Application deadline - January 13, 2021 at 9:00 am PST
The Beedie Luminaries Scholarship is for students who are smart, but constrained by circumstance. Students who are resilient and gritty. Students who are ready to make a positive change in their lives.
Update: As of June 16, 2020 - Ryan Beedie, through his foundation, Beedie Luminaries, is increasing the number of students receiving scholarships this year from the expected 105 to 128 Beedie Luminaries provides up to $40,000 each to resilient students across the province who face financial adversity.
$40,000 per student (4-year undergraduate degree)
$15,000 per student (2-year college or trade-school diploma)
We are looking for resilient BC students facing financial adversity who have the academic readiness to advance their education, achieve their dreams, and inspire others.
1 - READINESS
Students with academic readiness are prepared. They have healthy learning habits and a drive that will successfully navigate them through school to a career. It sets them up for success.
2 - GRIT
Having grit means someone has the resilience and persistence to follow through on their dreams, no matter what life throws at them. Grit drives their decisions and influences their behaviour.
3 - CREATIVITY
Being creative is thinking outside of the box. It’s contributing unique ideas and solving problems. Creative people are daring. They understand that they might have to fail a few times to win.
4 - EMPATHY
Empathetic people understand the emotions of others. They contribute to a healthier society by being sensitive to the feelings of their partners, co-workers, family, friends and the community at large.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for the 2020 program you must meet the basic eligibility requirements:
1 - RESIDENCY
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for at least three years and reside in British Columbia.
2 - APTITUDE
Currently be in Grade 12 and have a minimum grade average of 75% in the most recently completed school year.
3 - INTENT
Plan to be a full-time student and use the funding for post-secondary education..
4 - INSTITUTION
Apply to one of the twenty-five BC post-secondary institutions or trade schools.
5 - FINANCIAL ADVERSITY
Demonstrate your and/or your family's financial adversity, and how it has affected you.
6 - ENGAGEMENT
Receive endorsement from your secondary school and a community organization.
Submit an online application: NEW APPLICANT REGISTRATION
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Tips from 2019/2020 Recipients