There are numerous locally awarded bursaries and scholarships for students within our school district.
Local Scholarship applications will be open in March 2023 and more information will be available in the new year from your school counsellor.
A summary description of available scholarships can be found HERE.
For information on our Changemaker Scholarship please send your inquiry to scholarships@sd22.bc.ca.
If you are the recipient of a locally awarded scholarship, please take the Certificate of Registration to your college/university to be filled out, as the funds will be paid to them directly and applied to your student account. Please be patient – Depending on your college/university, this can often take up to 2 months to show on your student account.
If you have received a Cash Award, please fill out the form with your contact information and a cheque will be mailed to you.
Local Scholarship Contact:
Please email the completed form to scholarships@sd22.bc.ca or mail/drop off at the board office:
School District #22
1401 15th Street
Vernon, BC V1T 8S8
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Raelyn Bauer
Finding Scholarships https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/plan/finance/scholarship
Student Guide for British Columbia Scholarships https://bcscholarships.ca/
The British Columbia School Superintendents Association (BCSSA) Award: with application form (Deadline March 31st, 2022). https://bcssa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Scholarship-Application-BCSSA-2021-2022-Fillable-Form.pdf
$2000 Bursary for Foster Children https://www.storwell.com/bursary-application
Electronic Recycling Association Scholarship Competition 2022 (January 1st, 2022 to September 1st, 2022). https://www.electronicrecyclingassociation.ca/2022-era-scholarship-for-1-million-100k-dollars/
Vernon Carnival: Submit your essay online today for the chance to receive a $500 Scholarship. (Deadline Feb 7th, 2022). Press Release VWC Accepting Scholarship Applications
The BC Excellence Scholarship: recipients receive a $5,000 scholarship that they can use to be reimbursed by the Ministry of Education for tuition paid after they are attending a designated post-secondary institution or B.C. authorized trades training provider. (Deadline Feb 15, 2022) https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/bc-excellence-scholarships
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship: Recipients receive a $5,000 scholarship voucher that they can use to be reimbursed by the Ministry of Education for tuition paid after they are attending an approved K–12 teacher education program in B.C. (Deadline Feb 15, 2022) https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/pathway-to-teacher-education-scholarship
The Association of School Transportation Services of B.C. (ASTSBC) Scholarship: Up to maximum of $7,000 awarded to eligible students working towards attaining certification as a Commercial Heavy Duty Mechanic https://astsbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ASTSBC-Scholarship.pdf
Each year the Ministry of Education allots our school district a number of scholarships worth $1250.00, based on the number of students enrolled in Grade 12. Winners receive a Scholarship voucher, which may be used to attend a college or other post secondary school. In School District 22, candidates entering the District Scholarships must plan and complete a project to demonstrate a particular skill or interest outside of the regular school curriculum.
The application form for the 2022/2023 program is now available. Check in with your school sponsor or administrator for the guidelines and form to register. Deadline is November 25, 2022.
District Project Contact: Lisa Ball at 250-549-9223
Click for SD22 Scholarship Bursary Flyer
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