Scholarship Listing

Arts Council of New Westminster Scholarship

The Arts Council of New Westminster established this fund in 1988 to provide one or more scholarships to students enrolled in the Performing Arts Programs at Douglas College.

BC Hydro Scholarship

This scholarship is available to a student in any environmentally related courses. The applicant should have good written skills and demonstrate a balanced lifestyle with evidence of community involvement. Preference should be given to Aboriginal or First Nations applicants and women students. The qualified student with the highest GPA in the most recent academic year would receive this award.

Barbara J. Bessey Office Administration Scholarship

This Scholarship was established by Shelagh Donnelly in honour of Barbara Bessey, who retired in 2009 following a 35-year career at Douglas College. Barbara Bessey excelled in office administration, and served as Executive Assistant to a series of College Presidents. Demonstrating intelligence, poise, initiative, flexibility, discretion and dedication, she had a tremendous, positive impact upon colleagues and students alike. Throughout her tenure, which was one of significant technological change, Barbara Bessey remained a life-long learner and exemplified the consummate caring office professional. This scholarship is intended to recognize and reward Office Administration Diploma graduates who demonstrate academic excellence as well as promise of the ability to bring qualities similar to those outlined above to their own future work environments. This scholarship is distributed in the Winter semester each year.  Students must be nominated by a fellow student, faculty member, staff or practicum supervisor within the Office Administration program during the student’s third or final semester in the program.  A letter of nomination must be forwarded to Financial Aid before applications for this scholarship close on February 1.  Additionally, students must also complete the general scholarship application form found at Admissions and registration services page under "Financial Aid" in the "Other Online Services" column (http://www.douglas.bc.ca/application-services.html).

Bill Hill Family Scholarship

Bill Hill, a local New Westminster businessman, and his family created this fund to provide scholarships for second-year Douglas College students. Bill passed away in 1998. The recipients must display evidence of entrepreneurial activities and participate in community activities.

Class Act Scholarship

This award was established from the proceeds of an annual event hosted by the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program and the Douglas College Foundation. Preference will be given to students in the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program.

Douglas College Biology Scholarship

The Douglas College Biology Department established this fund to promote academic excellence amongst biology students and recognize outstanding achievement in a difficult subject area. One award is given to the student with the highest grade in the final exam in Biology 110 and another to the person with the highest grade in the final exam in Biology 210. No application is required.

Douglas College Board Scholarship

The Douglas College Board Scholarship was established to provide an award to Douglas College students who are on the Dean's List and demonstrate excellence in their studies.

Douglas College International Education Scholarship

Scholarships are available to returning international students who have achieved a record of academic excellence at Douglas College. Students must have completed a minimum of 24 graded credits at Douglas College with a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible. No application is required; selection is based on GPA and is made by the Centre for International Education.

Douglas College/Moriguchi City/New Westminster 30th Anniversary Scholarship

The cities of Moriguchi and New Westminster and the Boards of Douglas College and New Westminster Secondary School inaugurated this endowment in 1993 in honour of the 30th Anniversary of the “twinning” of New Westminster and Moriguchi. Three scholarships are available:  one for a New Westminster resident attending Douglas College who displays evidence of community involvement and has completed a minimum of 24 credits; one for a New Westminster Secondary School student demonstrating excellence in their Japanese studies who may be attending a post-secondary institution other than Douglas College; and one for an international student from Moriguchi City who is enrolled in EASL classes at Douglas College.

Douglas College Nursing Scholarship

The Douglas College Nursing Scholarship was established to reward students enrolled in the General Nursing Program. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Douglas College Students' Union Scholarship

As one of the founding partners for the Douglas College Foundation, the Students Union originated the student aid endowment program with this fund.

Envision Financial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Envision Financial, title sponsor of Envision Financial Light the Lake, to reward Douglas College students enrolled in the Commerce and Business Administration Program. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Preference will be given to members, children of members, or grandchildren of members of Envision Financial.

Frank Giustra Commerce and Business Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Frank Giustra, Douglas College alumni and noted philanthropist, for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Program in either the Accounting or the Financial Services and Administration majors.  Preference will be given to students in the third and fourth year of this program.

Jack Ferguson Memorial Scholarship

The Douglas College Criminology Department, friends and family created this fund in memory of Jack Ferguson, a long time faculty member who was instrumental in establishing the Criminology Program at the College. The recipient is preferably a criminology student.

Ken McGlinchey English Scholarship

The family of Ken McGlinchey and the Douglas College English Department established this award in memory of Ken McGlinchey, a member of that department from 1971 to 1987. Ken is remembered for his excellence as an instructor and commitment to the field of Canadian Literature.  Eligible students must have completed at least two 1st year English Courses, be currently enrolled in a 2nd year English course and have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Preference will be given to those who have completed, or are currently enrolled in, a Canadian Literature course. 

Kiwanis Club of New Westminster Scholarship

The Kiwanis Club of New Westminster established this fund to provide scholarships to full-time Nursing Program students at Douglas College. Preference is given to graduates of New Westminster Secondary.

M.H. (Bill) Morfey Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1988 by the family and friends of Bill Morfey to honour his retirement from Douglas College. A part of Douglas College for over 20 years, Bill started out as the college’s first staff employee in 1969.  He worked hard on behalf of the students and was a driving force behind the establishment of a permanent endowment fund for student financial assistance. Candidates for this scholarship must have completed at least 12 credits, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be active in College and/or community activities.

Microserve Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Microserve to support Douglas College students. Up to two-thirds of the annual distributable income will be awarded as scholarships to students in any Douglas College program. The remainder of the income will be awarded as scholarships to students in the CSIS Program at Douglas College.

Mohammad Behzad Alereza Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in May 2005 by the family of Mohammad Behzad Alereza. Mohammad was a student at the David Lam Campus when he died tragically in a car accident. Recipients of the scholarship must be enrolled in the Political Science Program at Douglas College in a minimum of 9.0 credits, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Momoyama Gakuin (St. Andrew's) University Scholarship 

This fund was established by the Momoyama Gakuin (St. Andrew's) University and the Douglas College Centre for International Education. Two scholarships are available to a returning international student who has achieved a record of academic excellence in one of the following combinations of the first-year Modern Language courses: Chinese MODL 1191 and 1192, French MODL 1101 and 1102, German MODL 1131 and 1132, Japanese MODL 1171 and 1172, or Spanish MODL 1151 and 1152. Two scholarships are available to a returning Canadian or Permanent Resident student who has achieved a record of academic excellence in the combinations of the first- or second-year Japanese Language courses MODL 1171 and 1172 or MODL 2271 and 2272.

O'Sullivan Scholarship

The O’Sullivan Scholarship was established in 2008 by Shelagh Donnelly to recognize and benefit students who have an acquired brain injury and continue to excel in academics. This scholarship will provide encouragement and financial reward to such students at Douglas College. To be eligible students must have an acquired brain injury and be enrolled in any University-Transfer or Degree Program here at Douglas College. Eligible students need to complete the general scholarship application form found at Admissions and registration services page under "Financial Aid" in the "Other Online Services" column (http://www.douglas.bc.ca/application-services.html).

The Notary Foundation and B.C. Notaries Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to two students each year who are enrolled in the Legal Studies Diploma program. The recipient must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their program of study.

Ricoh Canada Inc. Scholarship

This scholarship, established by Ricoh Canada Inc., is available to students registered in the Print Futures Program at Douglas College.

Rotary Club of New Westminster Nursing Scholarship

Established in 2002 by the Rotary Club of New Westminster to provide a scholarship to General Nursing students.

Shirafuji Academy Scholarship

Shirafuji Academy Scholarship has been established by the Shirafuji Academy in Nara, Japan. Four scholarships are available. Two scholarships are available to a returning Canadian or landed immigrant student who graduated from School District #42 (Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows School District). Two scholarships are available to a returning international student who has achieved a record of academic excellence at Douglas College. Students must have completed a minimum of 24 credits with a minimum 3.5 GPA at Douglas College prior to submitting an application.

Skene Scholarship for Business Excellence

The purpose of this annual fund is to provide a scholarship to a second year student in the Business Program at Douglas College. Eligible students must have completed a minimum of 18 credits (minimum of 9 credits per semester) in the Business Program. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates a balanced lifestyle in such areas as work experience, entrepreneurial activities, college or community activities, sports, etc.

Sodexo Services Scholarship

Established in 2002 by Sodexo Services, this scholarship is available to any student from any program having a GPA of 3.5 or above.

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

The purpose of this annual fund is to provide scholarships to students residing in the Tri-Cities area. Eligible candidates must be registered in the Commerce & Business Administration Program and enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits.  Preference will be given to students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.