WGSS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

2011 WGSS Scholarship Power Point Presentation

Post-Secondary Planning Information for Parents

 

2012 - 2013 WGSS Scholarship Handbook

 

Click here for the 2012 - 2013 WGSS Scholarship Application Form

 

 

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES AND ITEMS TO TAKE NOTE OF:

 

NEED A TRANSCRIPT for Post-Secondary or for Scholarships?

Students requiring a transcript are asked to go to the Counselling Office and complete a Request for Transcript form.  Please remember to plan ahead, as the request may take up to 5 days to process.

Black & Lee Scholarship Program
Black & Lee is offering a scholarship to students attending post-secondary in the fall of 2013.
Please go to www.studentscholarships.org/blackandlee for more information, the essay topic and an application form.
Deadline:  May 15, 2013
Amount:  $500

Coast Capital Savings Awards
Standing Tall Awards ($5,000) – 16 awards to students who have overcome significant personal challenges.
Citizenship Awards ($2,000) – 32 awards to young community leaders.
Applications will be accepted between May 1 – 24.  For full details and an application form, please visit www.coastcapitalsavings.com/awards
Deadline:  May 24, 2013

2013 Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship Program

Monsanto Canada will provide approximately 60 scholarships valued at $1,500 each to students entering their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture at a Canadian college or university.  Students must be from a family farming operation, demonstrated academic excellence, leadership capabilities and active involvement in their local community.  Complete applications and an essay must be post-marked no later than May 24, 2013.  For more information visit   www.monsanto.ca

  • Deadline:  May 24, 2013
  • Amount:  $1,500

BCIT Entrance Awards

The following Entrance Awards will be available to students beginning an eligible program at BCIT between April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014.  There will be up to 25 BCIT President's Entrance Awards and over 65 Entrance Awards.  Students may download copies of the package directly from the website   www.bcit.ca/finaid

  • Deadline:  August 5, 2013
  • Amount:  up to $4,500

South Asian Family Scholarships

The South Asian Family Association is proud to offer three scholarships in Academic Excellence, Excellence in Community Involvement and Excellence in Fine Arts.  Students must be of South Asian descent, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and enrolling in 1st year full-time studies.  For more information please contact info@safa.ca.

  • Deadline:  June 14, 2013
  • Amount:  $1,000

AES Engineers Scholarship

The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.  To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on the site at  http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

  • Deadline:  October 4, 2013
  • Amount:  $500

B. Davis Scholarship

The creators of the "Student Award Search Aid" website are renewing the scholarship for 2013.  Please visit the website at www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read all about the scholarship. 

  • Deadline:  May 27, 2013
  • Amount:  $1,000

Visual College of Art & Design of Vancouver High School Scholarship Competition

Visual College of Art & Design is offering $150,000 in scholarships.  All entries must be received by May 24, 2013. For more information go to www.scholarshipinfo.vcad.ca

  • Deadline:  May 24, 2013
  • Amount:  $1,000 - $30,000

BigSun Scholarship

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits.  All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.  The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post-secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at the institution or in the community....Please visit the website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

  • Deadline:  June 21, 2013
  • Amount:  $500

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

Full details are available on their website.  Students will be asked to submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page.     http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

  • Deadline:  June 14, 2013
  • Amount:  $1,000

 

Looking for Scholarship Money for next year?

www.studentawards.com is a great website to start looking.

 

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