2024 Application Deadlines:

Penticton Secondary & Princess Margaret:
Applications for 2024 open March 6th and close March 13th

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OUR WELCOME

The Penticton Secondary Schools Bursary and Scholarship Foundation is pleased to play an active role in the post-secondary plans of graduating students in Penticton schools.  We are here to financially assist students with the rising costs of accredited college and university costs so they can fulfil their academic, vocational and trades program objectives.

OUR PURPOSE

The purpose of the Foundation is to establish, administer, receive, invest and disburse funds that will provide bursaries and scholarships for students in Penticton Secondary Schools who exhibit a desire and an aptitude for furthering their education at accredited post-secondary institutions.

OUR HISTORY

PSSBSF started in 1985 by Dick Pritchard and Len Cox at Pen-Hi. In the very first year of the Foundation $1000 was awarded to one student in one school.  Penticton Secondary students were originally the only recipients.

Princess Margaret Secondary School was added in the early 2000s when it became a graduating school.

As of 2022, more than $4 million has been distributed to students to help them further their education.

OUR STUDENTS

This is one of the many places that you’ll begin your preparation to post-secondary success.  Whether you’re in Grade 10, 11 or 12, now is a great time to review the multitude of awards available.  Grade 12 students who are planning to attend post-secondary in the year following their graduation are eligible to apply for awards.  Get financial assistance to help you on your way.

OUR DONORS

The Foundation is built on compassion and dedication to our community of students.  Awarding students with bursaries and scholarships encourages a complete post-secondary education.  We can’t do it without the generosity of our donors.  Invest in the future plans of a student today.  Discover how you can become part of this Foundation.

The Foundation Operates On

4 Basic Processes

1) Application (Early Spring)

  • The Bursary & Scholarship directory is updated yearly with the names and organizations of donors and the criteria for all the scholarships and bursaries.
  • Information is provided during a meeting with all applicants (school-based and/or video) as well as the new website.

2) Selection (Late Spring)

  • School-based committees are established (admin, counsellors, department heads, Foundation chairs).
  • Student marks are generated/aligned between two schools (ranked – after the first semester or after third term report cards)
  • School-based meetings are prepared for and arranged.
  • Donors are advised of selected recipients.

3) Presentation (Convocation Ceremonies)

  • Donors are invited to present at the grad ceremonies.
  • Following graduation, award lists are sent to newspapers.

4) Fund Distribution (After October 1st)

  • Recipients submit Request for Funds (intakes are during the approximate dates of October 1 – January 15, depending on the year) with Fee statements, Proof of Enrolment and copies of thank you letters to donors.
  • Request for Funds are processed via cheques from Foundation or directly from donors.
  • Non-claimants are followed up during the approximate dates of January 31 – February 15 (depending on year).

View a Random Selection of Awards

This is a sample list of awards that can be found in the Awards Directory. There are hundreds more that are available.

Last updated February 2024.

Penticton Secondary School Award.
Awarded to a Pen High student with very good academic achievements who is proceeding on to an accredited Canadian university.
$1,000

Judith L Howell Memorial Scholarship

This is an opportunity for a student proceeding to university, technological school, vocational school, college or apprenticeship. The student should demonstrate an aptitude in a specific discipline in the vocational, creative or academic field. Need in particular and strong illustration of a good work ethic will be considered.

$2,000

Greyback Construction Opportunity Bursary

Need, marks and character will be considered.

$2,000

Dr. Allan Offenburger Award

Awarded to one girl and one boy with demonstrated need and excellence in academics or citizenship activities.
4 @ $2,500

Biagioni Family Memorial Award

Sponsored by Darrien McWatters, this award will be presented to a student who self-identifies as part of the LGBTQ2+ community OR a strong ally in the school and/or community. Citizenship and good attendance, as well as marks, will be considered.

$500

Team Trans Okanagan Award

Preference for this award will be given to an indigenous student with good character and need and who will be going to post-secondary studies, whether academic or vocational. The award is open to a graduate of Princess Margaret or Penticton Secondary Schools.

$2,000

Beecroft Family Bursary

Awarded to an outstanding academic student of Penticton Secondary School who will be attending an Ivy League or similar level university.

$5,000 USD x 4 years

McKay Family Scholarship

To be awarded to a student who excels in sciences or humanities. Need, as well as marks, and school/community involvement will be considered.

$2,000

The Len Cox Memorial Bursary/Scholarship

Open to grade 12 students, with preference given to sons/daughters/grandchildren of ex-service men or women.

2 @ $1,000

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 40 Bursary

Open to a graduating student with good marks. Preference may be given to a student with an interest in journalism. This award is open to students from Penticton Secondary School and/or Princess Margaret Secondary School who meet the criteria as outlined above.

$750

David and Olive McFarlane Scholarship

Awarded to a Pen High graduate entering the medical field. Consideration will be given to current Candy Stripers at Penticton Regional Hospital.

2 @ $3,000

Auxiliary to the Penticton Regional Hospital Bursary

Awarded on the basis of need and character to students pursuing vocational or trades program at post-secondary. Marks may be considered. Available to graduates at either school.
$3,000

David Kampe Legacy Vocational Award

To be awarded to a top student at Penticton Secondary Student enrolled in the Okanagan Hockey Academy program. The student will be proceeding to a post-secondary accredited institution.

$1,500

Okanagan Hockey Academy Scholarship

This award is available to boys or girls of the graduating class of Penticton Secondary School who are entering a public post-secondary education institution where they will participate in their chosen sport.
$750

Robyn Muir Memorial Award

Penticton Secondary Schools Bursary & Scholarship Foundation

We acknowledge that Penticton, where we live, work and play is on the traditional lands of the Syilx People in the Okanagan Nation.

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Foundation Office

Located in Penticton Secondary School's Main Office: 158 Eckhardt Ave E, Penticton, BC V2A 1Z2

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Email the Foundation

Clerical support is provided through SD 67 board office staff.

psbf@sd67.bc.ca

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