External Scholarships
The following awards ARE NOT administered by Emily Carr. Affiliation with a company, club or organization or another qualification may be required for eligibility. The awards listed here are just a sampling of the types of scholarships and bursaries made available to students. Students should consult with clubs, groups or organizations with which they are personally affiliated to seek out sources that may not be listed. Also, students are encouraged to do a web search for a more comprehensive listing. Various scholarship finder websites have been provided at the end of this listing.
FOR THE FOLLOWING LISTINGS, PLEASE CONTACT THE DONORS DIRECTLY.
ALBERTA SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY PROGRAMS
The government of Alberta administers a number of scholarships and bursaries for Alberta residents. A limited number of these awards are open to students studying outside Alberta at the post-secondary level. For more information, contact:
Alberta Scholarship Programs
4th Floor, 9940 106 Street
Box 28000, Stn Main
Edmonton, AB T5J 4R4
Phone: (780) 427-8640
Fax: (780) 427-1288
Email: scholarships@gov.ab.ca
ARTS COUNCIL OF SURREY SCHOLARSHIPS
The Arts Council of Surrey makes scholarships available to assist Surrey students with tuition or related costs of attending a recognized school program. The applicant must currently be a resident of Surrey and have lived in Surrey for a minimum of one year at the time of application. Applicants must be between 12 and 18 years of age at the time of application. Scholarships must be claimed within one year of being awarded. Visual arts disciplines recognized by the Council include painting, graphics, photography, fabric and fibre art, pottery, sculpture and metal crafts. Further information can be obtained by contacting:
Arts Council of Surrey
203-13541 102nd Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 4X8
Fax: (604)585-2777
Email: info@artscouncilofsurrey.ca
Website: www.artscouncilofsurrey.ca
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES OF CANADA
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada administers more than 150 scholarship programs on behalf of the federal government, domestic and foreign agencies and private sector companies. Students should consult the AUCC website to determine their eligibility for the various awards.
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
350 Albert St, Suite 600
Ottawa, ON K1R 1B1
Tel: (613) 563-1236
Fax: (613) 563-9745
Website: www.aucc.ca
BRITISH COLUMBIA ARTS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM
This program's financial assistance is intended to assist in the education of outstanding BC students of the arts and to stimulate the development of future professional BC artists. Awards are paid to the University on behalf of the student. Grants for junior awards are up to $2,000 and grants for senior awards are up to $3,500. The permanent residence of the applicant must be BC and all applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants with a valid Canadian social insurance number. Application forms are available on-line at www.bcartscouncil.ca and the deadline for application is April 30th.
Scholarship Awards Program
British Columbia Arts Council
Box 9819, Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9W3
Tel: (250) 356-1718
Fax: (250) 387-4099
Email: bcartscouncil@gov.bc.ca
BCGEU STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union continues to offer scholarships each year to students who are related to BCGEU members and who are entering post secondary institutions in British Columbia each year. Details of the scholarships, including eligibility requirements and application information, can be obtained from the BCGEU Website at www.bcgeu.ca or from any Area Office of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union.
Education Officer
Attention: Scholarship Committee
B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union
4911 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 3W3
BC HOUSING BURSARY PROGRAM
Established in 1994, the BC Housing Bursary Program assists social housing residents wishing to pursue their educational goals. Bursaries are available to adult and youth residents of non-profit and co-op housing supported by BC Housing, rent supplement tenants subsidized by BC Housing and public housing managed by BC Housing. Application materials are distributed to applicable buildings and rent supplement tenants annually in February, with an application deadline in late April. For further information, see the BC Housing website at www.bchousing.org/tenants/services/bursary or write or phone:
Education Awards Program
BC Housing
1701-4555 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4V8
Tel: (604) 454-5432
Toll-free outside lower mainland: 1-866-456-6873
Email: educationawards@bchousing.org
BC HYDRO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
BC Hydro has actively supported the education of BC’s youth by providing post-secondary scholarships for over 55 years. Preference is given to students who, in addition to obtaining good marks, are active in their communities and personal lives. Scholarships are made available in several different categories and students can apply in more than one category. For further information, contact:
BC Hydro
Outreach Programs – Scholarships
15th Floor, 333 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5R3
Tel: (604) 623-4158
Website: www.bchydro.com/scholarships
BRITISH COLUMBIA LUNG ASSOCIATION BURSARIES
One or more bursaries are offered to students who have had tuberculosis. The awards are made to students who have satisfactory standing and are in need of financial assistance. Students wishing to apply should do so by letter indicating clearly how they qualify, their intended program of study and their financial circumstances. Write:
British Columbia Lung Association
2675 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 2K2
Tel: (604) 731-5869
C.C. THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP
The Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Society offers a $500 scholarship to graduating students from School District 63 to assist with tuition during their years of a degree or diploma course in the visual arts or crafts. Applications are available from:
Scholarship Chairman
Saanich Peninsula Arts and Craft Society
P.O. Box 2542
Sidney, BC V8L 4B9
Tel: (250) 380-5025
Fax: (250) 380-5025
Email: spacartchat@shaw.ca
Website: www.spac.freeservers.com
CAL CALLAHAN MEMORIAL BURSARY
The Pipeline Contractors Association of Canada offers a bursary or bursaries, to the total of $10,000, to be awarded annually to sons, daughters or legal wards of persons who derive their principal income from the pipeline industry, and whose employers are members of the Association. The purpose of these bursaries is to give financial assistance to students who are beginning first year studies in any field at a recognized university or college in Canada. Selection will be made based upon scholastic record and financial need.
Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary
Executive Committee
Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada
201-1075 North Service Road West
Oakville, ON L6M 2G2
Fax: (905) 847-7824
Website: www.pipeline.ca
CANADA COUNCIL
Most of the Council's programs of direct assistance to individuals in the visual arts are administered by the Arts Awards Service. The grants are for individual projects only. Artists may improve their skills and have time necessary for personal creative activity. The grants are intended for the PROFESSIONAL artist who has finished basic training and/or has a record of achievement sufficient to be a professional artist. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants (residents in Canada) for five years. For further information write:
Arts Awards Service
The Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street
PO Box 1047
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V8
Tel: (613) 566-4414
Toll-free: 1-800-263-5588
Fax: (613) 566-4390
Website: www.canadacouncil.ca
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN – COMOX VALLEY BURSARY
The Canadian Federation of University Women of Comox Valley offers bursaries to female students who have graduated from secondary school in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island. The candidates must be full-time students entering the second, or subsequent years of a bachelors degree program at an accredited Canadian University/College or transferring from a first or second college year to an accredited Canadian University to complete a degree. For a bursary application, and more information, please contact:
Janice Cashin
Email: jmcashin@telus.net
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN - SOUTH DELTA BURSARY
The Canadian Federation of University Women of South Delta offers bursaries to women students who are beginning or continuing post-secondary studies at a college or university. Candidates must be residents and/or graduates of South Delta (Tsawwassen/Ladner). Further information and application forms may be obtained by calling the CFUW of South Delta:
Aileen Stone, CFUW of South Delta
Phone: (604) 948-9609
CANADIAN FORCES PERSONNEL ASSISTANCE FUND
Educational loans up to $4,000 are provided to students in any full-time program, to a lifetime maximum of $16,000 per student. The application must be submitted by the service member on behalf of the student. The serving or former member must have served in the Canadian Army after October 1, 1946 or in the Canadian Forces after January 31, 1968 and have a minimum of one year of regular forces military service. Contact:
Canadian Forces Personnel Assistance Fund
SISIP Financial Services
NDHQ
234 Laurier Avenue West, Ground Floor
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2
Tel: (613) 233-2177
Fax: (613) 233-5857
Toll-free: 1-800-267-6681
Website: www.sisip.ca/en/cfpaf_e/index.asp
CHILLIWACK COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
The Chilliwack Community Arts Council annually offers four awards of $500. These awards must be applied to tuition and applicants must be past or present residents of Chilliwack. Write:
Chilliwack Community Arts Council
45899 Henderson Avenue
Chilliwack, BC V2P 2X6
Tel: (604) 792-2069
Email: chwkartscouncil@uniserve.com
Website: www.chilliwackartscouncil.com
COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS EDUCATION AWARDS
These awards are open to full-time post-secondary students who are actively involved in their communities and can demonstrate community leadership, or have overcome life challenges and had the courage to face adversity. Awards in the amount of $5000 each are presented annually. For more information, contact:
Coast Capital Savings
15117 – 101 Ave
Surrey, BC V5R 8P7
Tel: (604) 517-7000
Toll-free: 1-888-517-7000
Email: educationawards@coastcapitalsavings.com
Website: www.coastcapitalsavings.com
COLUMBIA INSTITUTE AWARDS PROGRAM
The Columbia Institute provides scholarships in order to assist BC workers to retrain or upgrade their skills. Fourteen scholarships valued at $1,000 each are awarded and qualifying applicants may renew their award up to four years. To be eligible you must be 24 years of age or older, a BC resident and a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant not currently enrolled in a training or academic program and committed to life-long learning. Applications can be obtained by contacting:
Columbia Institute
1200-1166 Alberni Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3
Attn: Awards
Phone: (604) 408-2500
Fax: (604) 408-2525
Website: www.columbiainstitute.ca
Email: awards@columbiainstitute.ca
CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION OF BC
Founded by and funded by credit union members, CUFBC provides supplemental assistance to BC resident students in need of financial assistance to complete their education. Awards vary from $500 to $3,000. For full criteria and application information, visit www.cufoundation.org.
CUPE LOCAL 15 DEPENDENT’S BURSARY
CUPE Local 15 offers an annual bursary to a dependent of a current or retired CUPE Local 15 member. Award selection is done by the educational institution in consultation with the Union Executive with awards being issued on the basis of financial need and academic criteria. For further information, visit www.cupe15.org.
ELIZABETH GREENSHIELDS FOUNDATION
The purpose of the Foundation is to aid talented artists in the early stages of their careers. Awards are limited to candidates working in painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Work must be representational or figurative—abstract or non-representational work is precluded by the terms of the Foundation's Charter. To be eligible, candidates are required to have already started or completed training in an established school of art and/or to demonstrate, through past work and future plans, a commitment to making art a lifetime career. Applications are judged by a selection committee. The grant amount is $12,500 (Canadian). For further information, write:
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
1814 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1
Montreal, QC H3H 1E4
Phone: (514) 937-9225
Fax: (514) 937-0141
Email: greenshields@bellnet.ca
ENVISION FINANCIAL EDUCATION AWARD
Envision Financial invites post-secondary students to apply for the Envision Financial Education Award. Students must be members of Envision Credit Union and submit a completed application to their branch before the deadline is passed. For more information on qualifying criteria or to download an application form, go to: www.envisionfinancial.ca.
FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ABORIGINAL YOUTH
The Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY) is designed to encourage Aboriginal students to stay in school and to pursue higher education. Aboriginal students who are Canadian citizens enrolled in a school located in Canada may apply for a bursary or scholarship. Students must demonstrate serious interest in furthering their educational and career development. Awards are based on contributions to family and community, academic performance, career goals and financial need. Students aged 13 and older are eligible. For an application, contact:
Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth
c/o CCAB
204-250 The Esplanade
Toronto, ON M5A 1J2
Tel: (416)961-8663
Fax: (416)961-3995
Email: info@ccab.com
Website: www.ccab.com
GERALDO DONATO VERTONE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship fund provides one $600 award to students of Italian origin who are accepted and attend a university or community college leading to a university degree. Awards will be paid directly to the University. Random draw will be the deciding factor of eligible applicants. Send application letter with reason for applying and one reference to:
Italian Cultural Centre Society
Geraldo Donato Vertone Scholarship
3075 Slocan Street
Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4
Phone: (604) 430-3337
Fax: (604) 430-3331
Website: www.italianculturalcentre.ca
GRACE CAMERON ROGERS SCHOLARSHIP FOR CRAFTSPEOPLE
The Grace Cameron Rogers Scholarship is awarded annually to a craftsperson seeking education to further his or her career. The scholarship fund is held in trust and each year the interest generated is awarded to the successful applicant(s). Craftspeople working in clay, glass, wood, metal, fibre and mixed media can apply. You must be a member of the Crafts Association of BC and a resident of BC. Applications are judged on clear and focused proposals outlining the course of study, the need and potential outcomes, a realistic budget, the potential of the applicant’s work and professional presentation. The deadline for application each year is May 31st. For more information contact:
Crafts Association of BC
1386 Cartwright Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
Tel: (604) 687-6511
Toll-free: 1-888-687-6511
Email: cabc@telus.net
Website: www.cabc.net
THE HAL ROGERS ENDOWMENT FUND
This endowment fund was established by Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs of Canada as a legacy to Founder Harold Allin Rogers (1899-1994). The fund was established to promote, encourage and sponsor educational programs and activities by providing assistance to applicants in their quest for higher learning at a recognized post-secondary institution. To be eligible, you must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, plan to register as a full-time student in September at a recognized institution and demonstrate high ideal and qualities of citizenship. 41 bursaries, in the amount of $1,000/ea., are given out each year. All applications must be submitted to one of a Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin Club nearest your permanent residence. For further information and/or applications, write to the address below or visit the website to download the application:
Hal Rogers Endowment Fund
1920 Hal Rogers Drive, PO Box KIN
Cambridge, ON N3H 5C6
Fax: (519) 650-1091
Email: bzak@kincanada.ca
Website: www.bursary.ca
HAROLD ARVID CHRISTENSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The late Harold Arvid Christenson, former manager of Pacific Coast Fishermen's Mutual Marine Insurance Company, bequeathed scholarships for sons or daughters of past or present members and employees (or persons to whom a past or present member or employee stood In Loco Parentis*) of the Company. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary educational institution. The number and amount of these scholarships will be determined by the Board of Directors of the company. Application forms are available on their website or by writing:
Pacific Coast Fishermen’s Mutual Marine Insurance Company
3757 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1G5
Tel: (604) 438-4240
Toll-free: 1-888-438-4242
Fax: (604) 438-5756
Email: info@mutualmarine.bc.ca
Website: www.mutualmarine.bc.ca
* The term In Loco Parentis refers to a person who is charged factitiously with a parent's rights, duties and responsibilities.
ICELANDIC CANADIAN CLUB OF BC SCHOLARSHIPS
The Icelandic Canadian Club of BC has established a fund to provide financial assistance to students of Icelandic origin who are residents of BC and who are beginning or continuing a program of post‑secondary education. The fund shall award a minimum of four scholarships each year worth a minimum of $200 each and such other awards as are authorized from time to time. The particulars of these awards are as follows:
- The Anne Eyford Memorial Scholarship to be awarded at the discretion of the committee to a student in fine arts
- The A. Warren Oddson Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 to be awarded to a student enrolled in visual arts
- An award to students who are beginning a program of post‑secondary education
- An award to students who are continuing a program of post‑secondary education
These awards are tenable at recognized post‑secondary educational institutions for academic and technical studies. These awards shall be made on the recommendation of a scholarship committee whose members shall be selected by the supporting organization. For further information, contact:
The Scholarship Committee, ICC of BC
Iceland House
939 6th Street
New Westminster, BC V3L 3C8
Tel: (604) 515-1224
Email: icc_of_bc@hotmail.com
Website: www.inlofna.org
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM COMPETITION
The International Scholarship Program Competition is open to Canadians for graduate studies or research abroad. For eligibility requirements and most up to date information, please consult the website at: www.scholarships.gc.ca. These scholarships are administered by the Canadian Bureau for International Education.
Canadian Bureau for International Education
220 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 1550
Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9
Tel: (613) 237-4820
Fax: (613) 237-1073
Email: scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca
Website: www.scholarships.gc.ca
IRELAND CANADA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
The Ireland Canada University Foundation offers an annual programme of scholarly exchange awards open to all academic disciplines, between the universities of Canada and Ireland. These awards are funded by the contributions of corporate bodies and individuals and are tenable for travel from Canada to Irish universities. The awards fund short periods of exchange, usually one month, valued at $7,000 and are targeted at scholars in the early stages of their career. Further information and application forms are available from: www.icuf.ie.
Foundation contact: Professor John Kelly
Email: jjkelly@ucd.ie
JACK MUMM USWA LOCAL 1‑80 BURSARY
The USWA Local 1‑80 offers bursaries up to the amount of $2,000 in competition to all USWA Local 1‑80 members; a spouse, son or daughter of an USWA Local 1‑80 member; a person who is wholly supported by a member in good standing of Local 1‑80; a spouse, son or daughter of a deceased USWA Local 1‑80 member in good standing at the time of his or her decease; or a member who is retired and was a member in good standing of Local 1‑80 at the time of retirement. In making the award, the Bursary Committee will be guided by estimated final marks for the school year and indication of need. The deadline for application each year is May 15th. Please contact:
The Financial Secretary
USWA Local 1‑80
351 Brae Road
Duncan, BC V9L 3T9
Website: www.steelworkers1-80.ca
KIN CANADA BURSARIES
If you’re pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized institution of learning, you may qualify for a $1,000 bursary from Kin Canada Bursaries, a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. The application form may be downloaded from the website at www.bursary.ca. You may also check out this website to find the nearest Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin club to submit your application form to.
Kin Canada Bursaries
1920 Hal Rogers Dr.,
P.O. Box KIN
Cambridge, ON N3H 5C6
Tel: 1-800-7425546 ext. 215
Fax: (519) 650-1091
Email: kinhq@kincanada.ca
Website: www.bursary.ca
LANGLEY ARTS COUNCIL FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
The Langley Arts Council provides scholarships for Grade 12 students wishing to pursue fine arts at a post-secondary institute. Applicants must be Canadian citizens and must be residents of Langley Township or City. Scholarships are available in the categories of creative writing, ballet, contemporary dance, music (voice and instrument), theatre and visual arts (drawing, painting, photography and pottery/sculpture). Applications and further information are available by writing to:
Langley Arts Council
206-2064 Logan Ave
Langley, BC V3R 7R3
Tel: (604) 534-0781
THE LEONARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Leonard Foundation awards approximately 140 scholarships annually in the amount of $1,000 each. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in their first undergraduate program in order to qualify. All applicants will be considered but preference will be given to the daughters or sons of ordained clergy, licensed elementary or secondary school teachers, military personnel, graduates of a Canadian military college, members of the Engineering Institute of Canada and members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada. A full set of criteria, the application and the application instructions for this award can be found at www.leonardfnd.org.
Email: info@leonardfnd.org
LOTUS LIGHT CHARITY SOCIETY
Any student who is 17 years or older and will be beginning or continuing their studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis may be eligible to receive a $300 scholarship to assist in those studies. Students who have completed or are in their final years of studies at the closing date of the application process are not eligible. Applicants will be assessed on scholastic record and community involvement. All applications must be submitted in person or via postal mail (i.e. no email submissions, no fax submissions) addressed as follows:
Lotus Light Charity Society
200-357 Hastings Street East
Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P3
Tel: (604) 685-5548
Email: llcsvancouver@gmail.com
MADD CANADA BURSARY PROGRAM
The MADD Canada Bursary Program provides financial assistance to students who have had a parent or guardian killed in an impaired driving related crash. Bursaries of up to $2,000 are awarded to qualifying applicants. For more information, contact:
National Youth Services Manager
MADD Canada Bursary Program
2010 Winston Park Drive, Suite 500
Oakville, ON L6H 5R7
Tel: (905)829-8805 ext. 232
Toll-free: 1-800-665-MADD ext. 232
Fax: (905)829-8860
Email: cparkes@madd.ca
Website: www.madd.ca
MARY ALLESIA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
An award in the amount of $500 is made available to a fine arts student who demonstrates the most well-rounded application including volunteer work with arts organizations, high grades and strong recommendation by an instructor. Applicants must be entering their second, third or fourth year of studies. For further information and applications, contact:
Mary Allesia Memorial Scholarship
Port Moody Arts Centre
2425 St. Johns Street
Port Moody, BC V3H 2B2
Tel: (604) 931-2008
Fax: (604)931-4214
Email: pomoartscentre@telus.net
Website: www.pomoartscentre.bc.ca
MAXINE SEVACK MEMORIAL GRANT
This scholarship fund has been established by the Sevack family to honour the memory of their daughter, Maxine, a freelance journalist who died in a plane accident in Guatemala in 1986. As Maxine was an enthusiastic and dedicated Big Sister, annual scholarships of $500 are available to Little Sisters enrolled in post-secondary education who were matched for at least one year with their Big Sisters by Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Applicants must be between 17 and 24, have completed Grade 10 and must demonstrate financial need. For an application, contact:
Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
34 East 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 2G5
Tel: (604) 873-4525
Fax: (604) 873-2122
Email: info@bigsisters.bc.ca
Website: www.bigsisters.bc.ca
MICHELE LANDSBERG AWARD
The Michele Landsberg Award recognizes outstanding feminist work by a young woman in media and/or activism. The nominee must be between 16 and 30 years of age. The award includes public recognition by the Canadian Woman’s Foundation and a $1,000 award for tuition assistance, which must be made to a registered educational institution in Canada. Applications may be submitted in English or French and can be downloaded from the website at: www.canadianwomen.org. Completed applications may be mailed, faxed or emailed to:
Canadian Women’s Foundation
133 Richmond Street West, Suite 504
Toronto, ON
M5H 2L3
Tel: (416)365-1444
Toll-free: 1-866-293-4483 x 221
Email: eburgess@canadianwomen.org
Website: www.canadianwomen.org
MUNGO MARTIN MEMORIAL AWARDS
In order to commemorate Mungo Martin, the late Kwakiutl Chief, artist, philosopher and carver, a number of awards ranging from $100 to $500 are made available from the proceeds of the Mungo Martin Memorial Fund. The awards are to assist people of First Nations ancestry to further their education, vocational training, skills and competence in First Nations art. It is emphasized that these awards are open not only to those who wish to further their general education or skills, but in particular to those who seek to do creative work to further artistic heritage in painting, carving, music, dance, folklore and/or language. Candidates must be domiciled in the province of BC at the time of application. For further information, write:
Lucy Galloway, President
Mungo Martin Memorial Award Society
PO Box 883
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T2
Tel: (604) 752-8785
Fax: (250) 752-3076
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION
The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) is a nationally registered charity established to actively assist talented Aboriginal artists by providing financial assistance for education and training initiatives in the performing, visual, crafted, media, literary and graphic arts. The fund is available to Canadian Aboriginal peoples, status, non-status, Métis and Inuit. Applications are assessed by a jury of recognized Aboriginal artists and eligible costs include tuition and related expenses, including art supplies. For further information, write or call:
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
P.O. Box 759, 2160 Fourth line
Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
Tel: (416) 926-0775
Toll-free: 1-800-329-9780
Fax: (416) 926-7554
Email: education@naaf.ca
Website: www.naaf.ca
NATIONAL ART MATERIALS TRADE ASSOCIATION
NAMTA seeks to promote the art materials industry and wants to create opportunities for US citizens to succeed in the field of art. NAMTA annually awards two $2,500 (US) art scholarships to candidates who are majoring or planning to major in any art related field. Candidates are judged on the basis of financial need, grade point average, extracurricular activities and special interests. For further information, contact:
NAMTA
15806 Brookway Drive, Suite 300
Huntersville, NC 28078
USA
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
Phone: (704) 892-6244
Fax: (704)892-6247
Email: scholarship@namta.org
Website: www.namta.org
NEADS EQUITY THROUGH EDUCATION AWARDS
The NEADS Equity Through Education Award is being offered to encourage full access to post-secondary education for persons with disabilities who often have greater barriers to participation in higher education and extra costs because of their disabilities. Students must be registered in a post-secondary institution and provide documented proof of registration. The award will be offered to outstanding applicants, who meet the criteria of the program. For more information please visit the website.
Apply to:
NEADS Equity Through Education Scholarships
c/o Scholarship Committee
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Rm. 426 Unicentre, Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6
By email: etes@neads.ca
NEW BRUNSWICK ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM
The Arts Scholarships Program provides awards to New Brunswick students and art professionals who are pursuing full-time, part-time or short-term studies for the purpose of becoming an arts professional. The program is designed to recognize and encourage those who have already completed some basic training and who have demonstrated exceptional potential and talent as artists. For further information, write:
artsnb
61 Carleton St
Fredericton, NB
E3B 372
Tel: (506) 453-4307
Toll-free: 1-866-460-2787
Fax: (506) 444-5543
Website: www.artsnb.ca
ONE WORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
The One World International Scholarship is one of the international scholarship programs made available by the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society (IKBBCSS) and is designed to strengthen ties between British Columbia and other regions of the world through sustainable educational partnerships. For further information, please visit: http://www.bcscholarship.ca/web/international/oneworld
ONTARIO CRAFTS COUNCIL AWARDS PROGRAM
The Ontario Crafts Council assists Council members in achieving higher standards of excellence through its program of scholarships, awards and supply grants. Craftspeople must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and have resided in Ontario for a minimum of two of the past five years. For further information contact:
Awards Program
Ontario Crafts Council
990 Queen St, West
Toronto, ON M6J 1H1
Email: communications@craft.on.ca
Website: www.craft.on.ca
PACE BURSARIES
Bursaries, not exceeding $700 each, are made available to part-time adult learners who are BC residents. Students must be registered in fewer than three courses or attend school less than 18 hours per week and have a demonstrated financial need. Deadline for application is September 30th each year. For further information contact:
PACE Bursary Committee
c/o Literacy BC
601-510 Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8
Tel: (604) 684-0624
Toll-free: 1-888-READ-234
Fax: (604) 684-8520
Email: info@literacy.bc.ca
Website: www2.literacy.bc.ca/pace.htm
PACIFIC COAST FISHERMEN'S MUTUAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY BURSARY
A bursary of $600 is available to sons or daughters of past or present members (or persons to whom a past or present member stood In Loco Parentis*) of the Pacific Coast Fishermen's Mutual Marine Insurance Company. Applications are available on their website. For further information, write:
Pacific Coast Fishermen’s Mutual Marine
Suite 200- 42 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V5G 1G5
Tel: (604) 438-4240
Fax: (604) 438-5756
Website: www.mutualmarine.bc.ca
*The term In Loco Parentis refers to a person who is charged factitiously with a parent's rights, duties and responsibilities.
PASSPORT TO EDUCATION
Students currently in high school are able to accumulate scholarship credits, beginning in grade nine to graduation. These credits will accumulate, and after graduation can be applied to tuition fees at any post‑secondary institution in BC. Contact your high school or the Ministry of Education for further information.
PENINSULA ARTS FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Peninsula Arts Foundation grants bursaries to worthy students who will be continuing their training and studies in music, dance or the arts. The Foundation is interested in students’ dedication to their chosen field and their need for financial support, and applications must be supported by two appropriate letters of reference attesting to the student’s dedication and continued studies in his or her chosen field of the arts. Applicants must be between the ages of 12 and 29 years, and must reside in the area served by the Peninsula Arts Foundation: the White Rock / South Surrey area bounded on the north by Highway 10, on the east by the Langley border, on the west by the Delta border, and on the south by the US border. Deadline for applications is mid-September. Applications are available at the end of August at Tapestry Music, 1345 Johnston Road in White Rock. For more information, write:
Peninsula Arts Foundation
PO Box 75267
White Rock, BC V4B 5L4
Tel: (604) 531-8393
Fax: (604) 531-6027
Email: briglor@shaw.ca
LA FONDATION ANDRE PIOLAT
The Piolat Foundation, in order to encourage the study and use of French in BC, offers bursaries to students pursuing studies in any of the fine arts who either use French in daily communication or who have studied French sufficiently to be at ease in the language. The Foundation has typically awarded two or three bursaries annually in the amount of $500 each. For further information, write:
Mr. Walter Herring
Secrétaire aux Bourses d'etudes
La Fondation André Piolat
6369 Dunbar St
Vancouver, BC V6N 1X3
Tel: (604) 263-5635
PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FUND
Bursaries of up to $3,300 each are available to former permanent wards of the province of BC. To be eligible, the applicant must be a student currently enrolled or planning to enrol in a post-secondary institution and must provide transcripts from the last year of school attended. Applicants are chosen based on eligibility, suitability to career goal and financial need. Application forms and full details may be obtained from:
Personal Trust Administrator
Public Guardian Trustee of British Columbia
Suite 700-808 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3
Tel: (604) 775-2451
Website: www.trustee.bc.ca
ROBERT MARKLE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established to honour the memory of Robert Markle, artist and teacher (1936-1990). Robert Markle understood very well the need students have for financial support and, as a Mohawk Indian intensely interested in his heritage, realized how much more difficult it can be for a First Nations person to study art after high school. This scholarship is awarded annually to First Nations students in the first or later year of a visual arts program at a post-secondary institution. Applicants must send a brief resume stating personal background and heritage, a selection of slides or a small portfolio of recent work (including medium, size and date) and a letter of recommendation from an instructor. Applications must be sent to:
Robert Markle Fund
c/o Woodland Cultural Centre
P.O. Box 1506
184 Mohawk Street
Brantford, ON N3T 5V6
ROGER CHAREST, SR. AWARDS FOR BROADCAST & MEDIA ARTS
This award has been named after the founder of CKER Radio in Edmonton, Roger Charest, Sr., a long-time broadcaster, radio personality and visionary, whose perseverance and dedication to his community have fostered the creation of a truly multicultural environment at CKER. This award is available annually to any qualified applicant who has taken the initiative to create a special program or series which may be later suitable for broadcast, and may further the cause of multiculturalism in Canada. The final product may provide a window into the particular characteristics and unique qualities of a given identifiable group within the Canadian cultural mosaic, so that we, as Canadians, may better understand one another. Works in the developmental or scripted stage, and/or completed works will be considered.
Applicants must submit a written proposal (in English) outlining the intended project, including possible broadcast or electronic media applications, or outlets to be used for the distribution of the final product. A budget is required with the application. Successful applicants must acknowledge the assistance of WORLD FM (CKER) Radio in all promotional materials and final products of the project, for which the award is granted. Award recipients must submit a brief, written report to URDC within one year of receiving this award. An audio copy of the finished product must also be supplied. Application deadline is November 30th.
Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre
PO Box 1796
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
Tel: (780) 497-5494 or 497-4374
Fax: (780) 497-4377
ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Canadian Golf Foundation offers academic scholarships to students who have successful experience in competitive golf. The scholarships are intended to assist students with the cost of tuition, books and residence and are renewable upon application for a maximum of four years of study. You are encouraged to apply if you are a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, have successful experience in competitive golf at a local, regional, provincial or national level and have participated regularly in community and/or extracurricular activities. Additionally, you must show a minimum average of 75% in your last two years of high school or have completed at least one full year in a post-secondary degree program and show a minimum average of 75% in the program. To request an application, contact:
RCGA Foundation
Scholarship/Granting Committee
Suite 1- 1333 Dorval Drive
Oakville, ON L6M 4X7
Tel: 1-800-263-0009
Fax: (905) 845-7040
Email: cgf@rcga.org
Website: www.rcga.org
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S OPPORTUNITY AWARDS
Soroptimist International offers annual Women’s Opportunity Awards. These awards are intended to assist mature women to upgrade their skills, training and education in order to further their employment opportunities in entering or re-entering the job market. The program is designed to assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families. For more information, go to the website www.soroptimist.org/awards/apply.html
SUMMER LANGUAGE BURSARY PROGRAM
The Summer Language Bursary Program is an excellent opportunity for young Canadians to learn their second language and become familiar with the culture associated with it. Bursaries of $2,000 are provided to students to permit them to attend five-week intensive immersion courses in French or English. Courses are offered between May and August each year at a variety of post-secondary institutions across Canada. The bursary covers the cost of tuition, accommodations, and meals; students stay in on-campus residences or with host families. The eligible applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, have completed at least grade 11 or be at the post-secondary level by the time the course begins and have been a full-time student for at least one semester during the school year at the end of which the course begins. For further information contact:
Provincial Coordinator, French Programs
Ministry of Education, French Programs Unit
PO Box 9160, Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9H3
Tel: (250) 356-5321
Fax: (250) 387-1470
Email: gilbert.verrier@gov.bc.ca
Website: www.myexplore.ca
TECK HIGHER EDUCATION AWARDS
Teck Resources Limited offers $1,000 and $1,500 one-year awards to children of employees who, on the completion of their senior secondary schooling, register in an institution of higher education. Write:
The Secretary
Higher Education Awards Committee
Suite 3300, Bentall S
550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B3
Tel: (604)699-4000
Fax: (604)699-4750
Email: info@teck.com
Website: www.teck.com
TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program is a post secondary scholarship program that was established by a grant from the Government of Canada at the time of the death of Terry Fox. The program provides scholarships to students entering or attending post secondary educational institutions within Canada. The successful applicants are recognized for dedication to community service, humanitarianism, perseverance and courage in the face of obstacles, and the pursuit of excellence in fitness and academics. The Terry Fox Scholarship is a renewable award, subject to satisfactory progress, and is tenable at any Canadian university or college. The value of each award is $7,000 annually, for a maximum of four years or until a first degree is obtained. Applications may be obtained by writing to:
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
AQ 5003
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
Tel: (778) 782-3057
Fax: (778) 782-3311
Email: terryfox@sfu.ca
Website: www.terryfoxawards.ca
THEO BC BURSARY FUND
This bursary fund has been established for individuals who wish to enter or continue post-secondary training, have a permanent disability, meet THEO BC’s entrance criteria, and are in need of financial assistance. The bursaries can be applied to full or part time programs leading to recognized certificates, diplomas or degrees in public or private post-secondary settings. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and take approximately three months to assess. Qualified students may apply for a second bursary. For further information, write:
Bursary Committee
THEO BC
100-112 East 3rd Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 1C8
Tel: (604)872-0770
Toll-free: 1-866-377-3670
Fax: (604)873-1758
TONY VELONIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorators makes awards available to undergraduate or graduate students in a glass, ceramic or related curriculum including ceramic engineering, glass art and ceramic art and design. Any experience in glass or ceramic design either at school or during employment is considered by the review committee along with grades, financial need and plans for future study in the glass and ceramic field. For further information, go to: www.sgcd.org.
TOYOTA EARTH DAY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program encourages and rewards graduating high school students who have distinguished themselves through environmental community service, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and academic excellence. The Program grants 15 awards of $5,000 each to students entering their first year of post-secondary studies in the discipline of their choice. Further information is available at www.earthday.ca.
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program
111 Peter St, Suite 503
Toronto, ON M5V 2H1
Email: scholarship@earthday.ca
UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CLUB OF THE COMOX VALLEY BURSARY
A bursary in the amount of $500 is offered annually by the University Women's Club of the Comox Valley, to a female graduate of a Comox Valley high school program who has completed at least one year of study in an accredited course at any Canadian university or community college. Further information may be obtained by writing:
University Women's Club of the Comox Valley Bursary Committee
1270 Mayfair Road
Comox, BC V9M 4C2
Phone/Fax: (250) 339-9985
Email: bush@mars.ark.com
VANCITY STUDENT AWARDS
Thirty $1,000 awards are given to deserving students who are VanCity members or have a VanCity member in their immediate family. The awards recognize young people who have taken an active interest in their schools and communities and encourages the study of environmental, community economic development or social justice issues. Applications for these awards are available at any VanCity branch or by contacting:
VanCity Community Programs
VanCity Head Office
PO Box 2120, Station Terminal
Vancouver, BC V6B 5R8
Tel: (604) 877-7000
VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Several scholarships are available to encourage and assist sons, daughters and grandchildren of members of the Vancouver Police Department. Preference is given to candidates entering directly from secondary school on the basis of academic standing, financial circumstances and service to the community. Write:
Scholarship Committee
Vancouver Police Department
312 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2
WEYERHAEUSER CANADA DIVERSITY EDUCATION AWARDS
Weyerhaeuser Canada Ltd. is an integrated forest products company that provides financial assistance to students of diverse backgrounds. Persons of Aboriginal ancestry, females, persons with a disability or members of a visible minority may apply for these awards which vary between $1,000 -$2,000. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen who has resided in BC for the previous 12 months and is registered in a degree program of study that is relevant to a career represented within Weyerhaeuser Canada operations. Such programs could include Communication Design and Industrial Design. For further information contact:
Diversity Through Education Awards Program
Weyerhaeuser Canada Ltd.
PO Box 800
Kamloops, BC V2C 5M7
Phone: (250) 828-7387
Fax: (250) 828-7580
YOUTH EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND
The Youth Educational Assistance Fund for Former Youth in Care (YEAF) may provide grant funding for former youth in care who are studying full-time and are 19 to 23 years of age. The grant will assist with educational costs for an academic year. Students must apply for this award through the Ministry of Advanced Education, Student Services Branch. For further information contact:
Attn: Special Programs Unit
Student Services Branch
Ministry of Advanced Education
PO Box 9173 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9H7
Phone: (250) 387-6100 in Victoria
Phone: (640) 660-2610 in Vancouver
Toll-free: 1-800-561-1818
Website: www.studentaidbc.ca
Email: SABC.SpecialPrograms3@gov.bc.ca
OTHER INFORMATION SOURCES
Further information regarding student loans, scholarships and bursaries can be obtained from the following sources:
Websites
Association of Universities and Colleges Canada
www.aucc.ca
The Debt-Free Graduate
www.debtfreegrad.com
Fastweb
www.fastweb.com
International Education Financial Aid
www.iefa.org
My School 101
www.myschool101.com/scholarship
Scholarships Canada
www.scholarshipscanada.com
Studentawards.com
www.studentawards.com
International Education Finance Corporation
https://www.iefc.com/
Emily Carr graduates intending to continue their studies may also be interested in the following websites:
American Association of University Women
www.aauw.org
Association of Commonwealth Universities
www.acu.ac.uk
The Canadian Bureau for International Education
www.cbie.ca
The Canada-US Fulbright Program
www.fulbright.ca
International Council for Canadian Studies
http://www.iccs-ciec.ca/
Studyabroad.com
www.studyabroad.com