SPRING BREAK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Are you a fun-loving person who wants to bring the magic to camp for everyone there? We are looking for volunteers who are 16+ years old to join us at our Spring Break Camp March 13th-17th.
In this role, volunteers will lead participants through different activities, and learning opportunities and explore new passions, which will build essential connections & relationships in a day camp setting.
Dates
- March 4, 2023 | Volunteer Training Day | 10.30 am - 2.30 pm at WCK office in Burnaby
- Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17, 2023 | Volunteering | 8.30 am - 4.30 pm, @Simon Cunningham Elementary School, 9380 140th Street, Surrey, BC
UFV - HOW TO APPLY WORKSHOPS
Virtual session via Zoom
STEM INFO SESSION for Parents & Guardians
Calling All Parents/Guardians!
Did you know that as parents and guardians, you have the greatest influence on your youth? Does your parent or guardian understand what you want to study?
Parents and guardians are invited to join us in a virtual workshop exploring how you can support your youth’s journey in STEM. This event is targeted for parents/guardians for youth in Grades 8 to 12, however all parents/guardians are still welcome to attend.
In this session, you will become familiar with innovative ideas and activities to help integrate STEM into your youth’s daily life, helping them to think creatively and to create confidently. Guest speakers include engineering students & alumni who will share their experiences with you, and a representative from UBC Engineering Admissions who will explain the application process and answer any questions you may have.
This workshop is free of charge and hosted by UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach.
WHEN: Thursday, March 29 from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
WHERE: A Zoom link will be provided upon registration
INTERESTED? Please register here.
WANJARA NOMAD COLLECTIONS' SCHOLARSHIP
Wanjara Nomad Collections has compiled an extensive collection of historical artifacts to preserve and share the history of Sikhs. This includes exploring how Sikhs perceive their past, present, and future.
As part of its efforts, Wanjara Nomad Collections is offering five scholarships worth $1,300 each to support post-secondary education for grade 12 students in British Columbia who will be attending a post-secondary institution in September 2023. These scholarships are open to all students, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or citizenship status.
Our goal is to inspire and empower students to pursue their dreams, make a positive impact on their communities and the world, and contribute to the legacy of Canada. We believe that education is the key to progress, and that young people have the power to shape the future. We are proud to offer these scholarships as a way to support and encourage the next generation of leaders.
Interested in applying? Go to this link.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2023.
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS FOUNDATION BURSARY
- You require financial assistance to be able to attend a post-secondary institution;
- You must have a combined family income under $35,000 per year. Successful applicants will be asked to bring an official document (eg. family income tax statement, evidence of government assistance) to the interview;
- You have the ability academically and emotionally to succeed in a post-secondary educational environment;
- You demonstrate the tenacity to achieve your goals.
If you fulfill the above criteria, please read the following Eligibility Requirements.
HOW TO APPLY
Should you wish to apply for this bursary, you will need to submit your name to Ms. Domingo by no later than Monday, February 20th via email with the Subject Line: BBF Bursary Nominee. Each school is only allowed a maximum of TWO applications per school.
As there are a few steps to fulfilling an application, please read the following to ensure you will have all the components of the application completed for submission by Saturday, February 25th.
WOMEN'S CYBER SECURITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: February 28th, 2023
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
- Be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance.
- Have a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications can be found by going to this link.
BCCPAC EDUCATIONAL AW;ARD
- Be a Grade 12 student attending a BCCPAC-member school.
- Be planning to pursue post-secondary studies (academic, vocational, technical, or training).
Applications can be found by going to this link.
- Financial Wellness
- Future Women Leaders
- Diversity
- STEM
This exciting student-focused opportunity is available to current Grade 12 students across Canada, divided into the following regions:
- Atlantic Canada
- British Columbia/Yukon
- Ontario
- Prairies/Northwest Territories/Nunavut
Find out how to apply HERE. Terms, conditions of eligibility can be found here.
Deadline to apply: April 30, 2023
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 once a year through a competitive process. Applications will open Monday January 23, 2023 for the academic year beginning in September, or January 2024. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be:
- A permanent ward, or were a permanent ward of a Child Welfare Agency for at least 12 months, or are/were eligible for a provincial or territorial extended care program, such as Continued Care and Support for Youth (CCSY), or Voluntary Youth Services Agreement (VYSA)
- Be age 18 or be under the age of 30 when starting of continuing in your program
- Are planning to attend a program at a post-secondary institution either full-time or on a reduced schedule due to an accommodation, for a full academic year starting in September 2023, or January 2024
The deadline to submit your online application is Monday March 13, 2023.
INTERESTED? More details can be found here.
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
ACCESS - ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY CAREER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SOCIETY
For more information about ACCESS programs and supports, please see ACCESS.
SCHOOL FINDER
JOHNSTON HEIGHTS COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Sharma - students whose last names begin with E - Lan
Ms. Flack - students whose last names begin with Lap - Ro (works Mondays to Wednesdays)
Ms. Gill - students whose last names begin with Lap - Ro (works Thursdays and Fridays)
Ms. Domingo - students whose last names begin with Rr - Z