The District/Authority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest or strength. Selkirk has nine (9) awards intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary education. The scholarship is a $1,250 voucher that can be used toward post-secondary education tuition.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant)
- Winning candidates have been cumulatively evaluated in the courses chosen for presentation to the committee, and satisfy other criteria which may include factors such as attendance, punctuality, work habits and cooperation
- Meet the criteria determined by the local District Scholarship Committee, which requires a student to demonstrate superior achievement in any of the following areas:
- Indigenous Languages and Culture, demonstrated at school or in the community
- Fine Arts (e.g., Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)
- Applied Skills (e.g., Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics)
- Physical Activity (e.g., Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education)
- International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments, including AP and IB courses
- Community Service (Volunteer Activity), which includes demonstration of local and global issues and cultural awareness
- Technical and Trades Training (e.g., Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training)
How to apply
Fill out the District Authority Scholarship Application Form, where you'll provide the following:
a. Evidence of achievements in area of choice
b. Future education and career plans
c. And outline of your project, experiment or presentation
Submit this to the office (Shawna.Foulkes@sd6.bc.ca) by Friday, May 12, 2023.
1. School will screen applicants for suitability
2. Students will be contacted regarding their suitability and how to present to the committee
3. Interviews will occur May 30 and 31.
If students have any questions, please contact Jeff Pew at Jeff.Pew@sd6.bc.ca
