External Scholarships and Bursaries E-H

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          Designated for students of Aboriginal ancestry  

            Designated for students with a disability

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS OF BC (ECEBC)

AVAILABLE TO: Part-time and full-time ECE students attending public post-secondary institutions, based on financial need.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
ECEBC Student Bursary Program
2774 East Broadway
Vancouver, BC  V5M 1Y8
FAX: 604-709-6077
EMAIL: bursary.ecebc@look.ca

WEBSITE: www.ecebc.ca

EFC FOUNDATION

Electro-Federation Canada is committed to assisting young Canadians pursuing studies in teh fields of electrical engineering, computer engineering technology, electrical apprentice, computer science, environmental, renewable energy, commerce and business administration. 

AVAILABLE TO: Each scholarship is sponsored by leading organizations in the electrical and consumer electronics industries. Canandian citizens who have completed at least their first year of study; have maintained a minimum 70% average; by registered in a full-time, eligible post-secondary degree or diploma program at a recognized canadian educatoin institution. 

APPLICATIONS FROM: efcfoundation.myreviewroom.com

ELDER & LEEMAUR PUBLISHERS' UNIVERSITY WRITING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

There are a number of scholarships available for university students.  Half of the available awards will go towards entrance scholarships, while the remainder wil be given to current undergraduate students.  Field of study will have no bearing on scholarship allocation  Recipients of the scholarships will be determined based on quality of work submitted.

 
INFORMATION FROM:
Elder & Leemaur
1124 Holdom Ave.
Burnaby, B.C.  V5B 3V6
TELEPHONE:  (604) 263-3540

WEBSITE:  www.elpublisher.com

ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETHICS ESSAY CONTEST

AVAILABLE TO:  Registered undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States and Canada

WEBSITE: www.eliewieselfoundation.org

ELIZABETH BENTLEY SCHOLARSHIPS

AVAILABLE TO:  A Member or a wife, husband, father, mother, sister, brother, child, step-child, legally adopted child, grandchild, great grand child, niece, nephew, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, of a member of a Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in British Columbia and Yukon, which member shall be in good standing, or if deceased, shall have been in good standing at the time of demise.

APPLICATIONS FROM: (if from the Yukon area)
Order of the Easter Star
505 Lambert St.
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1Z8

Or in B.C.: Any Chapter in applicant's area.

 ELIZABETH DEANE AWARD — (ORDER OF THE ROYAL PURPLE, VANCOUVER LODGE NO. 1)

AVAILABLE TO: A student pursuing a career in the caring of the hearing impaired, who is a Canadian citizen and a resident of British Columbia.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Treasurer, Order of the Royal Purple
Vancouver Lodge No. 1
1313 Granville St.
Vancouver, B.C.  V6Z 1M9

THE ELIZABETH GREENSHIELDS FOUNDATION GRANT

AVAILABLE TO: Talented young artists in the early stages of their careers. Awards are limited to candidates working in the following: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture. Work must be representational or figurative — abstract or non-representational art is precluded by the terms of the Foundation's Charter.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
1814 Sherbrooke St. West, Suite #1
Montreal, Quebec H3H 1E4
TELEPHONE: (514) 937-9225 
FAX: (514) 937-0141
E-MAIL:  greenshields@bellnet

ELLEN BELL YMCA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

AVAILABLE TO:  A student registered in college or university pursuing a career in Marketing and Advertising. Ellen Bell will be remembered for the "boundless energy, intelligence, kindness, and willingness to commit herself to the betterment of the community". The scholarship will be granted an individual or individuals who demonstrates the above qualities.

APPLICATIONS SENT TO:
Ellen Bell YMCA Memorial Scholarship Committee
YMCA Association Services
#500-1188 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3
TELEPHONE:  (604) 681-9622   
FAX:  (604) 688-0220

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE COUNCIL BURSARY

AVAILABLE TO:  A deserving student undertaking a program of studies which includes at least one emergency management course.

APPLICATION FROM:
EPICC Bursary Committee
Emergency Preparedness for Industry and Commerce Council
1110-1040 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC  V6E 4H1
TELEPHONE:  (604) 687-5522 
E-MAIL:  epicc@sfu.ca

WEBSITE:  www.epicc.org

ENVISION FINANCIAL EDUCATION AWARDS

AVAILABLE TO:  Students who are members of Envision Credit Union and who have been members in good standing for one full year prior to the application deadline.  Children and grandchildren of the Directors and Senior Executives of Envision Credit Union, and staff are excluded from the competition.

APPLICATION FROM:
Any Envision branch or download an application form from:  www.envisionfinancial.ca

EQUALS 6 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WEBSITE: www.equals6.com

EXPLORE - Second Language Summer Program

Explore is a five-week intensive language-learning course.  You can take the course in the spring or summer, whichever you prefer! Knowing a second language is essential, and with French you can get around almost everywhere in the world. 

AVAILABLE TO:

• Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• have completed at least grade 11 or be at the postsecondary level by the time courses begin
• have been a full-time student for at least one semester during the current school year.

 WEBSITE: www.jexplore.ca/english/application.html

FARM CREDIT CORPORATION "NATIONAL" 4-H SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM

AVAILABLE TO:  Young people in rural Canada who would like to put their ideas into action to improve their community. Young people who are members of 4-H are invited to submit ideas for projects that address the issues of hunger or farm safety in their community.

WEBSITE: www.fcc-fac.ca/en/AboutUs/Responsibility/4hprogram_e.asp

Project plans must be submitted to:
Canadian 4-H Council
Central Experimental Farm
930 Carling avenue - Building #26
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0C6

FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES' SCHOLARSHIP FUND

AVAILABLE TO:  Women who are a Canadian college or university student in their final year of study.

SUBMISSION TO:
Elisabeth Karner
24 Clarence Street
Ottawa, Ontario   K1N 5P3
FAX:  613-241-5221  ext. 222    
E-MAIL:  ekarner@fcm.ca 

WEBSITE:  www.fcm.ca

FIRST CITIZENS' FUND STUDENT BURSARY PROGRAM

AVAILABLE TO:  Post-secondary students of Aboriginal ancestry (status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit).  Applicants must have resided in B.C. for six months or more at the time of application (not including attendance at post-secondary institution). Applicants registered full-time (at least 3 full credit courses per term) in a minimum two-year academic program at any recognized post-secondary institution.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centre
200 - 506 Fort Street
Victoria, BC  V8W 1E6
TELEPHONE:  (250) 388-5522 
TOLL FREE:  1-800-990-2432

WEBSITE:  http://www.gov.bc.ca/arr/social/fcf/bursary.html

FONDS JEAN- ROBERT GAUTHIER - THE CHALLENGE BURSARY

AVAILABLE TO:  Students attending a post-secondary institution. Participants must reside or study in a province where French is in the minority.

SUBMIT ESSAY TO:
The Hon. Jean-Robert Gauthier, Senator
Attention:  Ms Catherine Morneau
Centre Block, Room 176-F
The Senate of  Canada
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0A4
TELEPHONE:  (613) 947-7538 
FAX:  (613) 947-7539 
E-MAIL:  mornec@sen.parl.gc.ca  

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AWARDS PROGRAM

AVAILABLE TO:  Graduate students (and those completing a first degree and intending to go on to do graduate studies) who are Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for a scholarship to study or do research abroad in all disciplines.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
International Council for Canadian Studies
75 Albert, S-908
Ottawa, Ontario  K1P 5E7
TELEPHONE:  (613) 789-7828 
FAX:  (613) 789-7830
E-MAIL:  general@iccs-ciec.ca

WEBSITE:  www.iccs-ciec.ca

FORESTERS: B.C. Regional Council Bursary Program

Hugh Lindsay Bursary
B.C. Regional Council Bursaries

AVAILABLE TO:  Members in good standing, of the Foresters, whose membership is in the jurisdiction of the B.C. Regional Council. 

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Terry Walker
Foresters
604 Munro St.
Nelson, BC V1L 3G2
TELEPHONE:  (250) 352-9752

FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ABORIGINAL YOUTH (FAAY)

AVAILABLE TO:  Aboriginal students (Status, Non-Status, Metis and Inuit) who are Canadian citizens, enrolled full-time in a Canadian school located in Canada.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth
204A St. George St.
Coach House, Main Floor
Toronto, Ontario   M5R 2N5
TELEPHONE:  (416) 961-8663 
TOLL FREE:  1-800-465-7078 
FAX: (416) 961-3995 
E-MAIL: faayinfo@ccab.com

WEBSITE:  www.ccab-canada.com

4-H ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

AVAILABLE TO: British Columbia 4-H members pursuing a post-secondary education.

Provincial Scholarships
National 4-H Scholarships

APPLICATIONS FROM:
B.C.4-H Provincial Council
844 Windbreak St.
Kamloops, B.C.  V2B 5P1
TELEPHONE:  (250) 376-0373 
E-MAIL:  mail@bc4h.bc.ca

WEBSITE:  www.bc4h.bc.ca

FUTURE FOUNDATIONS SPONSORSHIP

AMOUNT:  $3,600

AVAILABLE TO:  A student enrolled at UFV who is a single parent* or a student with a disability.**

ELIGIBILITY:  Candidates must be enrolled at UFV during 2010-2011 to receive the sponsorship for 2012 and must be able to demonstrate genuine financial need.

APPLICATIONS FROM:

 Future Foundations
103-33255 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford, B.C.  V2S 2B2
TELEPHONE:  (604) 859-6790
E-MAIL:  Anita.Vanwyk@ufv.ca

* A single parent cares for one or more children while they are enrolled at UFV

**  Students with a Disability:  "A disability is a functional limitation resulting from a physical, sensory, or mental impairment, which, for an indefinite period, affects the ability of the student to perform the activities necessary to participate fully in post-secondary learning"

GIL PURCELL MEMORIAL JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP FOR NATIVE CANADIANS

AVAILABLE TO:  A native Canadian (status or non-status Indian, Metis or Inuit) who is studying journalism at a Canadian university or community college or who is actively involved in a university or college student newspapers.  The scholarship is open to both French and English-speaking native Canadians.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Administrative Assistant - HR
The Canadian Press
36 King Street East
Toronto, Ontario  M5C 2L9
TELEPHONE:  (416) 507-2133 
FAX:  (416) 507-2033

GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA

AVAILABLE TO:  Any women who is currently an active Member of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada and who is pursuing further education.

The Girl Guides of Canada Scholarship

A general scholarship available to any active Member who has either been accepted at or is continuing her education at a Canadian educational institution.

The Roberta Bondar Scholarship

A defined scholarship available to any active Member at a Canadian institution continuing her education in science, applied science, mathematics or technology.  It is awarded to Students entering third, fourth or a post-graduate year of studies.

 APPLICATIONS FROM
Scholarship Administrator
Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada
50 Merton Street
Toronto, Ontario   M4S 1A3
TELEPHONE:  (416) 487-5281  ext. 266 
FAX:  (416) 487-5570
E-MAIL:  ggc@girlguides.ca 

WEBSITE: www.girlguides.ca

GITXSAN HEALTH SOCIETY BURSARY PROGRAM

AVAILABLE TO:  Post Secondary student who is of Gitxsan ancestry, and who are currently in studying at a recognized post secondary institution in a health-related field.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Gitxsan Health Society
Bursary Committee
P.O. Box 223
Hazelton, B.C.  V0J 1Y0
TELEPHONE:  (250) 842-5165 
FAX:  (250) 842-5587

GUIDE OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

AVAILABLE TO:  Students graduating from Grade 12, or completing  first year of post-secondary who are planning to pursue a career in some aspect of wildlife management.. 

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Guide Outfitters Association of B.C.
Box 94675
Richmond, B.C.  V6Y 4A4
TELEPHONE:  (604) 278-2688 
FAX:  (604) 278-3440 
E-MAIL:  info@goabc.org 

WEBSITE:  www.goabc.org

HARRY JEROME SCHOLARSHIPS

AVAILABLE TO:  A Black African or Black Caribbean student who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.  Between the ages of 17 to 30 and enrolled in a full-time degree (graduate or undergraduate), diploma or certificate program at a Canadian college or university for the academic year commencing in the year in which the scholarship is grant.

APPLICATIONS FROM: 
The Board of Trustees of the Harry Jerome Scholarships
c/o Black Business and Professional Association
307-675 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario  M5V 1M9 
TELEPHONE:  (416) 504-4097 
FAX:  (416) 504-7343 
E-MAIL: scholarships@bbpa.org 

WEBSITE:  www.bbpa.org

HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF BC (HSA)

Health Sciences Association Aboriginal Bursary

AVAILABLE TO:  Aboriginal students who are continuing or proceeding in any HSA field leading to a recognized certificate, degree or diploma at any college, university or other post-secondary educational institution.  Primary consideration will be given to residents of BC attending a Canadian post-secondary educational institution.

 Health Sciences Association Bursary

AVAILABLE TO:  Students who are continuing or proceeding to a program of studies in any field leading to a recognized degree or diploma at any post-secondary educational institution.  Applicants must be a member in good standing of HSA at the time of application or be the son or daughter of an HSA member.

 Health Sciences Association Scholarship

AVAILABLE TO:  Students who are continuing or proceeding to a full-time program of studies in any field leading to a recognized degree or diploma at any post-secondary educational institution. Applicants must be an HSA member in good standing at the time of application, or be the son or daughter of an HSA member.

 Madden Memorial Education Fund

AVAILABLE TO:  HSA members who need financial support for labour relations and self-improvement courses. These include:

• occupational health and safety
• employee rights: labour relations
• human rights
• labour legislation and labour history
• communications skills
• assertiveness and leader ship skills.
• On-site and correspondence courses offered by universities, colleges, school boards and labour organizations are eligible.

 APPLICATION FROM: 
Health Sciences Association of British Columbia
Suite 300 - 5118 Joyce Street
Vancouver, BC  V5R 4H1
TELEPHONE:  (604) 439-0994 
FAX:  (604) 439-0976

WEBSITE:  www.hsabc.org

HOLSTEIN CANADA EDUCATION AWARDS

AVAILABLE TO:  Students who are a regular or junior member of Holstein Canada, or a son/daughter of a member.  Must have completed at least one year of university/college (or Cegep in Quebec) and returning to school with the calendar year.

APPLICATIONS FROM:
Holstein Canada Education Awards
20 Corporate Place
P.O. Box 610
Brantford, Ontario  N3T 5R4
TELEPHONE:  (519) 756-8300 
FAX:  (519) 756-9982
E-MAIL:  general@holstein.ca 

WEBSITE: www.holstein.ca

HUSKY OIL ABORIGINAL EDUCATIONAL AWARDS

AVAILABLE TO:  Aboriginal people (Inuit, Metis, Status or Non-Status Indian) who will be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in programs leading to a degree, diploma or certificate.

APPLICATIONS FROM: 
Aboriginal Affairs
Husky Oil Operations Limited
P.O. Box 6525, Station D
Calgary, Alberta  T2P 3G7 
TELEPHONE:  (403) 298-6780 
FAX:  (403) 750-1666

WEBSITE:  www.huskyenergy.ca