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
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District/Authority (8 awards of $1250 each for ILC)
Criteria:
- Student must have Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident status and fulfill graduation requirements by August 31, 2024
- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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ILC Scholarship (1 award of $1000 for ILC)
Criteria:
- Graduating student from ILC
- Has demonstrated noteworthy perseverance in achieving her/his/their academic goals
- Is pursuing post-secondary education beginning in their graduation year
- Has been accepted to a post-secondary institution
- Submits an application letter explaining their ambitions for post-secondary education and how this award will be valuable
- Application Deadline: May 15 th
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Lobstick Foundation Trades Bursary (2 awards of $1000 for District)
Criteria:
- 1 award in the Trades, and 1 award in the field of Health Care/Nursing
- To support a graduating female student pursuing post-secondary education in Health Care/Nursing or the Trades.
- Acknowledges a student who has faced financial hardshi
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Joy Paquin Memorial Scholarship (1 award 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
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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
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Forrest Owens Memorial Scholarship (1 award of $1400 for SD63)
- Donor to select recipient in consultation with the District Scholarship Committee
- Awarded to a graduating student pursuing further education or training infirefighting, fire safety, medical/first responder, emergency management or public service (consideration may also be given for pursuit of a career in construction)
- Student must reside in the municipality of Central Saanich, Tsartlip First Nation or Tsawout First Nation
- Good academic record, attendance and citizenship- Involvement in community activities, volunteer or service oriented work, sports achievement, etc.
- Keen interest or specific skill in the area of endeavor
- Application must a include cover letter detailing future plans
- Proof of acceptance in a post secondary program in one of the specialty areas listed above.
- Application Deadline: May 15th
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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
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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
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Jan Heinrichs Memorial Scholarship (1 award of $500+ for SD63)
- Heinrichs and Evans families along with District Committee to select recipient
- Graduating student who has participated in a school-based music or drama program
- Intention to pursue post-secondary education
- Student has demonstrated passion, integrity, and leadership through encouragement of others
- Cover letter to include:
- details of interests and achievements in the Arts;
- how their personal journey has been influenced by participating in a school-based music or drama program; and
- statement of goals and plans to include the Arts in their future.
- A letter of recommendation from a Performing Arts teacher
- Application Deadline: May 15 th