Youth Resources
Below are information and resources for youth including online education resources, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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T.S. McPHERSON ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
One or more scholarships of a minimum of $4,500 per year, up to five years, are awarded to students of exceptional promise entering the University of Victoria directly from British Columbia secondary schools, colleges, and universities. Normally two scholarships are...
Dr. J. Donald Rowlatt Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a British Columbia secondary school student entering their first year at UVic and who has been granted admission to the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. Preference will be given to an aboriginal student. This scholarship is...
George W. Nelms Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a student with high academic standing who is entering UVic directly from a secondary school or college in Northern British Columbia or the Peace River district of Alberta and intends to pursue a degree in a program offered by the...
A.H.B. “Spoon” Wotherspoon Memorial Scholarship
Children of insurance industry practitioners can apply for the A.H.B. "Spoon" Wotherspoon Memorial Scholarships, worth $1000. Applicants must show a commitment to community service and preference given to applicants with a connection to an IBABC member. Application...
BC Housing Education Awards Program
The Education Awards Program helps residents in a household directly receiving subsidy from BC Housing, or receiving rental assistance through the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) at the start of courses pursue their educational goals. The bursaries and awards are for...
Jane-Claire Inkster Memorial Scholarship
Three scholarships will be awarded to students who intend to study programs other than business, commerce, or economics and who are entering the University of Victoria from British Columbia secondary schools, colleges, or universities. Preference will be given to...
India Canada Cultural Association of Victoria Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student entering the University of Victoria directly from a British Columbia secondary school or college. Preference is given to an Indo-Canadian student. Eligibility requirements include: attending UVIC within two years of graduating...
Teaching Resources for International Women’s Day 2023
The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is, ‘DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality’. It recognizes and celebrates the women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education. Here are some resources...
Guide to Student Accommodation in Victoria, B.C.
Global Village Victoria, a school where you can learn English, explore new surroundings, and make friends from different nationalities, has posted a guide to finding student accommodation. This resource provides information, tenancy rights, and places to search....