Please read the following newsletter with plans to prepare applications for the new year as these deadlines will come upon you fast and furious!

Good tidings and enjoy the holiday season!!!!

Douglas College offers 40+ career programs and over 500 university-transfer courses.

To learn more, attend a free virtual information session.

Click Douglas College info to learn about our December 2022 sessions.

The purpose of this program is to introduce youth and adults to college life through participation in a short term (4 weeks) Parts & Warehousing Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Students who are 16 years of age and older and have a disability of some form are invited to apply. This program is offered at the KPU’s Tech Campus (5500 180 Street, Surrey, BC).

Description of a person with disabilities for this program:

In the context of this project, we ask that you consider disability in a broad context to include (and not limited to) those with physical limitations; chronic health issues; mental health diagnosis; neurological, learning, communication and cognitive disabilities.

Program start date:

April 24, 2023 – (Application due date Monday, April 3, 2023 at 4:00 pm)

For more information, please see Intro to Parts & Warehousing.

When: February 24, 2023

Who: Indigenous high school students in Grades 9 through 11 (Grade 12s are also welcome to attend)

Where: UBC Vancouver Campus

Interested??? Please see Mr. Manning as soon as possible..

Opens December 14, 2022.

In honour of this year's Financial Literacy Month, Cashco Financial is offering FIVE scholarships for $1,000 each! All you have to do is write us a dang good essay of 1,000 words...basically $1 per word.

We want to know what financial exclusion, money shame, or financial inclusion means to you.

Have you faced financial exclusion? What about someone you know? How has money shame affected you or y0our communities? Write us 1,000 words about whatever your story, experience, or research on these topics may be.

Eligibility criteria:

• English speaking
• 18 years & older

Send your submissions through email at: thevillagemarketing@villagewise.com l

What are you waiting for? Get writing!

No essays or GPA required. Visit the application site to apply. Deadline is December 31, 2022.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2023. Visit the application site to apply!

What do Schulich Leaders receive?

50 scholarships valued at

$120,000

for engineering

50 scholarships valued at

$100,000

for science, technology, or mathematics

What is a Schulich Leaders Nominee?

A Schulich Leader Nominee represents the top entrepreneurial-minded STEM students in your graduating class and in turn becomes eligible to win a $120,000 or $100,000 scholarship. This dynamic student demonstrates:

1. Academic excellence, AND
2. Leadership, charisma and creativity.
3. Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need.

Must be entrepreneurial-minded and intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:

• Technology;
• Engineering;
• Entrepreneurship and business enterprise;
• Applied scientific research.

Students will NOT be considered if they:

• Focus on activism (environmental/political/societal);
• Intend to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher (eg. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.);
• Intend to become a Professor and conduct theoretical research.

What is a Schulich Leader?

A Schulich Leader is a Nominee who has been selected by one of our 20 partner universities to receive $120,000 or $100,000 to pursue an undergraduate degree in an eligible STEM program. In addition to this large financial award, they join an elite network and benefit from student enrichment opportunities throughout the year.

Only Schulich Leader Nominees are eligible to become Schulich Leaders.

Johnston Heights can only select ONE Schulich Leader Nominee.

INTERESTED? Please see Ms. Domingo.

DEADLINE: January 5, 2023

Submissions for Dalton Camp Award 2023 are now open. The deadline to submit is January 6, 2023. All submissions must be made through our online submission form.

Please read our Rules and Regulations before you submit your essay.

The Dalton Camp Award is a $10,000 prize for the best essay on the link between media and democracy, presented annually by FRIENDS (formerly FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting). FRIENDS launched the award in 2002 to honour the memory of Dalton Camp, a distinguished commentator on Canadian public affairs.

Eligible essays written in English up to 2,000 words in length are judged on both subject matter and strength of written expression on an anonymous basis by a jury.

Any Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, regardless of age, student or professional status may enter for the $10,000 prize. Students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution are also eligible for the $2,500 Student Prize. FRIENDS encourages and welcomes applications from across genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs.

There is no entry fee.

The winner of the 2022 Dalton Camp Award is Sarah El-Shaarawi. Read her winning essay The Similarities Between Red and Yellow.

Students can attend a Scholarships 101 session to learn tips and tricks for writing a strong scholarship application. Registration is available at uab.ca/recruitmentevents.

What is offered?

• 100+ scholarships for Grade 12 students from across BC applying to ALL BC public post-secondary institutions, including universities, colleges and trade schools;
• Up to $44,000 per students/depending on length of study and programs; plus
• "Stay on Track" student support, access to mentors, peer-to-peer groups support, workshops and paid summer internship opportunities.

The application period is open until January 12, 2023, 9:00 am PST and students can directly apply through BeedieLuminaries.ca .

PS. Johnston Heights has had two successful applicants receive this scholarship the past two years. APPLY!!!!

***YOU MUST BE NOMINATED BY THE SCHOOL***

The BC Excellence scholarship is awarded to 55 well-rounded high school graduates (in BC) who have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and who show aptitude for and commitment to their chosen career paths.

Successful recipients receive a $5,000 scholarship voucher that they can use at a post-secondary institution that is designated by the Province of B.C. (i.e., approved for Canada Student Loans) or a program provider that is approved by the Industry Training Authority.

Students have five years to redeem their BC Excellence scholarship vouchers; an expiry date is printed on each voucher and extensions are not possible.

Eligibility requirements

Students selected as conditional recipients of the BC Excellence scholarship must meet the following requirements by August 31 of their graduating year to be confirmed as a recipient and receive their scholarship voucher:

• meet core eligibility requirements;
• be eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma);
• fulfill the requirements of the B.C. Graduation Program; and,
• have the following final marks.
  • Minimum “B” average in grades 11 and 12 courses required for graduation
  • Minimum "B" (73% or above) in Language Arts 12
  • Minimum “B” average, no more than one "C+" (67% or above), and no marks lower than “C+” in courses that fulfill graduation requirements for Science 11 or 12, Math 11, and Social Studies 11 or 12

Note: students may apply for both the BC Excellence scholarship and the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarshipbut they can only be awarded one.

How applications are evaluated

1. Written statements are assessed by a team of B.C. teachers using the marking guidelines
2. A subset of approximately 80 candidates is shortlisted
3. The resume packages for those shortlisted candidates are assessed by a different committee of B.C. teachers, using the same marking guidelines
4. Fifty-five candidates are named as conditional recipients

How to prepare (overview)

Students interested in applying for the 2023 awards year are encouraged to get organized well before applications are due in February 2023.

• Understand students must be nominated by their secondary school to qualify for this scholarship and each school may nominate one student only
• Check out a sample of the 2022 BC Excellence scholarship application (PDF)
  • Keep in mind this is sample only; the application for the 2023 awards year is subject to change
• Review the required information you will need to submit
  • Nomination form completed by your school
  • Written statement
    • the written statement is worth 60% in the overall assessment of the application; all written statements are assessed, and those assessments are used to shortlist applications
  • Resume in mandatory format
    • Resumes are worth 40% in the overall assessment of the application; they are only reviewed for those applications that are shortlisted
  • Reference letters (2)
    • One community-related and one school-related
    • The marking team does not mark reference letters but does consider them when scoring resumes
• Look for the online application to open in late Fall 2022
• Plan to meet all eligibility requirements.

If you are interested, please submit the following to Ms. Domingo by Thursday, Jan. 12th:

• Your career goal in 300 characters (not words) or less;
• Your resume;
• Describe any other personal interests or accomplishments from Grades 10-12 that you think demonstrate your commitment to school or community service and leadership. Only include new information here (i.e., do not repeat information that is already noted in your resume or written statement (1,500 character maximum).
  
• A 250 word essay explaining WHY you give back to your community.

Sikh Heritage BC is proud to announce the launch of five scholarships for students entering post-secondary institutions in 2023.

In accordance with our mandate, Sikh Heritage BC has established five scholarships of $1,500 to provide funding for post-secondary education. These scholarships are available to BC high school students that are attending a Post-Secondary Institute in September 2023 regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or status in Canada. Each of the scholarships aims to highlight the contributions of young British Columbians to different aspects of the province’s social and cultural fabric.

Each of the scholarships is named after a Sikh historical figure, and applicants are required to reflect on the role that their particular strengths have and will play in the ongoing success of their community.

These scholarships include:

· Mata Bhaag Kaur Ji Athletics Scholarship

· Bhai Mardana Ji Arts Scholarship

· Mata Khivi Ji Community Service Scholarship

· Bibi Harnam Kaur Ji Leadership Scholarship

· Sant Teja Singh Ji Academic Achievement Scholarship

Additional details can be found at SHBC’s website, or through SHBC’s social media channels.

About Sikh Heritage Month

Sikh Heritage Month was first celebrated in BC in 2018. Its purpose is to celebrate the contributions and aspirations of all Sikh-Canadians and develop a greater understanding and appreciation of a rich, unique, and diverse heritage. Sikhs have been in BC for over 100 years, and this is an opportunity to showcase their contribution to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the province. This initiative is meant to help create awareness and appreciation for Sikhi in Canada. On April 30, 2019, the Sikh Heritage Month Act was formally recognized by the Government of Canada. This means that throughout Canada, in each and every year, April is to be known as “Sikh Heritage Month.”

For more information about the organization and past years, please visit shmbc.ca. You can find SHMBC on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook as well.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: JANUARY 15, 2023

For more information about ACCESS programs and supports, please see ACCESS.

Mr. Sharma - students whose last names begin with E - Lan

Ms. Flack - students whose last names begin with Lap - Ro (works Mondays to Wednesdays)

Ms. Gill - students whose last names begin with Lap - Ro (works Thursdays and Fridays)

Ms. Domingo - students whose last names begin with Rr - Z

Email: domingo_e@surreyschools.ca
Website: https://www.surreyschools.ca/johnht
Location: 15350 99 Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada
Phone: 604-581-5500
Twitter: @johnstonheightssec