Confirmed ongoing yearly

Public Guardian and Trustee Educational Assistance Fund

Selection criteria:
1)  financial need
2)  past marks
3)  career goals

Eligibility:
- Applicants mush be a former permanent ward of the Province of BC (e.g. foster care, youth agreement)
- be at least 19 years of age as of the date studies commence
- be a high school graduate currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary academic, technical or vocational program

Visit the website listed below for details.  

P.E.O. Star Scholarship

PEO is an organization focused on the education and support of women.  They are offering a $2500 scholarship to a current  female who plans to go on to post-secondary school.  

Selection criteria:
1)  leadership
2)  extra curricular activities
3)  community service
4)  academics

Michael Potter / Rotary Club of Victoria-Harbourside Bursary

This bursary is renewable for 4 years.  The amount varies but is expected to be around $1200 to 2000 per year.  

Each high school involved will nominate one Grade 12 student who has overcome significant hurdles or hardships in order to attend college or university.  Such hurdles or hardships may include financial difficulties, lack of family support, lack of role models, or emotional troubles. 

Medavie Scholarship

Several scholarships of $7,000 each will be awarded to youth who are living with a mental health challenge of their own or that of a family member and are pursuing health-related post-secondary studies at a recognized Canadian university or community college, and plan to pursue a career in their health-related field of studies. Each scholarship will be renewable for up to three additional years, subject to continued eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria: 

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC Daneen Skilling Scholarship for Studies in Occupational Health and Safety

This  scholarship is an annual award in honour of Ms. Daneen Skilling, a dedicated and professional leader to business and community in ensuring workplaces are safe and healthy. Ms. Skilling served as Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC Board of Directors Chair for seven years during a period of significant growth. Her experience, leadership, and dedication led the Alliance to become a leading centre for health and safety.  

Lower Island Soccer Association Scholarship

Applicants must have played three (3) or more years with an affiliated LISA team and/or must be currently participating within LISA in a specific capacity. Priority is given to individuals currently playing youth soccer, but participation may also be as a coach, official, or volunteer. 

See website listed below to confirm application deadline and for current application information & requirements.

Loran Award

Selection criteria:  

1)  Character
2)  Service
3)  Leadership
4)  Marks

For students pursuing studies at certain universities only.  See the website for the complete list. 

Up to 30 awards available. 
Valued at up to $100 000.
85% average required.

See the website below for more information and to apply.

The deadline is usually early-October.