Rene Savenye Scholarship
This scholarship for $2000 is awarded to a post-secondary student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited BC institution. Programs should relate to awareness, appreciation, and understanding of our natural environment. The scholarship is intended to support research projects involving species and habitat conservation, rehabilitation of disturbed sites or developing educational materials about nature and conservation.
The scholarship honours Rene Savenye, naturalist and mentor. Rene was an enthusiastic contributor to numerous clubs: the North Shore Hikers, Vancouver Natural History Society, Valley Outdoor Club, White Rock and Surrey Naturalists, Surrey Green Timbers Forest advisory committee and the Geological Survey of Canada. Rene mentored several organizations at their start-up and was always quick to volunteer to lead a nature walk in the community. He was the consummate teacher, exhibiting uncommon patience and enthusiasm while explaining the marvels of nature.
Deadline for applications is July 15, 2024
Rene Savenye Scholarship application: https://bcnature.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Rene-Savenye-Scholarship-Application.pdf