Scholarship Book 2023 2024_January 12 2024 NOW! Deadline for award submission to THSS Career Centre/Counselling is MARCH 11(unless otherwise noted in instructions).
*Please also note that applications for the BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships are being accepted until February 15, 2024.
The booklet contains both scholarships and bursaries:
- Scholarships are based on academic achievement and volunteering
- Bursaries are also based on academic achievement and volunteering but take the financial need of the applicant into consideration as well
Students should read through the booklet and identify scholarships and bursaries that they may be eligible for. Create a list of awards you plan to apply for.
You may wish to use the following fillable PDF’s for your application packages.
SD42 Application 2023-2024 Appendix B
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- Leave AWARD # and AWARD NAME blank if you are eligible for more than one award
- Fill in the rest of the form (type or print very neatly)
- For every award you’re applying to, make a photocopy then fill in the AWARD # & NAME for each
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Some awards need more forms. They are listed here:
Arts+Awards+Applicant+Form_SD_2024
CUPE Local 703 Application Fillable Form Appendix D
Whonnock Community Assoc. Application Fillable Form Appendix E
MRTA_Education Application Form Appendix F
MRTA Bursary Application Form Appendix G
UPlan Bursary Application Fillable Form Appendix H
Royal Cdn Legion Ladies Aux Application Fillable Form Appendix I
JCS Bursary Application 2023-2024 Appendix J
Kiwanis Club Bursary Application Fillable Form Appendix K
WomanCare Courage Award Application Form Appendix L
Gary and Nanette Lycan Application Form Appendix M
Students should also check the District website often, for additional scholarships that did not get included in the booklet.
Now students are ready to begin the application process by putting each application together following the steps (See Appendix A-Instructions):
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- A to E for Scholarships
- A to H for Bursaries
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Write Your Personal Statement:
- Allow yourself LOTS of time for this (the self-refection / self evaluation / self-promotion process needs time)
- You MUST follow the specific directions in Appendix A – Instructions
- Photocopy one for each Award you’re applying to
- A couple of documents that may be helpful: Personal Essay What scholarship Selections committees are looking for
Obtain a copy of your Diploma Verification Report (DVR):
- This is a record of your most up-to-date grades (this is NOT your report card or Transcript!) Come to the Career Centre or see Records Clerk to get one printed
- Photocopy one for each Award you’re applying to
Collect some reference letters (2 must be included in each application):
To prepare:
- Fill out a Brag-sheetand an Accomplishment and Activity List to help gather and organize important personal information about yourself
- Fill out the Reference-letter-request-form and give to teachers / employers / coaches / supervisors – whoever you want to write you a Letter of Reference
- Give them at least 2 WEEKS before the application deadline
Gather any other documentation specifically required for each award
Bursaries Only
For those eligible, your bursary packages MUST include the above, plus another form and two more written statements:
SD42 Bursary Fillable FormAppendix C
- Fill in and photocopy as you did for Appendix B
Personal Statement for Bursary(explaining the specific circumstances that make you eligible for financial assistance)
- You MUST write it according to the specific directions in Appendix A – InstructionsPART G
Parent / Guardian Testimonial Statement (verifying your financial need)
- They MUST write it according to the specific directions in Appendix A – Instructions, PART H
District/Authority Scholarship Info
| Area of interest | Examples |
| Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies | Business, Home Economics, Media Arts, Technology, Tourism |
| Community Service (Volunteer Activity) | Includes awareness of local, global, and cultural issues |
| Fine Arts | Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts |
| Indigenous Languages and Culture | Demonstrated at school or in the community |
| Languages | External Assessments or Languages Curriculum, including AP and IB courses |
| Physical Activity (and Health) | Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics |
| Technical and Trades Training | Coding, Culinary Arts, Mechanics, Robotics, Woodwork |