Jan. 29/25 - Simon Fraser University - "Applicant" online workshop - Join this virtual workshop specifically designed to help BC high school students complete their applications for Fall 2025 admission. They'll cover admission requirements, how to self-report your grades, important dates, and address topics and frequently asked questions from BC applicants.

 Workshop time:  6:00 - 7:00 pm

Jan.23/25 - Corpus Christie College at UBC 
Corpus Christie is hosting a Future Leaders Night on Thurs., Jan 23/25 from 6 to 8pm for students who demonstrate leadership qualities, want to make a difference and believe in service and social justice.  Students will have a chance to learn about Corpus Christie's award-winning INSPIRE Leadership Certificate Program, hear student success stories by Alumni and current scholarship recipients and receive insider tips on their top scholarships.  This workshop is free.   
More information and to register at:  https://corpuschristi.ca/events/future-leaders-night-2024/
Questions, email:  recruiter@corpuschristi.ca. 

To browse for all upcoming scholarships, you can simply refer to the CALENDAR (above). Scholarships that are posted on this calendar are "external" scholarships that are granted by companies/organizations (government), institutions (banks/Universities/Colleges), and are highlighted in blue.  HBS(school) will also have an in-school (nomination) scholarship coming out early next year (an application link will be posted)

All scholarships will be posted on this page on this calendar. This calendar has been updated and will continue to do so throughout the school year. It is always best to keep in mind of the applications deadlines for these scholarships to ensure that you have plenty of time to apply to them as some scholarships require much time and attention than others.

Grade 12s, 

Be sure to check out the "nominated" scholarships that are available to you.  

Cmolic Foundation Scholarships - You must be nominated by your Guidance Counsellor to submit your online application. For more details, please visit: https://thecmolikfoundation.com.  Once you've been nominated, you must complete your application by February 7th, 2025

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

NOV 15/25 UBC International Student Scholarships, Including Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award, Donald Wehrung International Student Award, International Impact Award, and Vantage Once Excellence Award.  Nov. 15/23 deadline to apply and students must also apply to UBC by Dec. 1/23 to be eligible. See: https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-international-students/international-scholars/

DEC 1/24 - (for early admission) and MAR 1/25 (for standard admission) UCalgary International Student Scholarships deadline
The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding accomplishments of an international student beginning their undergraduate studies at the University. The total amount over 4 years of undergraduate program is $60,000.  See: https://www.scholars4dev.com/25834/university-of-calgary-international-entrance-scholarship/

MAR 1/25 - Carlton Prestige Scholarships  for International students– deadline to apply
Carleton University offers the following Prestige scholarships to outstanding incoming undergraduate students with an admission average of 90% better. The Chancellor’s Scholarship, the Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarship, the Carleton University Scholarship of Excellence, the Carleton University SHAD Scholarship have a value of CAD 20,000-30,000 while  the Riordon Scholarship, and the Collins Prestige Scholarship covers full tuition fees for 4 years. See: https://carleton.ca/awards/scholarships/entrance-scholarships-for-new-students/prestige/

Hello Grade 12s,

Applying to a Post Secondary institution requires several important steps you need to follow. Before you begin your first application, you will need to visit https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/ and create an account. From this site, you will be able to choose your Post Secondary schools; it is recommended to apply to more than ONE school (at least 3 ) to ensure you get into one school. If you're unsure how many schools to apply for, please contact me.   It is always a good idea to apply to a public college (Langara College, KPU, Douglas to name a few) as a back up. Once you've created your personal account on the educationplannerbc website, you will be able to begin your application to your selected PSIs (Post Secondary Institutions). If you scroll further down from this page, you'll see that I've also attached a guide on those important steps to your Post secondary application.

Application Process
Step 1: Apply online.
Apply early! Many schools begin accepting applications as early as September. Langara
College, BCIT fills several programs on a first qualified, first admitted basis. Universities like
UBC, SFU, UVic will open up their application portal October 1st.
Visit websites of the post-secondary schools of interest to confirm the application process and
deadlines. Deadlines can be as early as December.  To be sure, please check their website to confirm the dates. 

• BC Post-Secondary Schools: Several BC post-secondary schools, including UVIC and
  Camosun, offer online application through the Education Planner BC website.
• Alberta Post-Secondary Schools: Several Alberta post-secondary schools offer online
  application through the ApplyAlberta website.
• Ontario Post-Secondary Schools: Application for Ontario post-secondary programs
  may be completed online at the Ontario Universities Application Centre website (OUAC- Ontario Universities Application Centre).
• U.S.A.: Application for many universities in the United States may be completed online
  at the Common Application website.
  Check your email regularly after you have applied. Some post-secondary schools will have you
  sign up for an college/university applicant account that includes an email. Be sure to check that
  account and email often as well for messages regarding your admission status and lists of things
  you need to do.
  Step 2: Arrange to have your marks forwarded to the post-secondary school(s) on the
  Student Transcripts Services (STS) website.
  To register for STS, you will first need to register for a “basic” BCeID (BC Electronic ID). Be
  sure to make note of the BCeID and password you create.
  Then log in to the Student Transcripts Services site using your BCeID. Once you are logged
  in, select the post-secondary schools you’d like to share your transcript with.
  Helpful Videos from the Ministry of Education
• STS Help Videos:
  – Registering for a BCeID and Accessing Student Transcripts Service
  – How to Order and/or Send a Transcript to a Post-Secondary Institution
  – How to Send a Transcript to an Employer, Yourself, or Anyone
  Step 3: If you plan to apply to a university in the U.S.A., plan to write the S.A.T. or A.C.T.
  More information at:
  S.A.T.: https://sat.collegeboard.org/home
  A.C.T.: https://www.act.org/

Step 4: Self-report your grades.
Many schools (UBC, SFU & UVIC) require that you “self-report” your marks. Other schools
require you to send a paper transcript. Be sure you understand the requirements of the schools
for which you are applying.
Step 5: Apply for scholarships, bursaries, and student loans.
Visit the Financial Aid website of the post-secondary school you plan to attend.
Be sure to check out their Scholarships, Bursaries, and also read their criteria/requirements to see
if you meet them before you apply. If you’re applying for a student loan, visit the studentaidbc
website. If you require any assistance, you could either make an appointment with me (Mr. Ng) or send me an email @ hng@sd38.bc.ca 

Volunteer Work can be found in the following websites:

City of Richmond - https://www.richmond.ca/parks-recreation/about/volunteer.htm

RCRG - https://www.rcrg.org/VolunteerNow

Richmond Family Place - https://www.richmondfamilyplace.ca/volunteering/

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunity

Join Our Team of Dedicated Volunteers for the Lansdowne Centre Lunar New Year Celebration! 

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to make a difference, celebrate culture, and be part of a vibrant community event? Look no further because we're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join us at the Lansdowne Centre Lunar New Year Celebration!

This event is also raising funds for VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.

Volunteer Details:
Date & Time:
February 1 , 2025 - 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (7 Hours)
Location: Centre Court, Lansdowne Centre, 5300 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC

Job Descriptions

• Greet shoppers, introduce them to the Lunar New Year event, and guide them through the activities on site. Be cheerful.
• Help and ensure shoppers have followed Lansdowne on social media before participating in the Ring Toss Game.
• Encourage shoppers to take photos and share them on social media.
• Direct traffic and crowd management.

Breaks：

You can take a 15-minute break after you worked two or more hours. We will provide snacks and water if needed.

What you get as a thank you from us:

• Free snacks and drink
• Signed confirmation of volunteer hours upon request. Please note this is not a reference letter, it’s just a note confirming your participation
• Signed supervisor’s evaluation of student form (for High School students) upon request (min. 12 hours)