West Coast Area Scholarship & Bursary Application
Opens Feb 13 2024 12:00 AM (EST)
Deadline Apr 30 2024 05:00 PM (EDT)
Description

Beatrice Malkin Performing Arts Scholarship

Open to: Sparks, Embers, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers in Guiding within the City of Vancouver.

  • One scholarship will be awarded to each branch.
  • Performing Arts include speech, drama (including mime), voice (singing and speech, dance, rhythmic gymnastics, figure skating and any other performance art (other than a musical instrument) that can be evaluated.

Criteria: The applicant’s interest in her performing art; the applicant’s commitment to Guiding, her performing art; and her active use of her talent particularly in Guiding and in the community.


Elizabeth Rogers Music Scholarship

Open to: Sparks, Embers, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers in Burnaby, Ladner, New Westminster, Richmond, Tsawwassen and Vancouver.

  • One scholarship will be awarded to each branch.
  • Girls performing on any musical instrument are eligible.

Criteria: The applicant’s commitment to Guiding and her music and her active use of her talent particularly in Guiding and in the Community


Bertha Brandreth Award

Open to: Guiding members within the City of Vancouver between 13 and 18 yrs. at the time of application.

  • Application must be initiated by the Guider.
  • Will be presented to an outstanding member of Guiding.
  • Funds are to be used for Guiding event or educational opportunity within 12 months of presentation that will foster the development of the member in accordance with the principles of Guiding.
  • Name of your guider
  • Your guider's contact email
  • What Guiding positions have you held? (e.g. junior leader, patrol leader or second, etc.)
  • What Guiding activities, events, and camps have you participated in? What was your role?
  • What activities have you participated in outside Guiding? What was your role?
  • What Guiding event or educational opportunity would you like to participate in with this funding? How will this opportunity or event be of value to you?


Jennifer Menendez Education Grant

Open to: Any girl or young woman age 17 to 25 presently registered in Guiding within Richmond, Ladner or Tsawwassen.

  • Presented to a girl / young woman whose outstanding personal qualities merit this award.
  • Designed to help active members with the cost of post-secondary education at a recognized institution.

Candidates will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Guiding involvement
  • Interests and activities
  • Applicant’s letter 
  • Reference letters
  • Service / volunteer positions outside Guiding

West Coast Area Bursaries

Open to: Guiding members in West Coast Area Bursaries will be awarded as follows:

  • Ten (10) bursaries for members in Grade 12
  • Five (5) bursaries for members age 18 to 24 yrs.
  • Two (2) bursaries for members age 25 or older.
  • Designed to help active members with the cost of postsecondary education at a recognized institution.

Candidates will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Guiding involvement
  • Interests and activities
  • Applicant’s letter 
  • Reference letters
  • Service / volunteer positions outside Guiding


West Coast Area Passion Bursary

Open to: Women age 18 and older presently registered in Guiding.

  • Presented to a girl / young woman whose outstanding personal qualities merit this bursary.
  • Designed to help active members with the cost of post-secondary education at a recognized institution.

Candidates will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Guiding involvement
  • Interests and activities
  • Applicant’s letter 
  • Reference letters
  • Service / volunteer positions outside Guiding
Apply

West Coast Area Scholarship & Bursary Application


Beatrice Malkin Performing Arts Scholarship

Open to: Sparks, Embers, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers in Guiding within the City of Vancouver.

  • One scholarship will be awarded to each branch.
  • Performing Arts include speech, drama (including mime), voice (singing and speech, dance, rhythmic gymnastics, figure skating and any other performance art (other than a musical instrument) that can be evaluated.

Criteria: The applicant’s interest in her performing art; the applicant’s commitment to Guiding, her performing art; and her active use of her talent particularly in Guiding and in the community.


Elizabeth Rogers Music Scholarship

Open to: Sparks, Embers, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers in Burnaby, Ladner, New Westminster, Richmond, Tsawwassen and Vancouver.

  • One scholarship will be awarded to each branch.
  • Girls performing on any musical instrument are eligible.

Criteria: The applicant’s commitment to Guiding and her music and her active use of her talent particularly in Guiding and in the Community


Bertha Brandreth Award

Open to: Guiding members within the City of Vancouver between 13 and 18 yrs. at the time of application.

  • Application must be initiated by the Guider.
  • Will be presented to an outstanding member of Guiding.
  • Funds are to be used for Guiding event or educational opportunity within 12 months of presentation that will foster the development of the member in accordance with the principles of Guiding.
  • Name of your guider
  • Your guider's contact email
  • What Guiding positions have you held? (e.g. junior leader, patrol leader or second, etc.)
  • What Guiding activities, events, and camps have you participated in? What was your role?
  • What activities have you participated in outside Guiding? What was your role?
  • What Guiding event or educational opportunity would you like to participate in with this funding? How will this opportunity or event be of value to you?


Jennifer Menendez Education Grant

Open to: Any girl or young woman age 17 to 25 presently registered in Guiding within Richmond, Ladner or Tsawwassen.

  • Presented to a girl / young woman whose outstanding personal qualities merit this award.
  • Designed to help active members with the cost of post-secondary education at a recognized institution.

Candidates will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Guiding involvement
  • Interests and activities
  • Applicant’s letter 
  • Reference letters
  • Service / volunteer positions outside Guiding

West Coast Area Bursaries

Open to: Guiding members in West Coast Area Bursaries will be awarded as follows:

  • Ten (10) bursaries for members in Grade 12
  • Five (5) bursaries for members age 18 to 24 yrs.
  • Two (2) bursaries for members age 25 or older.
  • Designed to help active members with the cost of postsecondary education at a recognized institution.

Candidates will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Guiding involvement
  • Interests and activities
  • Applicant’s letter 
  • Reference letters
  • Service / volunteer positions outside Guiding


West Coast Area Passion Bursary

Open to: Women age 18 and older presently registered in Guiding.

  • Presented to a girl / young woman whose outstanding personal qualities merit this bursary.
  • Designed to help active members with the cost of post-secondary education at a recognized institution.

Candidates will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Guiding involvement
  • Interests and activities
  • Applicant’s letter 
  • Reference letters
  • Service / volunteer positions outside Guiding
Apply
Opens
Feb 13 2024 12:00 AM (EST)
Deadline
Apr 30 2024 05:00 PM (EDT)