The UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award program assists students who are transitioning to UBC from secondary school or another post-secondary institution. The purpose of the program is to financially support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community, but who would not be able to attend without significant financial assistance. Through the program, new students can access a variety of one-time and renewable awards of up to $80,000 – an amount that covers the full cost of a degree and living expenses. Are you eligible? You are eligible to apply for a UBC...

The John F. Hamilton Scholarship is an annual scholarship of $3,500 (increased from $2,500 in 2010) awarded to a student connected to the insurance industry, who is pursuing a post-secondary education. The scholarship was established by friends and members of Insurance Brokers Association of B.C. in 1999 and is funded in part from proceeds of IBABC's annual golf tournament. The scholarship celebrates the contributions of Jack Hamilton (1931–1998), who earned his Commerce degree from the University of B.C. in 1955 and contributed to the insurance profession immensely over a long and distinguished career. He was honoured as Insurance Person of...

Applicants who do not meet the following criteria are not eligible for a bursary. A) All applicants must have a demonstrated financial need. B) Proof of enrolment, tuition payment and transcripts are required. C) Applicants must be BC residents who are Canadian Citizens, a permanent resident of Canada or designated as a protected person. D) Applicants must be in attendance at a public Canadian post-secondary school when the application is submitted. E) Applicants attending accredited private schools will only be considered if the program is not offered at a public school. Applicants must provide a statement as to why they...

Children of insurance industry practitioners can give their post-secondary education a leg-up with one of several scholarships available. The John M. Toomer Education Scholarship is: A) Administered by IBABC. B) Awarded each spring. C) $5,000 for first or subsequent year of study in a post-secondary institution. D) Applicants must be employees or relatives of BC insurance industry practitioners. E) Applicants must show commitment to community service, extra-curricular activities, and mentoring or tutoring others. F) Added preference given to applicants intending to pursue a career in the education field upon completion of post-secondary studies. G) Preference given to applicants with a...

The Cattlemen's Martin Riedemann Society is pleased to administer several bursaries, grants and scholarships on behalf of the ranching industry. These bursaries and grants are funded through monies raised at the Annual General Meeting silent and live auction fundraiser. Money raised at this event enables the cattle industry to foster post secondary education and give back to ranching communities, supporting: A) The BC Cattlemen's Association Bursaries; B) The Martin Riedemann Bursary was established in 1975 in honour of Martin Riedemann of Alkali Lake Ranch who passed away in a boating accident at the lake. At the time of his passing,...

The deadline for the Mary Ashworth Scholarship is November 1st of each year. Successful applicants will be notified within six weeks of the application deadline. Description The Mary Ashworth Scholarship was established by BC TEAL in 1988 on the occasion of Mary Ashworth's retirement from the University of British Columbia. The scholarship honours her outstanding contributions to BC TEAL and the English language profession in Canada. The Mary Ashworth Scholarship is for a graduate student attending a university in British Columbia and studying in the field of TESL/TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related graduate program. It is also available to...

To encourage the research and writing of Okanagan history by secondary and post secondary students. Eligibility Students currently in Grades 9 to 12, or at any post secondary institution. Prize a) $1000.00 (one thousand dollars). b) Possible publication in Okanagan History, the annual publication of the Okanagan Historical Society. General Criteria The essay must: A) Depict history which occurred in the geographical area encompassed by the Okanagan, Shuswap and Similkameen Valleys. B) Be suitable for publication in the "Okanagan History" book. C) Be submitted on a 3.5 in. disk or CD and typed double spaced on 8.5 x 11.0 in....

Children of insurance industry practitioners can give their post-secondary education a leg-up with one of several scholarships available to them. The A.H.B. "Spoon" Wotherspoon Memorial Scholarship is: A) Administered by IBABC. B) Awarded each spring. C) $1,000 for first year of post-secondary education. D) Applicants must be employees or relatives of BC insurance industry practitioners. E) Applicants must show a commitment to community service. F) Preference given to applicants with a connection to an IBABC member.

The purpose of the Abbotsford Community Foundation (ACF) Student Awards Program is to increase access to post-secondary education by granting scholarships, bursaries and other awards to students graduating from participating public and private secondary schools in the City of Abbotsford. ACF provides approximately 300 awards each year funded by the income from student award endowment funds and support from annual student award donors. The Student Awards program is open for applications each year for the first three weeks of February. Recipients are chosen in April and students receive notification at their respective convocation ceremonies in June. HOW RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN...

ELIGIBILITY All entrants must be: A) A resident of British Columbia B) About to enter, or continue, a program of study at a post-secondary educational institution in Canada C) Not a winner of a BCCHS Scholarship on a previous occasion AWARDS Up to three awards may be made. Each award will be for $500. The award must be used only for tuition fees and must be used within 12 months of being granted. Payment will be made either: A) Directly to the awardee on provision of a receipt from the institution, or B) To the awardee's account at the institution...

Pollard and Perrin Orthodontics Scholarship Eligibility: To be eligible for the "West Kelowna Orthodontics Scholarship" a student must: 1) Be attending college or university no later than September of 2022. 2) Be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September of 2022. 3) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year. 4) Be a Canadian resident living anywhere in British Columbia. 5) Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline. *Note that you can be enrolled in any field...

Tony Marzitelli served on the Board of Directors of the Italian Cultural Centre for 17 years until his unexpected passing in 2010. Tony Marzitelli was an avid sports fan, but also valued the importance of community involvement and post-secondary education. In memory of Tony Marzitelli, the Marzitelli family has established an annual $500.00 scholarship fund to reward a worthy graduating student with an opportunity to assist in the pursuit of their academic dreams. Eligibility A) The recipient of the scholarship must be a graduating Grade 12 student whose parents are of Italian heritage. B) Be a BC Resident C) Accepted...