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BVCU 2026 Scholarship Application

From June 15 - August 31, 2026 BVCU will accept scholarship applications for the Jack Paterson & BVCU general scholarship. When applying please be sure to submit the following:
  1. An essay (500 word max) sharing what you intend to do in the future and how your education will help you achieve your goals.
  2. A letter of recommendation, preferably from your school teachers, professor(s) and/or instructors, community leaders, or employer.
  3. (Jack Paterson scholarship only): A demonstration of community service (eg. volunteering) and an essay (250 words max) on how serving your community has impacted you.
Section I: Personal Information
Contact info:(Required.)
Contact info: Continued

If you are under 18 please complete the following section
Section II: Post-Secondary Information

If you are enrolled in a university or college please fill out the Post-Secondary information section.
If you are enrolled in an apprenticeship / trade that is not an academic institution, please fill out the apprenticeship section.

Post-Secondary Information: University

Post-Secondary Information: University Continued
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Post-Secondary Information: Apprenticeship

 
Section III: Achievements

Please be sure to submit the following:

1. A letter of recommendation
2. An essay stating what you intend to do in the future with your education (500 word max)
3. Any supporting documents (transcripts, project, etc.) which you believe highlight and demonstrate your skills and talents (OPTIONAL).
4. For the Jack Paterson Scholarship only: Please be sure to attach a demonstration of your community service. This can be in any media format.

Letter of recommendation(Required.)
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Statement of Intent(Required.)
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Demonstration of Community Service: (Jack Paterson only) 
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Demonstration of Community Service: (Jack Paterson only) 
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Supporting Documents: (Optional)
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Section IV: Disclosure Agreements


Please be sure to review the following information carefully

Release Agreement

The recipient of the award must agree to have their name and photograph published in any and all media channels utilized by BVCU. Submission of an application will constitute agreement that BVCU becomes the owner of all submission material to be used for communication purposes, both internally and externally.


Confirmation of Enrolment

BVCU must receive an official Confirmation of Enrolment before receiving payment of the scholarship. This must be obtained from the registrar, student portal, or MyCred website.

The scholarship must be used within the next school calendar year.


Confirmation of Residency
Applicants must confirm and show proof of Alberta residence in order for scholarship funds to be disbursed.

Confirmation of Digital Submission
Applicants confirm that all application materials are submitted digitally through SurveyMonkey. Any materials not submitted this way won't be considered as part of your application.

By checking the box below you agree to the aforementioned statements:(Required.)