The Sooke Community Association offers a $1000 scholarship for a student entering any post-secondary program.
Additional criteria: These scholarships will be awarded to students who are promising young citizens who are community-oriented, with a record of volunteer work.
The Sooke Community Association wishes that financial assistance be offered to as many students as possible, so preference may be given to students not receiving other scholarships.
Application deadline is Dec. 31 each year.
Storwell is offering an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life. The award is non-renewable, but candidates are welcome to apply for it once a year.
The successful candidate is an active member of their community, has excellent grades and displays financial need.
Requirements:
The Rotary Club of Victoria is committed to making a difference for youth. One of the ways they do this is to support graduating students who will be attending a post-secondary institution in the fall and other high school students who exemplify the values of Rotary.
Many scholarships are available.
Application usually opens at the start of May. Check the website for the updated deadline and other info.
Due to the unique circumstances of military life, funds for pursuing post-secondary education are a significant barrier for many Canadian Forces families. The National Scholarship Program works to remove some of those barriers.
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or vocational program at an accredited Canadian college or university, leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate.
The Sooke Fire Fighters Annual Scholarship recognizes and rewards a graduating student‐resident of Sooke. Sooke Fire Fighters are committed to not only the protection of our community, but also to its growth and support. Just as fire fighters are synonymous with service, initiative, and selflessness, the scholarship will acknowledge applicants who exemplify these same attributes through dedication and leadership in service of school and community.
The BC Hydro Power Pioneers are recognizing youth who have excelled in community service. There are up to twenty $500 awards available throughout British Columbia.
We’re looking for students who have made outstanding contributions in their local community for a considerable amount of time or have initiated, organized or contributed significantly to a one-time project.
Priority will be given to students who volunteer in their local communities.
We’re looking for students who are:
The Beedie Luminaries Scholarship is for students with potential who are facing financial adversity. Students who are smart, but constrained by circumstance. Students who are resilient and gritty. Students who are ready to make a positive change in their lives.
Beedie Luminaries is a social-profit enterprise designed to help remove barriers to education and provide wrap-around support for promising students who are facing financial adversity. Students who are smart, but constrained by circumstance. Students who are ready to rise above their circumstances and achieve their dreams.
The scholarship is open to female students enrolled in any year of study in secondary school and who are contributing to their school's leadership team or student council. There are five awards of $1000, each, with one award to be presented in each of the five regions of Canada (British Columbia, The Prairies and Territories, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada).
Usually applications open in October. Check the website below for details, updated info, and application deadline. Application deadline is likely in January.
There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates.
Winners will have demonstrated community service, both inside and outside schools, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career path or area of post-secondary study. They will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition.
Students must be nominated by their school. If nominated, the student must submit an application to the Ministry of Education for adjudication by the selection committee.
Applicant must be a former youth in care. Contact your former social worker or see your school counsellor if you aren’t sure if you meet the criteria.
- must be entering full time post-secondary studies
- must be planning to complete a certificate, diploma, or degree program
See the Student Aid BC website and click on “explore funding options” for details.