BC School Sports Indigenous Scholarship
Press Release
April 30th, 2024
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide recognition to Indigenous students. BCSS is dedicated to assisting worthy student-athletes in their desire to attend an Accredited Post-Secondary school.
To qualify for one of the BCSS Scholarships, the applicant must:
- Be enrolled at a BCSS member school. Member Info 2023-24 (bcschoolsports.ca)
- Be graduating this year and will be entering their first year of full-time studies at an “Accredited Post-Secondary Institution”.
- Demonstrated leadership and volunteerism within their school community.
- Participated in a BCSS activity in grade 12.
Scholarship Amounts
Two (2) $750 scholarships will be awarded to one male and one female.
Instructions
Candidates must complete a BC School Sports Scholarship Application Form online and submit the following mandatory documentation in support of the application:
- A letter from school administrator or school counsellor certifying character, scholastic achievement, and school citizenship.
- Letter from coach/athletic director certifying leadership and volunteerism within school community.
- A transcript of grades showing percentages for all grade 11 and 12 courses completed, as well as interim percentages for all courses in progress.
- Copy (front and back) of your “Indian Status” card, Métis citizenship or membership card, Inuit Trust, or, in the case of a lost card, a letter from your First Nation Band Council or Métis office certifying your membership
- 500-750 word essay on the following topic:
a) Describe how school sports has impacted your life?
OR
b) What is an achievement as a student-athlete that makes you proud? Why?
Click here to download the BCSS application form 2024 Scholarship Booklet
The application submission deadline for this year is Friday, May 3rd at 4:00 PM
Email application (or questions) to info@bcschoolsports.ca and ensure that all documents are scanned in one PDF.
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