Youth Resources
Below are information and resources for youth including online education resources, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society Award
One or more awards are being given to undergraduate students who are conducting innovative and creative research in Japanese Canadian history, art, culture, and/or language. Upon applying, individuals must provide a 500 word essay of intent, a letter of support from a...
Social Justice Award
One or more awards are available to academically outstanding individuals who are in their third or fourth year in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Victoria. Upon applying, students must provide a 500 word essay explaining how their studies will...
J. Prospero Scholarship for Sustainable Mining
A $1,000 scholarship is being awarded to an academically outstanding woman undergraduate student who is entering their third or fourth year at the University of Victoria. Applicants must be in either the Department of Economics, School of Environmental Studies or the...
The Joyce Underwood Indigenous Undergraduate Student Scholarship in Social Sciences
The Joyce Underwood Award is offering four scholarships to Indigenous students registered in undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Victoria. Applicants must provide a letter describing their commitment to education and financial...
B.C. Child Care Resource List
The Child Care Resource and Referral group provides a list of resources regarding child care throughout B.C. This list includes resources for all individuals across the province, including single parents and the Indigenous community. Website:...
BC Accessibility Supports Offered at B.C. Post-Secondary Institutions
This is a resource list that aims to help individuals understand the accessibility resources offered at all of the public post-secondary institutions across B.C. PDF: https://studentaidbc.ca/sites/all/files/form-library/resource_directory_pd.pdf Contribute:...
Megan Newton Memorial Fund Award
The Megan Newtown Memorial Award is given to a student who is involved in a post-secondary theatre program, and has certain interests and qualifications. Students can fill out an application between June 1 - September 30 annually. More information can be found on the...
4 Pillars Program
The 4 Pillars Program provides one-on-one and group support for Aboriginal children and youth ages 7-14. Location: House of Friendship, 106-5462 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan Contact: 250-748-2242 or KMcLeod@hofduncan.org Website:...
Mentorship for students with Big Brothers Big Sisters Victoria
Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization with various locations across Canada. They offer community based group and one-on-one mentorship for youth. They currently offer virtual support, in-person support, and in-school mentorship. Enrolment is free. Location: 230...