Scholarships and Awards
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
- Full Application Package includes:
- District Application Form
- Application letter Sample
- Resume
- Transcript
- Reference letter
Scholarship Awards printable version
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 $1200)
- Criteria:
- Graduating student from a public secondary school in SD63
- Pursuing post-secondary education
- Proof of acceptance to post secondary institution and indication of intention to begin studies in her graduation year
- A covering letter explaining her ambitions for post secondary education and how this award will be valuable
- Open to all women including those who identify as part of the women’s community
- 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.
- graduating student who:
6. Coast Capital Standing Tall Award (No longer offered through school districts)
- Criteria:
- Students are invited to apply for Coast Capital awards through their partner organizations. Here is a link to get you started:
- https://www.coastcapitalsavings.com/about-us/education-awards
7. Joy Paquin Memorial Scholarship (2 awards of $1000 for District)
- Donor to select recipient in consultation with SD63 Scholarship committee
- Awarded to an outstanding graduating student entering full time post-secondary education whose goal is to become a teacher
- Letter of acceptance from post-secondary institution for entry in graduation year
- Include a separate statement, in paragraphs, of future plans and goals
- 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