Aldyen Hamber Women's Studies Bursary
Value $750
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled in his or her third year, majoring in the Women's Studies program at UNBC.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need, demonstrated interest in community involvement, including activities inside and/or outside the university.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form. Attach a letter outlining your community involvement.
Note The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Established 1998

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Alex C. Michalos Award
Dr. Alex C. Michalos F.R.S.C. was one of the early faculty members of UNBC, serving as the Chair of the Political Science program. Much of Dr. Michalos' scholarly work has been concerned with improving the quality of life through applications of science and technology. Dr. Michalos founded and edits the Journal of Business Ethics and Social Indicators.
Donor Dr. Alex C. Michalos
Value $300
Number One
Eligibility Available to a student who has completed a minimum of 30 credit hours toward an undergraduate degree at UNBC.
Criteria Academic excellence and demonstrated community/volunteer service in the Prince George community.
Application Instructions Attach three letters of recommendation attesting to your community involvement to your application form.
Note Recipients of this award may receive it more than once.
Established 1998

  

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Alumni of UNBC Computer Science Scholarship
Graduates from the first three classes from the UNBC Computer Science program wanted to give back to the program and the University by supporting the education of a promising, well-rounded computer science student.

Donors: Darren Ditto, Paul Stokes, Ryan Schroeder and Thomas Armstrong
Value: $1,000
Number: One
Eligibility: Available to a full time undergraduate student with a declared major in Computer Science who has completed at least 60 credit hours. Preference will be given to applicants who are working during their studies.
Criteria: Academic Proficiency and demonstrated involvement in computer related activities
outside of their postsecondary studies, such as: industry or research experience, and
entrepreneurial initiative.
Note: Successful applicants may apply and receive this award more than once.
Application Instructions: Submit a letter outlining your extracurricular involvement in Computer
Science related activities (as defined above).
Effective Date: Established 2006

 

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Analog Investments Ltd. Scholarship
Donor Analog Investments Ltd.
Value $500
Number One
Eligibility Available to full-time students who are Canadian citizens and residents of northern British Columbia by virtue of birth or uninterrupted residence for five years immediately prior to commencing current studies at UNBC. The recipients will have completed less than 60 credit hours towards qualifications in Forestry.
Criteria Academic proficiency.
Note No student may receive this award twice. The Faculty will review applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1993

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Anita Caswell Memorial Bursary
Anita Caswell was a twenty-five year employee at the main office of the Central Interior Logging Association (CILA). She embraced the values of the organization and was committed to the people it served. As office manager, she kept the operations running smoothly, providing service and a ‘family' environment to its membership. CILA represents almost 400 independent logging contractors in northern BC. Since 1966, the Association has worked to improve the business climate for loggers and truckers by making representation on issues of forest and log-hauling legislation at Federal, Provincial and Regional levels.
Donor Central Interior Logging Association
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student with a declared major in Forestry who has completed a minimum of 60 credit hours. The recipient will be a resident of northern British Columbia. Preference will be given to students within the service area of CILA which includes: the Yukon border in the north to 100 Mile House in the south, Hazelton in the west to the Alberta border in the east.
Criteria Academic proficiency and demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need and voluntary information sections of the undergraduate awards application form.
Established 2002

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Ann McQuaid Memorial Scholarship
The University of Northern British Columbia is honoured to establish this award in recognition of Ann McQuaid's outstanding contribution to the community of Prince George, to education, as a Member of UNBC's Senate and as Chair of the Senate Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries. The many committees on which she served will continue to benefit for generations to come from her keen analytical skills and strong set of values. These values and her integrity helped shape many decision-making standards and policies.
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a student enroled at UNBC who has completed at least 30 credit hours towards an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The recipient will have a demonstrable record of community service, involvement and leadership.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Attach a letter attesting to your community service, involvement and leadership to your application form.
Established 1998

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Anthony Karpicius Scholarship
Anthony Karpicius worked for Northwood Inc. in the Prince George region for many years. Those who knew him say he was grateful for the higher standard of living he enjoyed here. This scholarship is a tribute to the generous and hard-working spirit of Mr. Karpicius.
Donor The Estate of Anthony Karpicius, as bequeathed to the Ministry of Forests
Value $1,000
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to full-time students enroled in the Natural Resources Management program with a declared major in Forestry.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Note The Faculty will nominate the recipients.
Endowed 1991

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Arne & Lesley Carlson Scholarship
This award was established in honour of Arne and Lesley Carlson in celebration of their lives and of their life work in Archaeology. Arne and Lesley were friends of the Anthropology Program since UNBC opened, and Arne was instructing in the Program in the Fall of 1998. Together they brought great expertise to their business “Traces Archaeological Research,” gaining the respect of colleagues in academia, government and resource management, as well as that of the First Nations with whom they worked. Their enthusiasm will remain both contagious and inspirational.
Donor Family and Friends
Value $1,500
Number Two
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed a minimum of 60 credit hours towards a degree. The recipient will have a declared major in Anthropology, focusing his/her studies on the archaeology of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Academic Proficiency
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your study plans to your application form.
Note The Anthropology Program will review applications and nominate a recipient.
Effective Date: Endowed 1998

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Associated Canadian Travellers and Auxiliary Bursary
The Associated Canadian Travellers - Prince George Club was established in 1956 as a fraternal organization consisting of commercial, travelling salespeople and an Auxiliary Club of members' spouses. In 1993 the Associated Canadian Travellers merged with the United Commercial Travelers of America to become A.C.T/UCT Council #1007. A.C.T./UCT Council #1007 ceased operations September 2002.
In their 46 years of service to the Prince George community, the A.C.T./UCT members provided financial support and volunteer help to hundreds of charitable causes. This bursary was established as a legacy to all their dedicated members to promote community involvement, and to provide financial assistance to a student pursuing a career in sales and marketing.
Donor Associated Canadian Travellers and Auxiliary
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student, preferably with a declared major in Commerce - Sales and/or Marketing. The recipient will be a Canadian citizen and a resident of northern BC for an uninterrupted period of 5 years prior to enrolment.
Criteria Academic proficiency, demonstrated financial need, and community service.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need and residency sections of the undergraduate awards application form. Attach three letters of reference from individuals who can confirm your record of community service.
Established 2003

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Association of BC Forest Professionals Bursaries
These bursaries are made possible by the participants and the sponsors of the 47th Annual General Meeting of the ABCPF,
held in Prince George, BC February 1995 and the 52nd Annual General Meeting held in Prince George, BC March 2000.
Donor The Association of BC Forest Professionals
Value $1000
Number Two
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled in third or fourth year with a declared major in Forestry. The course of study will be pursuant to meeting the certification requirements for eligibility as a BC Registered Professional Forester.
Criteria Financial need and satisfactory academic standing. In case of a tie, the award will be given to the candidate with superior academic achievement.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section on your application form.
Note The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1996

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Association of Former MLAs of British Columbia Award
The Association of Former MLA's of British Columbia through its Ned deBeck Foundation held annual university student assistance fund-raising dinners. All funds raised at these events were forwarded to the four BC universities. The proceeds are directed to students who have shown an indication to enter public service and who may require some financial assistance to enable them to continue their studies.
Donor Ned deBeck Foundation
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student,with satisfactory academic standing who is enroled in Political Science, and who demonstrates an interest in future public service.
Application Instructions Letter indicating the student's desire to enter into politics through public service or legislative assembly.
Endowed 1995

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Auxiliary to the Prince George Regional Hospital Bursary
The Auxiliary is a volunteer group at the Prince George Regional Hospital committed to providing financial assistance to the hospital. Approximately 30,000 volunteer hours are performed each year in twenty-three service areas. The two main sources of funds are derived from gift and thrift shops.
Donor The Auxiliary to the Prince George Regional Hospital
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student with a declared major in Nursing who has completed a minimum of 60 credit hours. The recipient will be a resident of northern British Columbia.
Eligibility Academic proficiency and demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need and residency section of the undergraduate awards application form.
Established 2002

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Auxiliary to the Prince George Regional Hospital Scholarship
The Auxiliary is a volunteer group at the Prince George Regional Hospital committed to providing financial assistance to the hospital. Approximately 30,000 volunteer hours are performed each year in twenty-three service areas. The two main sources of funds are derived from gift and thrift shops.
Donor The Auxiliary to the Prince George Regional Hospital
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student with a declared major in Nursing who has completed a minimum of 60 credit hours. The recipient will be a resident of northern British Columbia.
Eligibility Academic proficiency.
Application Instructions Complete the residency section of the undergraduate awards application form.
Established 2002

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BC Association of Social Workers, Northern Branch Bursary
Started by the BCASW members in the early 1980's to support students from northern BC pursuing their degree in Social Work, this bursary was transferred to UNBC in 1994. Fundraising efforts by many social workers continue to contribute to reducing financial barriers for students.
Donor BC Association of Social Workers - Northern Branch
Value $500
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to full-time students who have completed at least 90 credit hours towards a degree in Social Work and who are residents of northern British Columbia and are members of the BCASW. Recipients must be residents of northern British Columbia. First preference will be given to single parents.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form.
Note Should two or more students qualify, the Chair of the School of Social Work will recommend a candidate on the basis of the student's potential to contribute most to the northern British Columbia social work field. The recipients will be invited to address a meeting of the BC Association of Social Workers.
Endowed 1994

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BC Council of Garden Clubs Bursary
This bursary has been established by the BC Council of Garden Clubs to assist students furthering their education in the fields of horticulture/agriculture plant sciences. The BC Council of Garden Clubs is an umbrella organization for more than 100 garden clubs in the province.
Donor BC Council of Garden Clubs
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled in the second year of a horticulture/plant science/agriculture/biology/forestry program. The recipient will be a Canadian Citizen who shows promise in the horticulture field.
Criteria Academic proficiency and demonstrated financial need.
Application instructions Submit a brief statement outlining your career plans. Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Established 2002

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BC Medical Services Foundation Health Sciences Bursaries
The British Columbia Medical Services Foundation Scholarship Fund was established by John H.V. Gilbert, under the stewardship of the British Columbia Medical Services Foundation (BCMSF) administered by the Vancouver Foundation. The BCMSF actively promotes health education, explores solutions to health care issues and advances study in the health sciences. The BCMSF is pleased to recognize Health Science students pursuing undergraduate level studies in Health Sciences at UNBC with this annual bursary. This annual bursary fits in with the Foundation's support of health-related research in both academic and community setting in British Columbia and recognizes the financial need aggregated by students who have the potential to make a valuable contribution to health services and research in BC.
Donor BC Medical Services Foundation (administered by the Vancouver Foundation)
Value $500 to a maximum of $4,500
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to full-time students in the Health Sciences programs of Nursing, Psychology or Social Work who have completed at least 60 credit hours of post-secondary education. Students who express their intent to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology are also eligible to receive these bursaries. Recipients must be residents of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Note Students may apply for these bursaries more than once.
Established 1996

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BC Northern Real Estate Board Awards
The BC Northern Real Estate Board is a not-for-profit society comprised of Realtors who serve the real estate related needs of the people in the geographical areas from 70 Mile House to the Yukon border, and from the Alberta border to the Queen Charlotte Islands. The mission of the Board is to provide service to its members and to promote the highest standard of professionalism. BCNREB has been providing financial assistance to UNBC students since 1995.
Donor BC Northern Real Estate Board
Value $1000
Number Four
Eligibility Available to full-time students who have completed at least 30 credit hours towards an undergraduate degree at UNBC, who are relatives of members, or members of the BC Northern Real Estate Board. The student recipients' home town must be within the geographical boundaries defined by the Yukon border in the north, 70 Mile House in the south, Queen Charlotte Islands in the west, and the Alberta border in the east with Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge excluded.
Criteria Satisfactory academic standing.
Application Instructions If you are a relative of a board member, attach a statement attesting to this fact to your awards application form.
Note In the event of two equal candidates for one award, the determining factor will be the highest academic standing. Recipients of these awards may apply for and receive this award more than once.  If there are no candidates meeting the criteria of a relative of a member, or a member of the BC NOrthern Real Estate Board, then the award will be given to another eligible student residing within the region outlined above.
Established 1995

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BCR Group Incentive 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 include 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 $1,500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a student who has successfully completed at least 90 credit hours in a UNBC undergraduate degree program while maintaining a 100% course load, and who is pursuing a course of study related to transportation, telecommunications, and/or business management.
Criteria Academic excellence. Preference will be given to a student who has previously been awarded the BCR Entrance Scholarship.
Application Instructions Submit a brief letter stating your career plans that reasonably demonstrates substantial interest in transportation, telecommunications or business management.
Note The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1994

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BMO Bank of Montreal Aboriginal Scholarship

Value $1,500
Number Three
Eligibility Available to a student who is a resident of northern British Columbia as defined by the UNBC Act. Priority will be given to Candidates who have completed 60 credit hours towards a Bachelor of Commerce degree and have attended UNBC during the first two years of study or have transferred to the University from a regional community college in northern British Columbia.  Candidates who have completed less than 60 credit hours will be considered if there are no elgible applicants.  Preference will be given to First Nations students
Criteria Academic proficiency. Final selection will be made on the basis of superior academic achievement.
Endowed 1996

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British Columbia Association of Social Workers Prize
The British Columbia Association of Social Workers members work in a wide variety of fields including child welfare, mental health, hospitals, alcohol and drug programs, non-profit organizations, social planning, corrections, counselling centres and private practice. The Association assists in the development of guidelines for standards of practice in different fields of social work as well as providing benefits to their members in areas of providing current updates and advice on professional matters, job-finding services and professional development opportunities.
Donor BC Association of Social Workers
Value $250
Number One
Criteria Available to a full-time student currently enroled as a third year student in the Social Work (BSW) program who is a resident with continuous dwelling within the UNBC region for four years immediately prior to admission to the School of Social Work at UNBC. The candidate must be a member of BCSAW in good standing. The prize will be awarded for study in the fourth year of the Social Work program.
Criteria Financial need and academic proficiency.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form. Attach proof of membership in BCSAW.
Note The Chair of the Social Work program will review the applications and nominate a recipient.
Established 1996

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CIBC Wood Gundy Endowed Scholarship
CIBC Wood Gundy is one of the world's leading international financial management and advisory companies, offering a full range of investment services to individual, corporate, government, and institutional clients. The CIBC Wood Gundy Endowed Scholarship was established on their business principles of recognition for individual respect, teamwork, responsible citizenship, and integrity. The CIBC Wood Gundy Endowed Scholarship provides recognition to committed achieving students, majoring in Finance with limited resources and unlimited potential.
Donor Established by CIBC Wood Gundy
Value $1,000
Number One, renewable for up to two additional years.
Eligibility Available to a full or part-time student who has completed a minimum of 60 credit hours with a declared major in Finance. The recipient will be a resident of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Complete the question regarding northern BC residency on the awards application form.
Note This award is renewable for up to two additional years subject to the recipient maintaining a GPA of at least 3.67.
Endowed 1996

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Canfor Annual Undergraduate Scholarships
Canfor Corporation is a leading integrated forest products company with strong roots in northern British Columbia. As the largest BC producer of softwood lumber and through its 50% ownership of CPLP Income Fund one of the largest market pulp producers in Canada, Canfor is committed to fostering growth and strengthening the communities that we call “home”. The Canfor Annual Awards commemorate Canfor's support of the University of Northern British Columbia and its students. They are awarded to students in recognition of academic excellence. It is Canfor's hope that these students will put their talents to work in communities throughout northern British Columbia.
Donor Canfor Corporation
Value $1,500
Number Four
Eligibility Available to full-time students who have completed at least 30 credit hours and have declared a major in Business Administration or Natural Resources Management.  Preference for one scholarship in each of the program areas will be given to dependent relatives of active or retired Canfor employees or retired employees of the Northwood and Slocan Legacy Organizations.
Criteria Selection is based on academic proficiency.
Application Instructions If you are a relative of a Canfor employee, attach a statement attesting to this to your application form.
Note Recipients of these awards are ineligible for receipt of the Canfor Legacy Endowed Scholarships and Bursaries and vice versa.
Established 2000

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Canfor Legacy Undergraduate Scholarships
Canfor Corporation is a leading integrated forest products company with strong roots in Northern British Columbia.  With the purchase of Northwood Inc. in 1999, Canfor is the largest BC producer of softwood lumber and through its 50% ownership of CPLP Income Fund one of the largest market pulp producers in Canada.  Canfor is committed to innovative practices that foster growth and create opportunities in the north.  Canfor Legacy Awards are provided yearly to commemorate Legacy Northwood's committment to the University of Northern British Columbia and its students.  In continuation of the original intent of the these awards, they will recognize those students who achieve academic excellence and strive to prepare themselves for exciting careers.
Donor Canfor Corporation
Value $1,500
Number Four
Eligibility Available to full-time students who have completed at least 30 credit hours and have declared a major in Business Administration (two awards) or Natural Resources Management (two awards).  Preference for one scholarship in each of the program areas will be given to dependent relatives of active or retired Canfor employees or retired employees of the Northwood and Slocan Legacy Organizations.

Criteria Selection is based on academic proficiency.
Application Instructions If you are a relative of a Canfor or Northwood employee, attach a letter to your application form confirming this fact.
Note Recipients of these awards are ineligible for receipt of the Canfor Annual Scholarships and Bursaries and vice versa. The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipients.
Endowed 1993

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Cariboo Bar Association Bursary
Donor The Cariboo Bar Association
Value $750 - $1,000
Number Two
Eligibility Available to full-time students who reside within the Cariboo County. Preference will be given to students from rural areas or smaller communities outside the City of Prince George.
Criteria Satisfactory academic standing and financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Endowed 1992

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Cariboo Woodlot Education Society Bursary
The Cariboo Woodlot Education Society is a non-profit organization centered in Williams Lake, whose mandate includes promoting the public awareness of forest management for both social and economic benefits. Encouraging and enabling youth or school programs is an important focus of their mandate. Financial support is provided for a variety of forest resource education programs and activities by revenues generated through management of a woodlot located in Williams Lake.
Donor Cariboo Woodlot Education Society
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to full-time student who is enroled in second or third year with a declared major in Forestry or Natural Resources Management. The recipient will be a resident from the former Cariboo Forest Region Area (100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Quesnel and areas).
Criteria Satisfactory academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
Note Students may apply for this award more than once.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need and residency section of the awards application form.
Established 2003

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The Chan Sisters Foundation is dedicated to helping individuals overcome financial obstacles so they can excel in their chosen endeavours to their full potential. The Chan Sisters wish to support very bright students who demonstrate a strong obligation to contribute to their community and to give back to others the generosity that has been bestowed upon them.
Donor The Chan Sisters Foundation
Value $2,500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards their degree program.
Criteria Academic excellence, demonstrated community leadership/involvement. Final selection will be made on the basis of greatest financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Endowed 2000

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Chris Winther Memorial Scholarship
Chris Winther was a long-time Prince George resident supportive of the local forest industry and devoted to his family. His keen community spirit and positive attitude earned him the reputation of being a dependable, respected businessman and one of the pioneers of a very prosperous and prominent industry. A strong belief in the importance of education and individualism were cornerstones in Chris's way of thinking. He thoroughly enjoyed young people and had the utmost respect and encouragement for those willing to strike out on their own, just as he once had done. Chris demonstrated a true love of life and a unique entrepreneurial spirit to all who knew him. This legacy has been created to carry forward this spirit.
Donor Family and friends
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is a resident of Prince George by virtue of birth or continuous dwelling within the defined area for the four years prior to admission to UNBC. The recipient will indicate his/her desire to remain in the Prince George region after graduation and demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit.
Criteria Academic proficiency
Application Instructions Submit a brief essay outlining your career plans that reasonably demonstrate your desire to stay in Prince George following graduation and your entrepreneurial spirit. Complete the residency section of the awards application form.
Endowed 2001

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Cliff-Marcel Bursary
Donor Mrs. Marceline Fairbairn
Value $1,500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a Canadian First Nations student who has completed at least 30 credit hours towards a degree.
Criteria Academic proficiency and financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Endowed 1993

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Credit Union Foundation of BC - George Viereck Memorial Bursary
The Credit Union Foundation of BC offers bursaries from the George Viereck Memorial, which was established by BC Credit Unions in tribute to a pioneer that embodied the basic roots of the credit union and cooperative movement in Canada.
Value $1000
Number One
Eligibility Available to full-time students enroled at UNBC who are residents of British Columbia who may have difficulty completing their program of study due to financial hardship.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section on your award application form.
Established 1996

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Dave Johnson Memorial Bursary
David Lloyd Johnson was District Manager for the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources, based in Charlie Lake, BC for 36 years. Those who worked with Mr. Johnson came to respect him for his leadership in the oil and gas industry and his strong sense of fair play and integrity. The Dave Johnson Memorial Bursaries provide a legacy to a man who made a number of important contributions to the oil and gas industry in northern BC. The awards are available to students from that region, Alberta, or Western Canada enroled in the Energy Specialization of the Environmental Studies program at UNBC.
Donor The Committee for the Dave Johnson Memorial Fund
Value $4,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled in the third or fourth year of post-secondary studies, having completed at least 60 credit hours towards a university degree. The candidate will be enroled in a Bachelor of Science degree in the Environmental Studies program, Energy Specialization. Preference will be given to residents of British Columbia, particularly the Peace River/Liard Region of British Columbia, by virtue of birth or uninterrupted residence of a minimum of four years immediately prior to beginning studies at UNBC. Should no candidate meet the above requirements, second preference will be given to candidates who are residents of Alberta and then western Canada.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form. Attach two letters of reference from two professors.
Note The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Established 1999

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Deloitte and Touche Endowed Bursary
This fund was established in 1997. Donations totalling approximately $30,000 have been contributed to the endowment, with partial matching funds provided by the provincial government. The Endowed Fund recognizes and supports students enroled in the Commerce-Accounting Major who demonstrate financial need.
Donor Deloitte & Touche Chartered Accountants
Value $1,000
Number Two
Eligibility Available to full-time students who have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours towards a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a declared major in Accounting.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of your application form.
Endowed 1997

Deloitte and Touche Scholarship
By March 1995, Deloitte & Touche Chartered Accountants contributed a total of $30,000 towards the Deloitte & Touche Endowed Scholarship fund. With matching funds provided by the provincial government, the value of the endowment will double to $60,000. The endowed fund recognizes and supports undergraduate students enroled in the Commerce program with declared majors in Accounting who demonstrate superior academic achievement
Donor Deloitte and Touche Chartered Accountants
Value $1,000
Number Three
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 30 credit hours towards a degree in Business Administration with a declared major in Accounting.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Endowed 1993

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Doug Little Scholarships
J D (Doug) Little, former Senior Vice President at Northwood Inc., was a strong advocate for the founding of UNBC. He was widely regarded as the father of the private tree nursery in BC, championing many of the silviculture and forest management methods used today. Mr. Little received the Association of British Columbia Professional Foresters Distinguished Statesman Award for his outstanding efforts to assure better care of the forest.
Donor Sheila Little and family; in memoriam gifts from colleagues, friends, and business associates.
Value $2,500
Number Two (one for a student in third-year studies, one for a student in fourth-year studies), subject to the availability of funds.
Eligibility Available to full-time students who have completed at least 60 credit hours towards a degree program offered by the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies and who have declared a major in Forestry.
Criteria Academic proficiency with a minimum 3.0 grade point average, demonstrated leadership in the classroom and in the field, and a superior work ethic.
Application Instructions Attach a brief description of your views of current and future forest management activities to your application form.
Note The Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies will review applications and, in discussion with Mrs. Little and/or designate, nominate the recipients.
Endowed 1993

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Dr. Patrick Carson Bursary
Arriving in Prince George in 1956, Patrick Carson held offices in the Medical Society and the Regional Hospital throughout his career. To help facilitate patient care, Dr. Carson and his colleagues built the Victoria Medical Building and established an on-site lab, the Prince George Medical Laboratory.
Donor Prince George Medical Laboratory
Value $2,000
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to a student who is a resident of northern British Columbia by virtue of birth or five years uninterrupted residence immediately prior to the granting of the award, who has completed at least 60 credit hours in a Health Sciences program.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and academic proficiency.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Note No student shall receive this Bursary more than once.
Endowed 1994

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Duke Energy Bursary
Donor Duke Energy (formerly Westcoast Energy Inc.)
Value $1,250
Number Two
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed between 60 and 90 credit hours towards a degree program who is a resident of northern British Columbia. Preference will be given to a candidate who has attended UNBC for the first two or three years or who has transferred to the University from a regional community college in northern British Columbia. Preference will be given to a First Nations student.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form and answer the questions regarding northern BC residency.
Endowed 1995

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Dunkley Lumber Ltd. Bursary
Donor Dunkley Lumber Ltd.
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is a resident of British Columbia by virtue of birth or five years uninterrupted residence immediately prior to receipt of the award. The student will have completed less than 90 credit hours in a program offered by the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies. Preference will be given to a student who is a family member of Dunkley Lumber employees.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Note No student shall receive the Dunkley Lumber Ltd. Bursary more than once. The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1992

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Dunkley Lumber Ltd. Scholarship
Donor Dunkley Lumber Ltd.
Value $2,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is a resident of British Columbia by virtue of birth or five years uninterrupted residence immediately prior to receipt of the award. The student will have completed less than 90 credit hours in a program offered by the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies. Preference will be given to a student who is a family member of Dunkley Lumber employees.
Criteria Academic excellence. Final selection will be made on the basis of superior academic achievement.
Application Instructions If you are a relative of a Dunkley employee, attach a statement attesting to this fact to your application form.
Note No student shall receive the Dunkley Lumber Ltd. Scholarship more than once. The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1992

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Dwight Gregory Hickey Memorial Bursary
Dwight Hickey was founding President and Senior Fisheries Biologist for Environmental Dynamics Inc., a natural resource consulting company, established in 1994. Dwight participated as a guest lecturer in the Natural Resource and Environmental Studies program at UNBC and recognized that the university provided an excellent source of qualified, capable graduates to join his staff and provided summer students with practical experience in natural resources fieldwork. This bursary is to assist a student in the Natural Resource and Environmental Studies program committed to the protection of the environment.
Donor Connie Giles Hickey
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled in third or fourth year Natural Resources Management with a declared major in Fisheries. Candidates must submit a short essay on innovation and the interdisciplinary focus of Natural Resource Management.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and academic proficiency.
Application Instructions Attach a short essay on innovation and the interdisciplinary focus of NRM to your application form.
Note The Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1999

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Earl B. Finning Scholarship
Donor Finning Ltd.
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a resident of British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon, or the Northwest Territories by virtue of birth or uninterrupted residence for three years immediately prior to commencing current undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Management at UNBC. Preference will be given to a resident of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Academic proficiency, with a minimum 3.33 GPA achieved in the most recent year of full-time study.
Endowed 1994

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Fasken Martineau DuMoulin Annual Scholarship
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin understands the importance and value to the community of maintaining and enhancing environmental standards. This is accomplished through the work of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin's legal professionals on behalf of its clients, and also by the firm's participation in the education of future environmental studies by providing financial support and the opportunity to obtain work experience related to environmental law and regulation.
Donor Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
Value $3,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a degree in Environmental Studies and has completed the following specific courses: ENPL 203 (Environmental Policy) and/or ENPL 401 (Environmental Law). The candidate must demonstrate an interest in the area of environmental law and/or policy.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Attach a 200 word essay in the area of environmental law/policy to your application form. The College will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Established 1999

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Father Thomas General Assembly #1321 Bursaries
The Knights of Columbus are a Catholic family, fraternal service organization that operates under the basic principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. They are an organization with over 1.6 million members throughout North America, Puerto Rico and the Philippines, who excel in charitable contributions and volunteer service with the communities they serve. The Father Thomas General Assembly #1321 are Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in the Prince George, BC area, who focus on the orders' principle of patriotism. They are keen to promote community as well as education of potential community leaders.
Donor Father Thomas General Assembly #1321, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, BC and Yukon jurisdiction, located in Prince George, BC.
Value $500
Number Four
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is a resident of northern British Columbia who has completed at least 30 credit hours towards a UNBC degree.
Criteria Satisfactory academic standing and financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Established 2001

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FMC of Canada Limited Scholarship
As a worldwide company with stakeholdings in northern British Columbia, FMC wishes to ensure a strong northern employee base, and to protect the environment. At FMC, people from across operations work together in teams. Their shared perspectives spark innovation, identify opportunities, and generate exciting new products.
Donor FMC Canada Limited Peroxygen Chemicals Division
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is a resident of northern British Columbia and who has completed a minimum of 60 credit hours and declared a major in Chemistry and/or Biochemistry. Second preference will be given to a student who has completed between 30 and 60 credit hours with a Chemistry and/or Biochemistry focus.
Criteria Academic excellence with a minimum 3.67 annual GPA; demonstrated leadership in the classroom and in the field; and a superior work ethic.
Application Instructions Attach a letter of reference from two of your professors attesting to your leadership in the classroom/field and work ethic to your application form.
Note The Chemistry Chair and the Faculty of Science will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1993

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Frank Oberle Scholarship
Frank Oberle was first elected to Parliament in 1972, and was re-elected in his riding of Prince George-Peace River in the six consecutive elections that followed. In November 1985, he was appointed Minister of State (Science and Technology), and in 1989 he became Minister of State (Forestry).
Donor Friends of Frank Oberle and UNBC
Value $400
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed between 60 and 90 credit hours in the Forestry and Natural Resource Management program.
Criteria Academic proficiency, community service and demonstrated commitment to forestry and natural resource management.
Application Instructions Submit two letters of recommendation from faculty or peers with your application that support your nomination for this award.
Note The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1993

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Fred Garnett Memorial Scholarship
Fred Garnett was respected in the Prince George community for his professional expertise in the accountancy field and his dedication to community service. He was a founding member of the University of Northern British Columbia, having served as Treasurer for the Interior University Society.
Donor The Garnett Family, Friends and Colleagues
Value $1,300
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled at the undergraduate level in a degree program within the Faculty of Management who is a resident of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Academic proficiency with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and demonstrated community service and extracurricular activities.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your community service/extracurricular activities to your application form.
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Gary Johnson Memorial Bursary
Gary Johnson was the proud owner of Lovell Logging Ltd. and a long-time logging contractor in the Lovell Cove (Takla Lake) and Prince George area. Gary started in business in the mid-1970's logging for Pinette & Therrien Mills located in Williams Lake. Gary was sent to Silvacan (Lovell Cove) where he built logging roads and logged for Silvacan Resources (Pinette & Therien Mills). He remained in this area until the early 1980's at which time Gary was moved to the Prince George area. He built the road from 38 kilometers on the driftwood road (north of Fort St. James) into Lovell Cove. He logged in Lovell Cove until the Fall of 1998. One of his final requests was to establish an award at UNBC that would help students of this region have the opportunity to attain a university education in Forestry and move on to play a role in the industry that Gary cared so much about. The Gary Johnson Endowed Memorial Bursary will be a legacy of this respected businessman and will support many students in financial need for years to come.
Donor The Gary Johnson Family
Value $1,500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled and majoring in the Forestry program. The candidate will be a resident of the Prince George area (School District #57) for four years prior to enroling at UNBC.
Application Instructions Answer the question regarding northern residency on your application form.
Endowed 1995

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Geoffrey R. Weller Scholarship
Geoffrey R. Weller was the Founding President of the University of Northern British Columbia from 1990 to 1995. He capably and successfully guided the University through the planning stages into its first year of full operation. He remained dedicated to UNBC, where he continued to teach and publish as a professor of International Studies. Dr. Weller passed away in 2000.
Value $1,100
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled in third or fourth year with a declared major in International Studies. The recipient must be a resident of northern British Columbia by virtue of birth or five years uninterrupted residence immediately prior to the receipt of the award. Preference will be given to a candidate who is enroled in a foreign exchange or study abroad program.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Endowed 1995

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Gertrude Bryant and Family Endowed Bursary
Gertrude Bryant, realtor and artist, believed the opportunities in Prince George were unlimited for those with a vision. Following the Northern Health Care Rally in 2000, Mrs. Bryant and her family designated their original 1998 gift to what was to become the Northern Medical Program, and then further enhanced the endowment with a bequest. It was her desire that Prince George had access to outstanding health care and physicians, and her belief that the NMP would, in time, provide that excellence.
Donor Mrs. Gertrude (Trudy) Bryant and Family
Value Maximum of $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student, who is a resident of British Columbia (north of 100 Mile House) and is enroled in their second year of the UBC undergraduate program in Medicine and resident in the Northern Medical Program.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Recipient Selection Committee: Committee chaired by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, NMP (UBC) and/or the Associate Vice President, Medicine, UNBC.
Note Preference will be given to a student who completed high school in Prince George.
Endowed 1998

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Gordon S. Brownridge Memorial Bursary
A prominent lumberman and businessman in Prince George from his arrival in 1955, Gordon Brownridge felt the opportunities and lifestyle of the Central Interior to be unequalled. He played an active role in the growth and advancement of the area. Always one to enjoy the company of young people, it would give him a great deal of pleasure to assist in their education and pursuit of their goals.
Donor Brian and Jackie Brownridge
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student entering second year who is pursuing a BSc in Natural Resources Management Forestry major. 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 your application form.
Established 1998

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Gordon Bryant Family Scholarship
Long time Prince George residents Gordon and Trudy Bryant were instrumental in establishing many major land developments and urban renewal projects, Mr. Bryant, a life long learner, earned two degrees in his 50's from UBC, both focusing on land use. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant still believe that northern British Columbia holds many opportunities and through proper planning and development, these opportunities will be realized and secured for generations to come.
Donor Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bryant and Family
Value $1,000
Number Two
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is a resident of northern British Columbia (as defined in the Awards and Financial Aid Section of the UNBC Calendar) who has completed a minimum of 60 credit hours towards his/her degree. The student must be enroled in the Northern, Rural and Community Planning stream of the Planning Program.
Criteria Academic proficiency with a minimum GPA of 3.00, demonstrated leadership, and superior work ethic.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your leadership skills and work ethic to your application.
Note No student may receive this award twice.
Endowed 1992

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Governor General's Silver Medal
Donor The Governor General of Canada
Value Silver Medal
Number One
Eligibility Awarded in the final year to the undergraduate student who has the highest academic standing in the last two semesters of his/her first Bachelor degree program.
Selection Criteria The Silver Medal will be awarded on the basis of the highest GPA over the student's program.
Note The Faculties will nominate candidates. This award may rotate between UNBC faculties.
Established 1996

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Recipient Selection Senate Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries on recommendation by the UNBC Awards Office.

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The Jerry Deere Memorial Forestry Scholarship
Jerry Deere, RPF, MBA, graduate of UBC, was the President and part owner of East Fraser Fibre Company and a former 25-year Canfor executive.  His strong sense of fair play and integrity helped shape many standards and policies in the forest industry.  In addition to his business pursuits, Jerry was a strong advocate of this community.  He was a COFI board member and past president, Prince George Regional Airport Committee Member, a founder of the Provincial 4-H Foundation and sat on numerous UNBC committees.  Colleagues and employees respected Jerry as a leader in the business world.  His ethics both in business and personal life were such that we would all be proud to follow.
Donor Family And Friends Of Jerry Deere
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to full time undergraduate students who has completed a minimum of 60 credit hours at UNBC and is enroled in the Natural Resources Management program with a declared major in Forestry.  Preference will be given to a resident of Northern British Columbia.
Criteria Academic Excellence and Community Involvement.
Note Recipients may receive this award more than once.
Application Instructions Fill out all sections of the Awards application form and attach a letter outlining your community involvement.
Recipient Selection The Senate Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries, on recommendation by the Awards Officer with the endorsement of the Family of Jerry Deere.
Endowed 2005

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John and Eileen Bryan and Family Bursary
In 1970, John and Eileen Bryan adopted Prince George as their new home. They were fully aware of the struggle of many students to fulfill a dream of advanced education. “We are proud to have the opportunity to assist worthy youths to attain their goals.”
Value $1,000
Number Two
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 30 credit hours towards a major within the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies. Preference will be given to candidates who are residents of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form and answer the question regarding northern residency.
Endowed 1997

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Keith Gordon and Ted Williams Scholarship
Ted Williams was an ardent collector of local history, a long-time board member of the Fraser-Fort George Museum; one of the founders of the Prince George Public Library's local history committee; and served on the Community Heritage Commission, formerly the City's Heritage Advisory Committee. He played a key role in establishing the City's LC Gunn Park and was an important resource person in every historic event that took place in the City. He received numerous awards and honours for his participation in many clubs, groups and causes. He was deeply committed to telling and preserving the stories of the Prince George Pioneers.
Keith Gordon was an outstanding teacher of History and Geography for 32 years in School District #57. Over that time he touched the lives of thousands of students and inspired hundreds to pursue the fields of History and Geography in their post-secondary education and in their careers. Keith was also an exemplary citizen of Prince George. He was involved in the Prince George Theatre Workshop, the Prince George Public Library and the College of New Caledonia. One of Keith's greatest passions was local history. As a past president and avid member of the Local History Committee, he worked tirelessly to bring the history of the community alive for Prince George residents.
This scholarship was established as a legacy to these two individuals who played such an important role in the development of Prince George and the region.
Value $750
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled and majoring in the History program. Candidates will have achieved at least a 3.67 GPA or "A-" average in their last semester of course work.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Endowed 1999

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Kenneth Wong Memorial Scholarships
Jeanie Honour, a long time Prince George resident has established the Kenneth Wong Memorial Scholarships in memory of her brother Kenneth Wong (also a long-time Prince George resident). The Kenneth Wong Memorial Scholarships provide opportunities to post secondary education once unavailable to Ms. Honour and her brother.
Donor Jeanie Wong
Value $1,000
Number Five
Eligibility Available to full-time students who are residents of northern British Columbia, who have completed at least 30 credit hours towards a UNBC degree, and who have a declared major.
Criteria Academic excellence
Application Instructions Complete the residency section of the awards application form. Award will be given to a resident of northern British Columbia.
Endowed 2001

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KPMG Scholarship
Donor KPMG
Value $1000
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is a Canadian citizen and a resident of northern British Columbia, who has completed between 60 and 90 credit hours in the Bachelor of Commerce degree program and who has declared a major in Accounting.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Answer the question regarding northern residency on the application form.
Endowed 1993

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L. A. LeFebvre and Associates Scholarship
Born in Legal, Alberta in 1917, L. A. LeFebvre was a jack of all trades working in the lumber industry for most of his career until his retirement in 1983 from Prince George Pulp and Paper Mills. A resident of the Prince George area from 1949 to 1983, he was a founding member of the Knights of Columbus Council and a community supporter.
Donor L. A. LeFebvre and Associates
Value $1000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed 90 credit hours towards a degree in Computer Science and is enroled in the Faculty of Science. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen and cannot have previously won this scholarship.
Criteria Demonstrated community service or athletic involvement and academic proficiency. Preference will be given to a student with a minimum 3.33 annual GPA.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your community service/athletic involvement to your application form.
Endowed 1994

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Lakeland Mills Ltd. Bursary
Lakeland Mills Ltd. recognizes that the cost of attending University can sometimes be an insurmountable obstacle for students who hope to pursue careers that require a University education. It is Lakeland's intention with this bursary to provide some financial assistance to a deserving student each year that will help to reduce that financial burden.
Donor Lakeland Mills Ltd.
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a child of an employee of Lakeland Mills who is enroled (full time/part time) in any degree program at the University of Northern British Columbia. Should no applicant with a parent employed at Lakeland Mills apply, then the award will be awarded to any student who has demonstrated financial need in the pursuit of their university education.
Criteria: Demonstrated Financial Need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need sections of the awards application form and if you are a relative of a Lakeland Mills employee, attach a statement attesting to this fact with your application form.
Established 2004

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Lakeland Mills Ltd. Scholarship
Lakeland Mills Ltd. believes that the future of our country will depend to a large degree on the skills and abilities of our present generation of University students. In order to foster excellence in scholastic achievement, Lakeland offers this annual scholarship.
Donor Lakeland Mills Ltd.
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to an undergraduate student in any program.
Criteria: Academic Excellence
Established 2004

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Lou and Coby Veeken Bursary
The Veeken family has been in Prince George for 50 years. The community has been very good to the Veeken Family and they wish to acknowledge their community pride with this award.
Donor Lou and Coby Veeken
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled in the Natural Resources Management, Biology or Forestry program who has completed a minimum of 30 credit hours. The recipient must be resident of Prince George or Fraser Fort George Regional District.
Criteria: Demonstrated Financial Need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need and residency sections of the awards application form.
Note Students may not receive this award more than once.
Established 2003

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Marjorie W. Poff Scholarship
Dr. Deborah Poff was one of the earliest administrators and faculty members of UNBC, serving as Dean of Arts and Sciences and moving into the position of Vice President Academic. Dr. Poff established this award in memory of her mother Marjorie Poff. Marjorie Poff believed strongly in education and the ability to expand your world with that knowledge. A life-long learner, she cared strongly about the justice and equality of women.
Donor Dr. Deborah Poff
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a female student who has completed at least 30 credit hours towards a UNBC degree. The successful candidate will have demonstrated community/volunteer service in areas such as: justice, equality, women's shelters and like types of service.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your community involvement in the areas described above to your application form.
Established 2000

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Marumi Scholarships
The Marumi Sangyo Co. Ltd., based in Nagoya, Japan, dates back to 1948 when they established a small lumber company dealing just in domestic lumber and finally moving into building and land development. Since 1990, Marumi has been a major importer of forest products from northern BC, with which it is building close ties. The scholarships are a fitting way of helping express these ties as the company moves into its 50th anniversary year.

Donor The Marumi Sangyo Co. Ltd.
Value $2,500 (renewable for up to one year upon re-application)
Number Two
Eligibility Available to students who have completed at least 30 credit hours towards a Bachelor of Science degree program, majoring in the fields of either Environmental Science or Natural Resources Management.

 

Preference for selection of students will be as follows:

a) One $2,500 Scholarship is open to any student with the required declared major(s);

b) One $2,500 Scholarship is open to any student coming to UNBC from a Japanese University. If there are no eligible applicants from a Japanese University, a second award will be given according to item "a)."

 

Criteria  Academic excellence for award "a)" and academic proficiency for award "b)."
Conditions  This award is renewable, upon re-application, subject to the recipient maintaining the criteria academic standing for this award.

Application Instructions  Fill out all sections of the Awards Application form and attach your résumé.

Endowed 1996

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Mary Fallis Scholarship
Mary Fallis arrived in Prince George in 1969 to become a founding member of the English Department at the College of New Caledonia. After her retirement she remained in Prince George sharing her passions: learning, photography, mountain climbing and conservation of the natural world. She received an Award of Merit in Recreation from the city of Prince George, and in 1994, was made a Friend of the University of Northern British Columbia. She had a keen interest in the lives of her twelve nieces and nephews. They, with her friends in the community and across the country, have established this scholarship in her name. It is to be an on-going tribute to Mary Fallis—educator, naturalist and photographer.
Donor Family and friends of Mary Fallis
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time or part-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a degree with a declared major in English. The recipient will be a resident of northern BC.
Criteria Academic excellence
Application Instructions Complete the residency section of the awards application form.
Endowed 2000

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Mathematics and Computing Science Undergraduate Prizes
The Mathematics Undergraduate Prize and the Computer Science Undergraduate Prize were established by the Faculty members of Mathematics and Computer Science. These Prizes will recognize student excellence in these programs.
Donor Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Value $100 prize for a Mathematics undergraduate; $100 prize for a Computer Science Undergraduate
Number One in each of Mathematics and Computer Science
Eligibility Available to full-time students with a declared major in Mathematics or joint major in Mathematics and a second discipline, and students with a declared major in Computer Science or joint major in Computer Science and a second discipline. The recipients will have completed all requirements for their degree by the end of the preceding Fall or Winter semester.
Criteria Primary criteria will be the GPA in relevant Mathematics/Computing Science courses and overall GPA. Additional criteria may include GPA in the last four semesters, involvement with the Mathematics/Computer Science Program, performance in contests, and performance in undergraduate research projects.
Conditions Students are not eligible to receive these prizes more than once.
Note The Faculty will nominate the recipients. The prizes will be awarded annually in May during a program event organized by the Faculty.
Endowed 2002

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Matthew Halpin Memorial Bursary
This award was established in memory of Matthew Halpin, one of the pioneering students at UNBC. May the recipient of this award enjoy the outdoors as much as Matt did!
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled in third or fourth year majoring in either Resource Recreation (BSc program) or Resource-Based Tourism (BA program).
Criteria Financial need. Final selection will be made on the basis of greatest financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form.
Endowed 1998

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Mel and Vera La Pointe Memorial Scholarship
The eight children of Mel and Vera La Pointe jointly endowed
this scholarship in the year 2000. Mel was the son of a pioneering family who arrived in Giscome in 1925. The family wishes to commemorate Mel's life-long interest in, and stewardship of, the natural resources. Mel worked with and enjoyed forestry, fish and wildlife, geology and farming. The family also wishes to recognize Vera's commitment to the value of education. This scholarship is to encourage others to share the appreciation and contribution of the natural resources where we live.
Donor The children of Mel and Vera La Pointe
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a declared major in a Natural Resources and Environmental Studies program.
Criteria Academic proficiency, with preference to a student demonstrating financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form.
Endowed 2000

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Mitsui Home Co. Ltd. Scholarship
Donor The Mitsui Home Co. Ltd.
Value Variable
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 30 credit hours in the Bachelor of Commerce degree program and has declared a major in International Business. Administration majoring in the General Business program, and have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours towards his/her Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate an interest in international trade between northern British Columbia and Japan.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your interest in Japan-BC trade to your application form.
Endowed 1994

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Multiple Sclerosis Scholarship, Prince George Chapter
The Prince George Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada's mission is to be a leader in finding a cure for MS and enable MS people to enhance their quality of life.
Donor Multiple Sclerosis Society, Prince George Chapter
Value $500
Number One
Eligibility Available to full-time students who are residents of northern British Columbia and who have completed less than 30 credit hours in a Health and Human Sciences degree program. Preference will be given to students demonstrating an intention to work in the Prince George region after graduation.
Criteria Academic proficiency.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your career plans to your application form.
Endowed 1993

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Nancy Anne Tarrant Memorial Bursary
The Nancy Anne Tarrant Memorial Bursary establishes a lasting legacy to Nancy's dedication and enthusiasm of post-secondary education in northern British Columbia. Nancy was a faculty member in the Dental Studies Department of the College of New Caledonia for 25 years, where she was a Board member from 1995-1997. This Bursary is a fitting and lasting testament to Nancy's ambitions and accomplishments and one that will benefit students in the Health and Human Sciences Faculty of the University of Northern British Columbia for many years.
Donors Raymond W. and Helen A. Hatch
Value $1,500
Number One in 2006/2007, Two in each year after.
Eligibility Available to a full-time undergraduate student with a declared major in the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program who has completed 60 credit hours, who is a resident of northern British Columbia.  If an eligible resident of northern British Columbia can not be identified, other applicants will be considered.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Fill out the Financial Need section of the Awards Application form.

Note Successful applicants may reapply for this award in subsequent years.
Endowed 2000

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Nechako Chapter No. 40 - Order of the Eastern Star Bursary
The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization for men and women in the world. Started in the mid-1800s, there are well over two million members worldwide today, with approximately 9,500 members in British Columbia and the Yukon. The moral and social purposes of the Order are to build character, to promote friendship and harmony among members, and to practice charity.
Donor Nechako Chapter No. 40 Order of the Eastern Star
Value $750
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 30 credit hours who is either a member in good standing of the Order of the Eastern Star, or is directly related to a member in good standing.
Criteria Satisfactory academic standing and financial need.
Application Instructions Attach a membership confirmation letter bearing the seal of an Easter Star chapter to your application form. Include a letter outlining why you should receive this bursary.
Endowed 1994

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Northern Interior Cruising Committee Scholarship
The Northern Interior Cruising Committee (NICC) has members from Industry, Ministry of Forests and Forestry Consultants. Their mandate is to promote a level of standards which is imperative to the proper collection and processing of timber cruise data. This data is used to determine the quality and quantity of the timber within a stand and provide key information for use in the timber appraisal process.
Donor The Northern Interior Cruising Committee
Value $500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has achieved strong academic and practical achievement in Natural Resource Management 203. The candidate must submit a brief essay demonstrating his/her commitment to forest mensuration by providing evidence of practical proficiency in cruising or related work (e.g. summer employment).
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Attach a brief essay demonstrating your commitment to forest mensuration to your application form.
Note The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Established 1997

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Northern Society of Oilfield Contractors and Service Firms Bursary
The Northern Society of Oilfield Contractors and Service Firms is an association of member individuals, firms, or corporations who maintain high standards of operations in the oilfield contracting and service businesses.
Donor Northern Society of Oilfield Contractors and Service Firms
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled at the Fort St. John campus enroled in the Bachelor of Science Environmental Planning - Energy Specialization program. The student will have completed at least 60 credit hours towards this degree. In the event that no third or fourth year student meets the criteria, preference will be given to a second year student, then a first year student. The student must be from the following geographical area by virtue of birth or continuous residence for four years prior to enrolment: a) first preference will be given to a student residing in northeastern British Columbia, as defined by the geographic height of land of the Rocky Mountains and the Yukon, NWT and Alberta borders and b) second preference will be given to a student residing in BC or Alberta north of the 54th parallel. Special consideration will be given to mature students.
Criteria Academic proficiency and demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form.
Note A student may not normally receive this award more than once.
Endowed 1999

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Northern Undergraduate Student Society Bursaries
This fund was established by the members of the Northern Undergraduate Student Society who wish to support undergraduate students of the University of Northern British Columbia to attain their full potential as educated and productive members of society by the provision of annual bursaries.
Donor Northern Undergraduate Student Society
Value $500
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated exceptional University community service.
Criteria Academic proficiency, demonstrated financial need and exceptional University community service.
Application Instructions Submit three letters of reference demonstrating community service with your application. Complete the financial need section of the application form.
Note No candidate may receive this award more than once.
Endowed 2000

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Novak Bros. Contracting Ltd. Bursary
Donor Novak Bros. Contracting Ltd.
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is a resident of British Columbia by virtue of birth or five years uninterrupted residence immediately prior to receipt of the award and who has completed less than 90 credit hours in a degree program.
Criteria Academic proficiency and demonstrable financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form and answer the question regarding BC residency.
Note No student may receive the Novak Bros. Contracting Ltd. Bursary more than once.
Endowed 1992

 

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Novak Bros. Contracting Ltd. Scholarship
Donor Novak Bros. Contracting Ltd.
Value $2,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is a resident of British Columbia by virtue of birth or five years uninterrupted residence immediately prior to receipt of the award and who has completed less than 90 credit hours in a degree program.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Complete the question regarding BC residency on the application form.
Note No student may receive the Novak Bros. Contracting Ltd. Scholarship more than once.
Endowed 1992

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Pacific Blue Cross is British Columbia’s largest provider of medical and dental benefits.  Today, almost two million British Columbians have benefit coverage through Pacific Blue Cross.  Pacific Blue Cross has established this award at UNBC to support the future providers of healthcare.

Donor  Pacific Blue Cross

Value  $1,000

Number  One
Eligibility  Available to a full-time student enroled in the Northern Medical Program, who is commencing the portion of their medical studies which takes place at the University of Northern British Columbia.
Criteria  Financial need and academic excellence.
Established 2004

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The Patrick Walsh Memorial Scholarship
Patrick Walsh was a Founder and Governor of UNBC. He arrived in Fort St. John in 1960 to practice law. His legacy of public service included hospital trustee, school trustee and Chairman, President of the British Columbia Trustee Association, Mayor of Fort St. John and Commissioner of Tumbler Ridge. He served his professional association and the Union of BC Municipalities at the executive level.
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled at UNBC who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a program with a declared major. The recipient must be a resident of the Peace River-Liard Region by virtue of birth or uninterrupted residence of at least four years prior to beginning current studies at UNBC.
Criteria Demonstrated community service, student leadership and academic proficiency.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your community service/leadership to your application form, along with a statement regarding how you meet the residency requirement for this award.
Endowed 1996

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Peter Bloodoff Memorial Scholarship
In recognition of Peter Bloodoff, Director of Development Services for the City of Prince George, outstanding contribution to the planning profession, the communities in which he lived, and to UNBC, this scholarship was established by his family, friends and colleagues. Peter believed in personal preparedness and balance—“In short, to be a good planner, you first have to be a good person—one who has emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual harmony within.”
Donor Family, friends and colleagues of Peter Bloodoff
Value $1,600
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 90 credit hours towards a degree in the Environmental Science program, majoring in Environmental Planning. Preference will be given to a resident of northern British Columbia who has a demonstrable record of community service, involvement and leadership.
Criteria Academic excellence and community service, involvement or leadership.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your community service to your application form, and complete the question regarding northern BC residency.
Note The faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1997

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Petro-Canada Undergraduate Bursary in Environmental Study
Petro-Canada's social vision focuses on the development of Canadian talent, expertise and innovation through education. A healthy environment is of central importance; it is essential for Canada's continued well-being. Petro-Canada is proud to support students in the study of the environment.
Donor Petro-Canada
Value $2,000
Number Three (3)
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed a minimum of 30 credits and has declared a major in one of the approved programs* of environmental study.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need
*The approved programs of environmental study are:
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, Geography
Bachelor of Applied Science, Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Bachelor of Science, Biology/Chemistry Joint Major
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources Management
(Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Streams)
Note Given all other aspects being equal, preference will be given to an Aboriginal student.
Established 2003

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Prince George District Teachers' Association Scholarship
This annual award was established by the members of the Prince George District Teachers' Association who wish to support undergraduate students of the University of Northern British Columbia who are enroling in the Bachelor of Education program leading to a teaching career in the public school system.
Donor Prince George District Teacher's Association
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 30 credit hours in the Bachelor of Education Program. The recipient will have graduated from a public secondary school in School District #57.
Criteria Demonstrated academic proficiency.
Note The recipient may apply for this award more than once.
Established 2003

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Prince George Firefighters Local 1372 Bursary
“As career firefighters we are grateful to the City of Prince George for enabling us to pursue our mission of saving lives and protecting property, and to the residents for their continued support towards all the various fund-raisers we spend countless hours on each year. We would like to show our participation by offering this bursary to a student attending our local university.” - Prince George Firefighters Local 1372
Donor Prince George Firefighters Local 1372
Value $500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed a minimum of 30 credit hours. The recipient will be a graduate of a Prince George High School.
Criteria Academic proficiency, demonstrated financial need and community involvement.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your community service to your awards application form and complete the financial need section of your application.
Established 2002

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Prince George Gyro Club Bursary
One of the objectives of Gyro and the Constitution of Gyro is the awakening and maintenance of interest in public affairs, citizenship, good government, and civic and community affairs. This objective is our reason to be of assistance to a UNBC student.
Donor The Prince George Gyro Club
Value $500
Number Two
Eligibility Available to full-time students who are Canadian citizens, residents of northern British Columbia by virtue of birth or five years uninterrupted residence immediately prior to the granting of the award who have completed between 30 and 60 credit hours in a Natural Resources Management program.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section on your application form as well as the question regarding northern residency.
Endowed 1992

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Prince George Medical Society Scholarship
This fund has been established by the 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 $1,250
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to full-time students undertaking a program of studies in preparation of applying to medical school, who indicate a desire to pursue a career in medicine. Recipients must have completed at least 30 credit hours towards their degree program.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Attach a letter to your application form which outlines your career goals.
Endowed 1993

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PRT Scholarship
Established in 1988 in British Columbia, PRT is currently the largest seedling producer in Canada. Committed to providing the highest quality service and to be innovative within a competitive price structure, the company recognizes that its success rests with the employees' achievement and personal satisfaction.
Donor Pacific Regeneration Technologies Inc.
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours in a Natural Resources Management degree program with a declared Forestry major and who intends to pursue a career in silviculture or forest nursery.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Attached a letter outlining your intention to pursue a career in silviculture or forest nursery to your application form.
Note The Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Established 1994

 

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 Donor The R.R. Smith Memorial Fund Foundation
Value $500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time undergraduate student enroled in the Bachelor of Education Program at UNBC
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and academic proficiency
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Endowed 2006

 

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R.T. Wilson Rural and Remote Nursing Clinical Practicum Bursary
The R.T. Wilson Rural and Remote Nursing Clinical Practicum Bursary has been established to provide financial assistance for Bachelor of Science in Nursing students in their third and fourth year undertaking clinical practica outside of Prince George, Quesnel or Terrace in rural or remote venues. The bursaries are intended to support student expenses associated with clinical practicum placements in which students must be away from their primary place of residence.
Donor: R.T. (Tony) Wilson (Estate)
Value: 

Number:  Variable – the number of bursaries at each level will be determined annually.
Eligibility: Available to full time students enrolled in the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program or the Post Diploma BScN in the following clinical courses:

NURS 320 – Extended Clinical Practicum II,
NURS 416 – Clinical Practicum: Community
Nursing and Fourth Year Focus Practicum Courses.

Criteria: Demonstrated financial need and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; must undertake the whole practicum in a rural or remote location.
Note: Successful applicants may receive this award more than once, that is, once for each clinical course listed above.
Application Instructions: Fill out the Financial Need and Voluntary Information sections of the Awards Application form.
Effective Date: Endowed 2006 

 

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R. Williams/B. La Pointe Scholarship
R. Williams/B. La Pointe has established this scholarship of its close association with the BC Ministry of Forests and the Quesnel River Enhancement Society. The scholarship is supported through funds received from their woodlot located near Likely, BC. This award recognizes the collective efforts to establish the Landscape Ecology Chair at UNBC and at the Quesnel River Hatchery at Likely.
Donor R. Williams/B. La Pointe
Value $1,200
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled in second or third year with a declared major in Natural Resources Management or Forestry. The recipient must be a resident from the former Cariboo Forest Region Area (100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Quesnel, and areas). If no Cariboo residents are identified, the award may be allocated to other students doing studies related to issues of importance to Cariboo resource management.
Criteria Academic excellence with preference to students demonstrating financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need and northern British Columbia.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and satisfactory residency sections of the awards application form.
Note Students may apply for this award more than once.
Established 2003

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Rix Family Foundation Endowed Health Sciences Bursary
The Rix Family Foundation is pleased to recognize Health Science students pursuing undergraduate level studies in Health Sciences at UNBC with this annual bursary. This annual bursary reflects the Foundation's commitment to support health-related education and research in both academic and community settings in British Columbia and recognizes the financial need of students who have the potential to make a valuable contribution to health services and research in BC.
Donor The Rix Family Foundation
Value $1,250 (approximate)
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 30 credit hours towards a degree with a declared major in Health Sciences (Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or other degree programs to be established in the future). The recipient must be a resident of northern BC.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and academic proficiency.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need and residency sections of the awards application form.
Note Students may apply for this award more than once.
Endowed 2003

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Robin Fisher Prize in History
This award honors a senior undergraduate History student for writing the outstanding essay in a calendar year on the subject of BC or Native (not limited to BC or Canada) History.
Donor History Program
Value $400 value in history books
Number One
Eligibility Available to a senior History student
Criteria Selection is based on the outstanding essay on BC or Native History.
Note Student may not receive this award more than once. The Faculty will nominate the recipient.
Established 2002

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Ron Brown Memorial Bursary
Ron Brown Served UNBC as Chair of Chemistry and Dean of the College of Science and Management. He was an outstanding leader, a man that many respected and admired. He was also a scholar interested in understanding macromolecules and the role that these compounds could play in mitigating high cholesterol levels.
Donor Todd Whitcombe and others interested in supporting the bursary.
Value $500 minimum
Eligibility Available to a full-time student with a declared major in science (chemistry preferred).
Criteria Academic proficiency and demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the Awards application form.
Established 2003

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Sandwell Scholarship
Donor Sandwell Inc.
Value $1,500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a degree in the Natural Resources Management program, having attended UNBC for the first two or three years or having transferred from a community college in northern BC. Preference will be given to a resident of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Complete the question regarding northern residency on your application form.
Note The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1996

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Seniors Festival Bursary
The now disbanded Seniors Festival Committee organized the Seniors Festival at the Pacific National Exhibition for a number of years. The PNE has now taken over operations for the Festival. The Seniors Festival Committee wanted their remaining funds to support a deserving UNBC student.
Donor The Seniors Festival Committee
Value $1,000
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to a full-time student enroled in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences who has completed a minimum of 60 credit hours.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form.
Note The recipient of this award may be considered for selection for one additional year only.
Endowed 1996

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Shaw Cablesystems G.P. Endowed Bursary
Reflecting on its origins as a family-run business, Shaw endeavours to respect and support the interests and values of the communities it serves. Shaw is committed to being a leader in the telecommunications industry, and they are proud to support a northern student in the field of Computer Science. With their broadband fiber optic network and their high speed internet service they could not think of a better idea to support.
Donor Shaw Cablesystems G.P.
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has a declared major in Computer Science. The recipient will be a resident of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Academic proficiency, financial need, and written submission.
Application Instructions Candidates must complete the financial need and residency sections of the awards application form and include a one page written summary on why he/she is deserving of the Shaw Cablesystems G.P. Endowed Bursary.
Note Recipients will be given preference for summer or co-operative education work terms with Shaw Cablesystems G.P.
Endowed 2001

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Sheila Bitschy BSW Memorial Bursary
The intent of this endowment is to support undergraduate students of UNBC who are enroled in the School of Social Work.
Donor Family, friends, and colleagues of Sheila Bitschy
Value $750
Number One
Eligibility Available for a full-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a degree in the Social Work program. Preference will be given to a First Nations student.
Criteria Satisfactory academic standing and financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form.
Endowed 1996

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Simons Foundation International Education Scholarship
Value $750 (one semester)
Number One (renewable for up to one additional semester)
Eligibility Available to full-time students who are enroled in an international exchange program, preferably the Canada-European Student Mobility Program, who have completed at least 30 credit hours of relevant course work.
Criteria Academic proficiency.
Application Instructions Complete the “study abroad” question on the application form.
Note Should the recipient remain in the international education program for an additional semester, the scholarship may be renewed, subject to the recipient maintaining at least a 3.00 GPA.
Endowed 1996

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Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) Michael Smith Scholarship
Dr. Michael Smith, 1993 winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, gifted one-quarter of his award to SCWIST. In recognition of his outstanding achievement and generosity SCWIST established this award to provide support and encouragement for women pursuing educational programs in science and related fields.
Donor The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST)
Value $500, plus one year SCWIST membership
Number One
Eligibility Available to a female student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a Bachelor of Science degree program.
Criteria Academic excellence with consideration given to career aspirations, community service and personal challenges.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your career goals to your application form.
Note The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1995

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Sophie Thomas Bursary
Sophie Thomas is a respected elder, teacher and traditional healer from the Saik'uz First Nation who has provided healing plant medicines to people in many parts of the world. Sophie believes that if we take care of the land, it will take care of us. It is Sophie's desire to protect the forest from activities that could threaten water supplies, traditional plants and wildlife. This bursary is intended for students that have a desire to study and protect the natural environment and/or promote the use of traditional medicines. Students should have an interest in the protection of traditional plant species found in the forests of BC.
Donor Sophie Thomas Foundation, Carrier Sekani Family Services and the Saik'uz First Nation
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full or part-time student who has completed at least 30 credit hours with an identified major in one of the following areas: Biology, Planning, Environmental Sciences, First Nations Studies or Natural Resources Management (Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries).
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and academic proficiency.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your career goals and how they relate to the protection, use and study of traditional plants. Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Note A committee consisting of representatives from the Sophie Thomas family, Saik'uz First Nation, UNBC, Carrier Sekani Family Services and the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council will recommend the recipient.
Endowed 2002

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Spectra Energy Corp Bursary
Donor Spectra Energy Corp (formerly Westcoast Energy Inc.)
Value $1,250
Number Two
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a degree program who is a resident of northern British Columbia.  Preference will be given to a candidate who has attended UNBC for the first two or three years or who has transferred to the University from a regional community college in northern British Columbia.  Preference will also be given to a First Nations student.
Criteria Demonstrated Financial need.
Application Instructions  Complete the financial need section of the application form and answer the questions regarding northern BC residency.
Recipient Selection  Senate Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries on recommendation by the UNBC Awards Office.
Endowed 1995

Spectra Energy Corp Scholarship
Donor Spectra Energy Corp (formerly Westcoast Energy Inc.)
Value $2,500
Number Two
Eligibility Available to a full-time undergraduate student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a degree program who is a resident of northern British Columbia. Preference will be given to a candidate who has attended UNBC during the first two or three years or who has transferred to the University from a regional college in northern British Columbia. Preference will also be given to a student enroled within the School of Business.
Criteria Academic Excellence

Endowed 1994

 

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Spruce Credit Union - Denie Bachand Memorial Bursary
Denie Bachand was a long-standing Director of the Spruce Credit Union, Prince George. The Spruce Credit Union Board established this student bursary in honour and in recognition of Mr. Bachand's contributions to the Credit Union.
Donor Spruce Credit Union
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student with a declared major in Forestry. Preference will be given to a member of the Spruce Credit Union.
Criteria Academic proficiency and demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form. If you are a member of the Spruce Credit Union, attach a statement confirming your membership.
Note Student may apply for this bursary more than once.
Established 2002

 

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Student Care Award
Donor NUGSS and Studentcare
Value $500
Number one
Eligibility  Available to a full time undergraduate student who has completed 30 credit hours.
Criteria Satisfactory academic standing and demonstrated extracurricular involvement with UNBC affiliate clubs, services, or volunteer opportunities.
Application Instructions Fill out all sections of the Awards Application form and attach a letter detailing your extracurricular involvement with UNBC affiliated clubs, services or volunteer opportunities.
Note Successful applicants can not receive this award more than once.
Established 2007

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Suncor Energy Foundation Environmental Engineering Scholarship
The Suncor Energy Foundation is a private charitable foundation fully funded by Suncor Energy Inc. to manage the company's community investments to Canadian charities. The Foundation is pleased to support education in scientific and technological fields, including the Environmental Engineering program at UNBC.
Donor Suncor Energy Foundation
Value $2,500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time first or second year student who is a resident of northern British Columbia enroled in the Environmental Engineering program. Preference will be given to a First Nations student.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Established 2003

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TD Canada Trust Bursary
TD Canada Trust is recognized for its contribution to the Canadian environment through project funding provided by the Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation, established in 1990. In keeping with the company's focus on the protection and preservation of the environment, Canada Trust recognized the importance of the Environmental Studies program at UNBC and established the Canada Trust Bursary Fund in support of students pursuing a course of study in this program.
Donor TD Canada Trust
Value $1,000
Number Two
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree with a declared major in Environmental Studies.
Criteria Satisfactory academic standing and demonstrable financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial aid section of the application form.
Established 1999

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UNBC Chemistry Club Award for Excellence in Chemistry
The UNBC Chemistry Club established this Award in 2006 to celebrate the efforts of, and provide financial assistance to well-rounded individuals pursuing studies in Chemistry.
Donor UNBC Chemistry Club
Value $500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full or part time undergraduate student who has completed 60 credit hours and has declared one of the following majors:  Chemistry; Chemistry/Computer Science; Chemistry/Mathematics; Chemistry/Physics, or; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry

Criteria Satisfactory academic standing, demonstrated financial need and volunteer and extracurricular activities 

Conditions Students who have won this award may hold other awards up to a total value of $1,000

Application Instructions Fill out all sections of the Awards Application form and attach a letter outlining your volunteer and extracurricular activities

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UNBC In-Course Bursaries
Value $1,200
Number Varies
Eligibility Available to full-time students enroled in a degree program at UNBC.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.

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UNBC In-Course Scholarships
Value $1,200
Number Varies
Eligibility Available to full-time students enroled in a degree program at UNBC.
Criteria Academic excellence
Note Recipients may not normally be in receipt of another UNBC scholarship.

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van Adrichem Undergraduate Summer Research Bursary
The intent of the van Adrichem Undergraduate Summer Research Bursary is to provide financial support to a third or fourth year undergraduate student pursuing summer research projects. Mr. van Adrichem believes that giving the students the opportunity to experience research at the undergraduate level will enhance their education and spark a lifetime interest in research, increasing the likelihood of continuing on with research at the graduate level.

Michael van Adrichem was an active horticultural researcher in northern British Columbia. He spent fifteen years in the Prince George research branch of the Federal Department of Agriculture, where his main emphasis was on the winter hardiness of raspberries. This award, the first endowed undergraduate research bursary at UNBC, will assist in the enhancement of knowledge about plant biological processes in the north.

Value $1,750
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full or part time undergraduate student who has completed 60 credit hours. Preference will be given to students doing applied research on ecosystems and northern plants during the summer immediately following the granting of the award, or by demonstrating a strong case for alternative timing.
Criteria Demonstrated financial needand overall GPA  of 3.00 total.
Application Instructions Fill out all sections of the Awards Application form and attach an abstract of your research. The deadline to apply is March 1 of the year in which the research is conducted.
Endowed 1994

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Vancouver International Airport Authority Annual Scholarship
The Authority has established this annual scholarship to reward those students from British Columbia who have achieved academic excellence. Through the establishment of this scholarship, the Authority offers its support to British Columbia students.
Donor The Vancouver International Airport Authority
Value $2,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a declared major in one of the following programs of study: International Business, Marketing, Planning, Geography, International Studies, Resource Recreation Tourism, or Resource-Based Tourism. Preference will be given to residents of British Columbia by virtue of birth or uninterrupted residence for four years immediately preceding the commencement of current studies at UNBC. The candidate will be a Canadian citizen.
Criteria Academic excellence, demonstrated community involvement through voluntary or other activities. In case of a tie, the scholarship will be awarded to the candidate with superior academic achievement.
Application Instructions Submit two letters of references: one from an individual who is familiar with your academic background and one from an individual who is familiar with your work or volunteer background. You must also submit a short essay (not more than 500 words) stating the your academic goals, career aspirations and interest in the Authority Scholarship.
Established 1998

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Vancouver Port Authority Annual Scholarship
The Vancouver Port Authority has supported an annual scholarship program aimed at secondary and post secondary levels for many years. This program is VPC's investment in today's youth and tomorrow's knowledgeable and professional work force.
Donor The Vancouver Port Authority
Value $2,500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours in one of the following:  a Bachelor of Planning, A Bachelor of Science with a declared major in Environmental Sciences, or a Bachelor of Arts with a declared major in Environmental Studies.
Criteria Academic excellence
Established 1998

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Vernon C Brink Scholarship for the Study of Biological Diversity
Bert Brink has devoted his life to conserving and promoting our natural environment. As both a university professor and a professional, Dr. Brink's dedication in the study and understanding of biodiversity and sustainable development has taught many about the need for sound management of our renewable resources. A Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Agriculture Science, University of British Columbia, he is a recipient of numerous awards from wildlife, nature and conservation groups in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments as a teacher, scientist, and naturalist.
Donor Friends and colleagues of Dr. Brink and supporters of UNBC, including Environment Canada and the Ministry of Environments, Lands and Parks.
Value $1,250
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours in a degree program offered by the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies.
Criteria Academic excellence and demonstrated interest in the study of biological diversity, environmental conservation, and sustainable use of natural resources. Demonstrated financial need may be a consideration.
Application Instructions Attach a brief essay demonstrating your interest in the above subject area to your application and complete the financial need section of the application form.
Note The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipients.
Endowed 1993

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West Fraser Bursary
Weldwood of Canada is committed to responsible and progressive forest practices, natural resource management and excellence in business management. Weldwood relies on the efforts of people in many communities in BC and Alberta to achieve its goals. Accordingly, the intent of the Weldwood Bursary is to support students in the communities where the company has operations and who have an interest in studies in Natural Resources, Science or Business.
Donor Weldwood of Canada Limited
Value $2,500
Number Two
Eligibility Available to full-time students who are residents of Mountain House, Alberta or communities adjacent to those named. Candidates will be majoring in a Science, Natural Resources or Business program.
Criteria Satisfactory academic standing and financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form.
Endowed 1999

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West Fraser Scholarship
Donor Weldwood of Canada Limited
Value $2,500
Number One, renewable for one year
Eligibility Available each year to full-time students who have completed at least 60 credit hours towards a degree in the Natural Resources Management program and who, in the opinion of the Faculty, show aptitude for a career within the Natural Resources Management field. Preference for one scholarship will be given to a student with a declared major in Forestry.
Criteria Academic proficiency.
Application Instructions Attach a letter outlining your career goals to your application form.
Conditions Renewable for up to one year on the condition that the recipients maintain a minimum GPA of 2.67 in the previous year. Should additional scholarship(s) become available due to the recipient(s) failure to meet the renewal conditions, the additional scholarship(s) will be made available to fourth year students who meet the eligibility requirements and criteria outlined above.
Note The Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies will review the applications and nominate the recipients.
Endowed 1995

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Weyerhaeuser Scholarship
Donor Weyerhaeuser Company Limited
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a resident of British Columbia, by virtue of birth or uninterrupted residence for three years, pursuing an undergraduate degree in a Natural Resources Management program.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Complete the question regarding BC residency on the application form.
Note The Faculty will review the applications and nominate the recipient.
Endowed 1994

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William Dow Ferry Scholarship
William Ferry, whose family moved to Prince George when he was six, was the Founding President, in 1938, of Prince George's Junior Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Hospital Board from 1949 to 1961, and was elected to City Council four times between 1950 and 1955, at the head of the poll. Judge Ferry practiced law in Prince George from 1949—he was junior council to John Diefenbaker in a celebrated 1951 trial—until 1961, when he was appointed Judge of the County Court of Cariboo, requiring a move to Williams Lake. In 1983 he retired in north Vancouver with his wife, Geraldine.
Donor Judge William Dow Ferry
Value $2,000
Number Two, renewable at $1,500
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has completed between 60 and 90 credit hours, with a declared major in Political Science. Preference will be given to a resident of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Academic proficiency and community involvement. Final selection will be made on the basis of superior academic achievement.
Application Instructions Complete the northern BC residency question on your application form, and submit a letter outlining your community involvement.
Note This scholarship is renewable at $1,500 for up to one year, subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
Endowed 1997

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Wilson King LLP Annual Scholarships
Donor Wilson King LLP
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to full-time undergraduate students who are residents of northern British Columbia by virtue of birth or three years uninterrupted residence immediately prior to the granting of the award.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Complete the question regarding northern BC residency on your application form.
Established 1994