The Sooke Autism Support Society (SASS) Individual Support Scholarship is open to graduating students at EMCS who has a designated special need which is fully supported by an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Lisa Pauline Huus was a pioneer for people with disabilities seeking access to mainstream education in British Columbia. She was the first student with a significant disability (Muscular Dystrophy) to attend the BC public school system, in Victoria, British Columbia, and graduated from Claremont Senior Secondary School in 1985. She continued to be a trailblazer for other students with disabilities and went on to study at the University of Victoria. She was a third-year sociology student when she passed away.
About the Bursary
This award is available to School Districts 61, 62 & 63 students.
One Scholarship of $1000 is available.
Successful applicants will be selected by the Rocky Point Bird Observatory Awards Committee.
Requirements: Graduating, full time high school students of School Districts 61, 62 & 63 who intend to pursue a career that supports bird and/or environmental conservation.
The BCAHA Tribute Bursary Fund exists to assist in the education of deserving youth or adult students enrolled in post-secondary education, at a recognized British Columbia institution, in a human healthcare field. Four $1,000 bursaries will be awarded in any healthcare related program. Check their website for REQUIREMENTS (including the application deadline) and APPLICATION FORM.
Application form for the current year will be available at the link below a couple months before the application deadline.
This award is in memory of AJ, Cory, and Eric.
Multiple scholarships may be offered.
This scholarship will be presented to students planning to pursue post-secondary education in the trades.
This award is in memory of AJ, Cory, and Eric.
Multiple scholarships may be offered.
These awards will be presented to students whose attributes, accomplishments, and activities exemplify the philosophy of a community school. Academics, school/community involvement, and volunteer work are the main criteria.
The SPVPA offers one bursary to a graduating student whose parent or grandparent is a current member of the Sooke Principals’ and Vice Principals’ Association. The student may or may not attend a school in SD 62.
Herman Rebneris was a respected member of Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA) and a strong advocate of education and training, skilled trades and student participation in the residential construction industry.
VRBA will recognize the commitment to those learning the carpentry trade by awarding a deserving student with a $500 cheque to buy “the tools of the trade.”
Victor Chen was a pillar of the Langford community and contributed greatly as Manager of Engineering for the City of Langford. He mentored many young engineers throughout their careers and encouraged them to continually question designs and ask “will it work?” and “is it maintainable?” He will best be remembered for Bear Mountain, Westhills, Colwood Corners, Langford and Westshore Parkways, Costco and most major engineering projects built in Langford between 1997 and 2017.
The Sooke Autism Support Society (SASS) Ambassador of Inclusion Scholarship is open to any graduating student at EMCS who has demonstrated an enthusiastic commitment to promoting the positive inclusion of those with special needs at home, at school and/or within the community.