SCHOLARSHIPS
A scholarship is free money (a grant or payment) made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement. A bursary is free money to students with demonstrated financial needs. Awards are scholarships or bursaries to acknowledge outstanding achievement or contributions to the community.
Tips to Begin your Scholarship Search
Scholarship Checklist
Tips to Begin your Scholarship Search
Scholarship Checklist
LAST UPDATED 12-Mar-2020
This list will be updated as 2020-2021 information comes into the Counselling Office. Students and parents are encouraged to do their own research, as there are a multitude of scholarships out there.
Aboriginal Ancestry Scholarships
March Deadlines
St. John Ambulance
http://www.sja.ca/English/How-You-Can-Help/Pages/Donate/Student%20Bursaries%20and%20Scholarships/Student-Scholarships-and-Bursaries.aspx
March 15
Leonard Foundation
http://www.leonardfnd.org/
March 15
Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship
http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=85189
March 15
Prospera Credit Union Educational Awards Program
https://www.prospera.ca/Community/CommPrograms/SupportEd/
March 30
The Rotary Club of Langley. For Application and Information visit Rotary Club Scholorship.
March 30
Retail as a Career Scholarship Program
http://www.retailcouncil.org/education/retail-as-a-career-scholarship-program
March 31
BC Hydro Power Pioneers Youth Community Service Awards
http://www.powerpioneers.com/Community_Projects/youth_award.asp
March 31
BC Soccer Scholarships
http://www.bcsoccer.net/scholarships
March 31
Pathway to Teacher Education
The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship (PTES) is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Each recipient will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use towards tuition in their teaching program at a designated BC post-secondary institution.
To apply, please complete the application form and submit it along with all required documents by March 31
APRIL DEADLINES
Langley Rugby Club - $500 for one male and $500 for one female
Application here
April 1
Langley Rotary "SASSY" Award:
Langley SASSY incorporates Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self”, and adds on “Student Youth”. The program recognizes, acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of youth who exemplify the ideals of Rotary, and are role models for other Youth to say, “I can do that too!”
Applications will be accepted in seven categories, with one winner in each category. The winner will receive a $1000.00 award, as well as $500.00 to donate to the registered charity of their choice. Please see Mrs. Ough or Mrs. C for more details about being nominated.
http://sassyawardslangley.ca
April 1
UFV Entrance Scholarships:
Douglas College Entrance Scholarship Awards
April 1 (all supporting documentation must be received by April 8)
http://www.douglascollege.ca/student-services/financial/financial-aid/scholarships/applying
Scouts Canada
http://www.scouts.ca/ca/how-apply-scholarship
April 1
Girl Guides of Canada
http://www.girlguides.ca/GGC/Programs/Scholarships
April 1
Langley Teachers Association Scholorship
April 17th
Colonel Douglas H. Gunter Award
http://www.warmuseum.ca/education/programs/the-colonel-douglas-h-gunter-award/
April 8
KPU Entrance Awards
http://www.kpu.ca/awards/awards/entrance-scholarship
April 11
Cantera Management Group Trade Entrance Scholarship
http://www.canteragroup.com/contact/cantera-trade-entrance-scholarship/
April 15
The Annual Sears DX Canadian High School Design Competition
http://www.dx.org/index.cfm?id=58546
April 25
Pacific Leaders Scholarship for Public Servants
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/myhr/article.page?ContentID=d893dd42-7364-3974-1353-a79b34157213
April 30
Otter CO-OP Scholarship
http://ottercoop.com/index.php?id=55
April 30
BC Hockey Scholarships
http://www.bchockey.net/awards/scholarships.aspx
April 30
MAY DEADLINES
Richard Bulpitt Educational Award
Application information will be available in the counselling office NOW
OR available here
May 1
UFCW & OFG Joint Diversity Scholarship
Overwaitea Food Group has partnered with UFCW Loc. 1518 to offer up to ten scholarships valued at $1,000 each to individuals who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school and/or community.
http://www.owfg.com/diversity
May 1
Alice Brown Elementary PAC Scholarship
Application can be found at Alice Brown Elementary Scholorship
May 1
Royal Commonwealth Society Essay
https://thercs.org/youth/competition
May 1
Mike Pettingale Memorial Scholarship - Soccer
http://westsidefc.com/scholarship
May 1
Maple Leaf Youth Awards
https://www.canadianclubvancouver.com/contentpage.aspx?id=AwardsMapleLeafGeneral
May 5
Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship
http://www.bcshoolsports.ca/recognition
May 11
B.C. SCHOOL SPORTS (BCSS) ZONE SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.bcshoolsports.ca/recognition
May 16
Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarships
http://www.bcshoolsports.ca/recognition
May 16
Harry Jerome Scholarship
http://www.bcathletics.org/main/hjschol.htm
May 20
The Visual College of Art and Design High School Scholarship Competition
Are you interested in attending the VCAD in Vancouver, BC?
Guidelines: max 250 word personal statement describing your career goals and how VCAD can help you accomplish them. PLUS individual program submissions requirements for the following programs: graphic design, interior design, fashion design, game development and design, mobile game design and development, 3D modelling animation art and design, marketing and merchandising for fashion. Please see www.scholarship.vcad.ca for more information and an application.
May 22
JUNE DEADLINES
AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program - Crohn's & Colitis Canada
http://ibdscholarship.ca/EN/applicaton-process.php
June 1
Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program
Available for high school students entering first year of post-secondary education in agriculture, food science or culinary arts, at a Canadian college or university. Each scholarship is valued at $1,500 and will be awarded to students who meet the criteria set out in the application form.
www.monsanto.ca
June 15
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (2 options)
Post Secondary Scholarship - Engineering Transfer Program
Post Secondary Entrance Scholarship (UBC, UVIc, SFU. UNBC, BCIT)
Apply online: http://apeg.bc.ca/scholarships
June 24
BC Sports Hall of Fame Jack Farley Youth Sports Achievement
http://www.bcsportshalloffame.com/about-us/scholarships/
June 30
JULY DEADLINES
National Union of Public and General Employees
Scholarships available to students who plan to enter their first year of a public, post-secondary educational institute full-time in 2016-17. Must be children/grandchildren, or foster children/grandchildren of a National Union member. Further information may be obtained online: http://nupge.ca/content/3706/national-unions-scholarship-program-2016
Dream Fund Bursaries - Students in Govt. Care
http://fbcyicn.ca/programs/education/dream-fund/
July 8
This list will be updated as 2020-2021 information comes into the Counselling Office. Students and parents are encouraged to do their own research, as there are a multitude of scholarships out there.
Aboriginal Ancestry Scholarships
- List of scholarships for BC students of Aboriginal ancestry
- List of National Aboriginal scholarships
- INDSPIRE - Indigenous Educational, Canada's Future
- Indigenous Student Bursary - The purpose of this bursary is to assist Indigenous students in the Langley School District (SD 35) to continue their education. Two bursaries will be offered at the end of each school year, to be disbursed to two students by the Langley School District Foundation upon confirmation of the bursary recipients by the donor. The bursary is open to Indigenous students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 within the Langley School District. For Application and Information visit Indigenous Student Bursary. All applications must be received by Friday, April 24, 2020.
March Deadlines
St. John Ambulance
http://www.sja.ca/English/How-You-Can-Help/Pages/Donate/Student%20Bursaries%20and%20Scholarships/Student-Scholarships-and-Bursaries.aspx
March 15
Leonard Foundation
http://www.leonardfnd.org/
March 15
Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship
http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=85189
March 15
Prospera Credit Union Educational Awards Program
https://www.prospera.ca/Community/CommPrograms/SupportEd/
March 30
The Rotary Club of Langley. For Application and Information visit Rotary Club Scholorship.
March 30
Retail as a Career Scholarship Program
http://www.retailcouncil.org/education/retail-as-a-career-scholarship-program
March 31
BC Hydro Power Pioneers Youth Community Service Awards
http://www.powerpioneers.com/Community_Projects/youth_award.asp
March 31
BC Soccer Scholarships
http://www.bcsoccer.net/scholarships
March 31
Pathway to Teacher Education
The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship (PTES) is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Each recipient will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use towards tuition in their teaching program at a designated BC post-secondary institution.
To apply, please complete the application form and submit it along with all required documents by March 31
APRIL DEADLINES
Langley Rugby Club - $500 for one male and $500 for one female
Application here
April 1
Langley Rotary "SASSY" Award:
Langley SASSY incorporates Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self”, and adds on “Student Youth”. The program recognizes, acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of youth who exemplify the ideals of Rotary, and are role models for other Youth to say, “I can do that too!”
Applications will be accepted in seven categories, with one winner in each category. The winner will receive a $1000.00 award, as well as $500.00 to donate to the registered charity of their choice. Please see Mrs. Ough or Mrs. C for more details about being nominated.
http://sassyawardslangley.ca
April 1
UFV Entrance Scholarships:
- Dr Francis Pang Endowment Entrance Scholarship - Computer Information Systems
- George A. Ferguson Memorial Annual Entrance Scholarship - Business/Agriculture
- Manning Elliot Annual Entrance Scholarship - Business Administration
- Neil MacGregor Memorial Entrance Endowment Scholarship - Agriculture
- Marco Corbin Memorial Endowment Entrance Award - Engineering Transfer
- Kichi Tepakohp Iskotew Iskwew Entrance Scholarship for First Nations Students
- Gladys & Harvey Kipp Entrance Endowment Scholarship - Open to all post-secondary programs. $4000 per year, renewable for up to 3 additional years to a maximum of $16,000
Douglas College Entrance Scholarship Awards
April 1 (all supporting documentation must be received by April 8)
http://www.douglascollege.ca/student-services/financial/financial-aid/scholarships/applying
Scouts Canada
http://www.scouts.ca/ca/how-apply-scholarship
April 1
Girl Guides of Canada
http://www.girlguides.ca/GGC/Programs/Scholarships
April 1
Langley Teachers Association Scholorship
April 17th
Colonel Douglas H. Gunter Award
http://www.warmuseum.ca/education/programs/the-colonel-douglas-h-gunter-award/
April 8
KPU Entrance Awards
http://www.kpu.ca/awards/awards/entrance-scholarship
April 11
Cantera Management Group Trade Entrance Scholarship
http://www.canteragroup.com/contact/cantera-trade-entrance-scholarship/
April 15
The Annual Sears DX Canadian High School Design Competition
http://www.dx.org/index.cfm?id=58546
April 25
Pacific Leaders Scholarship for Public Servants
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/myhr/article.page?ContentID=d893dd42-7364-3974-1353-a79b34157213
April 30
Otter CO-OP Scholarship
http://ottercoop.com/index.php?id=55
April 30
BC Hockey Scholarships
http://www.bchockey.net/awards/scholarships.aspx
April 30
MAY DEADLINES
Richard Bulpitt Educational Award
Application information will be available in the counselling office NOW
OR available here
May 1
UFCW & OFG Joint Diversity Scholarship
Overwaitea Food Group has partnered with UFCW Loc. 1518 to offer up to ten scholarships valued at $1,000 each to individuals who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school and/or community.
http://www.owfg.com/diversity
May 1
Alice Brown Elementary PAC Scholarship
Application can be found at Alice Brown Elementary Scholorship
May 1
Royal Commonwealth Society Essay
https://thercs.org/youth/competition
May 1
Mike Pettingale Memorial Scholarship - Soccer
http://westsidefc.com/scholarship
May 1
Maple Leaf Youth Awards
https://www.canadianclubvancouver.com/contentpage.aspx?id=AwardsMapleLeafGeneral
May 5
Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship
http://www.bcshoolsports.ca/recognition
May 11
B.C. SCHOOL SPORTS (BCSS) ZONE SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.bcshoolsports.ca/recognition
May 16
Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarships
http://www.bcshoolsports.ca/recognition
May 16
Harry Jerome Scholarship
http://www.bcathletics.org/main/hjschol.htm
May 20
The Visual College of Art and Design High School Scholarship Competition
Are you interested in attending the VCAD in Vancouver, BC?
Guidelines: max 250 word personal statement describing your career goals and how VCAD can help you accomplish them. PLUS individual program submissions requirements for the following programs: graphic design, interior design, fashion design, game development and design, mobile game design and development, 3D modelling animation art and design, marketing and merchandising for fashion. Please see www.scholarship.vcad.ca for more information and an application.
May 22
JUNE DEADLINES
AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program - Crohn's & Colitis Canada
http://ibdscholarship.ca/EN/applicaton-process.php
June 1
Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program
Available for high school students entering first year of post-secondary education in agriculture, food science or culinary arts, at a Canadian college or university. Each scholarship is valued at $1,500 and will be awarded to students who meet the criteria set out in the application form.
www.monsanto.ca
June 15
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (2 options)
Post Secondary Scholarship - Engineering Transfer Program
Post Secondary Entrance Scholarship (UBC, UVIc, SFU. UNBC, BCIT)
Apply online: http://apeg.bc.ca/scholarships
June 24
BC Sports Hall of Fame Jack Farley Youth Sports Achievement
http://www.bcsportshalloffame.com/about-us/scholarships/
June 30
JULY DEADLINES
National Union of Public and General Employees
Scholarships available to students who plan to enter their first year of a public, post-secondary educational institute full-time in 2016-17. Must be children/grandchildren, or foster children/grandchildren of a National Union member. Further information may be obtained online: http://nupge.ca/content/3706/national-unions-scholarship-program-2016
- Tommy Douglas Scholarship: $1500 - winner determined based on a 750-1000 word essay "How Tommy Douglas' life contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society"
- Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians: $1500 - winner determined based on a 750-1000 word essay "The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Aboriginal Canadians"
- Scholarship for Visible Minorities: $1500 - winner determined based on a 750-1000 word essay "The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of visible minorities"
- Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship: $1500 - winner determined based on a 750-1000 word essay "The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities"
Dream Fund Bursaries - Students in Govt. Care
http://fbcyicn.ca/programs/education/dream-fund/
July 8
