Confirmed for current year

The Diane Dawson and Maywell Wickheim Bursaries of $500 are given each year to recognize students whose attributes, accomplishments and activities exemplify the philosophy of a community school.  

Academics will be considered in selection, however the main requirement is being a well-rounded individual who volunteers with the school, community, and other groups.  

Financial need is also a consideration. 

Number of awards and amount of award may vary from year to year.  

Coast Capital Savings is working with a number of community partners to offer funding for education.  Criteria and deadlines vary.  Check the website below for more info. 

This bursary is not a scholarship for high academic achievement. It is a character award that aims to recognize the students in our community who have overcome various adversities, including mental health, physical disability, discrimination, financial hardship, or family issues. Despite these challenges, these students have demonstrated kindness, determination, and courage to graduate high school and continue their education through post-secondary institutions, trade schools, online courses, or the military. 
 

School nomination required.  

This bursary is offered in honour of Larry Alexander, who was a local carpenter and started his own business in Sooke in 1967.  Mr. Alexander loved teaching others and trained many carpentry apprentices over the years.  A number of carpenters working in School District 62 were taught by Mr. Alexander.

Selection Criteria:

1) a student planning to pursue a career in the trades, especially carpentry

2) financial need may be considered

The updated application form for SCHOOL Awards will be available in mid-April.

Criteria: 

1) Open to anyone, but preference will be given to someone pursuing a career in the trades.

2) Student must achieve grades that will allow him/her to attend a post secondary institution in the field of his/her choice  and a high academic standing is not required to apply.

3) Applicants must show a willingness to help others, mentor others, have a positive attitude, and have contributed to the success of their program(s) in pursuit of their chosen field. 

Selection Criteria:

- for students pursuing a post-secondary program at a recognized college, university, tech school, etc. 

- applicants must indicate financial need

The updated application form for SCHOOL Awards will be available in mid-April.