Grads Earn Millions in Scholarships - Burnaby Schools - School District 41, Burnaby, BC, Canada

Many graduates in the Class of 2021 capped off this unusual school year with some good news: a scholarship award. Collectively, they’ve been awarded an impressive $7 million – and still counting – in scholarships and bursaries.

From small to large awards, every little bit helps students to achieve their post-secondary dreams. Several of the scholarships have been significant in value, such as the following. Here are some highlights of the many scholarships awarded in recognition of graduating students and their amazing accomplishments.

Owen Ebose from Burnaby North Secondary was awarded a full-ride scholarship to Harvard University.

Also at North, Claire Scrimini earned a TD Scholarship for Community Leadership valued at $70,000. Her twin sister Vanessa also won scholarships, including the Queen’s Chancellor Scholarship for $36,000.

Carlos Georgescu from École Moscrop Secondary is the Schulich Leader at the University of British Columbia, winning an $80,000 scholarship.

Several outstanding student athletes also received athletic scholarships collectively valued at approximately $2.3 million acknowledging their skills and grades.

Every scholarship can make a big difference to students. New this year, and only for students in the Burnaby School District, is the Clint Morrison Scholarship. The $500 scholarship is for a student enrolled in a pre-employment program or an ACCESS program, who is registered for post-secondary courses or job-training in 2021-22 and has demonstrated community mindedness. Burnaby Mountain Secondary’s Megan De Marchi is one of the winners.

Eight students from the District were also awarded the Beedie Luminaries Scholarship of $40,000 each:

Burnaby North Secondary