Burnaby North Scholarships

Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and more!

Capital West Women in Business Scholarship

September 16, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The scholarship is an annual $5,000 award for women residing in British Columbia who are enrolled in, accepted to, or returning to a Business or Finance program at an accredited BC institution. For your students, this means any graduating young woman who has been accepted to a BC business or finance program (or is expected to be accepted) is eligible to apply. The award is open to both high school graduates and current post-secondary students, and is paid directly to the institution toward the recipient’s tuition.

Value

$5000

Due Date

November 30, 2026

Procedure
The deadline falls in November, so this is one that grads and Grade 12 students with early acceptances can apply for in the fall. To apply, students submit a personal essay (500 to 750 words), proof of enrollment or acceptance, one reference letter from a teacher, employer, or community leader, and a current transcript to womeninbusiness@capitalwest.ca.
Full details are available here: https://capitalwest.ca/cwm-women-in-business-scholarship

Loran Award

September 14, 2026 / / 0 Comments

This is highly prestigious scholarship focuses on character, service, and leadership. Please refer to their website in Procedures for more information. 

Criteria:

The Loran Award is one of the country’s most comprehensive merit-based undergraduate awards, valued at $100,000 over four years. There is a single application process where students apply to a direct pool of applicants.

All successful applicants must be well-rounded students who present a minimum 85% cumulative average and demonstrate character, promise of leadership and strong commitment to service in the community.  Must be a Canadian citizen or have residency status.  This scholarship can only be used for a specific number of Canadian universities.

Value:

Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of $100,000, each Loran Award includes:

  • An annual stipend of $10,000
  • A matching tuition waiver from one of 25 partner universities
  • Personal mentorship from a Canadian leader
  • Access to our network and up to $14,000 in funding for summer work experiences in three different sectors
  • An orientation expedition through Algonquin Park
  • Annual retreats and scholar gatherings

Also grants up to 118 finalist and provincial awards to promising candidates who are not selected as Loran Scholars.

Due Date:

Thursday, October 15th before noon ET (that’s 9am PT)

Procedure:

All eligible students are welcome to apply by filling out the application, uploading a transcript, and naming a reference. There is no limit to the number of students who may apply from a single school.

Visit www.loranaward.ca to complete the application online. NOW OPEN!

Welcome Grad 2027!

September 14, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Welcome to the Burnaby North scholarship page!

This is your go-to resource for all scholarship details. Take some time to explore the page and familiarize yourself with its features. Start by reviewing the tabs for information on writing and requesting reference letters, completing your personal profile, and viewing last year’s scholarship presentation under “Home.” If you have any questions, refer to the FAQ page first. For additional inquiries, please contact Ms. Mihic once school is back in session.

In order to be considered for a scholarship, please fill out the following survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CP35YXqccL?origin=lprLink. This helps us get to know you and  your post-secondary needs.

There will also be an ONLINE scholarship general meeting on Thursday, September 24th at 3:45 PM over the grade 12 Teams Link to meeting:

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Make sure you are accessing the meeting through your O365 account!

National Book Award + UofT National Scholarship

September 7, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria:

The University of Toronto National Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional performance in a broad context. The nominee must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, intending to begin university (though not necessarily at the U of T) study in September 2026. Approximately fifteen students are selected as National Scholars (winners) and ten are named Arbor Scholars (runners-up). Additional criteria:

  • an original and creative thinker
  • committed to school and community
  • a high achiever in academic and creative pursuits
  • enthusiastic about learning and intellectual exploration
  • a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
  • currently in your final year of Canadian secondary school
  • intending to begin university the following academic year
  • a National Book Award nominee or self-identify as meeting the criteria above
Amount:

The National Scholarship covers tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years of study. Finalists not designated as National Scholars receive Arbor Scholarships at a value of $7,500 in the first year and $1,500 per year for three additional years of undergraduate study. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto.

Due Date:

Resume and cover letter due to Ms. Mihic by Wednesday, October 1st, students will be informed shortly after and encouraged to submit applications by  October 17, 2025 (11:59pm EDT)

Procedure:
  1. Submit a resume and cover letter highlighting your academics and future goals to Ms. Mihic by email or in Student Services by Wednesday, October 1st highlighting above mentioned criteria.
  2. Students who have been nominated by their schools as National Book Award recipients may submit applications to the National Scholarship Program. In addition, students who identify themselves as meeting the scholarship criteria are invited to apply directly for the National Scholarship, without having been nominated for the Book Award.

Students must apply to University of Toronto in order to be considered for the National Scholarship.

U of T Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship

September 7, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

The international student nominee should be a creative thinker with an exceptional academic record, who demonstrates creativity, is recognized as a leader within our school, and exhibits the potential to contribute positively to the global community in the future. The candidate must intend to begin University of Toronto study in September 2027 and must be currently enrolled in full-time academic studies or have graduated no earlier than June 2027. Please read through details before applying here: https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson/about/#about  

This scholarship is intended for International students planning to attend the University of Toronto.

*Burnaby North can only nominate 1 student*

Value

Full tuition over  4 years (including books)

Due Date

Essay and transcript due to Ms Mihic by email or in Student Services by 3pm on Thursday, October 1st .

Procedure:

Interested students must write a 200 word essay describing how you are a leader in our school and 200 words on how you are a creative thinker. Essays  must be  emailed to dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca by Wednesday, October 1st  before 3PM. 

BCIT Pathways to Success Awards

February 1, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Students must have applied to a full time first year technology, technical studies, or trade program (excluding Apprentice) and have a BCIT student number before being considered for an award. Selection is based on demonstrated leadership skills and/or additional responsibilities. Examples are: Leadership training/courses, volunteer and/or community service, work experience, captain/president of sports team or group, involvement in extracurricular activities, plays a major role in supporting their family, financially or otherwise

Value

2 per Burnaby School District student @ $3,000 each to be selected by district panel

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3PM on APRIL 3, 2026.

Procedure

Print or download the pdf application below. All documents including application, personal statement, letter of recommendation, and copy of school transcript combined as one PDF, in order,  (check “FAQ” section on blog for instructions) are due to Ms. Mihic by email or  in STUDENT SERVICES by  APRIL 3.

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Kemper Human Right Education Foundation

November 7, 2025 / / 2 Comments
Criteria

This year the Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation (khref.org) is offering prizes of $5000, $2500, and $1,250. Please correct.to high school students judged to have written the best answers to the question on the flyer below (and attached as a readily reproducible file).  Please inform your students about the contest described by the flyer and encourage them to participate in it. More information about KHREF and the essays of the winners of its contests over the past 20 years may be found on khref.org.

Essay Question:

How are leaders in your country and/or other countries undermining or promoting human rights? Refer to specific policies and actions to support your view.

Value

$1000, $2000, and $4000 prizes

Due Date

ONLINE or MAIL by December 10, 2025

Procedure

1. Essays are due on or before December 10, 2025. (Human Rights Day),
2.  Essays should be approximately 2500 words in length and be submitted as a Microsoft Word attachment to: kemperhumanrights@gmail.comor by regular mail to: KHREF, 184 Fillow Street, Norwalk, CT 06850.
3. Via footnotes and a bibliography indicate the names, titles, year of publication, and page numbers for all references on which it is based,
4. Include a cover page with:  i. the title, ii. author’s name and grade level, ii. name and address of author’s high school, iii.  name of a teacher at the high school and iv. the following statement signed by the teacher: “I teacher’s name, a teacher of [subject] at [name of the essay author’s school] am aware of [author’s name] participation in KHREF essay contest and to the best of my knowledge the essay [s/he] submitted represents [her/his] independent work, iv. the following statement signed by the essay’s author:   My essay is based on the research cited in its footnotes and bibliography and represents my own thoughts on the subject and prior to receiving a prize I agree to participate in a Zoom interview with members of KHREF’s board regarding my essay and, v. the following statement signed by the essay’s author and essay author’s parent or guardian: “I give the Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation permission to publish this essay.”

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