Welcome back grads of 2025! I hope you had a fantastic summer. This will be your go-to newsletter for Scholarship and Awards Information. At the beginning of each month, a new edition of the newsletter will be released, but I will also update the page as new scholarships/awards are released. Please be sure to check back often to take advantage of the opportunities that arise.

Please pay careful attention to deadlines as they are firm. For scholarships where ONE student from JH is nominated, there is an application that must be completed. Please see Ms. Crocker in the Career IB Centre for your application package.

• 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 3 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 ‘JHSS Student Profile’ page (LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NEWSLETTER) and give this to your referee so they can tailor their reference letter.

• 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.)

• Confirm if you need to send an online PDF reference letter or a hard copy letter inside an envelope.

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

Your Story

• If asked, “Why do you deserve this scholarship?” make your story stand out! Include:
• Your motivation
• Your issue/conflict/something you’ve overcome
• Your solution
• Your success (refer back to how and what you learned through the process)

• Draw upon the reader’s empathy

• Tailor your responses for EACH scholarship
• Research the organization prior to applying (if applying to a BCSPCA scholarship what might you consider talking about?)

• Use SPECIFIC and concrete examples

• Always emphasize the positives!

Your Story: The STAR METHOD

S — Situation (who, what, when, where)

T — Task (your objective or role)

A — Actions (what you did, how you did it,

skills you used)

R — Result (qualitative or quantitative proof of your success)

Use this formula to discuss your volunteer involvements in your application! STAR will make your writing powerful and easy to follow.

Click on the link above for more help using the STAR method.

• READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS / QUESTIONS CAREFULLY!

1. Read the fine print – even when filling out personal information.
2. If it says No Abbreviations under “School District” don’t write SD 36!
3. If it says No Teachers under “School Representative” don’t write a teacher!
4. Use appropriate punctuation and capitalization in ALL categories!
5. Stick to the word count
6. Be honest and do not exaggerate
7. Explain why you deserve this scholarship without putting down other applicants

Scholarship Value: $100,000 over four years

Awards Available: 36 plus additional awards

Award Deadline: October 15, 2024 at 8pm ET

Becoming a Loran Scholar will launch you on an inspiring, life-long journey to create positive change. It is a transformational opportunity to grow by challenging your limits, and to develop your ability to lead with integrity, in order to build a brighter future for all.

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.

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

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

Awards Available: 100

Award Deadline: January 27, 2024 - Application due by December 20th to be considered.

As a reminder, The Schulich Leader Scholarship awards $120,000 for Engineering AND $100,000 for Science, Technology or Mathematics.

At Johnston Heights, we nominate one student for this scholarship.

Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarships in Canada. Each year, 100 scholarships are awarded - 50 for engineering students valued at $120,000 per scholarship and 50 for science, technology or math students valued at $100,000 per scholarship.

Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student per academic year. You MUST be nominated for this scholarship in order to apply.

Eligibility Requirements:

-graduate high school in 2024/25 academic year

-Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

-Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at a partner university

-Meet the following criteria:

• Academic excellence, AND
• Leadership, charisma and creativity
• **Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need.
• Be entrepreneurial-minded and intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:
• A) Technology
• B) Engineering
• C) Entrepreneurship and business enterprise
• D) Applied scientific research

https://portal.thecmolikfoundation.com/application-form

Scholarship Value: $45,000

Awards Available: up to 20

Award Deadline: February 7, 2025 - Application due by January 10 to be considered

Each school can nominate ONE student.

While a post-secondary education can be life-changing, it’s a goal that’s out of reach for many students. We’re trying to change that. Every year, we award up to 20 scholarships, each one a maximum of $45,000 paid over five years of study, to students graduating from BC high schools. Scholarship recipients have faced adversity but have responded with positivity and tenacity, achieving academic and social goals. With hard work and support, their post-secondary dreams can become a reality.

What’s more, students who are awarded the Undergraduate Scholarship are eligible to apply for our Graduate Scholarships, three $30,000 scholarships awarded each year.

In order to be eligible for a TCF Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a current resident of BC
• Have lived in Canada for at least 7 years
• Be in Grade 12 or a recent secondary school graduate
• Have demonstrated financial need
• Have faced adversity
• Plan to be a full-time student
• Be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care)
• Use funding for a post-secondary institution or college
• Be endorsed by their school principal

Scholarship Value: $2,200

Awards Available: 33

Award Deadline: September 28, 2024

Basant Motors is committed to the community we are a part of. The Basant Motors Scholarship is developed to honor the belief of giving back to the community. The scholarship award goes to graduating seniors furthering their education at a post-secondary institution. Each student selected will receive a one-time $2,200 Scholarship. 15 Scholarships will be awarded for a total of $33,000.

Eligibility Requirements:

-Be a graduating high school senior

-Have a minimum GPA of 3.2

-Demonstrate the attributes of good citizenship and service in school and the community

-Plan to attend a post-secondary institution in 2025

Award: $1500

Awards Available: 30

Deadline: Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis

-For Canadian youth between 15-29 years old

-Enrolled part time in school or not in school at all

-A Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident

-Grades and transcripts are not required

-Hundreds of scholarships available

-Not working at RBC or a dependent of someone working at RBC

Click the link above for more information

Award: Up to $70,000 over 4 years

Deadline: September 4 - November 13, 2024 at 1:00 pm EST

Number of Awards: Up to 20

-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: $1000

Deadline: March 9, 2025

Number of Awards: 40

The RE/MAX Quest for Excellence scholarship program is a cash scholarship that recognizes students for their ongoing community contributions and pursuit of leadership. Through this scholarship program, RE/MAX Canada is pleased to offer 40 scholarships of $1,000 each to students across Canada (except for Quebec).

The 2025 Quest for Excellence program will invite eligible students to write and submit an essay based on one of three key themes: charitable community contribution; the vision for a brighter future; and ensuring Canadians have a safe, secure and affordable place to call “home.”

“The 2025 Quest for Excellence scholarship program is about more than just providing financial assistance; it’s about recognizing students who are dedicated to their communities and driven by a passion for leadership.”

Eligibility Requirements:

- Must be a Grade 12 student attending high school in Canada in the 2024-25 school year.

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship program 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.

Awarded annually, these scholarships recognize outstanding students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto for first-entry, undergraduate programs. Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.

Eligibility Requirements:

• an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
• enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2024/2025 or have graduated no earlier than June 2024
• beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2025 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their post-secondary studies in January 2025 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).

Application Process:

1. Receive a nomination from your school. High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application to participate in our program, available here.(external link) High schools who have participated in a previous year will receive their nomination access starting July 1, 2024.
2. Apply to study at the University of Toronto(external link) by October 18, 2024 in order to begin your studies in September 2025 . Please be advised that you will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for your first choice of program at U of T. You may apply for several programs and may receive admission to them all; however, the Pearson Scholarship, if awarded to you, would be restricted to your first choice of program at U of T at the time our scholarship decisions are made.
3. Once we’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application by November 8, 2024. You will receive a private link to the scholarship application when you are successfully nominated by your school.
4. Submit all necessary documentation online by November 8, 2024.

Award: $2,500

Awards Available: 14

Deadline: September 30, 2024

We value higher education and recognize that post-secondary education is important and often essential for today's youth. In a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals, SGI has partnered with universities and organizations to offer nine different scholarships with varying eligibility requirements.

Award: $1,000

Awards Available: 18

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Each year UFCW Canada offers 18 UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarships worth $1,000 each to active members and their family members for post-secondary study.

The UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship program is named in honour of three outstanding UFCW Canada leaders: William Beggs, Fred Dowling, and Roméo Mathieu.

If you are a UFCW Canada member in good standing, and the student is attending full-time studies at a Canadian university, college, or other recognized post-secondary institution, then you, your spouse and children are eligible to apply for the union scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for the UFCW Canada - BDM Scholarship program you must be an active UFCW Canada member in good standing or a dependent/spouse of active UFCW Canada member in good standing. Eligible candidates cannot have won the BDM scholarship before.

The student must also be enrolled (or will be enrolled on September 30) and attending full-time studies at an accredited Canadian college or university.

Follow the link for more information: https://www.ufcw.ca/index.php?option=com_scholarship&view=sform&id=2&Itemid=138&lang=en

Award: $500

Awards Available:

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

YVR Art Foundation is accepting applications on a rolling basis and up to 10 awards will be distributed in 2023. Aspiring Artist Awards are for BC and Yukon Indigenous youth between the ages of 15 and 20 who reside in BC or the Yukon. Aspiring Artist Awards are $500 each and 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 the link above 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.

Award: up to $80,000

Deadline: December 1, 2024

The UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program assists Black Canadian students who are transitioning to UBC from secondary school or another post-secondary institution. The purpose of the program is to financially support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community at both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, but who would not be able to attend without significant financial assistance. Through the program, new students can access renewable awards of up to $80,000.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be considered for the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award:

• You must self-identify as Black (African, African-American, African-Canadian, Afro-Caribbean)
• You must be a strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements.
• You must demonstrate financial need.
• You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person in Canada.
• You must be entering directly from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution.
• You must apply to a direct entry undergraduate program at UBC, and not have a previous degree.

Award: $28,000 over four years

Deadline: December 1, 2024

The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award is highly competitive, and we consider the most suitable candidates to be those who demonstrate the ideals of Terry Fox - true humanitarians, individuals who are compassionate and altruistic in their intention to improve the lives of others and human welfare overall.

Terry Fox Scholars are 'doers' with the ability to inspire and make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Eligibility Requirements:

• In good academic standing.
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school
• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
• Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.

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

Click on the link below to see scholarships, bursaries and awards for Indigenous students.

◦Check specific post secondary institutions for specific scholarships for international students.