2024-2025 Scholarship Opportunities
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Submission and deadline dates are noted with each individual scholarship.
TIP! Please check this page for regular updates.
Students who wish to submit applications to be considered to be Handsworth's nominee(s) for external awards should regularly check the Grad 2025 Teams page
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If you would like to be considered for a school-based award, you can find the application form in the Scholarship Info channel of your CLC Team. Applications close on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 11:45 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted, and only students who complete the application form will be considered for awards.
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Questions??? Please contact Ms. Robyn Renwick, Scholarship Coordinator MS Teams or by email: rrenwick@sd44.ca
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Helpful websites
| For external scholarship, bursary, and/or financial aid information, check out the following websites:
- EducationPlannerBC: Information about types of expenses, budgeting, student aid, and types of financial support; connects students to scholarship and other financial aid.
- Global Scholarships: Connects students to university, external, and government scholarships, particularly for international students.
- North Vancouver High School Education Foundation: The NVHSEF offers three types of awards. The Handsworth Scholarship Committee selects and invites several students to apply every year.
- Scholar Tree: Helps students to find and apply for scholarships. Requires an account.
- Scholarships Canada: Lists relevant scholarships and bursaries, free of charge. Requires an account, but students are not charged for using the site.
- Student Awards: Searchable database to help students sort scholarship opportunities by province, school, award value, difficulty, among other criteria. Students may subscribe.
- BC Scholarships: Helps connect BC students with scholarships.
- Student Scholarship: Scholarship database for students, free for public use.
- Yconic: Weekly newsletters about scholarship updates, searchable database for scholarships, bursaries, and other funding opportunities.
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Scholarship Name
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| October |
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Lester B. Pearson Student Scholarship
| The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community. Requires a school nomination. Application form is found in the Scholarship Info channel of students’ CLC Team | Friday, Oct 4, 2024
(deadline to submit application for consideration to be Handsworth’s nominee)
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TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples
| The scholarship program is tailored specifically for Indigenous Peoples and managed by AFOA Canada. TD understands the unique challenges and systemic barriers we face as a People. That’s why we have worked closely with TD to customize a scholarship to meet the needs of students from the Indigenous community.
| Deadline to apply: Friday, Oct 24, 2024
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| November
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UBC International Scholars Program
| If you are an international student and will apply to UBC, consider submitting your application to Handsworth's Scholarship committee to be the school's nominee.
There are four categories of prestigious need-and-merit-based awards available through UBC’s International Scholars Program. You won’t select which award you wish to receive when you submit your application – our team will automatically consider you for the awards that you are eligible for.
| Thursday, Nov 7, 2 pm (deadline to submit application for consideration to be Handsworth’s nominee. Application form found in CLC Teams, Scholarship Info channel)
Friday, Nov 15 (deadline for Handsworth’s nominee to submit official award application to UBC)
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Community Leadership Scholarships - TD Canada Trust
| These scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community leadership. TD Scholarships for Community Leadership recipients receive up to $70,000 for tuition and living expenses as well as opportunities for paid summer employment, peer networking and mentorship.
| Deadline to apply:
Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024
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| December
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Beedie Luminaries
| Beedie Luminaries has several scholarships available for students with potential who are facing financial and other life adversities. 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. There are four programs available to graduating high school students, so you might be the right fit for one of them! · Shine, for a promising grade 12 student · Build, for students entering into the trades at BCIT · Rise, for refugees and immigrants · Spark, for single parents
There are specific eligibility requirements for each program, so please see the links above for more specific information and to apply.
| Monday, Dec 16, 1 pm (PST) (deadline to apply)
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BC Excellence Scholarship
| Awarded to 55 high school graduates who have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and who show aptitude for and commitment to their chosen career or area of post-secondary study. | Sunday, Jan 19, 11:45 pm (deadline to submit application for consideration to be Handsworth’s nominee. Application form found in CLC Teams, Scholarship Info channel)
Monday, Feb 17 (deadline for Handsworth’s nominee to submit official award application)
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Schulich Leader Scholarship
| Designed for students who display entrepreneurial spirit, maintain academic excellence, and intend to pursue a career in tech, engineering, entrepreneurship and/or applied scientific research. They are not considering students who focus on activism, intend to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher, and/or intend to become a professor and conduct theoretical research. | Sunday, Jan 19, 11:45 pm (deadline to submit application for consideration to be Handsworth’s nominee. Application form found in CLC Teams, Scholarship Info channel)
Wednesday, Feb. 19
(deadline for Handsworth’s nominee to submit official award application)
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Western University National Scholarship Program
| Designed for students going to Western to recognize all-round excellence, on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. It also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics
| Sunday, Jan 19, 11:45 pm (deadline to submit application for consideration to be Handsworth’s nominee. Application form found in CLC Teams, Scholarship Info channel)
Friday, Feb. 14, 11:59 EST
(deadline for Handsworth’s nominee to submit official award application)
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West Vancouver Foundation Scholarships
| Various awards are open to students going to school on the North Shore. Visit the website to confirm criteria guidelines and monetary amounts. Some awards are specific to certain secondary schools.
| Deadline to apply: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (Deadline extended from March 14 to March 26)
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Bonnie McLaren Award
| Eligible applicants are young women who: - are currently between the ages of 14 and 17, in high school, and resident in North Vancouver or West Vancouver
- have demonstrated initiative in both identifying a problem and trying to solve it
- have had significant and noteworthy accomplishments as volunteers
| Deadline to apply: March 30, 2025
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BCIT Entrance Awards
| Up to 25 BCT President’s Entrance Awards, valued up to $4,000.
160 additional BCIT Entrance Awards, some valued up to $20,000.
| Deadline to apply: April 15, 2025 and/or Oct 1, 2025
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BC School Sports Scholarships
| Various awards available of differing values. See link for awards’ listing and to apply.
| Deadline to apply: April 25, 2025 at 4 pm
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Artists for Kids
| For graduating students from SD44 who have completed or are enrolled in Grade 12 Visual and/or performing arts courses.
| Deadline to apply:
April 25, 2025
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Brad Wait Memorial Scholarship
| A scholarship valued at $1,500.00 CAD will be awarded in June to two students selected by the foundation.
Eligibility: Grade 12 graduating student In good academic standing Pursuing post-secondary education (university, college, trades etc.) Has experienced significant hardship, such as: death of a sibling/parent, illness or mental health, child of a single parent or immigrant family
| Deadline to apply: April 30, 2025
Contact Ms. Renwick in Teams for application form.
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Rob Leviton Memorial Bursary
| The Rob Leviton Memorial Bursary provides $1,000 to two high school graduating students from the North Shore each year. The awards are intended to support individuals who demonstrate the attributes of community and charitable involvement, academic proficiency and an active lifestyle.
| Deadline to apply: May 31, 2025
Contact Ms. Renwick in Teams for application form.
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RNFBC Bursaries
| Students entering into the field of Nursing (LPN, NP, RN, RPN) are encouraged to apply. Bursaries are valued at $1,000. See website to apply.
| Applications open June 15, 2025
Deadline to apply: Sept 16, 2025, before midnight
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