School District #73

There are a variety of awards and scholarships available through the Ministry of Education.   An outline of the awards are noted below, and detailed descriptions can be found in the  Handbook Procedures for the Graduation Program – Chapter 6.

Passport to Education

To offset the cost of future tuition fees, Grade 10 and 11 students can earn $250 each school year, based on academic and non-academic achievements.  Check with your school for specific requirements.  Grade 12 students may be eligible to earn a $500 Passport stamp.

Graduation Program Examinations Scholarships

The Graduation Program Examinations Scholarships reward graduating students in BC for academic excellence in their provincial examinations from Grades 10 to 12. These $1,000 awards and $2,500 (to the top 20 students only) awards can be redeemed when a student enters a designated post-secondary institution and must be redeemed within five years from September 30 of the student's graducation year. 

Dogwood District/Authority Awards Program

The Ministry of Education provides 5,500 awards pro-rated to school districts based on each district’s September 30th Grade 12 enrolment.  These $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating students who meet the criteria determined by the local District Scholarship Committee, which requires a student to demonstrate superior achievement in any of the following areas:

• Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music),
• Applied Skills (Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics),
• Physical Activity (not limited to Physical Education),
• Second Languages (including Aboriginal Languages) with IRPs or External Assessments, including AP and IB courses,
• Community Service (Volunteer Activity), or
• Technical and Trades Training (e.g. Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training). 

An equitable distribution should be made across the four areas. Committee criteria must ensure that the winning candidates have been cumulatively evaluated in the courses chosen for presentation to the committee, and satisfy other criteria which may include factors such as attendance, punctuality, work habits and cooperation.

The $1,000 award amount consists of a $500 cheque and a $500 voucher that can be used toward a student's post-secondary education tuition.  Vouchers must be redeemed within five years from September 30 of the student's graduating year.  

Please use the Dogwood District / Authority Awards – District Scholarship Program Application to apply. 

Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships

These $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating secondary school apprentices who:

• Have been registered in a school district Secondary School Apprenticeship Program (SSA) prior to graduation,
• Successfully complete SSA 11A, SSA 11B, SSA 12A, and SSA 12B,
• Maintain a C+ average or better in their Grade 12 numbered courses, and
• Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation.

There is no need to apply for Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships.  All students who meet the criteria for the Scholarship are automatically considered for the award.

Scholarships in School District No. 73

A number of district-wide scholarships are available to School District No. 73 students.  Descriptions and criteria of all district scholarships and buraries is available in the Scholarship and Awards Description and Criteria handout.  Please use the School District No. 73 Scholarship & Bursary Awards Application to apply for all District Awards.  In addition, there are many scholarships available that are specific to each school or available through other sources.  Information on these awards is also available in the AMAS Awards and Scholarships Database.

Other Scholarship Resources

• Scholarships Canada has a large, searchable database of awards and scholarships.
• CanLearn is the Federal government's web-site designed to help students plan for post-secondary education.  
• Student Scholarships is another source for awards and scholarships.
• BC Ministry of Education has information on scholarships, bursaries and loans.
• The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society has an extensive listing of scholarships for Aboriginal students.

Student Loans

Student Aid BC provides information on applying for and monitoring your student loan.

Accessing Exam Results

To access your exam results, go to Ministry of Education Exam Results to look up your exam results. You will need your PEN (Personal Education Number) found on your transcript or any report card.