Girl Guides of Canada-BC

This bursary was established by BC Council to recognize the contributions of active girl members and to offer financial assistance towards education in a field that will enhance the life of the recipient.

• BC Council Bursaries: 10 at $850/each

To be eligible for this bursary, the applicant must:

• Be an active member in good standing of Girl Guides of Canada.
• Have been active in BC Guiding for the last three years.
• Be a resident of BC.
• Be a registered grade 12 student at a BC secondary school (independent, home and private schools included).
• Be planning to attend a public or private post-secondary institution (all fields of study are eligible).
• Show a commitment to service in her school and community.

• The bursary is conditional upon acceptance at the post-secondary institution of the recipient’s choice.
• The bursary must be used within 18 months of the date of notification.
• The recipient(s) is encouraged to continue her involvement in Guiding.
• Successful applicants are eligible to receive one, and only one, of the girl scholarships that the BC Awards Committee decides.

The Book of Honour was created to recognize outstanding BC Guiders and girls who exemplify the spirit of Guiding through keeping the Promise and Law. This bursary is for registered Guiding members completing grade 12 who are planning to attend a public or private post-secondary institution (all fields of study are eligible), and who have shown a commitment to service in their school and community.

• Book of Honour Bursary: 1 at $2000

The objectives of the Book of Honour were twofold:

• to create a special, lasting form of recognition of outstanding members throughout the years, and
• to help fund the Book of Honour Bursary, which will encourage education/training at a post-secondary institution for members of Girl Guides of Canada – Guides du Canada, graduating from grade 12. This bursary was designed as a Girl Award.

All donations made towards a Book of Honour Recipient are deposited into the Book of Honour account. No Guiding Funds are used to support this bursary. In 2021, The Bursary of Honour had its name changed to Book of Honour Bursary to better reflect the fact that contributions to the Book of Honour Award are used to fund this bursary. This Bursary is solely supported by donations from the Book of Honour applications.

The Book of Honour is on display at BC Guide House and an area-specific travelling Book of Honour is available upon request for area events.

To be eligible for this bursary, the applicant must:

• Be an active member in good standing of Girl Guides of Canada.
• Have been active in BC Guiding for the last three years.
• Be a resident of BC.
• Be a registered grade 12 student at a BC secondary school (independent, home and private schools included).
• Be planning to attend a public or private post-secondary institution (all fields of study are eligible).
• Show a commitment to service in her school and community.

• The bursary is conditional upon acceptance at the post-secondary institution of the recipient’s choice.
• The bursary must be used within 18 months of the date of notification.
• The recipient(s) is encouraged to continue her involvement in Guiding.
• Successful applicants are eligible to receive one, and only one, of the girl scholarships that the BC Awards Committee decides.

This scholarship was established by the family of Elaine Killam in recognition of her many years of service to Guiding. Through all her roles from Brownie leader, local and provincial committees, and as Provincial Commissioner of BC, Elaine was committed to the mission and values of Girl Guides and the difference it makes in girls’ lives.

• Elaine Killam Scholarship: 2 at $1250/each

To be eligible for this bursary, the applicant must:

• Be an active member of Girl Guides of Canada in good standing.
• Have been active in BC Guiding for the last three years.
• Be a resident of BC.
• Be a registered grade 12 student at a BC secondary school (independent, home and private schools included).
• Be entering into a degree program at a recognized degree granting university, college or institution in Canada.
• Show a commitment to service in her school and community.

• Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated strong leadership skills. Additional consideration may be given to applicants planning to enter a field of study in which females are under-represented.
• This scholarship is conditional upon acceptance at a recognized degree granting college or institution in Canada, of the recipient’s choice.
• The scholarship must be used within 18 months of the date of notification.
• Successful applicants are eligible to receive one, and only one, of the girl scholarships that the BC Awards Committee decides.

This scholarship was established by BC Council to recognize the career pursuits of girl members who choose a vocational, trade and/or technical pathway. It allows them funds to be able to continue their education and offers financial assistance towards a field that will enhance the life of the recipients.

• 2 at $1000/each

To be eligible for this bursary, the applicant must:

• Be an active member in good standing of Girl Guides of Canada.
• Have been active in BC Guiding for the last three years.
• Be a resident of BC.
• Be a registered grade 12 student at a BC secondary school (independent, home and private schools included).
• Be planning to attend a vocational, trade and/or technical institution (all fields of study are eligible) to complete a certificate/diploma/degree program.
• Show a commitment to service in her school and community.

• The bursary is conditional upon acceptance at a vocational, trade and technical institution of the recipient’s choice.
• The bursary must be used within 18 months of the date of notification.
• The recipient(s) is encouraged to continue her involvement in Guiding.
• Successful applicants are eligible to receive one, and only one, of the girl scholarships that the BC Awards Committee decides.

This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Eve Pound in recognition of her many years of service to Guiding. Eve was a treasurer for Guiding in several provinces throughout Canada.

• Eve Pound Scholarship: 1 at $500/each

To be eligible for this bursary, the applicant must:

• Be an active member of Girl Guides of Canada in good standing.
• Have been active in BC Guiding for the last three years.
• Be a resident of BC.
• Be a registered grade 12 student at a BC secondary school (independent, home and private schools included).
• Be entering into a course at a recognized degree granting college or institution in Canada.
• Show a commitment to service in her school and community.

• This scholarship is conditional upon acceptance at a recognized degree granting college or institution in Canada, of the recipient’s choice.
• The scholarship must be used within 18 months of the date of notification.
• The recipient is encouraged to continue her involvement in Guiding.
• Successful applicants are eligible to receive one, and only one, of the girl scholarships that the BC Awards Committee decides.

This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Margery Dumfries in memory and recognition of her many years of service to Guiding as provincial secretary, provincial Cadet coordinator, member of provincial committees and her untiring involvement in training and local Guiding.

• Margery Dumfries Scholarship: 1 at $500/each

To be eligible for this bursary, the applicant must:

• Be an active member in good standing of Girl Guides of Canada.
• Have been active in BC Guiding for the last three years.
• Be a resident of BC.
• Be a registered grade 12 student at a BC secondary school (independent, home and private schools included).
• Be planning to attend a recognized post-secondary institution such as a college, technical school or university, in Canada.
• Show a commitment to service in her school and community.

• Preference will be given to applicants showing a background, interest and/or prospective career in science, engineering or agriculture programs.
• This scholarship must be used within 18 months of the date of notification.
• The recipient is encouraged to continue her involvement in Guiding.
• Successful applicants are eligible to receive one, and only one, of the girl scholarships that the BC Awards Committee decides.