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...

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...

If you are a young British Columbian who has made a difference in your community, we want to hear from you! The Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship rewards students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and exemplary contributions and commitment to enriching the lives of others in the community. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? The Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship recognizes four student leaders in the province of British Columbia who are entering their first year of post secondary education, are in good academic standing and have made exceptional contributions in the following areas: School and community service, leadership Initiating community development...

Surrey Schools is pleased to offer a number of scholarship and bursary opportunities to its graduates, called Partners36 Scholarships. They are made possible through the contributions of individuals, corporations and community service organizations. Students attending a district secondary school or learning centres are eligible. See the full eligibility requirements below. The application deadline is on or before April 15 of the current school year. Completed applications should be submitted to the scholarship contact at your school. For more information, contact your school and ask for the scholarship committee chair. Please note: Winners' names and their photos may be published in...

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,...

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...

One or more scholarships are awarded to students who intend to study programs other than business, commerce, or economics and who are entering the University of Victoria from British Columbia secondary schools, colleges, or universities. Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate financial need.

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...

The BC Hydro Power Pioneers annual Community Service Award recognizes students who dedicate a significant amount of their time and energy to volunteering in their local communities. The BC Hydro Power Pioneers are recognizing youth who have excelled in community service. There are up to twenty $500 awards available throughout British Columbia. We're looking for students who have made outstanding contributions in their local community for a considerable amount of time or have initiated, organized or contributed significantly to a one-time project. Priority will be given to students who volunteer in their local communities. We're looking for students who are:...

A scholarship is awarded to a student entering the University of Victoria directly from a British Columbia secondary school or college. Preference is given to an Indo-Canadian student.