Welcome back grads of 2025! This is a new go-to newsletter for Graduation, Post-Secondary and Scholarship Information. At the beginning of each month, a new edition of the newsletter will be released and will be regularly updated as new information is released. Please be sure to check back often to take advantage of the opportunities that arise.

The Resources section at the end of the Newsletter will provide graduating students with information needed for registration for post-secondary institutions, ordering transcripts, getting reference letters.

The Braiding Diversity in Justice is a free all-day event happening October 25 at the Kamloops Provincial Courthouse. This event is for identifying females. The attached poster has the QR code for registry.

The goal of the day is to provide opportunities for equity seeking women/girls between the ages of 16-20 to learn about different career opportunities available in justice; the day is open to SD73 students. The day is free, including lunch hosted by local law firms. There is a 50 person maximum - first come first served.

October 25 - details in brief:

Keynote: Supreme Court of Canada Justice, Michelle O'Bonsawin

BC Supreme Court Chief Justice, Len Marchand

BC Court of Appeal Justice and Provincial Court Judge

Sheriffs

Probation and Parole Workers

Indigenous Court Workers

Court Reporters and Clerks

Lawyers including Crown Counsel

Law Librarian

Paralegal

Interested? Register here!

Please pay careful attention to registration and scholarship deadlines as they are firm. For scholarships where ONE student from NorKam is nominated, there is an application that must be completed. Details of this application will be available in the Counselling office.

How it Works - Loran Scholars

The Loran Award offers a four-year leadership-enrichment program, financial support for undergrad, diverse opportunities for experiential learning, and a long-term supportive community of peers and mentors -- people who will inspire and motivate you in your pursuit to make a difference.

Scholarship Value: $100,000 over four years

Awards Available: 36 plus additional awards

Award Deadline: October 15, 2024 at 5 PM PST

Eligibility Requirements:

• Complete their undergraduate studies at one of Loran's 25 partner universities
• Demonstrate continued growth in community service and leadership throughout their undergraduate studies
• Participate in the mentorship program, work-integrated learning, and annual community gatherings
• Live in residence on campus during their first year of undergrad, and independently in their university community during their upper years
• Maintain a minimum B+ (77%) CPGA

Student Nomination Process - Schulich Leaders

Eligibility requirements:

• Graduating high school or Cegep in Canada in the 2024/2025 academic year
• Canadian citizen
• Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program at one of our partner universities
• Must meet the following criteria:
• Academic excellence
• Entrepreneurial-minded (exhibiting leadership, charisma, and creativity
• Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need
• Intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:
• Technology
• Engineering
• Entrepreneurship and business enterprise
• Applied scientific research
• They are NOT looking for those:
• focused on activism (environmental/political or societal)
• focused on becoming doctors, medical researchers, or other health care professionals
• intending to become professors and/or planning to conduct theoretical research.

There are two ways to apply:

1) Nominee submits their application directly (Deadline: February 19, 2025); or

2) School can nominate ONE applicant.

SCHOOL NOMINATED APPLICATION DUE Friday, December 20th by 3 PM***

Scholarship Value: $100,000 - $120,000 each

Awards Available: 100

Award Deadline: January 29, 2025 - Application due by December 20th to be considered for a school nomination.

February 19, 2025 - Application from Nominee to directly submit application.

If you are wishing to be considered to be nominated by the school, please follow the instructions below:

By December 20, 2024, submit a 500 word essay to your Counsellor outlining the following criteria:

• your top 3 achievements (academic, leadership, or other)
• any extenuating circumstances that should be considered
• where you see yourself in 10 years in regards to career goals and/or focus
• the universities you wish to attend and are applying to, AND
• why you believe you are a strong candidate for nomination based on what they are looking for.

If you have questions, please see your counsellor!

Community Leadership Scholarships - TD Canada Trust

• For students who have shown exceptional leadership in making a meaningful and lasting difference in their community.
• Must have a minimum average of 75%.

Award: $500

Deadline: October 8, 2024

AES has been a leader in providing distinctive resources and business solutions. Our development has been fuelled by customer demand, and we have grown into a dynamic and diversified company, helping our clients achieve their goals through the application of innovative technologies and management techniques.

AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. APPLY NOW!

YVRAF Aspiring Artist Awards provide $500 awards to recognize BC and Yukon First Nations youth ages 15 - 20.

YVR Art Foundation is accepting applications on a rolling basis and up to 10 awards will be distributed. Aspiring Artist Awards are awarded on an annual basis to youth to support their self-directed work in the visual arts through the purchase of supplies, attending workshops and much more.

Visit this link for more information and to download an application form.

The Credit Union Foundation of BC was established by BC credit unions in 1958 to support our members in their journey through post-secondary education. In this co-operative spirit, credit unions have helped thousands of members pursue their dreams and in turn build stronger and more vibrant communities.

The CUFBC has three application periods each year:

• Winter: January 1 – February 15
• Spring: May 1 – June 15
• Fall: September 1 – October 15

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants who do not meet the following criteria are not eligible for a bursary.

• All applicants must have a demonstrated financial need.
• Proof of enrolment, tuition payment and transcripts are required.
• A recent letter of reference from a credit union, coach or other individual that speaks to your community involvement and shared credit union values is required.
• Applicants must be BC residents who are Canadian Citizens, a permanent resident of Canada or designated as a protected person.
• Applicants must be in attendance at a public Canadian post-secondary school when the application is submitted.
• Applicants attending accredited private schools will only be considered if the program is not offered at a public school. Applicants must provide a statement as to why they are not attending a public school and provide a receipt for tuition.
• Programs of study may be academic, vocational, technical or technological.
• Graduate and post graduate students are not eligible.

Applications for the Fall bursary period will be accepted between Sept. 1 and Oct. 15 by clicking here.

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  The RBC Future Launch Scholarship is an innovative new scholarship program for young Canadians (ages 15-29) looking to learn new skills for the modern workforce.

  About the Scholarship

  Are you stuck right now, but have a plan for how to achieve your dreams?

  The RBC Future Launch Scholarship will be awarded to those who show passion and a clear vision for their future:

  • For youth enrolled part-time in school or not in school at all
  • Grades and transcripts are not required
  • Up to 500 scholarships available annually

  The $1,500 scholarship can be used for many different things, including:

  • Short-term courses
  • Workshops
  • Certificates
  • Necessary equipment or books

  And much more!

  Apply for a Scholarship

  To apply for a scholarship and to access your online account, please login using your email address and password. In order to search for scholarships, you will need to create a user profile by registering

  
  

Click on the link below to see scholarships available to students planning to attend UBC.

Scholarships for Canadian UBC Students | UBC Undergraduate Programs and Admissions

Learn more about the various scholarships and awards available to incoming Canadian students, including designated awards for Indigenous students.

1. ScholarTree - create an account and the answers you provide are used as keywords; whenever those keywords show up in a scholarship's description, ScholarTree will send you information about the scholarship.
2. Scholarships Canada - has a large, searchable database of awards and scholarships.
3. Student Scholarships - another source for awards and scholarships.
4. BC Interior Community Foundation (Student Awards) - dedicated to supporting post-secondary education in our communities.
5. BC Ministry of Education and Child Care - has information on scholarships, bursaries and loans.

• Always ASK for permission to use someone as a reference first.
• Never assume or put down someone’s name without checking first.

Think carefully about who you are asking:

• Have they known you for a long time?
• Are they someone who you have interacted with positively? Can they speak highly of you?
• If your scholarship is in a certain subject area, can you ask someone who has known you in that class/subject/environment?
• DOES your SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRE SOMEONE in a SPECIFIC ROLE?

• You should always allow at least 2 WEEKS for your reference to write you a strong reference letter.
• MAKE IT AS EASY AS POSSIBLE FOR YOUR REFERENCE!
• Provide your reference with as many details as possible about your academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, leadership, and volunteer opportunities.

Fill out the NorKam Student Profile directly below and share it with your referee.

• Read the instructions carefully on each scholarship application!!!
• Is there a length requirement?
• Specified format? (i.e. double-spaced with a digital signature.)
• *If there is specific criteria – LET YOUR REFEREE know!* (It is not your referee’s job to look up your scholarship criteria.) What does the scholarship committee you are applying to need to know about you in order for you to be selected successfully?

• Confirm if you need to send an online PDF reference letter or a hard copy letter inside an envelope. Ensure that signatures are: electronic (not typed in a "handwritten font") or actual. Your letter will require a signature!!!!

AND

• Remember to say “thank you” and update your reference if you are successful.