Donor - Funded Entrance Awards Criteria

The former City of Surrey Mayor, Dianne Watts, believes that the future health and well-being of her beloved city lie in supporting the leaders of tomorrow. In conjunction with the Surrey Fire Fighters' Charitable Society, Dianne Watts is seeking to identify and provide a one-time educational award to an outstanding graduating Grade 12 female student. The Dianne Watts Surrey Legacy Award sets out to reward an inspiring female student who shows leadership and vision for their Surrey neighborhood and community.

Criteria:

- Grade 12 female student;
- Graduating in current school year;
- Current resident of Surrey for at least six months;
- Academic excellence;
- Demonstrated leadership;
- Extraordinary history of community involvement and volunteerism in Surrey

Award Amount: $2,500

In loving memory of Laura Szendrei. A grade ten French Immersion Burnsview student who was so bright and filled with promise. Talented in every aspect of school and in life with humility and understanding beyond her years. Laura was an individual who had a profound impact on the lives of each and every person who knew her. There were so many things in life left to do like graduate, get married and have children of her own. The loss of Laura's life as a victim of crime at the tender age of just fifteen, is every parent’s worst nightmare. Laura was taken too soon from this world and will remain forever young. The award is given to a student entering Kwantlen who is a graduate of Burnsview Secondary School or alternatively a graduate of a Delta high school.

Criteria: well-rounded student involved in sports; demonstrated volunteerism or community service.

Award Amount: $1,000

The Margaux Molson Endowed Award is dedicated to Margaux in recognition of her commitment to building a strong and harmonious community; her passion and dedication to educating youth and her sensitivity towards the plight and needs of every student. Margaux's caring nature provides her the foundation to understand that most times a student is not doing well in school because of circumstances beyond their control that are holding them back. This award recognizes a student entering Kwantlen who has overcome adversity, demonstrated perseverance and who also possesses a noticeable positive outlook; volunteerism or community service (student will be required to submit reference letters confirming each activity); preference given to a graduate of School District 36.

Award Amount: $1,000

Available to a student graduating from a Richmond Secondary school; highest academic achievement; (based on interim high school transcripts submitted)

Award Amount: $1,000

The Surrey Fire Fighters' Charitable Society is pleased to present the Ignite a Dream Award to support graduating high school students in Surrey who have overcome adversity. The Ignite a Dream Award was created to change lives and inspire student recipients to become valued and contributing citizens who are agents of social change, since education is the cornerstone of a healthy, vibrant community.

- graduating from the Surrey School District
- have financial need

Applicants to provide a short essay/statement (250 words or less) to address any personal obstacles/challenges that they face or are continuing to overcome. As part of the KPU Entrance award application, we require: a minimum of one reference letter from a High School counsellor, teacher or principal supporting the application; a minimum of one reference letter to support community involvement, leadership or volunteer activities; interim high school transcripts; a Budget Worksheet to show evidence of financial need.

Amount: 10 X $4500 (2023)

The Surrey Fire Fighters' Charitable Society is pleased to present the Surrey Fire Fighters' Ignite a Dream Endowed Award to support a student in Surrey who has shown great resiliency in overcoming adversity. The Surrey Fire Fighters' Ignite a Dream Awards were created to change lives and inspire student recipients to become valued and contributing citizens who are agents of social change, since education is the cornerstone of a healthy, vibrant community.

- a graduate from the Surrey School District who has overcome adversity and who puts others before themselves and gives back to their community. Preference is given to a student who is either a previous Ignite a Dream recipient or is receiving the Surrey Fire Fighters' Ignite a Dream Award and would benefit from receiving additional assistance due to having extreme financial need.

Amount: $1,405

BCfresh Entrance Scholarship for Horticulture (Award Code: 1167)
BCfresh is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship to a student enrolling in a Horticulture Degree program. BCfresh is the premier provider of locally-grown vegetables found on plates across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. As a 100% grower-owned and operated company, our focus is delivering fresh produce to our customers. From 60+ family farms throughout the Fraser Valley, select BC regions and premier growing areas across North America, BCfresh is a year-round supplier of the very best fresh veggies.

- must be a Canadian citizen
- preference to a resident of the Lower Mainland and a graduate of a high school of the Lower Mainland region
- recipient must have career goals to work in the fruit and vegetable industry
- preference to a student showing academic achievement from high school transcripts

Amount: $1,000

KPU Interior Design Endowed Entrance Scholarship (Award Code: 0142)
KPU's Interior Design Program is pleased to offer scholarships to students entering their first year of studies in the Bachelor of Interior Design program.

Selection/Criteria:
Department recommendation

Award Amount: $8,500

Scholarships may be disbursed in any amount to as many students at the discretion of the department.

Janis Elaine Waller Endowed Memorial Fashion Design Scholarship (Award Code: 0534)
Janis Elaine Waller, mother of three young children and lifelong partner to her husband was a very vivacious and outgoing person who was always willing to help. Her care for others was demonstrated in her work as a high school Home Economics teacher in Burnaby. Janis' goal was to encourage and help promising students pursue higher education and ultimately a career in the fashion industry. In Janis' memory, her family and the Burnaby School District Home Economics Department is pleased to offer an award to a High School graduate intending to pursue higher education in Fashion Design at KPU. The student will have achieved a minimum grade of B+ in Home Economics related courses (based on school documentation). The recipient may be announced at the school commencement ceremony. Funds will be applied as a tuition credit once the student has registered in a degree or diploma program in Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing.

Internal Note: Open to all graduating high school students, however first preference given to a Cariboo Hill Secondary School student, second preference to a student from one of the Burnaby Secondary Schools and third, to graduates of School District 41. Students must apply through the KPU Entrance awards online application and submit the required documentation, in order to be considered for this award. Selected each Spring with KPU Entrance awards.

Award Amount: $1,250

KPU Marketing Management Endowed Entrance Scholarship (B143)
Marketing Management Entrance Scholarships - available to students entering KPU who have been accepted into the School of Business and that are "Marketing Intended".

Criteria:
- based on academic achievement (high school transcripts or previous institution transcripts)
- enrolled full-time (minimum 9 credits)
- payable over 2 years - $1500 per year, subject to continuance requirements (maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or higher, with no grades below a C)

Amount: 2 x $3,000

The award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated strong academic acumen and possesses a passion for learning. In addition to having an exemplary academic focus, this individual will also demonstrate a high degree of community involvement and leadership. Criteria: the award supports a student entering the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting program; academic achievement of minimum 75% based on high school transcripts; volunteerism; financial need.

Award Amount: $1,000

The CORSA Youth Initiative Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a graduating student proceeding to a full-time program of studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Candidate must demonstrate: South-Asian (Indian) Heritage; character, citizenship, initiative, academic achievement; extra-curricular involvement and leadership; financial need. Supporting documentation must include: a one-page personal statement (max. 500 words) on “Why I should be awarded this scholarship”. (Statement required)

Supporting documentation must include:
- one letter from the school principal (or his/her designate) confirming character, scholastic achievement, initiative
- one letter from a teacher or counselor certifying leadership, initiative and character
- one-page personal statement on "Why I should be awarded this scholarship"
- one-page letter which provides an indication of intended post-secondary program of studies and a summary of school and/or community activities.

Award Amount: $1,000

Dr. Jane Fee is pleased to present an award to two students entering a Degree program in the Faculty of Arts. The award is to assist students who may otherwise be financially unable to attend a post-secondary institution.

Criteria:
- financial need
- demonstrated community involvement
- preference given to a student graduating from the Surrey School District.

Award:
One (1) award valued at $3,000 each (First Year = $1,000; Second Year = $2,000.00 subject top continuance requirement of minimum CGPA of 3.0.

The family of Frank Hutchins is pleased to present this award to a promising, diligent student, with an excellent work ethic (supporting documentation from the school is required).

Criteria:
- financial need
- demonstrated community involvement or volunteerism.
- Preference given to a student graduating from Hope Secondary School.

Amount: $1,500

The Hardip Mann scholarship was created by the Indo-Canadian Soccer Community to honor the memory of Hardip. Hardip was always positive in promoting progressive reforms within sports. He was dedicated and focused around player development rather than winning medals or trophies. Since his own children were involved in sports, Hardip was actively involved in various levels of Surrey minor hockey, lacrosse, rugby, and soccer. Hardip was always vocal about the importance of girls in sports and school. He never wanted to be in the limelight and always preferred to work diplomatically in the background, constantly reminding parents and coaches that we should be focused solely on the kids and their dreams. Hardip leaves behind a robust legacy of community service and youth sports with a focus on gender equality. He will be forever remembered for his exceptional contributions to the sports community.

Criteria:
- Open to all students but primarily intended to support those students who take pride in their community and have a passion for playing sports.
- Preference will be given to students who played sports in school and/or in their local sports leagues (as determined by the details provided on the award application);
- Financial need, and,
- academic achievement of minimum 60% based on high school transcripts.

Award Amount: 5 x $1,000

In memory of Jason R. McPhail, an award is given annually to a student from a Richmond secondary school enrolling in full-time studies (minimum nine credits) at KPU in the Fall.

Criteria:
- graduate of a Richmond Secondary School;
- letter of recommendation from high school teacher or counsellor;
- interim high school transcripts;
- financial need.
- Preference for this award will be given to one female and one male student entering any KPU School of Business degree program (including Accounting, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Information Technology, Human Resources Management).

Award Amount: 2 x $1,800

The Bubber Family has established an award in honour of Jaswant Singh and Devendra Bubber. This award is available to a student entering KPU for the first time and studying in any discipline.

Criteria:
- must be graduating from a Surrey high school;
- financial need.
- Preference will be given to students demonstrating volunteer involvement and in good academic standing.

Award Amount: $1,000

Mark Catroppa and his family are pleased to present an entrance bursary for a Queen Elizabeth Secondary student who is attending Kwantlen Polytechnic University in the fall.

Criteria:
- graduating student from Queen Elizabeth Secondary;
- financial need.

Award Amount: 2 x $1,750

Yale Shap is pleased to provide a bursary to a graduate of Vanguard Secondary School (Langley School District) enrolled in any program at KPU.

Criteria:
- If no student from Vanguard Secondary school is registered;
- the award will be open to any student in the Langley School District enrolled in a Faculty of Trades & Technology program;
- financial need.

Award Amount: $1,190