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How To Apply
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Application Details: In Semester 2, there will be an information session for grade 12 students, either live or online. After this session the application process will open and the application form will be available on your school’s website. There is also a ‘How To Apply’ video on this website to help you as well.
Please note that the application form is for all awards. Once you have carefully read the awards information and completed the application form, you should have provided all the information necessary to allow the selection committee to match awards requirements to your qualifications. Your school counsellor can also provide you with some guidance and assistance as well.
Follow these steps to apply:
All applicants should be taking a full-time program as defined by an accredited post-secondary institution in their first year following their graduation.
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Review the Awards Directory
Awards are for students at PSS, PMSS and SSS. Some are for one school only, and/ or include the others. Use the legend to help you browse the entire list of awards to see what you may be eligible for.
Be sure to read the descriptions carefully so you can complete the online application accurately.
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Fill out the Application
The application is two parts: paper consent form and online application form. All applicants must complete a written paper application consent form which you can pick up at your school information session or from your school counsellor and return to the counsellor when complete.
Then visit your school’s website to access the second part of the application form.
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Submit the Application
Submit both parts of the application by the deadline.
The paper consent form is submitted to your counsellor.
The online application is submitted on your school’s website.
The Bursary and Scholarship Foundation will not accept late submissions.
The board encourages you to review all awards however they have compiled a list of helpful search terms to help you refine your queries. Copy and paste your desired term into the search field to review applicable awards.
LEGEND:
S indicates a SCHOLARSHIP (emphasizes marks)
B indicates a BURSARY (emphasizes need)
A indicates that the award is AFFILIATED with an organization
SC indicates that the donor has SPECIAL CRITERIA
G indicates that the award is GENERAL (open to all applicants)
NOTE:
- All award selections for recipients are based on need, character, and marks.
- Submitting an application does not guarantee you will be selected for awards.
- The amounts and/or conditions of all awards may be subject to change.
- Awards will be presented at your convocation ceremony with instructions on how to thank your donor and claim your award once you’ve paid your fees and you’re attending classes at your post-secondary institution (after Oct 1)
The Awards Directory is best viewed horizontally on mobile, a tablet or laptop/desktop device.
2024 - Awards Directory - All schools
| School | Bursary or Scholarship | Type of Award | Award Name | Criteria | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSS | B | G | 360 Learning Academy Gratitude Award | To be awarded to a student of 360 Tutoring Academy who performs acts of kindness and demonstrates gratitude and appreciation for others in their everyday activities. | $360.00 |
| PSS | S | G | Alex & Margaret McKay Memorial Award | Awarded to a strong academic student, who is proceeding on to post-secondary education. | $1,000 |
| PSS and/or PMSS | S | G | Andy Dunseith Family Scholarship Award Presented by the Penticton Feedway | To be awarded to a student with high academic standing and promise. Students must be attending (full time) a Canadian University or College in the fall term. Need, athletic participation and community service will be considered. | $500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Archdeacon Noel Goater Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a graduating student who has very good marks and who is proceeding on to a post-secondary institution. Selection criteria also includes outstanding leadership skills and citizenship in their school and community, and passion in one (or more) of music, theatre or sport. | $500.00 |
| PSS and/or PMSS | B | SC | Auxiliary to Penticton Regional Hospital Award | The successful candidates must be entering a medically related field: Nursing, Laboratory Technician, X-Ray Technician, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Medicine, Medicine, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Medical Librarian. Preference will be given to a Candy Striper or cadet volunteer. Financial need will be considered. | 2@ 3000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | A | B.P.O. Elks Lodge #51 Bursary | Open to students entering a public institution of higher learning. Preference will be given to the son/daughter or grandchild of a member. | 2 @ $1,000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | G | Barb McDonald Award | Marks, need and citizenship will be considered. | 2 @ $500.00 |
| PSS | S | G | Bauer Estate Scholarship | Awarded to a student proceeding on to a full-time program at an accredited post-secondary institution. | $200.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Beecroft Family Bursary | Preference for this award will be given to an indigenous student with good character and need and who will be going to post-secondary studies, whether academic or vocational. The award is open to a graduate of Princess Margaret or Penticton Secondary Schools. | $2,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | S | SC | Berry and Smith Trucking Ltd. Award | The student should have a particular interest and aptitude in mechanics especially heavy – duty mechanics. Preference may be given to a student who plans a career in the transportation industry and who is proceeding to post-secondary education at an accredited institution. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | G | Biagioni Family Memorial Award | Awarded to one girl and one boy with demonstrated need and excellence in academics or citizenship acitivites. | 4@ $2500.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Bill Durrick Memorial Award | Open to a Penticton Secondary School student proceeding on in the field of science at a public post-secondary institution. | $200.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Bongarde Business Award | Preference will be given to a student planning to study business. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Boyle & Company Scholarship | Awarded to a student who has achieved well in school and is proceeding on to a full-time course of studies at an accredited post-secondary institution. | $500.00 |
| PMSS | B | G | Bruce Johnson Memorial Award | Open to a Princess Margaret student proceeding to post-secondary education in any field. The award will be based on the following criteria: positive attitude, community engagement, volunteerism, optimistic outlook in the face of hardship. | $2,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | S | SC | Canadian Parents for French Award | The Okanagan Skaha Chapter of Canadian Parents for French is offering a $400 bursary to a graduate of PSS/PMSS in French Immersion OR Core French Programs. The successful applicant must have completed the French Immersion or Core French Program and demonstrated excellence in academic achievement, effort or class participation and is planning to continue their post-secondary education in French. All qualifying graduates, who are members or have immediate family members who are members of the Canadian Parents for French, are invited to apply for this bursary. (To become a member of CPF visit:https://cpf.ca/en/join-cpf/) | 2 @ $400.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Captain Jonathan Sutherland Snyder Memorial Scholarship | This award is in memory of Captain Jonathan Snyder who died in Afghanistan on June 7, 2008. It shall be awarded to a graduate of Penticton Secondary School proceeding to post-secondary education. The student shall excel in scholarship, athletics and fine arts. Preference will be given to a student with special interest in English and History. | $1,200.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | SC | Carol French Memorial Bursary for Music | Awarded to a graduating student who is proceeding on to a post-secondary program in Music or to a student who is proceeding on in any area of post-secondary studies and who has been involved in the school’s music program. This bursary is open to students from PSS or PMSS. Need will be considered. | $750.00 | |
| PSS or PMSS | S | SC | Carol McGibney Scholarship | The student must illustrate outstanding musical ability and have a strong involvement in a school music program and possibly in the community. Marks need and character will be considered. The student will be proceeding to studies in the field of music or musical theatre. | $750.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | G | Cherry Lane Award | Awarded to a graduating student who is going into any field at an accredited post-secondary institution. | 2 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | S | G | City of Penticton Centennial Legacy Fund Award | Will be awarded to a graduating student proceeding to post-secondary education in any field at an accredited post-secondary institution. The selection committee will consider scholarship, need and citizenship. | 2 @ $675.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Community Inclusion Award | Preference given to a student with a developmental disability. | $500.00 |
| PSS | B | A | CUPE 608 John R. Robb Memorial Bursary | Open to grade 12 students, who are members or sons or daughters of C.U.P.E. Local 608 members who are proceeding to a full program of post-secondary studies, whether academic or vocational. | $1,000.00 |
| PMSS | B | A | CUPE 608 Princess Margaret Bursary | Open only to grade 12 students who are sons or daughters of active or deceased C.U.P.E. Local 608 members, in good standing or members of CUPE 608 and who are proceeding to a full program of academic or vocational studies. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | S | SC | Dale Charles Memorial Award | Awarded to a graduating student who is proceeding on to a post-secondary program in Physiotherapy. Need, scholarship and citizenship will be considered. | 2 @ $350.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Dave and Katie Shunter Memorial Music Bursary | Awarded to a solid student with financial need and a passion for music. Preference given to a graduating student enrolling in an accredited post-secondary music program. | $500.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Dave Lee Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a student proceeding to an accredited public post-secondary institution. The student must have demonstrated some interest in athletics. | $750.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | S | SC | David and Olive McFarlane Scholarship | Open to a graduating student with good marks. Preference will be given to a student with an interest in journalism or writing. | 2 @ $700.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | SC | David Kampe Legacy Academic Award (20 awards) | Awarded on the basis of need and character for students pursuing an academic program at post-secondary. Marks may be considered. Available to graduates at either school. | $5,000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | SC | David Kampe Legacy Vocation Award (33 awards) | Awarded on the basis of need and character for students pursuing a vocation or trades program at post-secondary. Marks may be considered. Available to graduates at either school. | $3,000.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Devon Blackmore Memorial Award | Awarded to a PenHi graduate who plans to pursue a career in the health care field, preferably in a mental health field. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Dewdney Family Award | Awarded to two PSS recipients, based on demonstrated need | 2 @ $2500.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Diane Araki Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a graduating student proceeding to an accredited post-secondary institution with a very strong interest in humanitarian work. This candidate has demonstrated extensive leadership in the school and community. Preference may be given to a student seeking a career as an international worker | $600.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | A | DJB Snyder Cadets Bursary | Marks need and character will be considered in addition to an extensive involvement in Army Cadets or Air Cadets. | $500.00 | |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Don McIntosh Memorial Bursary for Music | Awarded to a student who is active in a music program. Preference will be given to a student who will continue studies in music. Open to graduates in either school. | $2,500.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Downtown Rotary & Friends of H.D. Pritchard Award | It shall be awarded to a grade 12 Penticton Secondary School student who is entering a public post-secondary education in either the academic or technological fields of study. Need and citizenship as well as good marks are required for this award. | $250.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Dr. Allan Offenberger Award | Need, marks and character will be considered for this award. | $2,000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | S | G | Dr. David Novak Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship will be awarded to a student with a high academic standing in the grade 12 year who plans to study medicine, a medical related field or science research. Marks, need and citizenship will be considered. | 3 @$2000.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Dr. W. H. White Memorial Award | This shall be awarded to a grade 12 student who is entering a post-secondary education in either the academic or technological fields of study. A student may be going to a public University, Technological Institute, or College of accredited standing. | $250.00 |
| PMSS | G | Drew Fraser Memorial Scholarship | The student must be proceeding to a public post-secondary institution. Marks, need, character, school and community involvement will be considered in selecting a recipient for this award. | $600.00 | |
| PSS | B | G | Edgar Dewdney Memorial Award | Awarded to a student proceeding on to an accredited public post-secondary institution. | $500.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Edward Banks Jones Memorial Bursary | To be awarded to a graduating student who demonstrates need and a keen interest in understanding how things work. The recipient will be going on to an accredited public post-secondary school in any field. | $1,200.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Elsie Mattock Memorial Bursary | This is to be awarded to a member of the Lakettes Senior Girls Basketball Team with a high scholastic standing who is going on to a post-secondary institution. Need, character and marks will be used as criteria to select a recipient. | $500.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Eric Hofmann Biology Bursary | Awarded to a student who is proceeding to studies in the Sciences at an accredited university or college. Preference will be given to a student who has excelled in Biology at Penticton Secondary School. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS and/or PMSS | B | G | Erwin and Lilliana Schneider Memorial Award | Will be awarded to a graduating student proceeding to post-secondary education in any field at an accredited post-secondary institution. The selection committee will consider scholarship, need and character. This award may be divided | 2 @ $1000 |
| PMSS | B | SC | Eythan's Gift | To be awarded to an individual who plays basketball, hockey or lacrosse and is pursuing a career in the trades at Princess Margaret Secondary School. | $500.00 |
| PSS and/or PMSS | B | G | Flora and Harold Hoey Memorial Award | Preference is given to a United Church member. Need and character will be considered. | 2 @ $700.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | S | SC | Gerald Roach Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a serious art student who will be pursuing post-secondary studies in the academic year following graduation. The student will be attending an accredited post-secondary art institution. | 2 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | S | SC | Glenfir Legacy Scholarship Award | Awarded to an outstanding academic student who has also excelled in fine arts, athletics, or community leadership. | 5 @ $3500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Glengarry Skating Club Award | Awarded to a grade 12 graduating student from either high school in Penticton who is proceeding to an accredited post-secondary institution. The recipient must be a current member of the Glengarry Skating Club and be enrolled in either the Senior StarSkate Program or any competitive skate level program offered by the club. | $500.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | G | Greyback Construction Opportunity Bursary | This is an opportunity for a student proceeding to university, technological school, vocational school, college or apprenticeship. The student should demonstrate an aptitude in a specific discipline in the vocational, creative or academic field. Need in particular and strong illustration of good work ethic will be considered. | 2 @ $2000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Guru Amar Das Ji Society Award | Award to a graduating student proceeding to post-secondary education in any field. Preference will be given to a student who has active involvement in the life of the Sikh Temple and Indian Cultural Society. Scholarship, need and character will be considered. (For 2024, this award is currently on hold) | 2 @ $1000 |
| PSS | B | SC | Harrison Barker Memorial Athletic Award | Awarded to a strong academic student who has excelled in swimming. | $750.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Harrison Barker Memorial Citizenship Award | Awarded to a student who has volunteered helping students with disabilities. | $750.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Henderson Family Citizenship Award | This award will be given to a grade 12 student from Penticton Secondary School who has participated in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. | $400.00 |
| PSS | S | G | Henrietta Lequia Scott Scholarship Award | This award is available to boys and girls of the graduating class of Penticton Secondary School who are entering a public post-secondary education institution. The student should be going to an accredited University, Technological Institute, College or Vocational School. | $200.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Hilda Clifford Gardner Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a student going into science/engineering. This will be awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding need as well as good marks and are proceeding to a major university. | $450.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Hilda Clifford Gardner Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to one student going into education. This will be awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding need as well as good marks and are proceeding to a major university. | $450.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Hometown Roofing Bursary | Applicant must be seeking to enter post-secondary trades educatin or must be the child of a parent currently employed in the trades | $1,000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | A | Hospital Employees Union Penticton Local Award | Awarded to the child or grandchild of an HEU member who is proceeding on in any field at an accredited post-secondary institution. If there is no such applicant, the award may be given to a student proceeding on to a medical related field. | 2 @ $750.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Hutcheson-Pires LGBTQ+ Leadership Award | This award will be awarded to an advocate of the LGBTQ+ community who is proceeding on to an accredited postsecondary institution in a full-time program. Scholarship, need, character and citizenship will be considered. This award is open to students from Penticton Secondary and Princess Margaret Secondary Schools. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Ida Mae Laing Memorial Award | Awarded to a student who has achieved well in school and is proceeding on to a full-time course of studies at an accredited post-secondary institution. | $550.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Irene Burtch Memorial Award | Awarded to a student proceeding on to post-secondary studies. Marks, needs and character will be considered. | $350.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Isaiah Kozak Memorial Award | Awarded to the student who is athletic, positive and shows leadership, works hard, and has financial need. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Jack Kelly Memorial Award | To be awarded to an all-round athletic student, with preference given to a student who has participated in competitive swimming. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Jack the Bear Construction Trades Bursary | A student who takes an interest in entering a trade who has involved themselves in a competitive team sport or indvidual competitive athletcs in a school or community program | $1,000.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Jamie Robert Robb Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to an outstanding music student. Preferably, the student will continue with music at a post-secondary institution. Keep the music going! | $1,000.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Jamieson Family Bursary Presented by Penticton Feedway | Awarded to a good student and a good citizen who is proceeding to a full-time post Secondary program in any field. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Jean Robb Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a student going on in nursing. | $500.00 |
| PSS | B/S | SC | Joan Appleton Norris Memorial Bursary/Scholarship | Awarded to students with high level of achievement and demonstrated interest in community service and or international understanding. They should have plans for a service career. | $500.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Joan McLeod Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship will be awarded to a student with good marks and a particular interest in English and English Literature. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | G | Joe Winkelaar Memorial Award | Awarded to a grade 12 student proceeding to any public accredited post-secondary institution. Need and academic achievement will be considered. | 2@ $700.00 |
| PSS | S | G | John Harrold Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a student proceeding on to post-secondary education who demonstrates considerable need and good citizenship. | $600.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | S | SC | José Rodriguez Memorial Award | This award has been established by the Bike Barn in memory of a valued employee, José, whose creative mind and mechanical expertise allowed him to do the impossible. The triathletes were grateful. The recipient of this award will be attending a post-secondary institution pursuing a career in mechanics, engineering or a related field. Please indicate if you have a special interest in competitive bike racing. (eg Triathlons or recreational biking.) | $1,500.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Joyce Brown Memorial Award | Awarded to a student going on to post-secondary education, preferably in the field of education. | $200.00 |
| PSS | S | G | Judith L. Howell Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a Pen High student with very good academic achievements who is proceeding on to an accredited Canadian university. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Kaylee Kozari-Bowland Memorial Award | This award will go to a student who has inspired others. They will either be going through or will have overcome adversity. This student must be extremely positive, kind, determined, and must put others before themselves. Preference given to a student involved in athletics, and who demonstrates above average academics. Financial need will be considered. | $1,013.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | SC | KB Hendon Jazz Scholarship | Awarded to a student going on in music, particularly jazz studies at a public post-secondary institution. | $150.00 | |
| PSS | B | A | KH Kemp Thompson Inc. Award | Awarded to a student proceeding on to a full-time post-secondary program. Preference given to dependents of KH Kemp Thompson, Inc. employees. | $500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Knights of Columbus 3127 Rui Mendonca Memorial Bursary | Open to any grade 12 student proceeding on to post-secondary education at an accredited institution in North America. Preference given to sons and daughters of Knights/members of St. Anne's Catholic Church. | $1,500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Knights of Columbus 8928 Augie and Lenore Geeraert Memorial Bursary | Open to any grade 12 student proceeding on to a post-secondary education at an accredited institution in North America. Preference given to sons, daughters, and grandchildren of a Knight from St. John Vianney Council (8928) or members of St. John Vianney Church. | $1,500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Knights of Columbus 8928 Harry and Rose Burgart Memorial Bursary | Open to any grade 12 student proceeding on to a post-secondary education at an accredited institution in North America. Preference given to sons, daughters, and grandchildren of a Knight from St. John Vianney Council (8928) or members of St. John Vianney Church. | $1,500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Knights of Columbus 8928 Tony and Angela Getzlaff Memorial Bursary | Open to any grade 12 student proceeding on to a post-secondary education at an accredited institution in North America. Preference given to sons, daughters, and grandchildren of a Knight from St. John Vianney Council (8928) or members of St. John Vianney Church. | $1,500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Leadership for Social and/or Environmental Justice | For the socially and/or environmentally aware, creative individual with leadership and vision for our future. Preference to award full amount to one student from either school but can be divided equally between 2 schools/students if candidates meet the spirit and intent of the award. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | G | Len Cox Memorial Bursary | To be awarded to an all-round student proceeding to post-secondary education in any field. Need and citizenship will be considered. | 2 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B/S | G | Len Cox Memorial Scholarship Bursary | This award will be given to a graduating student who has shown the potential to succeed academically. The recipient will be proceeding to a degree in the field of either sciences or humanities. Need will be considered. | 2 @ $2000.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Len Pearson Memorial Award | Awarded to a student planning a career in mechanics, who is happy with the world around him/her. | $200.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Marjorie McFarlane Award | To be awarded to the Pen High class valedictorians. | 2 @ $150.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | McKay Family Scholarship | Awarded to an outstanding academic student of Penticton Secondary School who will be attending an Ivy League or similar level university. See list: 1. Ivy League (8) - Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Penn ,Brown, Dartmouth, Columbia, Cornell 2. Other top US private schools (10) - MIT, Cal Tech, Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon, Chicago, Northwestern, NYU, Duke, Vanderbilt 3. Top US public schools (7) - Cal, Michigan, UNC, Virginia, UCLA, Texas, Washington 4. The 7 Sisters (historically women's liberal arts colleges) (7) - Smith, Mount Holyoke, Vassar, Barnard, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr, Radcliffe 5. Art and design schools (3) - Berklee College of Music, Rhode Island School of Design, Parsons School of Design 6. UK schools (7) - Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, University College London, King's College London, U of Edinburgh, U of Manchester 7. Non-UK European schools (8) - ETH Zurich (Switzerland), EPFL (Switzerland), University of Copenhagen (Denmark), University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), Sorbonne (France), University of Munich (|Germany), Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), KU Leuven (Belgium) | $5000 USD/year for 4 years |
| PSS | S | SC | Meiklejohn Family Scholarship | This award will be given to a strong student who is environmentally aware, and plans to study architecture. | $1,000.00 |
| PMSS | B | G | Morris Family Scholarship/Bursary | This award is available to one boy and one girl of the graduating class of Princess Margaret School who is entering an accredited public post-secondary institution. Marks, need, and character will be considered. | 2 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B/S | G | Myers Family Memorial Bursary/Scholarship | Awarded to a good student who is an active citizen and who will be attending a full time program of studies at an accredited post-secondary institution. | 4 @ $1500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Naramata Community Fund Society Award | Open to a graduating student who resides in Naramata (ie. Has a V0H 1N0 postal code) and who is proceeding to a government accredited public institution such as university, college or institutions of trade and technology in the year following graduation. The selection committee will consider marks, need, character and involvement in extra-curricular activities. In addition, this student will have exhibited attributes of good citizenship in Naramata or the regional community. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Naramata Community Fund Society Award in Memory of Rosalie Gray | Open to a graduating student who resides in Naramata (ie. Has a V0H 1N0 postal code) and who is proceeding to a government accredited public institution such as university, college or institutions of trade and technology in the year following graduation. The selection committee will consider marks, need, character and involvement in extra-curricular activities. In addition, this student will have exhibited attributes of good citizenship in Naramata or the regional community. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Naramata Fire Department Society Award | Awarded to a Naramata resident who is proceeding to a fulltime program at an accredited post-secondary institution. Family connection to a Naramata Fire Fighter may be considered. | $500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Naramata General Store Bursary | To be awarded to a graduating student who is proceeding on to a full-time post-secondary program in any field. Preference given to a current Naramata resident who attended Naramata Elementary School. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS and SSS | S | G | Neil Jamieson Memorial Scholarship | This award focusses on a student who is active in school and community, with a strong sense of giving back. Need, character and achievement will also be considered. | 3 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Nick Bevanda Memorial Educational Fund | Preference will be given to a student pursuing a career in architecture, design, drafting or civil engineering. If no qualified candidate than a student going into a General Arts or Fine Arts Degree. | $1,400.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | SC | Nor-Mar Industries Award | Awarded to a student who will be pursuing training in the trades. | 2 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Octavia Marie Jones Memorial Award | To be awarded to a Pen High student proceeding to an accredited public institution and pursuing studies in science related disciplines. | $500.00 |
| PSS and/or PMSS | B | SC | Okanagan Falls Legion Branch 227 Bursary | Open to PSS and Princess Margaret recipients living in OK Falls or Kaledan and who have an annual family income under $30,000. Recipients are not required to have Legion affiliation, but it is preferred. Family income exceptions will be considered by the Selection Committee with circumstances approved by donor. | 2 @ $2000.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Okanagan Hockey Academy Scholarship | To be awarded to a top student at Penticton Secondary Student enrolled in the Okanagan Hockey Academy program. The student will be proceeding to a post-secondary accredited institution. | $1,500.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Okanagan Rodtiques Tech Award | Awarded to a Penticton Secondary graduate with demonstrated need, who is proceeding to a technical, vocational or apprenticeship program. Marks should be in the C+/B range. Community involvement will be considered in awarding this bursary. | $500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Okanagan Similkameen Concert Society | Awarded to a graduating student continuing their studies in music or the performing arts. This award is open to graduates of Princess Margaret or Penticton Secondary Schools. This award may be divided. | $800.00 |
| PSS and/or PMSS | B | A | Okanagan Skaha Teachers' Union Award | Awarded to a relative of a current or retired member of the Okanagan Skaha Teachers Union. This award may be divided. | $1,500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Omland Heal LLP Award | Preference given to a graduating student proceeding to a college or university in a business-related program. | $500.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | SC | OneSky Community Resources Bursary | Awarded to a student who is proceeding to a post-secondary accredited institution, in a program in Human Services Field or to a student with a disability who is pursuing post-secondary education. Need, character and citizenship will be considered. | 2 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Parker's Chrysler Automotive Technology Bursary Award | Open to a Penticton Secondary School graduating student who is proceeding to a post-secondary institution in the field of automotives. Preference will be given to a student who plans to enter or is already enrolled in an apprenticeship program. | $500.00 |
| PMSS | B | SC | Parker's Community Leadership Award | Will be awarded to a student of high standing whose participation in and leadership of school and community activities has been outstanding. This student will be proceeding to post-secondary education at an accredited post-secondary institution. | $500.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | G | Patricia Peregoodoff Family Bursary | Awarded to a graduating student who is proceeding to an accredited post-secondary institution. Marks, need, character and school/community activities will be considered. | 2 @ $1250.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Pauline McLeod Early Educational Award | Awarded to a student going on to a certificate, diploma or degree program in early childhood education. | $500.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Peach City Beach Cruisers Award Bursary | Awarded to a student pursuing training in mechanics or autobody. | $1,200.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Pen High Class of 1957 Endowment Fund Award | For a student at Penticton Secondary School . Need, marks and character will be considered. | $1,500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | G | Pen High Class of 1978 Legacy Award | For a student going on in any field. Need will be considered. This is an award open to students of PSS and PMSS. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Pen High Music Department Award | Awarded to a student who illustrated outstanding potential ability in music, and who plans to seek further training in their field. | TBD |
| PSS and PMSS and SSS | S | G | Pennie Jamieson Memorial Scholarship | Will be awarded to a good student with interest and involvement in many areas of the school and the community who is proceeding to an accredited post-secondary institution. | 3 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Penticton & District Community Concerts Award | Will be awarded to a student in the school music program who is proceeding to further music studies or studies in the performing arts at an accredited post-secondary institution. This award may be divided. | $750.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Penticton & District Garden Club Scholarship/Bursary | Will be awarded to a student proceeding to a program in the sciences. | $600.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | G | Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce Award | Awarded to a student who is proceeding to a public post-secondary accredited institution. | 2 @ $500.00 |
| PMSS | B | SC | Penticton Arts Council Arts Matter Award | Awarded to a student proceeding to an accredited public post-secondary institution in any field of arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, computer graphics, music, theatre, and creating writing. A demonstrated aptitude in one of these artistic disciplines along with need and character will be considered. | $750.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Penticton Arts Council Arts Matter Award | Awarded to a student proceeding to an accredited public post-secondary institution in any field of arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, computer graphics, music, theatre, and creating writing. A demonstrated aptitude in one of these artistic disciplines along with need and character will be considered. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Penticton Auxiliary Firefighters Association Award | Open to any grade 12 graduating student proceeding to post-secondary education at an accredited public institution in any field of study. Preference will be given to the children of firefighters. Need, academic achievement and character will be considered. | $500.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | SC | Penticton Farmers' Market Award | This award is for a student who is going on preferably in agriculture, or in Science, or if the applicant works at the Farmers' Market. | 2@ $1000 |
| PSS or PMSS | S | SC | Penticton Foundry Award | Will be awarded to a graduating student proceeding to post-secondary education in the field of engineering or sciences. The applicant should have outstanding marks in math and physics. Need and community involvement will be considered. | $2,500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Penticton Golf & Country Club Award in Memory of Jeff Holman | Recipient shall have been a member for two seasons of the Junior Golf Program at PGCC (including the current year). | $500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | S | SC | Larry Lund Hockey Scholarship | This award is divided into four separate annual payments of $1,200.00 each. It is open to a grade 12 student who is entering an accredited public post-secondary institution in either the academic or technological field and who has been registered, preferably for 6 years or more in Penticton Minor Hockey. Students who wish to be considered for this award should include on a single separate sheet of paper their history of involvement and accomplishments in Penticton Minor Hockey and submit to their school counsellor. Scholastic achievement is a very important component in the selection of the recipient of this scholarship. | $1200/year for 4 years |
| PSS and PMSS | B | G | Penticton Kiwanis Club Award in Memory of Dr. Clyde McLeod & Mrs. Joan McLeod | Open to grade 12 students proceeding to an accredited public post-secondary institution. | 2 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | G | Penticton Kiwanis Club Bursary | Open to grade 12 students proceeding to a public institution of higher learning. | 2 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | SC | Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Centre Drama Award | This award will be presented to a good all-around student who shows particular aptitude in the field of drama. He/she must be proceeding to an accredited public post-secondary institution. | 2 @ $500.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | S | SC | Penticton Lions Club Scholarship | Awarded to the student in the graduating class with the top academic achievement. | 2 @ $2000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Penticton Potters' Guild Award | Preference will be given to a student studying Fine Arts. Open to graduates in either school. | $500.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | SC | Penticton Pounders Bursary | Applicants should be competing on either the Cross-Country Team in running or else on the Track & Field team in running. Both PSS and PMSS applicants are considered for this award. | 2 @ $300 |
| PSS and/or PMSS | B | A | Penticton Principals' and Vice Principals' Association Award | Awarded to a student going on to any accredited public post-secondary institution. Although preference is given to sons and daughters of administrators; this award is open to all students. | 2 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | SC | Penticton Regional Hospital Gift Shop Bursary | Open to a student proceeding to studies in a health-related field in a degree or diploma program: Nursing, Laboratory Technician, X-Ray Technician, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Medicine, Medicine, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Medical Librarian. Preference will be given to an active member of the Candy Striper or Healthcare Cadets program at Penticton Hospital. | 2 @ $1500.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | G | Penticton Secondary Schools Bursary & Scholarship Foundation | Shall be awarded to a grade 12 student who is proceeding to an accredited public post-secondary institution. Need, character and marks will be considered. | TBD |
| PSS or PMSS | B | G | Penticton Skaha Rotary Endowment Society Award | Open to grade 12 students proceeding to any accredited public post-secondary institution. | $600.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | A | Penticton Tennis Club Award in Memory of Mr. Bob Brownell | Awarded to a dedicated member of the Princess Margaret Secondary School tennis team who is also a member or child of a member of the Penticton Tennis Club. | 2 @ $500.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | SC | Penticton Triathlon Club Healthy Living Award | Awarded to a graduating student proceeding on to a full time accredited post-secondary institution. This person should live a healthy lifestyle and participate in fitness or sports. | 2 @ $500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Penticton United Church Reginald & Mary Harvey Memorial Award | Awarded to a student with good marks, proceeding on to a public post-secondary institution. Need and character will be considered. Preference may be given to members of Penticton United Church | $400.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | A | Penticton United Church Reverend Ernest Rands Award | It shall be awarded to a grade 12 student who is entering post-secondary education in either the fields of theology and/or general arts and science. The student should be going to an accredited public university, technological institute or junior college. In addition, the student should be an active member or adherent of the Penticton United Church or their parents should be active members of the United Church. If there are no accredited candidates available from the United Church, the award will be open to all students. | $650.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Pettinger Family Award | To be awarded to a student who best exemplifies commitment, patience and kindness to students with special needs. The recipient displays strong and consistent advocacy for special needs individuals within the school and the community. | $500.00 |
| PMSS | B | SC | Princess Margaret Horseshoe Theatre Award | Bursary for students who have been involved in the theatre program at PMSS. | TBD |
| PMSS | B | SC | Princess Margaret Music Award | Bursary for students who have been involved in the music program at PMSS. | TBD |
| PSS | B | SC | Quaccheri Award | Awarded to a Pen High graduating student who intends to pursue a post-secondary program in environmental studies. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Quota Club International Award | This bursary is available to assist a grade 12 graduate with a communication disorder to receive instruction or for a student who is taking professional training for work in the field of communication disorders, including teaching. | $500.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Regine Siemons Science Award | To be awarded to the top female Science student of the PSS graduating class | $1,500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | S | SC | Richard/Rose Cooper Memorial Scholarship | Awarded to a graduating student who is proceeding on to studies in science at an accredited public post-secondary institution. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | S | SC | Richard/Rose Cooper Memorial Scholarship | To be awarded to a good student who is proceeding on to a full-time program of studies at a public post-secondary institution, and who has an interest in writing. | $150.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | S | SC | Robyn Muir Memorial Scholarship Award | This award is available to boys or girls of the graduating class of Princess Margaret Secondary School who are entering a public post-secondary education institution. The student should be going to an accredited university, technological institute, or college. The student applying for this award should be a multitalented athlete and demonstrate all the characteristics of good sportsmanship and completed both junior and senior high in Penticton. Preference will be given to a student athlete who will play for a College or University. | 2 @ $750.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Rod Butler Memorial Award | Rod Butler taught art, music and choir at McNicoll Park and Carmi from 1958-1986, passing away in 2023 at 94 years of age. Hundreds of students were inspired by his love of painting, pottery, choir, musical and school annuals. This bursary is to be awarded to a grad who is planning on post-secondary education in art, music or education. Preference to be given to a First Nations student, then to a student with demonstrated financial need. | $1,500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Ron Mason Trades of Excellence Award | For a student proceeding on in a trades program in the area of construction. Open to graduates in either school. | $500.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | G | Rotary Club of Penticton Bursary | Open to grade 12 students proceeding to an accredited public post-secondary institution. | 2 @ $750.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | A | Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 40 Bursary | Open to any grade 12 graduating student, proceeding to post-secondary studies with preference given to sons/daughters/grandchildren of ex-service men or women. | 2 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Ruth Howell Memorial Award | To be awarded to a student of good character who has succeeded in school by virtue of dedication and hard work. Preference to be given to a student who plans a career in teaching or other service area. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | S | SC | Sandra Turchak Memorial Scholarship | This award is available to a top academic student who is proceeding to studies in Medicine, Medical Sciences or a health-related discipline at an accredited university, college or technological institute. Marks need and citizenship will be considered. | $1,500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Science Bursary | Awarded to any student going on to study science or engineering. Open to graduates in either school. | $200.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Slimline Manufacturing Graham Fairbrother Memorial Bursary | In memory of our friend and valued colleague, this bursary will be awarded to a graduating student who will be attending an accredited past secondary institution. The recipient will have roots in our agricultural community (family farm, orchard, vineyards). Award will be based on need and character. Children of Slimline employees are strongly encouraged to apply. This award is open to students of Princess Margaret or Penticton Secondary Schools. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Slimline Manufacturing Making a Difference Bursary | This award will go to someone who volunteers, respects others and is making a difference in others lives. Daily character and attitude are key to being awarded this bursary. The recipient will be going to an accredited post-secondary school in any field. This award is open to students of Princess Margaret or Penticton Secondary Schools. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Slimline Manufacturing Women in Trades Bursary | Awarded to a female student who is choosing a career and training as a trades person through an accredited institution. Preference will be given based on need and character. This award is open to students of Princess Margaret or Penticton Secondary Schools. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS or PMSS or SSS | B | SC | SOS Pride Award | This will be awarded to a student of high standing in Grade 12 from School District 67 who self-identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. This person should also be a member of a school LGBTQ community group; with aspirations to further their education at the College or University level. | $500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | SC | Summerland Baptist Church Award | This award will be given to a member of the graduating class who is going into a helping field, and who is currently active in the community. | $600.00 |
| PSS | B | G | Swagman Bike Racks Award | This award is available to one boy and one girl of the graduating class of PSS who are entering an accredited public post-secondary educational institution. Marks, need and character will be considered. | 2 @ $1000.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | SC | Tanya Roberts Memorial Bursary | Will be awarded to a student from a single parent home. Need, character and marks will be considered. The student must be entering a specific career training program at an accredited public post-secondary institution. | 2 @ $500.00 |
| PSS | B | SC | Team Trans Okanagan | Sponsored by Darrien McWatters, this award will be presented to a student who self-identifies as part of the LGBTQ2+ community OR a strong ally in the school and/or community. Citizenship and good attendance, as well as marks, will be considered. | $500.00 |
| PMSS | B | SC | Terri-Lee (Stewart) Truant Health Sciences Bursary | For an PMSS student going into health sciences program such as Nursing, Labroratory Technician, X-Ray Technician, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Rehabilitation Medicine, Dental Hygience etc. Marks, Character, School and Communicaty activities will be considered. | $1,500.00 |
| PSS or PMSS | B | A | Tim Horton's Award | Open to grade 12 students with preference given to employees of Tim Horton's. Grades, need and character will be considered. These awards are open to students from Penticton Secondary School and/or Princess Margaret Secondary School. | $500.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Tim Luck Memorial Scholarship | This award is open to students proceeding on to post-secondary studies, with preference given to a student considering a career in law. The recipient should participate in extra-curricular activities in school and in the community. Preference may be given to a student who will attend Trinity Western University for undergraduate studies. | |
| PSS | B | G | Timmermans-Nickel Family Bursary | Awarded to a graduating student proceeding to post-secondary education in the arts or sciences. Need and character are important and will be considered. | $1,000.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Tracey-Lynn Truant Memorial Award | Awarded to a student planning a career in a health-related field, for graduates from either school. | $1,500.00 |
| PSS | S | SC | Utkhede Foundation Scholarship | Awarded to a graduate proceeding on to a Canadian university in the field of sciences. | $500.00 |
| PMSS | B | G | Walter Bobbitt Memorial Award | Awarded to a student who succeeds in school through hard work and dedication to acquiring an education. This student should be proceeding to a public post-secondary institution. | $500.00 |
| PSS and PMSS | B | SC | Westhills Aggregates Award in Memory of Grand Chief Archie Jack | This award will be presented to a member of the Penticton Indian Band or a member of the Okanagan Nation who is excelling in a trades program or a Home Economics Program. If there is no qualifying student in either program a First Nations student who is a good athlete will be considered. The student will be proceeding to an accredited post-secondary program in any field of study. | 2 @ $500.00 |
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