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. 

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