Sea to Sky chba
scholarshiP Program
A $1000 scholarship is awarded annually to graduating high school students based in the Sea to Sky Corridor and the Sunshine Coast.
The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing
post secondary education in the construction industry.
Who is eligible?
Graduating high school students who will be pursuing post-secondary education in the construction industry (carpentry, electrical, trades, landscaping, interior design, architecture etc.) at an institution in Canada.
The program is currently active in high schools across the Sea to Sky Corridor and the Sunshine Coast.
If you’re interested in applying for the scholarship but your school isn’t listed, please contact us.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a letter of their experiences and/or intentions regarding the construction industry, along with references from teachers and/or persons involved in the industry.
Make sure the letter is addressed to us. We suggest you proofread your writing at least twice prior to submitting.
The letter will be submitted to the scholarship representative at your school. If you are not sure who that is, please reach out to us.
When is the submission deadline?
The deadline for submission is April 1st every year.
Your application will be forwarded to us via our representative at your high school.
Our Board of Directors will then make their decision by the third week of that month.
Representatives
for the Sea to Sky Corridor:
Michelle Watson, mawatson@sd48.bc.ca
Michelle Hunt, mhunt@sd48.bc.ca
Micaela Guiffre, mgiuffre@sd48.bc.ca
Xet̓ólacw Community School, Mount Currie
Rosa Andrew, rosa.andrew@lilwat.ca
Sunshine Coast School District 46:
Chatelech Secondary, Sechelt
Elphinstone Secondary, Gibsons
Pender Harbour Secondary, Madeira Park
Sunshine Coast Alternative School, Gibsons
Representative/Contact:
Lorna Van Diessen,
Administrative Assistant
Sunshine Coast School District 46
(604) 886-4491
Frequently asked questions
Q: How many scholarships are available to graduates every year?
A: The answer to this varies year to year.
Q: Is the scholarship restricted to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants?
A: Yes.
Q: Can the scholarship funds be used to study at a post-secondary institution outside of Canada?
A: No.
Q: May your scholarship be deferred?
A: Yes, depending on the circumstances.
Q: I am an adult who graduated from high school more than a year ago. Am I still eligible to apply for this scholarship?
A: Unfortunately, our current program does not include adults who have graduated more than a year ago. We are working towards developing a mature student scholarship in the future, so please stay tuned!
For more information, please email: info@seatoskychba.com
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions you might have.
We look forward to supporting you on your journey!
