Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops

Posted date: March 27, 2008

Applications now available on-line!

Scholarships are available to persons past and presently involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region programs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region In Memoriam Scholarship

George Ramsay Mentor Scholarship

The Brant Zwicker Scholarship

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops

Scholarships Available

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops offers three scholarships to individuals registered in its programs (past & present):

Criteria and applications for all 3 scholarships are available by contacting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region, 821 Seymour St., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2H6 or by accessing our website: www.bbbskamloops.ca

George Ramsay Mentor Scholarship

Established to assist Big Brothers and Big Sisters, In-School Mentors or Teen Mentors pursue post-secondary education at Thompson Rivers University. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region have established this scholarship in honor of George Ramsay, who was a Big Brother in the 1970’s.

One scholarship of $1000.00 will be presented on an annual basis to an individual who meets the following criteria:

Is or has been a volunteer mentor for a minimum of one year; or is a Teen Mentor in grade 12 that has served a minimum of one school year.
Has been accepted by, and is proceeding to, Thompson Rivers University prior to Dec. 31^st in the year the scholarship is awarded.
Has filled out the George Ramsay Scholarship application.
Included a minimum 300 word summary describing your experience as a mentor.
Submits a letter of reference from an individual who has observed or been affected by your mentoring involvement (i.e., school counsellor, teacher, principal, parent of your "Little:" or your "Little".

Applications must be received by May 14^th, 2010 – A decision will be made by June 15^st, 2010. The successful applicant will have been accepted by, and is proceeding to, Thompson Rivers University prior to December 31^st in the year the scholarship is awarded. The scholarship will be paid directly to Thompson Rivers University. Winners may apply in successive years. Proof of registration is required before payment will be made to the institution on behalf of the successful applicant.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region In Memoriam Scholarship:

As of June 2008, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region has established this scholarship in honor of:

Ev Jones, who was a past Big Sister and an active Board Member in the organization for approximately 20 years.
Gordon Inskip who was a past Big Brother and active Board Member in the organization for approximately 25years.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region has established this scholarship to assist one current or former Little, who is or was, involved in any of the Big Brothers Big Sisters programs, pursue post-secondary education at Thompson Rivers University.

One scholarship of $1000 will be presented on an annual basis to an individual who meets the following criteria:

Is, or has been, a "Little" or wait-listed as a "Little" (in any of our programs, Traditional, In-School, or In-School Teen) for a minimum of one year
Has been accepted by, and is proceeding, to Thompson Rivers University prior to Dec. 31^st in the year the scholarship is awarded.
Has filled out the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region In Memoriam Scholarship application
Submits a minimum 300 word summary describing why you deserve this scholarship.

Applications must be received by May 14^th, 2010 – A decision will be made by June 15^st, 2010. The scholarship will be paid directly to Thompson Rivers University. Winners may apply in successive years. Proof of registration is required before payment will be made to the institution on behalf of the successful applicant.

The Brant Zwicker Scholarship:

The Brant Zwicker Scholarship has been established to assist one or more current or former Little Brothers or Sisters pursue a post-secondary education in the fields of journalism, photography and/or broadcasting. Brant Zwicker has served the organization for many years both as a Big Brother as well as on the Board of Directors and was an instrumental part of the “Building for Children’s Futures” House Committee.

One scholarship of $500.00 will be presented on an annual basis to an individual who meets the following criteria:

1. Is or has been wait-listed as a Little Brother or Little Sister with the Kamloops organization for a minimum of one year.

2. Has been accepted and is proceeding to any recognized (accredited) college,

technical or university in Canada prior to Dec. 31^st in the year the scholarship is

awarded. The applicant must be enrolled in courses leading to a degree or certificate in

journalism, photography or broadcasting.

3. Submit a fully completed The Brant Zwicker Scholarship application

More than one scholarship may be awarded in any given year but the total value of the scholarship(s) awarded in one calendar year will not exceed $500.00. Applications must be received by May 15^th, 2010 – a decision will be made by June 1^st, 2010. Only one scholarship application per family unit will be accepted annually and the scholarship will be paid directly to the institution. Winners may apply in successive years.

Additional notes

1. The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution and must be refunded to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops in the event the winner withdraws from the university prior to Dec. 31^st of the year the scholarship is awarded.

4. The scholarship(s) will be awarded on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee and will be awarded for a one year term. Winners may apply for successive year.

Application forms are available on-line at www.bbbskamloops.ca or by contacting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops, 821 Seymour St., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2H6, 250-374-6134 Attention: Executive Director.

Submit application form to: The Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region, 821 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2H6 Fax: 250-374-4930 on or before May 14^th, 2010. Decision will be made by June 15^th, 2010. Winners may apply in successive years.

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	Posted date: March 27, 2008 Applications now available on-line! Scholarships are available to persons past and presently involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region In Memoriam Scholarship George Ramsay Mentor Scholarship The Brant Zwicker Scholarship Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops Scholarships Available Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops offers three scholarships to individuals registered in its programs (past & present): Criteria and applications for all 3 scholarships are available by contacting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region, 821 Seymour St., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2H6 or by accessing our website: www.bbbskamloops.ca George Ramsay Mentor Scholarship Established to assist Big Brothers and Big Sisters, In-School Mentors or Teen Mentors pursue post-secondary education at Thompson Rivers University. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region have established this scholarship in honor of George Ramsay, who was a Big Brother in the 1970’s. One scholarship of $1000.00 will be presented on an annual basis to an individual who meets the following criteria: Is or has been a volunteer mentor for a minimum of one year; or is a Teen Mentor in grade 12 that has served a minimum of one school year. Has been accepted by, and is proceeding to, Thompson Rivers University prior to Dec. 31^st in the year the scholarship is awarded. Has filled out the George Ramsay Scholarship application. Included a minimum 300 word summary describing your experience as a mentor. Submits a letter of reference from an individual who has observed or been affected by your mentoring involvement (i.e., school counsellor, teacher, principal, parent of your "Little:" or your "Little". Applications must be received by May 14^th, 2010 – A decision will be made by June 15^st, 2010. The successful applicant will have been accepted by, and is proceeding to, Thompson Rivers University prior to December 31^st in the year the scholarship is awarded. The scholarship will be paid directly to Thompson Rivers University. Winners may apply in successive years. Proof of registration is required before payment will be made to the institution on behalf of the successful applicant. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region In Memoriam Scholarship: As of June 2008, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region has established this scholarship in honor of: Ev Jones, who was a past Big Sister and an active Board Member in the organization for approximately 20 years. Gordon Inskip who was a past Big Brother and active Board Member in the organization for approximately 25years. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region has established this scholarship to assist one current or former Little, who is or was, involved in any of the Big Brothers Big Sisters programs, pursue post-secondary education at Thompson Rivers University. One scholarship of $1000 will be presented on an annual basis to an individual who meets the following criteria: Is, or has been, a "Little" or wait-listed as a "Little" (in any of our programs, Traditional, In-School, or In-School Teen) for a minimum of one year Has been accepted by, and is proceeding, to Thompson Rivers University prior to Dec. 31^st in the year the scholarship is awarded. Has filled out the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region In Memoriam Scholarship application Submits a minimum 300 word summary describing why you deserve this scholarship. Applications must be received by May 14^th, 2010 – A decision will be made by June 15^st, 2010. The scholarship will be paid directly to Thompson Rivers University. Winners may apply in successive years. Proof of registration is required before payment will be made to the institution on behalf of the successful applicant. The Brant Zwicker Scholarship: The Brant Zwicker Scholarship has been established to assist one or more current or former Little Brothers or Sisters pursue a post-secondary education in the fields of journalism, photography and/or broadcasting. Brant Zwicker has served the organization for many years both as a Big Brother as well as on the Board of Directors and was an instrumental part of the “Building for Children’s Futures” House Committee. One scholarship of $500.00 will be presented on an annual basis to an individual who meets the following criteria: 1. Is or has been wait-listed as a Little Brother or Little Sister with the Kamloops organization for a minimum of one year. 2. Has been accepted and is proceeding to any recognized (accredited) college, technical or university in Canada prior to Dec. 31^st in the year the scholarship is awarded. The applicant must be enrolled in courses leading to a degree or certificate in journalism, photography or broadcasting. 3. Submit a fully completed The Brant Zwicker Scholarship application More than one scholarship may be awarded in any given year but the total value of the scholarship(s) awarded in one calendar year will not exceed $500.00. Applications must be received by May 15^th, 2010 – a decision will be made by June 1^st, 2010. Only one scholarship application per family unit will be accepted annually and the scholarship will be paid directly to the institution. Winners may apply in successive years. Additional notes 1. The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution and must be refunded to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops in the event the winner withdraws from the university prior to Dec. 31^st of the year the scholarship is awarded. 4. The scholarship(s) will be awarded on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee and will be awarded for a one year term. Winners may apply for successive year. Application forms are available on-line at www.bbbskamloops.ca or by contacting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops, 821 Seymour St., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2H6, 250-374-6134 Attention: Executive Director. Submit application form to: The Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region, 821 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2H6 Fax: 250-374-4930 on or before May 14^th, 2010. Decision will be made by June 15^th, 2010. Winners may apply in successive years.