BCR Group of Companies Entrance Scholarship
The BCR Group is dedicated to diversifying its revenue base and becoming a customer-focused, market-driven organization providing efficient and integrated services in transportation, real estate, telecommunications, and related services. The BCR Group of Companies' broad base of activities includes road and intermodal transportation, telecommunication marketing, real estate development, passenger services and transportation consulting, with rail freight its primary business enterprise.
Donor BCR Group of Companies
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a student entering the first year of an undergraduate degree program at UNBC who is pursuing a course of study related to transportation, telecommunications, and/or business management.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Note The recipient of this award may be eligible to receive the BCR Incentive Scholarship (see In-course Awards listing).
Endowed 1994
Brian and Jackie Brownridge Family Bursary
Established to assist the residents of the Prince George area in their pursuits of higher education. As longtime residents of the city, Brian and Jackie Brownridge remain committed to the community and in particular the growth of UNBC in serving the northern part of the province.
Donor Brian and Jackie Brownridge
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student entering first year who is pursuing a degree in Business Administration (BComm Program). Preference will be given to graduates of northern high schools as defined by School District 57.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need. Final selection will be made on the basis of greatest financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Established 1998
Chancellor Iona Campagnolo Scholarship
Iona Campagnolo, UNBC's Founding Chancellor, is a distinguished Canadian and British Columbian. She is an integral part of this University's vision, declaring that the University of Northern British Columbia will be a welcoming place for all students, not grudgingly, or in spite of their colour, race, gender or place of origin, but in frank celebration of it.
Donor Friends of Chancellor Campagnolo and UNBC
Value $1,250
Number One
Eligibility Available to a new student who is a resident of northern British Columbia. The scholarship will be awarded in even years to a woman and in odd years to a man, and scholarships will be distributed evenly, when possible, amongst the differing sub-regions. Preference will be given to students in Health and Human Sciences, Political Science, International Studies, First Nations Studies, or Women's Studies.
Criteria Academic excellence, social excellence, community service.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your community service to your application. Include two letters of recommendation/reference.
Endowed 1992
Dr. Alvin and Mrs. Janey Mooney Scholarship
Endowed by the Rotary Club of Vanderhoof in recognition of the outstanding contribution made by Dr. and Mrs. Mooney to the community of Vanderhoof and to northern British Columbia.
Donor The Rotary Club of Vanderhoof
Value $1,000 - $1,250
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student commencing an undergraduate program of studies at the University of Northern British Columbia after graduating from secondary schools located in Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and surrounding rural areas.
Criteria Academic proficiency with a minimum GPA of 3.33 or greater and demonstrated community service.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your community service to your application form.
Endowed 1994
Don Thorlakson Memorial Award
This annual award was established by School District No. 57 in 1994 to honour the memory of Don Thorlakson, a well-respected teacher of students in Special Education and English as a Second Language programs. This award is intended to provide financial assistance to a graduating student who has been in an English as a Second Language program. These are endowed funds held by the Prince George Community Foundation.
Donor: School District No. 57 and UNBC
Value: $2,000 ($1,000 cash and a $1,000 tuition waiver)
Number: One
Eligibility: Available to a graduating student who has been in an English as a Second Language program.
Criteria: Demonstrated care and concern for others in the home, school or community and
financial need.
Application Instructions: Fill out all sections of the School District No. 57 Awards Committee application form and attach a letter of reference outlining care and concern for others.
Conditions: A letter of reference must accompany application.
Effective Date: Established 2008
Fort St. James Scholarship
This scholarship was made possible through a grant from the District of Fort St. James and its residents.
Donor The Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce
Value $1000
Number One
Eligibility Candidates must meet UNBC admission, enrolment and full-time attendance requirements. The student recipient shall be a resident of Canada and a graduate of Fort St. James Senior Secondary School, having been a student of Fort St. James Senior Secondary for one complete year.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Note The Scholarship is to be directed to a student entering the first year of an undergraduate program directly from Fort St. James Secondary. If these criteria cannot be met, the Scholarship may be directed to a student entering an undergraduate program from a Community College.
Endowed 1993
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - City of Prince George Bursary
A perpetual bursary has been established by the City of Prince George to commemorate the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on August 17, 1994.
Donor The City of Prince George
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a student commencing a full-time course of undergraduate studies. The recipient must be a City of Prince George resident for at least five years immediately prior to attending UNBC.
Criteria Academic proficiency, outstanding citizenship as demonstrated by involvement in school, college, or community activities.
Application Instructions At least one and not more than three testimonial letters attesting to the candidate's civic involvement are required. Applicants are also required to submit a letter outlining the type and extent of their activities. Demonstrated financial need may be a consideration.
Established 1994
Interim Governing Council Scholarship
The University of Northern British Columbia's Interim Governing Council, comprised of 21 members, was the decision-making body of the University until December 1993 when a Board of Governors and Senate replaced it.
Donor Members of the UNBC Interim Governing Council
Value $1,000
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to new post-secondary students who are residents of northern and central British Columbia.
Criteria Academic excellence and collaborated community service.
Application Instructions Letters of specific recommendation must accompany applications.
Endowed 1992
James A. Fowlie Memorial Bursary
James (Jim) A. Fowlie was easily one of Prince George's most respected and recognized individuals. He was a founding member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Prince George Chapter where he supported the goal to be a leader in finding a cure for MS and enabling local residents affected by MS in enhancing their quality of life. Being afflicted himself with MS for 40 years did not slow Mr. Fowlie who lived life to the fullest. He was regularly seen motoring down the streets of Prince George in his electric wheelchair with a clever saying pinned to his back.
Donor Multiple Sclerosis Society, Prince George Chapter
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student entering UNBC directly from high school. Preference will be given to an applicant indicating a parent with Multiple Sclerosis. In the event that there are no candidates with an MS association, the candidate will be one who is dealing with a disability or requires learning aids. Preference will be given to a resident of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Include a letter outlining how you meet the eligibility stated above. Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Established 2002
McGeachy Charitable Foundation - Vanderhoof Community Scholarship
The McGeachy Charitable Foundation was incorporated in 1974, and received one quarter of the estate of Mr. W.A. McGeachy, of Chatham, Ontario. In 1993 and 1994, the capital was more than doubled by donations from Mr. & Mrs. D.D.C. McGeachy of London, Ontario.
This award recognizes the McGeachy family's ties to Vanderhoof and the Nechako Valley. Mr. And Mr. E.C. McGeachy were among the earliest pioneers, coming in ahead of the railway. Their daughter Jean (French) and their son Donald grew up in Vanderhoof, and both graduated from the Vanderhoof High School. This award honours the McGeachy's influence in the northern region and fits with the Foundation's history of supporting educational excellence.
Donor The McGeachy Charitable Foundation
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to graduates of Nechako Valley Secondary School in Vanderhoof, BC. who enrol as full-time students at UNBC.
Criteria Academic excellence
Note The school will nominate the recipient.
Endowed 2000
Prince George Medical Society Bursary
This fund has been established by members of the Prince George Medical Society who wish to support undergraduate students of the University of Northern British Columbia to attain their full potential as productive members of society by the provision of annual scholarships and bursaries.
Donor Prince George Medical Society
Value $750
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to new full-time students commencing a program of studies in preparation of applying to medical school, indicating a desire to pursue a career in medicine.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form. Attach a letter outlining your career goals.
Endowed 1993
Prince of Wales Scholarship
A perpetual scholarship was established in 1986 to commemorate the visit to Prince George of their Royal Highnesses, the Prince and Princess of Wales. These are endowed funds held by the Prince George Community Foundation.
Donor: School District No. 57 and UNBC
Value: $5,000 ($2,500 and a $2,500 tuition waiver)
Number: One
Eligibility: Open to all students graduating from School District No. 57 and commencing full
time studies at UNBC.
Criteria: Demonstrate a high record of academic achievement in both Grade 11 and Grade 12.
Demonstrate outstanding citizenship as evidenced by their involvement in school and community
activities. Demonstrate involvement / achievement in Art, Dance, Drama or Music in school or
community.
Application Instructions: Fill out all sections of the School District No. 57 Awards Committee
application form and attach a minimum of one and not more than three testimonial letters, record
of marks or other support material substantiating each of the three areas of achievement:
- citizenship in school and community
- involvement and achievement in Art, Dance, Drama, Music or Speech Arts
- academic achievement
Effective Date: Established 2008
S.M. Blair Family Foundation Scholarship
Donor S.M. Blair Family Foundation
Value $2,000
Number One
Eligibility The candidate must meet UNBC admission and full-time attendance requirements. The candidate will have demonstrated achievement at a high school science fair in northern BC.
Criteria Academic excellence
Application Instructions Applicants must fill out a nomination form that is available at northern BC secondary school counselling offices and at the Financial Aid office at UNBC. Two letters of recommendation, one from the student's school official and one from another source must accompany the nomination. Recommendations will attest to the fact that the student has achieved high ranking in northern BC secondary school science fairs.
Note This scholarship is tenable upon full-time enrolment at UNBC.
Established 2000
This scholarship recognizes well-rounded deserving graduating high school students who have demonstrated strong school service and leadership, maintained a GPA of 6.0 or greater in high school, as well as participated in athletics and/or clubs. The Springboard to Success Scholarship is named each year in recognition of an individual or group that contributed to public education within the boundaries of School District No. 57 (Prince George).
Conditions Recipient must enrol in full time studies at UNBC
Application Instructions Fill out all sections of the School District No. 57 Awards Committee application form and attach a letter of reference outlining your school participation.
Established 2006
Talisman Energy Scholarship for Aboriginal Students
Talisman Energy is committed to partnering with educational institutions that work with local and Aboriginal communities, like the University of Northern British Columbia. Talisman Energy is proud to support Aboriginal students at the University of Northern British Columbia who are in pursuit of their postsecondary education.
Donor Talisman Energy
Value $1,000
Number 2
Award Type Scholarship
Eligibility Available to a full or part time undergraduate Aboriginal student. First
preference will be given to a resident of British Columbia, Alberta or Saskatchewan.
Criteria Academic excellence
Note Preference will be given to applicants with community service.
Application Instructions Fill out all sections of the Awards Application form and attach
a letter outlining your community service.
Effective Date Established 2008
UNBC Faculty and Staff Bursary
Donor UNBC Faculty and Staff
Value $600
Number Two
Eligibility Available to a new post-secondary student who is a resident of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Satisfactory academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
Endowed 1993
UNBC Faculty and Staff Scholarship
Donor UNBC Faculty and Staff
Value $700
Number One
Eligibility Available to a new student who is a resident of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Endowed 1993
Valerie Rose Schouwenburg Memorial Bursary
Valerie Rose Schouwenburg was a highly respected teacher in Prince George who was concerned that too many school students in northern British Columbia do not seek to realize their full individual potential by pursuing post-secondary education and professional qualifications. As a testament to Valerie Rose and her ideals, the Schouwenburg Family has established a memorial bursary in Valerie's name.
Donor William & Ottilia Schouwenburg
Value $2,000, renewable for four years
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has attended high school in School District #57 for at least three consecutive years immediately prior to commencing studies at UNBC, and who is enroled in the Bachelor of Education program.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and academic excellence.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your career goals to your application form. Complete the financial need section of the application form.
Note The bursary will be renewed a maximum of four times on the condition that the recipient maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.
Endowed 1994
