade 12 student pursuing post-secondary education. Recipient to be selected on the basis of financial need, scholastic achievement and community leadership.
Application Deadline: May 6th