The Rotary Club of Victoria-Saanich 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 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.
This scholarship is available to students who:
- are present or past employees of Village Food Markets, or
- are children or grandchildren of present employees of Village Food Markets
The deadline is usually in May.
See the website below to confirm all details, including the application deadline for the current year.
Each year VOS awards a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 (Canadian) to a student who has demonstrated passion and dedication to the performing arts. The scholarship is available to current high school students who are choosing to pursue studies in the performing arts at the post-secondary level, including conservatory style training.
The application is usually in March. Check the VIAHA website to confirm application requirements and application deadline.
On their website, find the application forms under the "Resources" top tab", then "Administration", then look under "Awards"