As stated in the Youth Centennial Award Terms of Reference, eligibility includes:
- Applicant must be in Grade 12 and eligible to graduate (within the year of application) from any secondary school;
- Applicant must have a satisfactory Grade Point Average;
- Applicant must have the intention to pursue secondary education and/or training: Proof of full-time registration in a post-secondary institution or training school will be required before any money is disbursed to the student's credit at the school;
- Applicant, who is not a resident of the City of North Vancouver, must demonstrate outstanding community service in the City of North Vancouver (more than 30 hours);
- Applicant, who is a resident of the City of North Vancouver, must demonstrate outstanding community service in the City of North Vancouver or elsewhere (more than 30 hours);
- Financial need is a relevant factor;
- Individual achievement(s) will be taken into consideration including, but not limited to, arts/athletics/academics and overcoming adversity; and
- The successful applicant must provide proof of full-time registration within the second year after the awarding of the scholarship.
Potential applicants should begin by reviewing the Youth Centennial Award Terms of Reference which provides details of the scholarship. To apply, fill out the Youth Centennial Awards Application Form and submit it by the deadline.
Submit completed application form by the deadline by one of the following methods:
- Email youth@cnv.org;
- Drop off in person at City Hall or in one of the 24-hour drop boxes outside City Hall; or
- Mail to City Hall
Community Development Coordinator
North Vancouver City Hall
141 West 14th Street
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9
The City of North Vancouver will appoint a Scholarship Adjudication Committee consisting of one school district representative, two youth, and two members of Council and be supported by a staff person from Community Services to review the application forms and nominate recipients. All information will be held in confidence by this committee. City Council will determine the award winners. The award winners' names will be forwarded to the Foundation to facilitate the disbursement of the funds.
If you have won a scholarship and would like to redeem your award, please contact:
Five Youth Centennial Scholarships were given in 2023 to:
- Aria Duggan
- Harper Haines
- Abigail Roundhill
- Ava Shisheboran
- Lucas Warner
Previous Scholarship Recipients