59 Awards of $3,500 Available
Our Standing Tall Awards support youth who have faced adversity and have
not only risen up against the odds, but are demonstrating a commitment
to continue their education. This award is open to students who have faced
challenges like poverty, health issues, family issues, personal loss, or lack of
supports (for example, youth who are, or who have been, in government care).
To be eligible to receive a Youth Get It Education Award, you must meet these five requirements at the time that
you apply:
1. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
2. You must have been a resident in BC for at least six months;
3. You must graduate from high school during the 2018/19 school year, from one of 23 school districts in:
Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, mid-Vancouver Island, southern Vancouver Island and Central Okanagan;
4. You must have plans to attend an accredited Canadian university, college or technical school in the 2019/2020 school year;
5. You have not previously received a Youth Get It™ Education Award.
Selection process:
We rely on the individual school districts to select the award recipients. School counsellors will submit your
application to your school district’s selection committee for review, and the awards will be presented at your year end awards ceremony.
Submitting your application:
If you are a student and would like to be considered for an award, please submit your completed Application Form and Media Consent & Release Form to your school counsellor. Each district follows their own review process and timelines, so be sure to check the award and deadline information on the Coast Capital Savings’ website.
APPLICATION HERE