School District No.

73 (Kamloops-Thompson)
Ministry of Education
District/Authority Scholarship

Name:

School:

Date Submitted:

Submit Completed Applications to your School Counsellor - District Scholarship Committee Member

*Note - Incomplete and/or LATE applications will NOT be considered.

Deadline: May 1st of each year - 3:00pm

(If May 1st is on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline is the FRIDAY BEFORE May 1st)

Read the specific criteria for each award as described in this booklet, being sure you meet all of the criteria for the
award(s) you wish to be considered for.

Note: Under the Income Tax Act, the Ministry of Education must issue scholarship winners a T4A for the taxation year in
which the scholarship cheque is issued. When redeeming a scholarship, winners will need to provide a Social Insurance
Number (SIN) for this purpose. Temporary SINs, beginning with ‘9’, cannot be accepted.

To qualify for the SD No.73 Ministry of Education District/Authority Scholarship, applicants must meet the following basic
eligibility criteria:

1. Graduate from a School District No.73 Secondary School

2. Meet the basic eligibility requirements set by the B.C. Ministry of Education

3. Demonstrate outstanding achievement in any of the focus areas.

4. Submit a personal letter of application addressing:

a. Future goals and objectives

b. Statement that describes your achievements in the focus area(s) you are applying for.

5. ONE Teacher/Community Statement of Recommendation (see District Authority Award Form - Statement of
Recommendation - FILLABLE.pdf page 9).

Preferred method of submission - Email forms to your School Counsellor

- District Scholarship Committee Member

Submission of paper - Please ASK your School Counsellor

- District Scholarship Committee Member for instructions

Attach Page 1 to the OUTSIDE of your Envelope.

Complete the application on single-sided paper and use a paperclip (no-staples)

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Ministry of Education
District/Authority Scholarship
About the Scholarship
District/Authority Scholarships recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or
strength.

Selected recipients will receive $1,250 upon verification - by the B.C. Ministry of Education - that they meet eligibility cri-
teria, are registered with an approved post-secondary education or training provider and are actively attending a program
that leads to a recognized credential.

Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to win the District/Authority scholarship, applicants must:

Meet basic eligibility requirements set by the B.C. Ministry of Education:

□ Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant) at the time of registration in the school year for
which the scholarship is awarded

□ Be a B.C. resident

□ Be or have been in the school year for which the scholarship is awarded:

■ Enrolled in a British Columbia public school (including Distributed Learning schools), or

■ Enrolled in a Group 1, 2, or 4 British Columbia Independent School, or

■ Enrolled in a Continuing Education Centre, or

■ Registered with a public, independent, francophone or distributed learning school in B.C. as a

homeschooled child

Demonstrate outstanding achievement in any of the following focus areas:

□ Indigenous Languages and Culture, demonstrated at school or in the community

□ Fine Arts (e.g., Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)

□ Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (e.g., Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics, Information
Communication Technology)

□ Physical Activity (e.g., Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education)

□ International Languages from the International Languages curriculum or External Assessments, including AP and IB
courses

□ Community Service (Volunteer Activity), which includes awareness of local, global, and cultural issues

□ Technical and Trades Training (e.g., Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training)

Application Procedure
Submit Completed Applications to your School Counsellor - District Scholarship Committee Member
*NOTE - Incomplete and/or LATE applications will NOT be considered.
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District/Authority Scholarship
Section 1: Applicant Profile - Required

Deadline: May 1st of each year - 3:00pm

If May 1st is a Saturday or Sunday, ensure your application is submitted on the Friday before May 1st.

(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY IN BLACK INK)

Name: Birth Date:

(First) (Last) (DD / MM / YYYY)

Address: PEN #:
(Street Address) (Permanent Education Number)

, BC -
(City) (Postal Code) (Email Address)

School: Phone #: - -
(Secondary School Currently Attending) (For summer contact)

I am a Canadian Citizen I am a permanent resident (landed immigrant)

Intended Post-Secondary School and Program:

Intended Post-Secondary School and Program:

Program Start Date:

Career Goals:

***Insert your personal letter of application after page 3.

*NOTE - Incomplete and/or LATE applications will NOT be considered.

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Section 2: Scholarship Application: Focus Area - Required

Student Name:

□ Please check the Focus Area(s) for which you are applying. **3 Maximum

□ Note: Students may apply for an award in more than one focus area but only receive ONE $1,250 award.

Awards Applied for Ministry of Education District/Authority Scholarship Focus 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, Information Communication Technology

Physical Activity

□ e.g., Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education

International Languages

□ from the International Languages curriculum or External Assessments, including AP and IB

courses

Community Service

□ which includes awareness of local, global, and cultural issues

Technical and Trades Training

□ e.g., Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training

If you are applying in more than one focus area, please list them in order of outstanding achievement:

1.

2.

3.
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Section 3: Scholarship Application: Evidence of Achievement - Required

Student Name:

Focus Area 1:

Indicate your area of specialisation within this focus area:

List the Grade 10, 11 & 12 courses you have taken applicable to this focus area:

Course Mark Course Mark

This application requires that you provide evidence of outstanding achievement in your chosen area of interest. Describe any
achievements in your focus area.

Outline any experiences outside of school related to your focus area. Where relevant, please include any extracurricular activities,
public display, presentation, recital, exchange programs, competitions etc. you may have participated in.

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District/Authority Scholarship
Section 4: Scholarship Application: Evidence of Achievement - IF APPLICABLE

Student Name:

Focus Area 2:

Indicate your area of specialisation within this focus area:

List the Grade 10, 11 & 12 courses you have taken applicable to this focus area:

Course Mark Course Mark

This application requires that you provide evidence of outstanding achievement in your chosen area of interest. Describe any
achievements in your focus area.

Outline any experiences outside of school related to your focus area. Where relevant, please include any extracurricular activities,
public display, presentation, recital, exchange programs, competitions etc. you may have participated in.

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Section 4: Scholarship Application: Evidence of Achievement - IF APPLICABLE

Student Name:

Focus Area 3:

Indicate your area of specialisation within this focus area:

List the Grade 10, 11 & 12 courses you have taken applicable to this focus area:

Course Mark Course Mark

This application requires that you provide evidence of outstanding achievement in your chosen area of interest. Describe any
achievements in your focus area.

Outline any experiences outside of school related to your focus area. Where relevant, please include any extracurricular activities,
public display, presentation, recital, exchange programs, competitions etc. you may have participated in.

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District/Authority Scholarship
Section 5: Scholarship Application: Reference

Please list one teacher and/or community member who can attest to your achievements in your chosen area of interest
and will be providing a written reference on your behalf.

Name:

Position:

(Applicant Signature) (Date)

Instructions:

1. Please fill in your name, focus area & email address of your School Counsellor - District Scholarship Committee
Member. Save the document and email it to your reference.
(see District Authority Award Form - Statement of Recommendation - FILLABLE.pdf page 9).

2. Reference forms must be emailed from the person completing the form to your School Counsellor - District
Scholarship Committee Member no later than the application deadline. (see below).

3. If your reference is unable to complete the form electronically, please print the form and then scan the form once
completed. Please see your counsellor for assistance.

Deadline: May 1st of each year - 3:00pm

(If May 1st is on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline is the FRIDAY BEFORE May 1st)

*NOTE - Incomplete and/or LATE applications will NOT be considered.

Last Page of School District No.73 Ministry of Education District/Authority Scholarship Application Form

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Ministry of Education
District/Authority Scholarship
Teacher/Community Statement of Recommendation

Thank you for providing a reference for the student named below, who is applying for a SD No.73 Ministry of Education
District/Authority Scholarship in the indicated area of focus.

Please complete the form and return it by email to the School Counsellor - District Scholarship Committee Member by the
application deadline (see below).

District Scholarship Committee Member Email:

Student Name:

Ministry of Education District/Authority Scholarship Focus Area:

Please rate the applicant’s quality of attributes:

Attributes Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor

Attendance/Punctuality

Work Ethic

Attitude

Ability in Focus Area

Initiative/Motivation

Interpersonal Skills/Citizenship

3) General comments regarding the applicant’s outstanding achievement in their chosen focus area:

Name of reference:

Position:

(Signature) (Date)

Deadline: May 1st of each year - 3:00pm

(If May 1st is on a Saturday or Sunday, the deadline is the FRIDAY BEFORE May 1st)

*NOTE - Incomplete and/or LATE applications will NOT be considered.

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