Scholarship Opportunities

All scholarships require students to fill out an application form. Each scholarship application must be completed and submitted by a specific deadline date.  Please reach out to Lana Vogelaar at lvogelaar@sd62.bc.ca for assistance with any applications.  Ultimately, students are responsible for ensuring their applications are complete and submitted on time.

Local Featured Awards

Ken Michel Memorial Scholarship for Carpentry
Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to Aboriginal students from BC who are interested in studying Carpentry at the post-secondary level. You also must create a ScholarTree account to access it.
Applications Open: July 20th, 2023   To apply – Click Here

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
This award is open to students of all abilities. Recipients are selected for their dedication to the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox, their courage in overcoming obstacles, and definite marks of distinction and persistence in the pursuit of excellence in academic, athletic, and civic life. These students are involved in activities or organizations that improve human welfare, make a difference, and have a positive impact on their community and others.
To Apply – Click Here

Beedie Luminaries Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist resilient BC students who face financial adversity and who have the academic readiness to advance their education, achieve their dreams, and inspire others.
 To Apply – Click Here

Sooke Teachers Association Scholarship (STA) 
Requires resume, references, post-secondary plans and an interview.
To Apply – Click Here

BC Aboriginal Student Award (Victoria Foundation)
$1000-$5000 (multi-year) for Indigenous students pursuing trades training, apprenticeship, diploma, certificates, degree or post-degree programs.
To Apply – Click Here

Horatio Alger Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships
Twenty-five scholarships valued at $3000 each are awarded to eligible students who have completed high school; be enrolled in a technical degree/certificate program in Fall that will lead to employment; demonstrated critical financial need; demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity; be a Canadian citizen.
To Apply – Click Here

The West Shore RCMP Community Policing Advisory Committee Scholarships
1) The “Helping Profession” Scholarship – $500.00 will be awarded to a student who is entering into an accredited post-secondary institution and studying in a field of, but not limited to: policing; nursing, social work; justice studies, firefighting, or counselling. 
2) The “Full Potential” Scholarship – $1000.00 will be awarded to a student in recognition of their ability to overcome adversity and who plans to pursue a post-secondary education in an accredited institute.
​For more information: CPAC Scholarships Opportunities
 To Apply –  Click Here

District Authority Scholarships
These scholarships recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest. Winners will receive a $1250 voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition. There are seven categories to apply to: Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, International Languages, Community Service, Indigenous Language & Culture, and Technical and Trades Training. You are encouraged to submit your application online.  Voucher is valid for up to 5 years.
To Apply – Sign in to Google Classroom using your own district GAFE account with class code: 6n232hk

Constable Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship
The Commission will award the $2000 scholarship annually to a post-secondary student based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, community service record, and an expressed interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
 To Apply – Click Here

M’akola “Judy Bourne” Scholarship
Scholarships and bursaries will be awarded to students of Indigenous ancestry. Also Tom Finnie Indigenous Trades Bursary (deadline Nov 30)
and M’akola Housing Society Bursary (deadline Oct 15)
To Apply – Click Here

Rotary Club of Victoria Harbourside
Seven different scholarships will be awarded, with one to a student of Indigenous ancestry and one to a student who has a hearing or speech impairment or will be pursuing a career in speech pathology or audiology.
 To Apply – Click Here

Westshore Arts Council Fine Arts Scholarship
For high school students planning to pursue a career in the Fine arts including: Visual, Music, Dance, Theatre, Film, Literary, Digital and others. If a student is learning an art from an elder or other person instead of attending an institution, they can take the information through a letter explaining this teaching.
To Apply – Click Here

BC Principals’ and Vice Principals Association
2022 Application will be available in early 2022.
BCPVPA has 2 scholarships will be awarded to Indigenous students and up to 8 scholarships are reserved to other graduating students.
To Apply – Click Here

Other Scholarship Opportunities
Royal Bay High School has a great Scholarship Opportunities site with loads of information about local scholarships. It’s worth checking out. Please contact Lana Vogelaar for support with applications instead of the contacts on this site.