Externally-administered Awards
BC Hydro Scholarships
Donor BC Hydro
Value $1,000
Number Four
Eligibility Available to full-time students continuing programs of study relevant to BC Hydro's business.
Criteria Academic proficiency with a minimum 2.67 annual GPA, good written communication skills, demonstrated innovation, and commitment to the protection of the environment and the efficient and safe use of electricity.
Application Instructions Applications, including transcripts and reference letters, should be sent directly to BC Hydro by January 13 each year.
First Award 1994
Credit Union - Forest Renewal BC Bursary Program
Donor Forest Renewal BC and Credit Union Central of British Columbia
Value $1,000
Number Varies
Eligibility Available to a graduating grade 12 student or first, second, or third year post-secondary student studying forestry or a forestry-related subject at a post-secondary institution in BC.
Criteria Selection will be based on the submission of a typewritten essay, approximately 500 to 1000 words in length, explaining innovative ideas for BC's forest management and sustainability. Topics may include: silviculture; restoration and protection of the forest environment; forest production; value-added processes to create more jobs from each tree cut; and ways to preserve forest resources while enhancing their contribution to the economies of communities throughout British Columbia. Essays will be judged on originality of ideas, analysis of issues, knowledge of Forest Renewal BC mandate and forest sustainability issues, and ability to communicate ideas.
Application Instructions Application forms may be obtained from any credit union or Forest Renewal BC Regional Office. Applications must be sent directly to Forest Renewal BC no later than April 2.
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. John Friendship Society - UNBC Bursary
Bursaries will be awarded by the Fort St. John Friendship Society to First Nations Students attending the UNBC-Fort St. John Campus.
Donor The Fort St. John Friendship Society
Value up to $500
Number Variable
Eligibility The bursary(ies) will be awarded to First Nations adult learners. Applicants must be 19 years or older and be a member of the Fort St. John Friendship Society, currently enroled at the UNBC-Fort St. John campus.
Criteria Applicants will provide background on their community involvement. Selection will be based on need rather than academic standing.
Application Instructions Applications will be sent directly to the Fort St. John Friendship Society no later than April 1. Amount and value of the award(s) will be determined on a yearly basis.
Established 1997
Helen Thurwell Scholarship
Donor Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Forster
Value $5,000 per annum, renewable for up to three years.
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time female student who is a graduate of any secondary school on the “Sunshine Coast”.
Criteria Academic excellence and involvement in the school and/or community.
Note Nominations will be made by the faculty of any secondary school on the “Sunshine Coast” in consultation with the School District.
This scholarship may be renewed for three years subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic standing.
Endowed 1992
Houston Scholarship
The Houston Scholarship has been generated by the citizens of Houston, BC through fundraising efforts under the leadership of the Houston and District Chamber of Commerce. The intent of this fund is to assist Houston students in their pursuit of a post-secondary education at UNBC.
Donor Citizens of Houston and District
Value Variable
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student entering first year of a degree program at UNBC who is a permanent resident of Canada, a graduate of a Houston Secondary School, and who has been a resident of Houston for at least two consecutive years immediately prior to commencing study at UNBC.
Criteria Academic proficiency demonstrated record of community involvement and/or volunteerism in clubs and organizations and sporting activities.
Application Instructions Applications should be made directly to the Houston and District Chamber of Commerce.
Endowed 1995
Rotary Club of Gibsons Jim Ling and Michael Cruise Scholarships
These awards were established through the support of the Rotary Club of Gibsons and Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cruise. Jim Ling: a dedicated Rotarian who was instrumental in establishing a strong Rotary Youth base in Gibsons as well as initiating Interact Clubs in District 5040 during 1996. Michael Cruise: District Governor of the Rotary District 5040 in 1995-1996 who extended Rotary ideals to the family and to young people during his term in office.
Donor The Rotary Club of Gibsons and Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cruise
Value $2,000 - $2,500
Number Two, with the possibility of being renewable for one year
Eligibility One award with preference given to a Rotaract member from Gibsons area and one award with preference given to a former Interact member from Elphinstone High School going directly to UNBC. Preference will also be given to a student enroled in a Bachelor of Science program working toward a degree in Forestry, Environmental Studies, Social
none of the above criteria can be met, preference will be given to students from Elphinstone High School.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Applications are made directly to the Rotary Club of Gibsons Scholarship committee who, along with teaching staff from Elphinstone High School, will make the selections and inform UNBC of those choices. UNBC will make the final selection in conformity with UNBC admission policy and academic requirements. The awards recipients are expected to attend three Rotary Club meetings each year of the scholarship award.
Note These scholarships may be renewable for one additional year subject to the recipients earning a 3.00 GPA. To be considered for a renewed scholarship, the recipient must reapply for the award.
Endowed 1996
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
Springboard to Success Scholarship
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).
Donors School District No. 57 and UNBC
Value $2,000 ($1,000 and a $1,000 tuition waiver)
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to a student attending any school participating in the School District No. 57 Awards Program
Criteria Demonstrated high school academic achievement of
6.0 GPA or greater. Demonstrated strong school service and
leadership. Demonstrated involvement in school sports and/or clubs. 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
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