The Trust was set up for longtime Pender Island resident and animal enthusiast, Irene Cooper. Perched on the cliffs overlooking the ocean on the Pender Island Bluff Ridge, Irene had a spectacular view of the southwest coast with bald Eagles nesting right outside her kitchen window. As a testament to her wishes, the trust has been set up to help assist students who wish to pursue training and education in the field of veterinary medicine or treatment in Canada.
The C.C. Thomas Student Award honours the memory of a founding member, C.C. Thomas, of the Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Society. It was established in 1972 to encourage young people with creative interests and abilities to further their studies in the areas related to visual arts. Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded to assist with expenses related to the pursuit of visual arts after high school graduation.
Alpha Gamma Delta is an international women’s organization committed to providing opportunities for personal development, service to others and a lifelong community. Inspired by common values, Alpha Gamma Delta connects, empowers and celebrates our members to lead lives of significance that positively impact their communities. The Alpha Gamma Delta UBC Entrance Award is a $2,000 award for an outstanding all-round female secondary school graduate entering the University of British Columbia (UBC) – Vancouver in September.
The Hallgren & Faulkner Community Achievement Award recognizes accomplishments and contributions in school and community. Academics and community service are the key selection criteria.
This award is open to students who have taken Law Studies 12 or Drama / Musical Theatre classes at EMCS.
Eligibility:
- female student pursing post-secondary studies related to Physical & Health Education.
- financial need
- eligible programs include: Education, Physical Education, Health Education, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, Health Sciences, or related program
The application period opens in the fall of each year and closes on the date noted on the website below.
See the website below to confirm details (including application deadline) and to apply.
Application deadline varies by post-secondary school.
The goal of the The Sea to Tree Health & Wellness Scholarship is to promote careers in mental health to increase access to mental health services in Sooke, which is largely an underserved community.
Selection Criteria:
- Sooke resident
- starting post-secondary within a year of graduating from high school
- pursing a mental health related career with a desire to work in Sooke
- community service
- financial need
This scholarship covers full tuition as well as $10,000 per year in funding for living expenses.
Criteria: academic excellence (min 90% average), intellectual curiosity, leadership potential, strength of character
For students with majors in the Faculty of Arts & Science (excluding Commerce).
e.g. Computer Science, Humanities, Life Sciences, Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Social Sciences
For students attending the St. George Campus.
Financial need is not required.
CWB Foundation offers a number of scholarships and bursaries to students pursing welding as a career.
Applications are often in June, but check the website below to confirm all requirements, details, and the application deadline(s).
The Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship Fund was established to honour the memory o