Private/Community Scholarship
This section of the website focuses on scholarship by private donors and community members. I will post as many are sent to me. You are responsible to read your eligibility and apply by the deadline posted.
Basant Motors Scholarships $2000
Deadline September 24, 2023
Basant Motors is proud to present its 32nd Anniversary with our Annual Scholarship!
Since the inauguration of the Scholarship, Basant has awarded over $186,000 in Scholarships.
The Basant scholarship has evolved significantly
since its inaugural year of 2016, when $15,000 was distributed to six grade 12 students. T
his year, we will be awarding $32,000 to 16 lucky and well deserving students!
Scholarship
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP
THE STUDENT MUST:
Be a graduating high school senior
Have a minimum GPA of 3.2
Demonstrate the attributes of good citizenship and
service in school and the community
Plan to attend a post-secondary institution in 2024
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Deadline November 15, 2023
In order to apply for the Odenza Marketing Group Fall Scholarship you must like our facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/odenza and write two small essays. Every essay must contain three essential elements.
1. The essay must provide a thesis statement (in the introductory paragraph). The thesis statement must encapsulate the
main argument for the paper. It must be clear and coherent, and it must answer the question that has been put forth on the application.
2. The essay must offer supporting evidence. The writer must provide the supporting evidence in paragraph (not “bullet” or list) form.
Each paragraph must contain evidence that supports one idea or concept that proves the thesis statement.
The writer must provide citations (in footnote, endnote, or paranthetical form) for all evidence presented.
3. Every essay must follow basic rules of format and grammar. Every paper must contain a beginning (introductory paragraph), a middle
(several supporting paragraphs that comprise the body of the paper), and an end (concluding paragraph). Grammar is
vital for essay composition. Sentence fragments, misspellings, and improper punctuation denote a carelessly-written and poorly-conceived paper.
Ivy Panda $1500 Video Scholarship
Deadline October 31, 2023
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Each year IvyPanda awards creative and talented in movie making students with scholarships $1500 total.
Scholarships are given to two winners: the winner receives a $1,000 scholarship; the runner-up prize is $500.
The 2023 Brandon Langhjelm Memorial Scholarship $2000
Deadline November 5, 2023
About Scholarship
Essay Question:
Canadian governments are making Digital ID technologies a precondition of access to essential services and goods.
can Canadians do to protect their Charter rights and freedoms against the dangers of these technologies?
Length:
Essays should be at least 1,500 words but should not exceed 2,500 words.
(The word count does not apply to footnotes or to bibliography. The word count must be included on the submitted document.)
Formatting:
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Essays should not contain any personal, identifying information about the contestant (e.g., their name, email address, or gender).
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Do not include any personal, identifying information on the title page. Essays containing such information will be disqualified.
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Essays should contain a clearly marked title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and bibliography.
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Essays should be double-spaced with (a minimum of) one-inch margins.
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Essays should be in Word format only. (Pdfs will not be accepted.)
Formatting:
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Essays should not contain any personal, identifying information about the contestant (e.g., their name, email address, or gender).
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Do not include any personal, identifying information on the title page. Essays containing such information will be disqualified.
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Essays should contain a clearly marked title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and bibliography.
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Essays should be double-spaced with (a minimum of) one-inch margins.
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Essays should be in Word format only. (Pdfs will not be accepted.)
Sources:
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Essays should use a variety of sources—academic journals, news magazines, online and print newspapers, books, government documents,
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publications from research organizations. At least three of the cited materials should be primary sources (i.e., not a second-hand account of a primary source).
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General encyclopedias (including Wikipedia) are not acceptable sources. Essays citing general encyclopedias in the footnotes or bibliography will be disqualified.
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All sources should be properly cited. (The Justice Centre has no citation style preference. However, whatever style is used must be used consistently and properly.)
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Contestants must submit an original essay. By submitting an essay, contestants acknowledge that the material is original and their own.
Judging Criteria:
The Judges will make their decisions using the following criteria:
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Relevance (essay addresses the essay topic and does not include irrelevant information; any essay which does not address the essay topic will be immediately disqualified)
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Knowledge (essay demonstrates comprehension of concepts and quality of research)
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Writing style
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Originality of ideas
Please visit the following link for more information: https://www.jccf.ca/projects-media/essay-contest/.
About Brandon Langhjelm:
In November 2021, the Justice Centre announced the Brandon Langhjelm Memorial Essay Contest in tribute to lawyer Brandon, who passed away on October 25, 2021.
Despite being born with a significant disability—a connective tissue disorder called Loeys-Dietz syndrome, Brandon graduated with a B.A. degree
in History and later went on to obtain his law degree. He began working for the Justice Centre in 2018 and recently won his most significant court case
in 2020, where he challenged the decision of the City of New Westminster to cancel an ethnic church’s youth conference because the City did not like one of the speakers.
Brandon was making court appearances on behalf of the Justice Centre until September 2021, when he was hospitalized and diagnosed with stage four cancer.
Brandon faced life’s greatest challenge—just like he had faced and overcome other lesser challenges in his life—with courage, conviction, and trust in God.
BMO Student Award
Deadline December 31, 2023
You can’t find this exclusive $10,000 scholarship anywhere else…
BMO is supporting student success with a new $10,000 award that can only be found here. That amount of money could offer some much-needed help with your tuition, books, housing, groceries, and more. All so that you can focus on what’s really important to you while at post-secondary.
No grades, references, or accomplishments required, so one minute of your time could support your success for years.
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Ted Rogers Legacy Scholarship
Objective
Rogers is committed to helping the next generation reach their highest potential. Investing in youth and education is one of the most powerful ways we can build a stronger Canada.
The Ted Rogers Legacy Scholarship will provide full financial support to help foster a new generation of technology leaders. Through this program, we aim to empower exceptional students with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to drive technological innovation and tackle complex challenges to ensure a more sustainable and resilient Canada.
These recipients represent the best of what Canada is today, and more importantly, what our country will look like tomorrow.
Number, Value and Duration of Scholarships
Ten (10) scholarships are available.
The Ted Rogers Legacy Scholarships are valued at $25,000 CAD per academic year, accessible for a maximum of four (4) consecutive years or until the successful completion of the bachelor's degree. Within this allocation, $10,000 is specifically to cover tuition expenses, while the remaining $15,000 is designated as a stipend.
Only 500 submitted applications will be accepted for review.
Eligibility
An eligible applicant must be:
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A Canadian citizen or permanent resident, age 25 or younger;
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Commencing their first post-secondary bachelor's degree in the 2024-2025 academic year;
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Have a minimum cumulative average of 70% (or equivalent) over the last three terms of available marks*. Non-academic courses such as career or personal development-related courses will not be considered.
Building on Rogers existing partnerships with leading universities across Canada, only students who are attending one of the following post-secondary institutions are eligible to apply:
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Polytechnique Montréal
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Toronto Metropolitan University
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University of British Columbia
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University of Calgary
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University of New Brunswick
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University of Waterloo
Field of Study/Program
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The program must be of a minimum three-year bachelor’s degree.
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The field of study must be related to one of the following technology programs:
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Computer Science
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Computer Engineering
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Data Science
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Software Engineering
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Ted Rogers Entrance Scholarship
Deadline: September 27, 2023
Rogers is committed to helping the next generation reach their highest potential. Investing in youth and education is one of the most powerful ways we can build a stronger Canada.
The Ted Rogers Legacy Scholarship will provide full financial support to help foster a new generation of technology leaders. Through this program, we aim to empower exceptional students with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to drive technological innovation and tackle complex challenges to ensure a more sustainable and resilient Canada.
These recipients represent the best of what Canada is today, and more importantly, what our country will look like tomorrow.
Number, Value and Duration of Scholarships
Ten (10) scholarships are available.
The Ted Rogers Legacy Scholarships are valued at $25,000 CAD per academic year, accessible for a maximum of four (4) consecutive years or until the successful completion of the bachelor's degree. Within this allocation, $10,000 is specifically to cover tuition expenses, while the remaining $15,000 is designated as a stipend.
Only 500 submitted applications will be accepted for review.
Eligibility
An eligible applicant must be:
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A Canadian citizen or permanent resident, age 25 or younger;
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Commencing their first post-secondary bachelor's degree in the 2024-2025 academic year;
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Have a minimum cumulative average of 70% (or equivalent) over the last three terms of available marks*. Non-academic courses such as career or personal development-related courses will not be considered.
Building on Rogers existing partnerships with leading universities across Canada, only students who are attending one of the following post-secondary institutions are eligible to apply:
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Polytechnique Montréal
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Toronto Metropolitan University
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University of British Columbia
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University of Calgary
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University of New Brunswick
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University of Waterloo
Field of Study/Program
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The program must be of a minimum three-year bachelor’s degree.
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The field of study must be related to one of the following technology programs:
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Computer Science
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Computer Engineering
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Data Science
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Software Engineering
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TD Scholarships for Indigenous Peoples Deadline: November 6, 2023
Students from the Indigenous community face unique challenges and systemic barriers that can make getting a post-secondary education difficult. So, we worked closely with AFOA Canada to build a scholarship program that helps meets the unique needs of students from the Indigenous community. This is a $60,000 scholarship over 4 years.
Regardless of your field of study, scholarships are open to First Nation, Metis and Inuit who are members / citizen of a First Nation, Metis or Inuit community who:
● have applied for a full-time minimum 2-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study; or
● are enrolled in, or accepted to, a full-time minimum two-year program with an approved post-secondary institution for the next year of study
Employees of TD and its subsidiaries and their children are not eligible for these scholarships.2
TD Community Leadership Scholarship
Are you a student in your final year of high school (if you live outside Quebec), or in your last year of CEGEP (if you live in Quebec)? Have you shown a commitment to making a positive difference in your community? You may be eligible for a TD Scholarship for Community Leadership valued at up to $70,000 over 4 years towards a post-secondary college or university education.
Apply online between September 6 and November 15, 2023.
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award. Deadline Dec 1, 2023 $28,000
Applicant Information
Eligibility Criteria
Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities.
To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be:
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In good academic standing.
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Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
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Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school
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Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
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Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.
Terry Fox Award Recipients are eligible to receive the Award until they graduate with their first university degree or diploma (for a maximum of four years), provided they maintain satisfactory academic standing and a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award.
Value
The maximum value of the award is $28,000, dispersed over four (4) years. A stipend of $7,000 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,500, one in September and one in January. For students who do not pay tuition fees, the award is $3,500 per year, issued directly to the institution in two installments of $1,750 each.
Recipients of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award may not receive more than $15,000 in total scholarships annually (including the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award). If a student’s awards exceed this amount, any excess will be deducted from the student’s Terry Fox Award.
If a student’s academic expenses are covered by another source, they may choose to decline acceptance of the financial portion of the award. They will still be granted the distinction of being a Terry Fox Scholar.
Brandon Langhjelm Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Nov 5, 2023
$2000
Eligibility:
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Contestants must be age 15-24 at time of contest deadline (see below). (Age verification will be required for all winning contestants.)
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Contestants must be a student, i.e., enrolled as a student in a public school, private school, homeschool, post-secondary institution, or other legally recognized educational institution at time of contest deadline. (The Justice Centre has the sole authority to determine whether an organization qualifies as an Educational Institution under these Rules. For questions regarding whether an institution qualifies as an Education Institution under these Rules, please contact info@jccf.ca. Verification of enrollment will be required for all winning contestants.)
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The Justice Centre will not accept submissions from any officer, director, employee, agent, or representative of the Justice Centre. Neither will the Justice Centre accept submissions from any immediate family or household members of any officer, director, employee, agent, or representative of the Justice Centre.
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Contestants must submit their essay no later than October 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. M.S.T. Late entries will not be accepted
Essay Question:
Canadian governments are making Digital ID technologies a precondition of access to essential services and goods. What can Canadians do to protect their Charter rights and freedoms against the dangers of these technologies?
Length:
Essays should be at least 1,500 words but should not exceed 2,500 words. (The word count does not apply to footnotes or to bibliography. The word count must be included on the submitted document.)
Formatting:
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Essays should not contain any personal, identifying information about the contestant (e.g., their name, email address, or gender). Do not include any personal, identifying information on the title page. Essays containing such information will be disqualified.
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Essays should contain a clearly marked title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and bibliography.
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Essays should be double-spaced with (a minimum of) one-inch margins.
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Essays should be in Word format only. (Pdfs will not be accepted.)
Formatting:
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Essays should not contain any personal, identifying information about the contestant (e.g., their name, email address, or gender). Do not include any personal, identifying information on the title page. Essays containing such information will be disqualified.
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Essays should contain a clearly marked title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and bibliography.
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Essays should be double-spaced with (a minimum of) one-inch margins.
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Essays should be in Word format only. (Pdfs will not be accepted.)
Sources:
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Essays should use a variety of sources—academic journals, news magazines, online and print newspapers, books, government documents, publications from research organizations. At least three of the cited materials should be primary sources (i.e., not a second-hand account of a primary source).
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General encyclopedias (including Wikipedia) are not acceptable sources. Essays citing general encyclopedias in the footnotes or bibliography will be disqualified.
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All sources should be properly cited. (The Justice Centre has no citation style preference. However, whatever style is used must be used consistently and properly.)
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Contestants must submit an original essay. By submitting an essay, contestants acknowledge that the material is original and their own.
AES Engineering Scholarship
Deadline October 8, 2023
$500
Purpose of Scholarships
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.
Scholarship Criteria
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
How to Apply
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 8, 2023
2023 ESSAY CONTESTS
$4000, $2000, AND $1000. PRIZES
The Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation(khref.org) is offering prizes of $4000, $2000, and $1000 to high school students judged to have written the best answers to the question below. There are two contests and two sets of prizes: one for high school students in the U.S. and one for high school students who are citizens and residents of other countries.
QUESTION
This year Amina J. Mohammed the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations noted the world is facing the highest number of violent conflicts since the Second World War; the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin; and Chileans marked the 50th anniversary of the overthrow of their democratically elected government and the inauguration of the brutal Pinochet dictatorship. Considering these and other matters, if you were asked to give a talk on December 10 commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what would you say about its effectiveness and its value going forward? Does it need to be revised to achieve its goals, or can it be effective in its current form? Please support your arguments with scholarly research.
CRITERIA
Essays will be judged according to how clearly and well they answer the question posed and the extent to which they are supported by research. They are due on or before December 10, 2023 (Human Rights Day) and should: 1. Be written in English. 2. Be 2500 words or less (not including the footnotes and bibliography) in length. 3. Be submitted as a Microsoft Word attachment to: kemperhumanrights@gmail.com or by regular mail to: KHREF, 184 Fillow Street, Norwalk, CT 06850, USA. 4. Via footnotes and a bibliography indicate the names, titles, year of publication, and page numbers for all references on which it is based, 5. Include a cover page with: i. the title, ii. author’s name and grade level, iii. name and address of author’s high school, iv. name of a teacher at the high school, v. the following statement signed by the teacher: “I teacher’s name, a teacher of [subject] at [name of the essay author’s school] am aware of [author’s name] participation in KHREF essay contest and to the best of my knowledge the essay [s/he] submitted represents [her/his] independent work, vi. the following statement signed by the essay’s author: My essay is based on the research cited in its footnotes and bibliography and represents my own thoughts on the subject and prior to receiving a prize I agree to participate in a Zoom interview with members of KHREF’s board regarding my essay and, vii. the following statement signed by the essay’s author and essay author’s parent or guardian: “I give the Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation permission to publish this essay.”
AWARDS
Winners will be announced, and awards presented by the end of January 2024
Cmolik Foundation Scholarship $45,000
Deadline Feb 7, 2024
While a post-secondary education can be life-changing, it’s a goal that’s out of reach for many students. We’re trying to change that. Every year, we award up to 20 scholarships, each one a maximum of $45,000 paid over five years of study, to students graduating from BC high schools. Scholarship recipients have faced adversity but have responded with positivity and tenacity, achieving academic and social goals. With hard work and support, their post-secondary dreams can become a reality.
What’s more, students who are awarded the Undergraduate Scholarship are eligible to apply for our Graduate Scholarships, three $30,000 scholarships awarded each year.
BC students who have lived in Canada for at least seven years and have experienced adversity in their lives are eligible to apply. They may not have top grades through high school but must be capable of succeeding at the post-secondary level.
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Eligibility
In order to be eligible for a TCF Scholarship, applicants must:
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Be a current resident of BC
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Have lived in Canada for at least 7 years
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Be in Grade 12 or a recent secondary school graduate
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Have demonstrated financial need
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Have faced adversity
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Plan to be a full-time student
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Be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care)
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Use funding for a post-secondary institution or college
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Please see Mrs. Da Silva for the endorsment
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The RBC Future Launch Scholarship $1500 X 30
Deadline: December 13, 2023
Join a coding boot camp, learn French, enroll in a cosmetology course – You decide!
The RBC Future Launch Scholarship could help you take your next step towards a better job. This Scholarship is for anyone from 15 to 29 who wants to learn something new… Could $1,500 make you more future ready?
The RBC Future Launch Scholarship will be awarded to those who show a clear vision for their future.
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For Canadian youth between 15 – 29 years old
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Enrolled part time in school or not in school at all
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A Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident
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Grades and transcripts are not required
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Hundreds of scholarships available throughout the year
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Not working at RBC or a dependent of someone working at RBC
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CHFT Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: February 13, 2024
$5000
The Scholarships
CHFT recognizes that the strength of our membership is reflected in the many cultures and identities represented within our co-ops. CHFT encourages applications from these diverse communities.
The purpose of the CHFT Diversity Scholarship is to recognize people living in co-ops who are actively promoting diversity through work within their community. We want to help them with their post-secondary education by providing them with award money and assistance with financial planning.
You could be eligible for a scholarship if you are going to attend a publicly funded Canadian college, university or approved apprenticeship-training program. We offer scholarships for students who are just graduating from high school, or are currently enrolled in a post-secondary program or are returning to school after a break to complete an undergraduate program.
We have special scholarships that are awarded to people who have shown exceptional leadership in their school and community, or who have taken an active role in mentoring young people, or have demonstrated a commitment to social justice.
We also have the Success Becomes You scholarship. This scholarship recognizes people who are determined to succeed at the post-secondary level or in a skilled trade and who did not have the opportunity to finish their schooling due to family, financial or other circumstances.
Scholarships are $5000 distributed over four years.
Are you an Indigenous youth in Canada looking to pursue post-secondary education?
The RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth could help you achieve your post-secondary goals.
$10,000
Deadline: February 7, 2023
Applications will open from November 22, 2023 to February 7, 2024.
RBC Future Launch for Black Youth
$10,000 X 20 scholarship
Deadline: May 2024
The RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Black Youth is an innovative, new program designed to empower and enable. Through the Scholarship, Black youth will be supported in achieving their goals by receiving financial and mentorship support from RBC and our community partners.
Terry Fox Humanitarian Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2023
To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be:
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In good academic standing.
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Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
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Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school
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Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
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Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.
Terry Fox Award Recipients are eligible to receive the Award until they graduate with their first university degree or diploma (for a maximum of four years), provided they maintain satisfactory academic standing and a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award.
Value
The maximum value of the award is $28,000, dispersed over four (4) years. A stipend of $7,000 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,500, one in September and one in January.
Beedie Luminaires Scholarship
$44,000 Scholarship Deadline January 8, 2024
We are looking for resilient BC students facing financial adversity who have the academic readiness to advance their education, achieve their dreams, and inspire others.
READINESS
Students with academic readiness are prepared. They have healthy learning habits and a drive that will successfully navigate them through school to a career. It sets them up for success.
GRIT
Having grit means someone has the resilience and persistence to follow through on their dreams, no matter what life throws at them. Grit drives their decisions and influences their behaviour.
CREATIVITY
Being creative is thinking outside of the box. It’s contributing unique ideas and solving problems. Creative people are daring. They understand that they might have to fail a few times to win.
EMPATHY
Empathetic people understand the emotions of others. They contribute to a healthier society by being sensitive to the feelings of their partners, co-workers, family, friends and the community at large.
City of Burnaby Bursary
POLICY STATEMENT
The City of Burnaby Bursary Award Policy recognizes eligible
Burnaby public secondary school students, residing in Burnaby,
who are working towards successful completion of Grade 12
and are continuing their education and training with a postsecondary
institution. The financial needs of a student are
taken into consideration in order to prioritize and provide
assistance and encouragement to promising students that
may be challenged by the cost of post-secondary education.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for a City of Burnaby Bursary, students must
meet the following criteria:
» Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of the
City of Burnaby;
» Be in Grade 12 and eligible to graduate (within the year
of application) from a public secondary school in Burnaby
School District 41;
» Be accepted to a program of studies at a post-secondary
institution in Canada, such as universities, community
colleges, technical schools – proof of registration in a
minimum of three courses in a post-secondary institution
will be required before any bursary award payment is
made to a recipient;
» Preference will be given to a student who has participated
in a community program prior to graduating and can
demonstrate outstanding community involvement and
volunteerism; and,
» Students who demonstrate financial need (family income
below $50,000) will be given priority.
Come see me in Room 303 for the application form. Due January 12 2024 to me.
BCGEU Scholarships
2024 BCGEU Scholarships - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Applications for the 2024 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted.
Our annual scholarship program of up to $85,000 offers awards of $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a BCGEU scholarship applicants must meet the following requirements:
a. Be a BCGEU member in good standing, immediate relative of current, retired or deceased BCGEU member and staff. Eligible relatives include spouses, parents, children or grandchildren (including foster, adopted, stepchildren and stepgrandchildren).
b. Applicants must be a student or prospective student post-secondary or higher learning students, enrolled, register or planning to attend an eligible educational institution in the year the scholarship is to be awarded. Full-time and part-time students are eligible.
c. Eligible educational institutions must be designated by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
d. Applicants must complete the application by the established due date, as advertised in promotional materials and on our website. No late applications will be considered.
e. Applicants are limited to one application per year. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply.
Scholarships for Indigenous students
Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and are Indigenous may apply for our Indigenous scholarship fund which offers awards of $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students.
Proof of Indigenous ancestry is required. For the purpose of this scholarship, an Indigenous person (the legal term is Aboriginal person) in Canada, as recognized in the Constitution Act, 1982, is a person who identifies as First Nations (Status/Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit.
Winners have two options to confirm Indigenous identity – legal documentation or a self-declaration signed by two guarantors connected to that community who are not related to the winner. For more details on acceptable documents please contact learning@bcgeu.ca.
Application Process
In addition to personal information and details of your education plan the application process consists of two parts, a personal statement and an essay, video, song or infographic in response to questions selected annually by the Provincial Executive. Applicants may select which question to answer.
The questions for 2024 are:
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The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized the right to strike as an "indispensable component" of collective bargaining. Why is this important?
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The current state of the world poses many challenges. How do you remain hopeful? How can a democratic labour movement bring forth change?
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Why is accessible, well-funded childcare important?
We encourage original research and the incorporation of personal experiences. Applicants should consider interviewing labour activists and BCGEU members as part of their research.
Submissions will be assessed on the following criteria:
a. Did the applicant answer the questions?
b. Did the answer seem original, creative and/or include research or an interview?
c. Did the answer show evidence of understanding the importance of the labour movement in Canada?
Applications are expected to be original work created by the applicants. Submissions suspected of plagiarism or written by artificial intelligence will be disqualified from consideration.
Deadline
The scholarship submission period is from December 15th 2023 – February 15th 2024 at midnight.
Additional Opportunities
You may also be eligible for one of these five scholarships worth $2,500 awarded by our national union, NUPGE:
Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Scholarship for Students of Colour
Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
Tommy Douglas Memorial Scholarship
BCCPAC Educational Award
The award is open to any Grade 12 student attending a BCCPAC-member school who is planning to pursue post-secondary studies (academic, vocational, technical or training). The award honours a well-rounded student who is involved and interested in many things and has an understanding of the importance of parent involvement in education. The recipient will receive an award in the amount $1,000.
Deadline is February 28, 2024
Millie Brother Scholarships for Hearing Children of Deaf Adults
The Millie Brother Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to hearing children of deaf adults to help them pursue their post-secondary education. The scholarship can be used for undergraduate at any accredited institution of higher education in the world. These are one-time scholarships, but you may apply for as many years as you are in school. You may only apply if you have not previously won this scholarship award.
Applicants must be the hearing child of Deaf parents; students from any country in the world are eligible to apply, You are invited to submit your essay in your native language, if preferred, but must also submit a second copy in written English. We will make every effort to find a native user to review your essay. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for further clarification
The Millie Brother Scholarship will be open for new applications starting on 1 January 2024 through 29 February 2024.
Please click here for the online application form.
The scholarship application package is as follows:
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The online application form.
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Essay: 2-page double-spaced
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Describe how your experience with Deaf parents has shaped your life and your goals.
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Include a description of your future career aspirations.
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Essays will be judged for organization, content, and creativity. We encourage you to ask someone else to proofread your essay before you submit it.
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In addition to 1-2 above, each applicant must submit:
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a transcript from your high school and your college or university (if you are currently enrolled). Unofficial transcripts are sufficient, however official transcripts (although not required) can take several weeks to process, so we encourage you request your transcripts well in advance of the deadline.
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two letters of recommendation from teachers (a link to the online recommendation forms will be sent to your letter writers directly upon receipt of your online application). The application package is not considered submitted until we have received your two recommendation letters, which must be received by 29 February 2024.
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Please contact us at scholarships@coda-international.org with any questions. Winners will be notified via email.