BC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP (Students do not apply for this scholarship) BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province. The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements, including elective courses.
A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners, who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.
BC EXCELLENCE AWARD Nomination Deadline: January 15, 2024 Nomination Application: visit the career centre for application
This $5,000 scholarship is awarded to 55 students, recognizing well-rounded graduates demonstrating community service and leadership in their school and community, as well commitment and aptitude for their chosen career path. (Minimum B average in grad required courses such as English, Socials, Science and Math). Each school can nominate only one student. Applications for this scholarship are available in the career centre. The Elgin Park scholarship committee will review the applications that are submitted and select one student nominee to be considered for the award.
PATHWAY TO TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates in BC who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BC's nine Faculties of Education.
Students apply for this scholarship directly on the Ministry of Education website. Application must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15, 2024 at 2:59pm.
DISTRICT / AUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship Deadline: TBD There are 5500 District/Authority Scholarships distributed across school districts and independent school authorities that recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength. These are not academic scholarships. Winners receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.
Please visit the "In-house scholarships" page for more details.