Local Scholarships and Bursaries

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1 Local Scholarships and Bursaries March 2013 Application Deadline: March 28th

2 Page Important Scholarship Dates 3 Directions 4-6 Scholarships and Bursaries 7-35 Scholarships/Bursaries Requiring Separate or online Applications. 36 Index by Number Other Scholarship Links Application Form 39 40,41 Marks Collection Form 42 Extra Question sheet 43 2

3 Important Scholarship Dates Letter sent to donor organizations January 22, 2013 verifying information. Letter & information returned to us by February 12, 2013 organization. Information Assembly for grade 12 s February 26, 2013 Scholarship books available online or February 27, 2013 hard copy Completed application forms with March 28, 2011 attachments due in the Counselling NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED! Office Application forms picked up by the April 8,9,10, 2013 organizations Results sent to us from organizations May 10, 2013 Scholarship/Bursary Awards Ceremony June 12, 2013 IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE: Applicants are urged to submit NEAT and CAREFULLY COMPLETED application forms. Note deadline dates: Deadline to submit completed applications to the Counselling Office Thursday March 28, 2013 A RESUME, MARKS COLLECTION FORM, COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT, AND PERSONAL LETTER MUST BE INCLUDED WITH EACH APPLICATION FORM. Emphasize past achievements and future plans. (* Do Not Use Long Paper) An Award Ceremony will be held in the ADSS Auditorium on a date and time to be announced. All recipients will be notified and will be expected to attend. If you receive an award, please be sure to write a thank you letter as most of these organizations are volunteer, and their members put in a lot of time and effort in order to provide these funds. Contact information will be provided when you receive your award. 3

4 1. What do I do first? Read the List of Scholarships and Bursaries and select those for which you are qualified. NOTE: You must state how or why you are qualified in the last paragraph on the second page of the Scholarship Application. 2. Does the Scholarship Require a Specific Application? Check to see if the Scholarship or Bursary requires a specific application. If it does, the name of the scholarship will be preceded by an S. These are kept in the top drawer of the large filing cabinet, (marked SCHOLARSHIPS) in the Counselling Office. Yours will not be considered if it is not done on the right form. For all others, just fill out the application form that is included in this package. 3. What do I need to send with my application form? Complete the application forms, attach a RESUME, PERSONAL LETTER, MARKS COLLECTION FORM, and a PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT. Several applications require additional information and references. A sample of the personal letter is available in the Counselling Office. If the requirements of the bursary/scholarship specifies a handwritten letter, make sure it is written, not printer or typed. Also, please be sure to sign your letter. * Do not use long paper!! 4. Do I have to write out a separate application form for each scholarship? No. Complete your application form, leaving out the first questions, which is the name of the scholarship and the number, and the last question, which is how do you qualify. You may copy this application as many times as you need to, and then fill in the scholarship names, numbers, and reasons you qualify on the copies. BE SURE TO PUT THE NAME OF THE SCHOLARSHIP OR BURSARY and its number on the application form. John Hancock John Henry 4

5 5. Are my documents in the correct order? Put the completed application form at the front and staple everything together. Do not put in an envelope. 6. Keeping Track If you wish to keep track of the scholarships you are applying for, use the indexes at the back of this package. 7. What do I do with my applications after I have completed them? Return the completed application forms in numerical order, by scholarship number, to Mrs. Bell in the Counseling Office by March 28 th, No late forms will be accepted. PLEASE NOTE: If a Scholarship requires a separate application or a paragraph, be sure to do this or your application will not be considered. 5

6 NOTE: Scholarships are not restricted to the A students...a good C+ average will be considered. Also, most awards are given to students proceeding to ANY postsecondary institution, which includes university, regional college, BCIT, nursing school and vocational institutions. Furthermore, a considerable amount of money is available in the form of bursaries that depend more on financial need than on high marks. The write-ups below the names of the scholarships are the qualifications that the scholarships or bursaries are based on. For example: your field of study or the courses you are currently in, the organization your parents belong to, the organization you belong to, or need. (Be sure to check to see if the scholarship is based on need. even if you don t have the other qualifications, they may still consider you if you show sufficient need. If there are specific requirements and you do not qualify, please do not apply as your application may be sorted before they are given to the committee that chooses the winners. Completed forms must be returned by March 28 th, 2013 to the Counselling Office at Alberni District Secondary School. 6

7 ALBERNI DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES FOR 2013 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4 ACADEMIC COURSES THAT HAVE PROVINCIAL EXAMS. 1. CAROLYN LEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Minimum of $500 Awarded to a student going to a University starting within eight months of graduation. Based on marks, future plans and financial need. Must have a B average. 2. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, Alberni Valley Branch 293 MEMORIAL Scholarships There will be two $750 Scholarship Awards. Applicants must be a daughter/son or granddaughter/grandson of a AV Branch 293 member in good standing. This is a one time application and will be awarded in the applicants high school graduating year. The applicant must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution to be eligible for the award. This award is presented at the Legion s award ceremony which takes place in October. 3. CHINESE CANADIAN SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP - $500 Awarded to a member of the local Chinese community. provincial examination mark. Award based on 4. S BC PRINCIPALS & VICE-PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NON MEMBERS AND FIRST NATION STUDENTS. Awarded to a student who graduates from the BC public school system and proceeds to a post-secondary institution. Applicants will be judged on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership within the school and community. (Separate application you must mail it yourself). You can apply for this first week of March by going to their website 7

8 5. S BC PRINCIPALS & VICE-PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MEMBERS - up to 10@$500 Awarded to a student who graduates from the BC public school system and proceeds to a post-secondary institution and whose parents are members of BCPVPA. Applicants will be judged on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership within the school and community. (Separate application you must mail it yourself.) See #4 for website address. 6. IN MEMORY OF BRIAN ANTHONY - $500 Preference to candidates choosing Physiotherapy, or a medical related field, Grades, volunteerism and financial need will be taken in to consideration. VAST eligible SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES WITH NO EXAMS REQUIRED. TO QUALIFY YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA. YOUR PARENTS HAVE TO BELONG TO THE ORGANIZATION GIVING THE AWARD.. 7. BETA SIGMA PHI LAUREATE GAMMA RHO CHAPTER BURSARY - $300 To be awarded to a son, daughter or grandchild of an active member of Beta Sigma Phi. Must attend a post secondary institution within eight months of graduation. Proof of post secondary registration is required. Financial need as well as scholastic standing will be considered. VAST Eligible 8. BETA SIGMA PHI PRECEPTOR GAMMA BETA CHAPTER BURSARY 3@300 Awarded to family member of a active member of Beta Sigma Phi. Must attend a post-secondary within eight months of graduation. Financial need as well as scholastic standing will be considered. Must include name of family member. We would expect that the candidate would have done some service or volunteer work in the community. VAST Eligible. 9. BETA SIGMA PHI PRECEPTOR XI BURSARY - $300 Awarded to a son, daughter, or grandchild of an active member of Beta Sigma Phi. Must attend a post secondary institution within eight months of graduation. Financial need as well as scholastic standing will be considered. VAST eligible 8

9 10. ORDER OF EASTERN STAR BURSARY - $300 Awarded to a student who has Masonic affiliation or relationship (Job s Daughters, Masons, Order of Eastern Star). Proof of post secondary registration is required. Financial need will also be considered. VAST Eligible. 11. ALBERNI DISTRICT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION BURSARIES 1@ $1,000; 1@ $800; 1@ $500 A scholarship award open to members, members children or grandchildren. Must be registered at ADSS in grade 12, planning to attend any post secondary institution starting within fifteen months of graduation. Academic achievement, school and community involvement and need will be considered. Write a brief essay (75 words+) on What is a Cooperative Association and its Objectives. (You must write the essay to be considered.) Please clearly identify your Co-op relationship on first page of application: Qualifying member name, member number, and relationship to applicant. Ie: parent, grandparent The $1000 bursary is awarded by the Alberni District Co-op in memory of Mr. Harold E. Turner VAST eligible 12. S ALBERNI VALLEY CATHOLIC WOMEN S LEAGUE BURSARY $500 Awarded to a student (one boy or girl) who, on immediately following graduation, is enrolled in full-time studies at any post-secondary institution. Must be a CWL member, or be related to a CWL member, or a parishioner at Holy Family/Notre Dame Catholic Church. Church involvement, scholastic Achievement & financial need considered. VAST Eligible. 13. ALBERNI DISTRICT TEACHERS UNION BURSARIES 2@$500 Award to be made to graduates who are students planning post-secondary education. This award will be made on the basis of financial need, but marks, school and community involvement, will also be considered. Preference will be given to sons and daughters of ADTU members. (See also ADTU Scholarships) 9

10 14. ALBERNI DISTRICT TEACHERS UNION SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded to students proceeding to post secondary education in this academic year, following graduation. PREFERENCE GIVEN TO DEPENDENTS OF ADTU MEMBERS. Marks and financial need considered. (see also ADTU Bursaries - #16). 15. PORT ALBERNI AND DISTRICT LABOUR COUNCIL WALTER BEHN MEMORIAL BURSARY - $500 (Union) Awarded to a student at Alberni District Secondary School who will be registered in any post secondary educational institute within eight months of graduation. Applicant must be a MEMBER OF OR LEGAL DEPENDENT OF a member of ANY union affiliated with the Port Alberni and District Labour Council (Must note which union on application). The following will be considered: marks, marks pertaining to a chosen field, plans for the future, financial need. Must write a paragraph on what you think a Union is. If a paragraph is not included, application will be discarded. Please list union applicant or legal dependent is affiliated with. 16. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS SCHOOL DISTRICT 70 PRINCIPALS AND VICE-PRINCIPALS SCHOLARSHIPS 2@$500 Awarded to a student proceeding to a post secondary institution within eighteen months of graduation. Marks, school and community involvement and need will be considered. Preference will be given to a dependent of an Administrative Officer who meets the above criteria but is open to all students. 10

11 17. COMMUNICATIONS, ENERGY & PAPER WORKERS UNION #592 JACK BREUKER MEMORIAL BURSARY - $1000 Awarded to a member or a legal dependent of a member of Local #592. Student must be proceeding to any post secondary institution. Academic standing and personal resume will be considered. 18. COMMUNICATIONS, ENERGY & PAPER WORKERS UNION #592 DAVID FRASER MEMORIAL BURSARY - $1000 Awarded to a member or a legal dependent of a member of Local #592. Student must be proceeding to any post secondary institution. Academic standing and personal resume will be considered. 19. COMMUNICATIONS, ENERGY & PAPER WORKERS UNION #592 DARYL DEROOY MEMORIAL BURSARY - $1000 Awarded to a member or a legal dependent of a member of Local #592. Student must be proceeding to any post secondary institution. Academic standing and personal resume will be considered. 20. CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LOCAL #727 BURSARIES (SCHOOL DISTRICT #70 EMPLOYEES) 3@$1,000 (CUPE #727) Must be a dependent of, or a member of in good standing, Local #727, proceeding to any post secondary institution in the following year. Financial need and marks will be considered. 11

12 21. a. CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LOCAL #118 BURSARY (CITY OF PORT ALBERNI & PARKS & RECREATION EMPLOYEES) - $1000 (CUPE #118) Must be a dependent of, or a member of, Local 118, proceeding to any post secondary institution starting within 15 months of graduation. Financial need and marks will be considered. VAST eligible. b. Canadian Union of Public Employees Local #118 1@$1000 In Memory of Mona Colclough The student must be a dependent, or a member of Local #118. Proceeding to any post secondary institution. Starting within 15 months of graduation. Financial need. Marks will be considered. Volunteering is an asset. VAST eligible. 22. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, Alberni Valley Branch 293 MEMORIAL Bursaries - $500 HOWE MEMORIAL BURSARY - $500 LOIS TASSIE MEMORIAL BURSARY - $500 Awarded to a son/daughter or grandson/daughter of a member of Branch 293 who is proceeding to a post secondary institution. The applicant must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution to be eligible for the award. This Award is presented at the Legions award ceremony which takes place in October. 23. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Alberni Valley Branch 293 LADIES AUXILIARY BURSARY - $500 Awarded to a legal dependent (son/daughter) of a member of Branch #293, who is proceeding to a post secondary institution in September VAST Eligible. 12

13 24. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ALBERNI VALLEY COUNCIL #3435 BURSARIES (Knights of Columbus) Awarded to a student enrolled in a full-year program at any British Columbian post secondary institution. Award based on satisfactory achievement and financial need. Preference could be given to relatives of Council #3435 members. Recipient must enroll within 14 months of graduation from high school. Bursary will be paid after proof of enrollment. 25. KIWANIS CLUB BURSARY - $500 (Kiwanis) Candidates must register and attend any post secondary institution within fifteen months of graduation. Marks and financial need will be considered. Students must have done volunteer work for Kiwanis. VAST Eligible. SPECIFIC COURSES TAKEN AT ADSS 26. PORTAL PLAYERS PERFORMING ARTS BURSARY $500 (Theatre) Must be a performing arts student, (in or out of school). Candidate must be planning attend a post-secondary institution of a full-time basis with intent to pursue performing arts (on or off stage). Scholastic achievement will be considered. Preference given to students who are, or have been involved with, Portal Players Dramatic Society. Give details of Alberni Valley Theatre involvement. VAST eligible. 27. PORT ALBERNI ORCHESTRA & CHORUS SOCIETY BURSARIES 1@$500 (Music) Bursary is limited to students who are entering a university music Program. Proof of acceptance to institution is required. 13

14 28. a). S CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH BURSARY -$500 (Immersion) Awarded to a graduating student of the French Immersion program, whose family has been member of Canadian Parents for French for at least three years prior to graduation. Applicant must attend a post secondary Institution. Academic achievement, a minimum of 5 hours volunteering which directly benefits Canadian Parents for French i.e. French reading groups, annual immersion picnic, French tutoring, etc. Furthering of French education will be considered as well as financial need. Must meet graduation requirements for French Immersion. VAST eligible. b). s CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH SCHOLARSHIP - $1000 (Immersion) Awarded to a graduating student of the French Immersion Program whose family has been a member of the Canadian Parents for French for at least 3 years prior to graduation. Applicant must attend a post secondary institution. Academic achievement, a minimum of 5 hours volunteering which directly benefits Canadian Parents for French i.e. French reading groups, annual immersion picnic, French tutoring, etc. Furthering of French education must be stated on application. Must meet graduation requirements for French Immersion. VAST eligible. 29. COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL BURSARY - $200 (Arts) Award based on performance and achievement of the individual in the arts, past and present, academic achievement and financial need. MUST BE IN SOME AREA OF THE ARTS, i.e. drama, music, visual arts, creative writing. Must attend a post secondary institution starting within eight months of graduation. VAST Eligible. 14

15 30. STANLEY GRAVES MEMORIAL BURSARY - $1,000 (Drama) Awarded to a graduate of ADSS and is to assist a student registered at a postsecondary educational institution in a first year program in the field of acting. It will be awarded to the most outstanding senior acting student as selected by a committee from School District 70 (Alberni). The criteria used by the selection committee will include grade point average in senior acting courses, performance work, reliability, and dedication of the candidate. 31. MEG TREBETT MEMORIAL BURSARY $200- $500 (Journalism/Literature) Awarded to a student who is involved with journalism or literature in school and is intending to pursue such a career. Leadership in school activities such as journalism or drama and academic superiority will be taken into account. Meg Trebett was a pioneer born in the Alberni Valley. She became a journalist and an author. She published a number of books, articles and stories during her career from the s through the 1990 s. 32. MAURICE JONES MUSIC AWARD - $500 (Music) Awarded to a student who has made a contribution towards excellence in music during his/her high school years. Recipient must be entering a post-secondary institution. Payment will be made upon presentation of proof of tuition. Preference will be given to a student who has a financial need. The award will not be given if there is not an appropriate candidate. 15

16 33. HARRIS & COMPANY LLP (Law) The scholarship is available to a Law 11 or 12 student who excels in this course of study. If the school district does not offer a Law course, an alternate course may be selected by the school district. VAST eligible. ENTERING A SPECIFIC AREA OF STUDY. 34. WEST COAST GENERAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY BURSARY $2000 (Health Care) One Bursary for Candy Stripers in the health care field. Second Bursary to any student going in to the health care field, beginning within fifteen months of high school graduation. (Award $1000 in September and $1000 in January.) Scholastic achievement and need will be considered. 35. ALBERNI DISTRICT RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION BURSARY - $500 (Education) Awarded to a student entering a post secondary institution within eighteen months of graduation. Must be pursuing a course of education leading to a qualified teacher s certificate. Financial need, marks, school and/or community involvement will be considered. 36. DR. BRENT MANSON FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC BURSARY - $250 (Health Field) Awarded to a student entering any post secondary institution starting within fifteen months of Graduation. Student must demonstrate a good work ethic, have a financial need and be going into the field of health sciences. Involvement in the Community will also be taken into consideration. VAST eligible. 16

17 37. No longer available 38. S NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY - $1,000 Awarded to a grade 12 graduate who will be attending North Island College on a full time basis in the following year. Students will be evaluated partially on the basis of need and must have a minimum C+ average. VAST Eligible. 39. NATASHA RAI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $500 Awarded to a grade 12 graduate entering a program at a Post Secondary school in the areas of film and television, directing or scriptwriting. Should have taken ABC News and one or more related courses such as directing/scriptwriting 12, Acting 12, Video Production 12, and Media 12. This scholarship was created in memory of ADSS graduate, Natasha Rai. It is given to a student that possesses the same combined talents she showed in her Acting, Directing, Media and Broadcast Media classes that she took at ADSS. It is also hoped that the student will pursue post secondary education in film and television, in acting or production as Natasha was doing when her life was tragically cut short in Natasha was a strong, creative and unique young woman whom the ADSS Visual & Performing Arts Department is honoured to recognize through this scholarship. 17

18 40. DINNER AUCTION AND DERBY DAYS BURSARY - $500 (A local organization, affiliated with some other like-minded provincial organization, that work towards improving our environment.) This bursary will be awarded to a graduating student who plans to enter an environmental/conservation program at a post secondary institution. A student will be chosen on the basis of need and scholastic standings. Documentation shown in volunteering in conservation activities will be a benefit. 41. BARRY GUS CRISIS RESPONSE MEMORIAL FUND BURSARY - $250 (Counseling, Social Work, Health Field) This bursary will be awarded to an individual who wishes to pursue a career in a field that helps others, beginning at a post-secondary institution within fifteen months of graduation. Mr. Gus was an active member of the KUU-US Crisis Line Society and also a founder. His vision was always to help those in need in their deepest times of despair. As a result, a student who shows their commitment to a field that ultimately will directly impact in the savings of lives will be awarded this bursary. 18

19 INVOLVEMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION EITHER BY BELONGING OR VOLUNTEERING. 42. S FIR PARK VILLAGE AWARD FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING - $500 (Volunteering) Awarded annually to a grade 12 student, this award recognizes a student for his/her outstanding service in the community as a volunteer and will be proceeding to a post-secondary institution within twelve months of graduation. Volunteer time shared with the senior community, or volunteering with groups such as special needs, hospital and/or care homes will be more strongly considered. A separate application form will need to be completed (available from the Counseling Office) containing the following information: Highlight your volunteer involvement Describe why you believe volunteering is important Explain what you personally gain from volunteering and what you perceive the recipient gains. Two references, representing two different sources Proof of registration will be required for the recipient of the bursary. VAST eligible. 43. ALBERNI VALLEY MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY AWARD - $500 (Musical Theatre) Awarded to a student who may have been involved with Theatre music in Port Alberni or an ADSS musical production. Student must be continuing in any post secondary institution, starting within the next school year. (Proof of registration is required). Academic achievement and financial need will be considered. VAST eligible. 19

20 44. GYRO CLUB OF THE ALBERNIS BURSARY - $750 The Gyro Club of the Albernis is pleased to offer two $ bursaries to worthy students based on not only academic achievement but also financial need. These bursaries are available to any students entering post-secondary schooling, university or college, vocational, technical and such. Receipt of the monies will be contingent upon proof of acceptance to an accredited postsecondary institution in British Columbia. SPORTS 45. ALBERNI ATHLETIC ASSN AND ALBERNI SENIOR BADMINTON CLUB BILL KHOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $500 (Badminton) Recipient must attend a university or college starting within eight months of graduation. Preference will be given to a student who has participated in the junior badminton program at the Alberni Athletic Hall. Describe your involvement with badminton. VAST eligible. 46. ALBERNI VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP 2@$500 (Soccer) Applicant must have played with a team affiliated with A.V.Y.S.A. The candidate with significant involvement with the sport of soccer may be given preference. The applicant must be proceeding to a post-secondary institution within fifteen months of graduation and have at least a C+ average. Applications MUST be completed fully, including references. Please refer to application package for complete instructions for applying for this scholarship. VAST eligible. 20

21 47. ALBERNI VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION, CARL BUITENHUIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500 (Soccer) Applicant must have played with a team affiliated with A.V.Y.S.A. The candidate with significant involvement with the sport of soccer and academic merit will be given preference. The applicant must be proceeding to a post secondary institution within fifteen months of graduation and have a least a C+ average. Applications MUST be completed fully, including references. Please refer to application package for complete instructions for applying for this scholarship. VAST eligible. 48. ALBERNI VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION BURSARY 2@$500 (Soccer) Applicant must have played with a team affiliated with A.V.Y.S.A. The candidate with significant involvement with the sport of soccer may be given preference. The applicant must be proceeding to a post-secondary institution within fifteen months of graduation and have at least a C+ average. Applications MUST be completed fully, including references. Please refer to application package for complete instructions for applying for this bursary. VAST eligible. 49. S ALBERNI VALLEY MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded to a student graduating from ADSS who plans to continue his or her education at a post secondary institution. Must have a C+ average in the five best subjects. No marks less than a C. Must demonstrate good citizenship, character and sportsmanship. Must be involved with the AVMHA in some capacity (e.g. player, coach or official). (Separate Application) VAST Eligible. 50. ALBERNI DISTRICT HOCKEY CANADA SKILLS ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP 1@$500 This scholarship is awarded to a student who has been enrolled in the Alberni District Hockey Canada Skills Academy during the past three years and plans(within 8 months) to continue his or her education at a post-secondary institution. The student must have a C+ average in the five best subjects with no marks less than C. Must demonstrate good citizenship, character and sportsmanship. The applicant must be involved in the sport of ice hockey in the last year as a player, a coach, or an official. 21

22 51. S BC AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BURSARY 2@$500 Awarded to a student from Vancouver Island who is currently a BCA.H.A. registered member or former member, playing in the Western Hockey League and is in their graduating year of high school or have already graduated from high school at the time of the application. (Separate Application and you must mail it in.)you can download this application on their website Deadline is April 30 th, S BC SOCCER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP The British Columbia Soccer Association is proud to award scholarships every year to young adults involved in the game and proceeding on to post secondary education. The scholarships are awarded at a special Scholarship Luncheon at the British Columbia Soccer Association s Annual General Meeting held in June each year. All applications must be sent directly to your Youth District Chair, who will sign and forward the application to the British Columbia Soccer Association Office. The deadline for application is March 31 st Alberni Valley Football Club Must have played football for the Alberni Valley. Preference given to students who have played for both Sealions and Armada. Academic standing will also be important. Please write a letter covering your football history and your plans for the future. Attach a photocopy of your marks for the last semester and your teacher s estimate of your marks for this semester. Attached application form does not need to be filled out or included. 22

23 54. BC SUMMER GAMES - PORT ALBERNI SCHOLARSHIP 3@$500 (Volunteering) Awarded to a Port Alberni students who have demonstrated the spirit of the BC Summer Games by participating in sports at a very high level and had competed in the BC Summer Games. Student must also be involved in community and school volunteering in sports activities. Must be planning post secondary education within the year following grad. Must have a good academic record. Must be active in athletics. Describe your involvement with the above. 55. ALBERNI VALLEY JUNIOR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION CATHY MILLER MEMORIAL BURSARY - $300 (Baseball) Awarded to a student who has participated in the A.V. Junior Baseball Association Program (player, coach, official). Financial need and character will be considered. Must be continuing to a post secondary institution within twelve months of graduation. Describe your involvement with A.V. Junior Baseball. The bursary award will be paid when the winner provides evidence of enrolling in a post secondary education institute. Evidence = a letter of acceptance, university housing contract, course confirmation letter. The winner has one year to claim the award, June 1 st to June 1 st the following year. After one year the award becomes null/void. 56. ALBERNI VALLEY JUNIOR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION JACK JOHNSTON MEMORIAL BURSARY - $300 Awarded to a student who has participated in the A.V. Junior Baseball Association Program (player, coach, official). Financial need and character will be considered. Must be continuing to a post secondary institution within twelve months of graduation. Describe your involvement with A.V. Junior Baseball. The bursary award will be paid when the winner provides evidence of enrolling in a post secondary education institute. Evidence = a letter of acceptance, university housing contract, course confirmation letter. The winner has one year to claim the award, June 1 st to June 1 st the following year. After one year the award becomes null/void. 57. ALBERNI VALLEY MINOR SOFTBALL BURSARY 2@$250 Awarded to a student who has participated in or contributed to the A.V. Minor Softball Association Program (player, coach, official) for the past three years. Financial need and marks will be considered. Must be continuing to a post secondary institution in the next eight months. Describe your involvement with A.V. Minor Softball. 23

24 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 58. ALBERNI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUXILIARY BURSARY Awarded to a student that attended Alberni Elementary School who is proceeding to a post secondary institution, starting within fifteen months of graduation. Based on need, scholastic ability and service. Must be a graduate of year 6 at Alberni. 59. EIGHTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JESSICA STATES MEMORIAL BURSARY - $500 Must have attended Eighth Avenue for at least three years. Financial need and marks will be considered. Must be continuing to post secondary education and within a 14 month period of time. VAST eligible. 60. JOHN HOWITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BURSARIES - 2@$250 Awarded to a student who attended John Howitt or Cherry Creek Elementary Schools in grades 4 to 6. Award based on extra curricular activities, volunteer work, financial need and scholastic achievement. Must be attending any postsecondary institution including university, technical, vocational, regional college, etc. within 18 months of graduation. 24

25 61. MAQUINNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PAC HELEN BENVIN MEMORIAL BURSARY $500 Awarded to an ADSS student entering any post secondary or technical institution within 15 months of graduation. Applicants must have attended Maquinna Elementary School for at least 3 years. Preference will be given to those who have had learning assistance. Award based on citizenship, financial need and marks. 62. WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PAC BURSARY - $250 Applicants must have attended Wood or Redford Elementary School (or any combination thereof) for a period of three years. Successful applicants must attend a post-secondary institution within two years; proof of registration and attendance is required. Financial need and grades will be considered in the selection process. Applicants with a demonstrated financial need may be selected over other applicants with the same grades. VAST Eligible. 63. JOHN PAUL ll CATHOLIC SCHOOL BURSARY 1@ 250 Awarded to a former student from John Paul ll Catholic School who attended at Least the senior year at JP ll. Bursary is to be used for post secondary education. It will be awarded for effort and citizenship. Applicant must write a minimum of a 250 word essay explaining why they should be given this bursary, how they have volunteered in the community, and how the money will be used. A letter of recommendation from an adult, other than a family member, and must accompany the essay. 25

26 MIDDLE SCHOOLS 64. NEILL MIDDLE SCHOOL PAC BURSARIES Must have attended A.W. Neill Middle School for at least 2 years, including grade 8. Awarded to a student who plans continued education within 18 months. Monies must be claimed within 18 months of award. Student must provide proof of registration in a University, College, Technical, Vocational, or accredited Arts program. Award is based on scholastic achievement and school and/or community involvement. Must have an average of C+ or better in student s five best subjects, with no less that a C in all subjects. Please indicate # of years attended, and family involvement with the school and community. 65. DUNN MIDDLE SCHOOL PAC BURSARY $500 Must have attended E.J. Dunn Middle School for at least 2 years, including Grade 8. To be awarded to a student who plans continued education within 18 months. Must provide proof of registration in a University, College, Technical, Vocational or accredited Arts program. Award will be based on financial need, school and/or community involvement and scholastic ability. Must have an average of C+ or better in his/her five best subjects. SENIOR SECONDARY 66. ALBERNI DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL PAC BURSARIES 2@$500 Awarded to an ADSS student who will be attending any post-secondary institution starting within fifteen months of graduation. Submitted with the application should be a word explanation of the student s goals and expectations for the program chosen including reasons why they have chosen this path. Preference will be given to students who have school and/or community volunteering experience. 26

27 FEMALE OR FROM A SPECIFIC NATIONALITY. 67. Alberni Community and Women s Services Society -$250 (Female) An annual scholarship awarded to a female graduate of ADSS Consideration given to: Female student s academic marks. Volunteer work involvement in community and school. Financial need considered The student will register in the following school year at a post-secondary Institution. VAST eligible. 68. ITALIAN CANADIAN SOCIETY BURSARY -1@ $500 (Italian Canadian) Awarded to a student of Italian-Canadian heritage who is proceeding to a post secondary institution in a program recognized by the council. Proof of enrolment must be submitted. Bursary will only be awarded to son/daughter of a current member with tenure of the Italian-Canadian Society. Academic standing will be considered. (Must be for continuing education not upgrading. VAST eligible. 69. ALBERNI VALLEY GURDWARA SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP - $500 (Indo Canadian) Awarded to a student from the East Indian community (Gurdwara Society) who is proceeding to any post secondary institution within eight months following graduation. Academic standing will be a major consideration. 70. GURU NANAK SIKH SOCIETY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP $250 (Indo Canadian) Based on marks and future educational plans. APPLICANTS MUST be planning post secondary education within the year following graduation. Must have a good academic record and have demonstrated good citizenship, community involvement and sportsmanship. All students from the Indo Canadian Community will be considered. 27

28 71. GURU NANAK SIKH SOCIETY SPORTS/ATHLETIC (MALE) SCHOLARSHIP $250 (Indo Canadian) Based on achievement in the athletic area. APPLICANTS MUST be planning post secondary education within the year following graduation. Must have a good academic record and have demonstrated good citizenship, community involvement and sportsmanship. All students from the Indo Canadian Community will be considered. Must include a letter from the Coach. 72. GURU NANAK SIKH SOCIETY SPORTS/ATHLETIC (FEMALE) SCHOLARSHIP $250 (Indo Canadian) Based on achievement in the athletic area. APPLICANTS MUST be planning post secondary education within the year following graduation. Must have a good academic record and have demonstrated good citizenship, community involvement and sportsmanship. All students from the Indo Canadian Community will be considered. Must include a letter from the Coach OPEN NO QUALIFICATION NECESSARY 73. ALBERNI VALLEY LIONS CLUB BURSARIES 4@$500 Awarded to a student proceeding to post secondary education starting within 12 months of graduation. Community involvement, financial need and marks will be considered. 74. KINSMEN & KINETTE HAROLD WARREN MEMORIAL BURSARY 1@$1000 Awarded to a student proceeding to any post secondary institution within 18 months of graduation from ADSS. Judged on the basis of financial need, academic achievement and community involvement. Proof of registration required. VAST eligible. 28

29 75. KINSMEN CLUB BURSARIES $500 (Kinsmen) Awarded to a student proceeding to any post secondary institution starting within fifteen months of graduation. Award is based on marks, community service and financial need. VAST eligible. 76. KINETTE CLUB BURSARY - $500 Awarded to a student proceeding to any post secondary institution within 15 months of Graduation from ADSS Judged on the basis of marks overall, community involvement, school citizenship, financial need and will consider involvement with a KIN community project. Proof of registration required. 77. DRY-GRAD BURSARIES 6@$500 Awarded to a student who is proceeding to any post secondary institution and starting within eight months of graduation. Marks, financial need will be considered. Preference will be given to students who have volunteered for Dry Grad Write a brief essay (maximum 400 words on Where you would like to be in 5 years and what will you be doing ). 78. ARROWSMITH ROTARY CLUB BURSARY $500 Awarded to a student proceeding to any post-secondary institution within 2 years of graduation. Recipients of this award must provide a copy of their post-secondary institution course registration form prior to the funds being released to them, and should be prepared to attend a Rotary Club regular meeting to acknowledge receipt of their award after the funds have been released. Based upon need, volunteer community services, and recognizing their grade level that would give them the opportunity to complete post secondary education. 29

30 79. ROTARY CLUB OF PORT ALBERNI BURSARIES Awarded to a student who is going on to any post-secondary institution starting within fifteen months of graduation. Based on, in order of priority: financial need; community involvement; scholastic achievement. No membership requirement. Maximum deferral of the bursary will be 2 years. To receive the award, the student MUST send to the Rotary Club of Port Alberni, PO Box 2, V9Y 7M6, a copy of their post-secondary institution s course registration form. VAST Eligible. 80. ALBERNI VALLEY UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL ADSS BURSARY 2@$250 This bursary shall be awarded to a graduating ADSS or VAST student who has: shown by way of a reference letter that the student has been regular in school attendance and maintained a positive attitude toward his/her studies while at ADSS or VAST; shown by way of reference letter that the applicant is involved in community service, preferably by involvement through place a worship; plans to continue his/her education in an accredited post secondary institution in the same year in which the funds are released; shown a need of financial support to continue his/her educational goals. The choice of recipients shall be made by the AVUC Mission and Service Committee. Awards will be announced at the ADSS graduation, but will be issued only upon proof of registration at an approved post secondary educational institution. All awards must be claimed within 24 months of graduation from ADSS. VAST Eligible. 30

31 BASED SOLELY ON FINANCIAL NEED (Note: Many others will take need into consideration even if you don t fit the other criteria.) 81. EUROPA CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS $300 Financial need, marks and community service will be considered. The Scholarship will be given for use at any post secondary institution starting in September of your graduating year. 82. DR. RICHARD AND ELEANOR GARNER MEMORIAL BURSARIES 2@$500 OTHER Student must be going to University, and show financial need. 83. Pat and John Squire Memorial Bursary $500 To be awarded to grade a 12 student entering post secondary education within eight months of graduation. Proof of enrolment will be required to claim the funds. The recipient would have displayed an interest in social activism in school, the community, or both. Participation in such activities as leadership class, mentoring and tutoring other students, seniors assistance, volunteering in the mental health field and environmental protection would be examples but this is by no means an exhaustive list. Yet also take the time to look beyond these activities to something broader. How were the benefits of health and education achieved? How are the rights of seniors achieved and where do the laws that protect our environment come from? Academic achievement would also be considered but would not be a top criteria. Students applying are required to write an essay of 200 words or more on what social activism means to them. 84. S Victoria Diocesan Catholic Women s League Bursary $500 In Memory of Freda Smith This Bursary will be awarded annually to a graduating student within the Victoria Diocese. This Bursary will be awarded to a student proceeding to a form of advanced training in one of the following University, Regional College, Technical School, University Transfer Program, Vocational Program or Registered School of Nursing or Medical Services. 31

32 The Bursary will be awarded to children or grandchildren of members of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Victoria. The award will be based upon, Financial need, Academic Performance, Community and Church involvement. 85. Scott Fraser, MLA Social Justice Scholarship a) ADSS b) VAST Must have a good record of achievement and outstanding involvement in community activities and/or social justice issues. One scholarship per school maybe split making 2@ $250 with consideration given to gender parity. VAST Eligible 86. S B.C. Association of Health-Care Auxiliaries - $ This Association offers an annual scholarship/bursary to assist a deserving student entering post-secondary education at a recognized institution in a human Health-related field. It is open to all students meeting these qualifications: Residency in the Province of British Columbia Volunteer service to an accredited health-related facility (minimum 100 hours) Career prep DOES NOT count as volunteer hours. Intention to enroll in further education as above A grade point average of 3.0 or higher Need for financial assistance A BCAHA Board representative will contact the successful candidate. Funds will be forwarded on receipt of proof of eligible registration. 87. S EFMABC Bursary 4@$1000 Educational Facility Managers Association of British Columbia is pleased to again offer (4) $1000 bursaries to graduates of the 2012/2013 school year. Our association is comprised of administrative and management personnel of school districts who are responsible for construction, maintenance and custodial services, etc. These bursaries are offered to secondary students completing their grade 12 year who will enter a recognized post-secondary educational institution in the 2013/2014 term. Bursaries will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement and/or special needs. Preference will be given to students entering the fields of engineering, architecture, or building technology. Should there not be suitable applications received in these fields, students in other courses of study will be considered, however, all applicants MUST be dependents of school district employees in the school plant area (i.e. Maintenance or Custodial). 32

33 88. S Masonic Bursary Fund Masonic Bursaries are intended to assist the advanced post-secondary education of promising young men and women who, otherwise, would not be able to continue their education in FULL-TIME graduate and/or diploma courses, and are NOT TRANSFERABLE. Although consideration is given to scholastic standing, MASONIC BURSARIES ARE GRANTED PRIMARILY ON THE BASIS OF FINANCIAL NEED. Therefore, a letter from a Freemason (Please call Sandy McRuer ) or the secretary of a Masonic lodge, sponsoring the applicant, should accompany this form, indicating the circumstances which make this application necessary, and confirming any known details of need and/or special circumstances. TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE, AN APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE: This application form completed in original A letter supporting the application from a freemason, or secretary of a Masonic lodge, in British Columbia or Yukon, although the applicant needs no direct personal connection with Freemasonry The applicant s most recent transcript of marks; and Reference letters from a teacher or principal, and a non-family acquaintance 89. ALBERNI FARMER S INSTITUTE BURSARY 1@$250 This bursary will be awarded to a graduate of ADSS (VAST included) who: Will be proceeding to a recognized program in Agriculture, including certificate Diploma courses in various farming and agriculture disciplines focusing on food production for commercial purposes. Proof of enrollment must be submitted, prior to bursary being awarded. Eligibility Criteria: Previous involvement or experience in Agriculture not necessary, but recommended. Demonstrated need. Can demonstrate that program will lead to employment. Suggested Courses, Programs that may fit the bursary. Olds College, Alberta Agriculture Programs University of the Fraser Valley Dept. of Agriculture/Horticulture UBC Dept. of Plant Science Vancouver Island University Horticulture Dept. (prefer students with a focus on food production). Kwantlen Polytechnic University Institute for Sustainable Horticulture. Gaia College Diploma in Organic Land Care Permaculture Institute of BC Kootenays.) New: Kwantlen- Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture. 33

34 NEW 90. BRYAN MASON MEMORIAL BURSARY History of involvement in minor hockey, as a one of the following positions player, referee or coach - this bursary must be used within one year Cheque will be received at time of registration. Student to express their plans for post-secondary education, as well as their needs. VAST Eligible. 91. S QUILT HOUSE QUILTERS GUILD AWARD 2@$750 The Parksville Quilt House Quilters guild is again offering Scholarship/Bursary awards to two students from Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Port Alberni and Coutenay/Comox. Criteria: Write a letter explaining why you are deserving of this award and what your plans for further education are. Applicant must have a genuine interest in textiles as an art or a science as part of the program of their studies. Attend post secondary programs within 18 months of presentation of the award. (university, college, technical or art school) A letter of recommendation from your sponsor teacher. Proof of enrollment must be submitted to our Guild treasurer, prior to funds being awarded. 92. EMCON SERVICES BURSARY 1@$500 Emcon is offering a bursary to a son or daughter (or grandchild) of an employee in this district. The bursary will be awarded to graduates who are going on to further education at a post-secondary institution. Preference is to be given to candidates pursuing industry-related trades (heavy duty mechanics, welding, bridge worker, industrial warehousing etc.). Must be used during school immediately following graduation. Proof of enrolment and student SIN is required in order to access the payment. Criteria will be focused on need, effort, interest and responsibility, rather than strict academics (C+ average or better preferred). Selection Procedure: 1. Eligibility 2. Qualification criteria 3. Application in accordance with the procedure. Application Procedure: 1. Students complete an application form supplied by the school. 2. Applicants write a letter of application for the bursary to the selection committee/counselor stating their education plans, goals, and reason for seeking this bursary. 34

35 3. The application and letter are submitted to the district counselor/committee in charge of bursaries for the selection of one district candidate. 4. The application of the recipient selected by the district will then be forwarded to the Emcon Services Inc. Cumberland office. Dogwood District/Authority Awards 93. For students who demonstrate superior achievement in any of the following areas. Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music) Applied Skills (Business Ed, Technology Ed. Home Economics) Physical Activity (not limited to Physical education) Second Language (including Aboriginal Languages) An equitable distribution will be made across the four areas above. Purpose: Rewards graduating student for excellence in their chosen non- academic Field(s) This reward is intended to assist tuition for furthering students post education. Amount: $ each ($ cheque mailed from the Ministry of Education in Oct). $ voucher which can be redeemed when supplied to a post-secondary institution (mailed from the Ministry of Education in November). This reward voucher must be used within five years from September 30 th of their graduation year from secondary school. Criteria to apply: Student must be a Canadian citizen. Meet the eligibility requirements for graduation Demonstrate superior achievement in the area(s) above. Student must fill out application and write a few paragraphs(not more than half of a page) on his/her experiences/courses and why he/she should be considered for this reward. A School District Committee will make the final choice in September based on marks, attendance, punctuality, work habits and cooperation. 35