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The community of Whistler has been very generous with scholarships for the students that graduate from Whistler Secondary School. In the past there has been an average of about forty scholarships available. We hope that this is a tradition that will continue. Each year a scholarship booklet is printed for the grads to help them decide which to apply for. Information about each scholarhip is also available by clicking on the links below:
Franz Wilhelmsen Memorial Scholarship
Whistler Blackcomb Awards
Tinney Memorial Scholarship
Whistler Commuinty Scholarships
Dave Murray Memorial Award
Whistler Limousine Award
Sea to Sky Insurance Awards
Peter Xhignesse Memorial Scholarship
W.W. Golf Award
CUPE Local 779 Award
Paradata Scholarship
Whistler Physiotherapy Award
Resort Municipality of Whistler Award
Whistler Golf Group Award
NSCU Scholarships
TD Canada Trust Scholarships
Whistler Community Arts Council Award
Fred & Ruth Barter Memorial Scholarship
Howe Sound Principals' & Vice Principals' Association Scholarship
Whistler Chamber of Commerce Citizenship Award
Gibbon's Hospitality Group Award
Nat Bosa Award
Whistler Real Estate Award
Capilano College Scholarship
Margo Fraser Memorial Award
Tourism Whistler Award
Walter Zebrowski Memorial Rotary Scholarship
Bob Brown Memorial Rotary Scholarship
Dual Mountain Drycleaners Award
Whistler Realtors' Association Award
District Special Award & Scholarship
Whistler Firefighters' Award
McDonalds of Whistler Award
Nester's Scholarship
Whistler's Foto Source Award
Whistler Question Award
Property Manager's Award
Culinary Scholarships
Franz Wilhelmsen Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Whistler / Blackcomb Mountains
Amount: $5,000 ($1,250/yr, 4 years)
Criteria:
-Superior academic standings
-Strong all round student
-Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills
-Active involvement in sportsSelection Process:
Selected by Whistler / Blackcomb Senior Management based on recommendations from the Scholarship Committee
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Whistler Blackcomb Awards
Sponsor: Whistler / Blackcomb Mountains
Amount: $2,000 ea (5 awarded)
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Preferece given to students, or their parents, who have been or are employed by W/B
-Active involvement in sports
*Open to all graduating students of Howe Sound School District*
Section Process:
Selected by Whistler / Blackcomb Senior Management based on recommendations from the Scholarship Committees of each Secondary School
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Tinney Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Howe Sound Teachers' Association
Amount: $500 ea (2 awarded)
Critieria:
-Awarded to the top academic student in Howe Sound School District who is very involved in the school community
Selection Process:
Selected by the Howe Sound Teachers' Association. (2 scholarships available for the District)
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Whistler Commuinty Scholarships
Sponsor: Whistler Community Foundation
Amount: $1,000 ea
Criteria:
-Superior academic achievement
-Demonstrated community involvement through volunteer activities, sports, and clubs
-Financial need will be a consideration
Selection Process:
Selected by representatives of the Whistler Community Foundation and Whistler Secondary PAC Executive
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Dave Murray Memorial Award
Sponsor: Dave Murray Foundation
Amount: $1,500
Criteria:
Awarded to the student who has best demonstrated the qualities of leadership in the school & the community, a respect for his/her peers and teachers, a positive energy and enthusiasm for academics and sports, and good judgment and integrity in his/her everyday life
Selection Process:
Students do not need to apply for this award as the successful student will be selected by the staff and administration of Whistler Secondary based on their observations of the noted criteria.
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Whistler Limousine Award
Sponsor: Whistler Limousine Ltd
Amount: Limo Ride to & from Prom
Criteria:
-Awarded to the student who has the best attendance record in their graduating year
-Ride is for up to 6 students
*N.B. Liquor laws do not permit alcohol in the limo*
Selection Process:
Students do not apply for this award but are selected by Whistler Secondary Administration based on identified criteria.
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Sea to Sky Insurance Awards
Sponsor: Sea to Sky Insurance
Amount: $2,000 (2 awarded)
Criteria:
-Awarded to 1 male and 1 female student
-Preference given to students pursuing studies in the Natural Sciences
-Preference also given to those identifying financial need
Selection Process:
Selected by the Scholarship Committee
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Peter Xhignesse Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Whistler Blackcomb Foundation
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
-Superior academic standings
-Awarded to the student who excels at athletics and has demonstrated leadership and citizenship qualities
Selection Process:
Selected by the Scholarship Committee
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CUPE Local 779 Award
Sponsor: CUPE Local 779
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Strong all round student
-Open to all students however first priority will be given to a son/daughter of a CUPE member.
Selection Process:
Selected by the representatives from CUPE Local 779 See Mr Titus for Special Application
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W.W. Golf Award
Sponsor: W.W. Golf Tournament
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Demonstrated strength in academics and sports
-Preference given to those identifying financial need
Selecton Process:
Selected by the Scholarship Committee
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Paradata Scholarship
Sponsor: Paradata Systems Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
-Superior academic achievement
-Preference given to students entering the fields of computer info technology or computer sciences or computer graphics
Selection Process:
Selected by Paradata management based on recommendations from the Scholarship Committee
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Whistler Physiotherapy Award
Sponsor: Whistler Physiotherapy Orthopedic Sports & Manual Therapy
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Preference given to students entering the fields of physiotherapy, sports medicine, and/or health care
Selection Process:
Selected by Whistler Physio management & the Scholarship Committee
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Resort Municipality of Whistler Award
Sponsor: Resort Municipality of Whistler
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Demonstrated community/school involvement
-Preference given to students identifying financial need
Sponsor:
Selected by Mayor and Council based on recommendations from the Scholarship Committee
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IGA Awards
Sponsor: IGA Plus
Amount: $1,000 (5 awarded)
Criteria:
-Strong academic achievement
-Preference given to students who have demonstrated entrepreneurial skills
-Preference also given to those identifying financial need
Selection Process: Selected by the Scholarship Committee
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Great Games & Toys Award
Sponsor: Great Games & Toys
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Strong academic achievement
-Preference given to students who are / were employees of Great Games & Toys
-Preference also given to students involved in Student Council or the yearbook
Selection Process: Selected by Great Games & Toys management and the Scholarship Committee
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Whistler Minor Hockey Award
Sponsor:Whistler Minor Hockey Association
Amount: $500
Criteria:
- Strong academic achievement
-Must be an active member of WMHA
-Awarded to the player who demonstrates strong leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication to their team
Selection Process:Selected by the WMHA Executive NB. Letters should be to the attention of WMHA executive
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Whistler Skating Club Award
Sponsor: Whistler Skating Club
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Awarded to the skater who demonstrates strong leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication to their sport
-Must have been an active member of the WSC for a minimum 5 years
Selection Process: Selected by the WSC Executive NB: Letters should be to the attention of WSC Executive
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Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Award
Sponsor: Fairmont Chateau Whistler Gold Club
Amount: $2500
Criteria:
-Strong academic achievement
-Demonstrated interest in golf course play and/or maintenance
- Preference given to students or their parents, who have been or are currently employed by Fairmont Chateau Golf Club
Seletion Process: Selected by Golf Course management based on recommendations from the Scholarship Committee
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Whistler Lions Club Award
Sponsor: Whistler Lions Club
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Demonstrated community /school involvement
-Preference given to students identifying financial need
-Preference also given to the son/daughter of Lions Club member
Selection Process: Selected by Lions Club Executives & the Scholarship Committee
Award is valid until September 2003
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Whistler Golf Group Award
Sponsor: The Whistler Golf Group
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Preference given to the student demonstrating a contribution to the game of golf through play, dedication, and/or volunteer activity
Selection Process: Selected by the executive of the Whistler Golf Group
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NSCU Scholarships
Sponsor: North Shore Credit Union
Amount: $1500 (3 awarded), $500 (2 awarded)
Criteria: High level of community & school participation Excellent academic achievement Strong leadership skills Open to NSCU members & their families $500 awards are for BCIT & Cap College tuition only
Selection Process: Selected by the Board of NSCU
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TD Canada Trust Scholarships
Sponsor: TD Financial Group
Amount: Full (4 year) Scholarship + $3500 (20 awarded), $500 MeritAwards (60 awarded)
Criteria:
-Students will have made a significant contribution to their community ie. Among young people, elderly, sick, arts, sports, environment, etc
-Students will have taken effective steps towards addressing the issue
Selection Process: Application deadline is Oct. 31, 2003. Winners announced April, 2004 for a Sept. 2004 entry.
Applications at Whistler TD Bank
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Whistler Community Arts Council Award
Sponsor: Whistler Community Arts Council
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Student who demonstrates artistic achievement in the literary, visual, or performing arts
-Students submit 5 of their most recent literary or visual works, 3 of these done outside the school OR schedule an audition for performing arts.
Selection Process:
Selected by a panel appointed by the Executive of the Whistler Community Arts Council
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Fred & Ruth Barter Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Whistler Health Care Foundation
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Superior academic standings, especially in the Sciences
-Demonstrated community involvement through volunteer activities, sports & clubs
-Financial need can be a consideration
Selection Process:
Selected by the HealthCare Board based on recommendations from the Scholarship Committee
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Howe Sound Principals' & Vice Principals' Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Howe Sound Principal's & V.P.'s Association
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Superior performance in service, leadership, athletics, and academics will be considered
Selection Process:
Selected by the Scholarship Committee
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Whistler Chamber of Commerce Citizenship Award
Sponsor: Whistler Chamber of Commerce
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Demonstrated citizenship qualities including community & volunteer work
-Participation in sports
-Involvement in school leadership activities
Selection Process:
Selected by the Whistler Chamber of Commerce Executive based on recommendations from the Scholarship Committee
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Gibbon's Hospitality Group Award
Sponsor: The Gibbon's Hospitality Group
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Preference given to students pursuing a career in the Tourism/Hospitality industry
-Preference also given to students identifying financial need
Selection Process:
Selected by the Gibbon's Hospitality Group executives based on recommendations by the Scholarship Committee
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Nat Bosa Award
Sponsor: Whistler Mountain ski club
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Strong academic achievement
-Student must be an active member of the WMSC
-Awarded to the racer who demonstrates strong leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication on the team
Selection Process:
Selected by the WMSC Executive Directors
*valid up to 24 months from graduation*
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Whistler Real Estate Award
Sponsor: Whistler Real Estate Co.
Amount: $1,200 ($600 per year)
Criteria:
-Preference given to students identifying financial need
Selection Process:
Selected by the scholarship committee.
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Capilano College Scholarship
Sponsor: Capilano College
Amount: Tuition for four (4) consecutive terms. (2 yrs)
Criteria:
-Valid for any program offered by Cap College-academic, career/technical, or vocational
-Superior academic standings, student with highest GPA wishing to attend Cap College
-Strong citizenship qualities
Selection Process:
Selected by a Capilano College Committee & the Scholarship Committee Student must enroll for Sept. 2003 to quality
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Margo Fraser Memorial Award
Sponsor: Elementary & Secondary PAC's
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Preference given to students entering the fields of education or child care
Selection Process:
Selected by the executives of the PAC's of Myrtle Philip & Whistler Secondary
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Tourism Whistler Award
Sponsor: Tourism Whistler
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Preference given to students entering the field of marketing
-Selection will also be based on a short essay (500 words) submitted by applicants on why they have chosen marketing as a career path
Selection Process:
Selected by the executive of Tourism Whistler
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Walter Zebrowski Memorial Rotary Scholarship
Sponsor: Whistler Rotary Club
Amount:$500
Criteria:
-Awarded to the student demonstrating strong over-all citizenship qualities including strong academics, community involvement through volunteer activities, and extra-curricular activities
Selection Process: Selected by the Rotary Club Executive based on recommendations from the Scholarship Committee
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Bob Brown Memorial Rotary Scholarship
Sponsor: Whistler Rotary Club
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
-Superior academic standings
-Preference given to students pursuing a career in Engineering or Surveying
Selection Process: Selected by Rotary Club Executives & the Scholarship Committee
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Dual Mountain Drycleaners Award
Sponsor: Dual Mountain Drycleaners
Amount: $500
Criteria: Preference given to students pursuing a career in the vocational and/or technical fields
Sponsor: Selected by Dual Mtn Drycleaners management & the Scholarship Committee
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Whistler Realtors' Association Award
Sponsor: Association of Whistler Realtors
Amount: $1,000 ($500/year)
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Preference given to students with demonstrated entrepreneurial skills
-Preference also given to students identifying financial need
Selection Process: Selected by the Scholarship Committee
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District Special Award & Scholarship
Sponsor: Provincial Government
Amount: $500 Award, $500 Scholarship
Criteria:
- Awarded to a student in the Fine Arts/Applied Skills area
-Student must prepare a portfolio, performance, or project for presentation before the Scholarship Committee
-Student must not have received another Provincial Scholarship
-Student must have S.I.N.
Selection Process: After the presentations, the successful applicant will be selected by the Scholarship Committee. The District Award is automatically awarded to the Scholarship winner
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Whistler Firefighters' Award
Sponsor: Whistler Firefighters' Association
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Demonstrated citizenship qualities
-Preference given to the son/daughter of an active firefighter
Selection Process:Selected by an Awards Committee comprised of 5 Whistler Firefighters
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McDonalds of Whistler Award
Sponsor: McDonald's of Whistler
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Strong all round student
-Preference given to students who have been or are employed by McDonalds
-Preference also given to students who have demonstrated involvement in the school and community
Selection Process: Selected by McDonald's management
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Nester's Scholarship
Sponsor: Nester's Market & Pharmacy
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
-Superior academic standings
-Demonstrated community and/or school involvement
-Preference given to past or present employees
Selection Process: Selected by Nester's Market management *summer or P/T employment opportunity for successful applicant
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Whistler's Foto Source Award
Sponsor:Whistler's Foto Source
Amount: $500
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Preference given to students entering a visual arts or arts program
Selection Process: Selected by the scholarship Committee
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Whistler Question Award
Sponsor: The Whistler Question
Amount: $500
Criteria:
- Strong academic standings
-Preference given to students entering post secondary in the field of communications or media studies
Selection Process: Selected by Whistler Question staff based on recommendations from the Scholarship Committee
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Property Manager's Award
Sponsor: 10 Whistler hotels*
Amount: $1,000 (3 awarded)
Criteria:
-Strong academic standings
-Preference given to students pursuing a career in the hospitality/hotel industry
-Preference also given to those identifying financial need
Selection Process: Selected by the Scholarship Committee
*Particpating hotels in the Property Manager's Award: Delta Whistler Village Suites, The Delta Whistler Resort, The Blackcomb Lodge, Mountainside Lodge, Whistler Village Inns, The Pan Pacific, Coast Whistler Hotel, Tantalus Resort Lodge, The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler Lodging Company, Rainbow Retreats, Resort Quest, Pinnacle Lodge
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Culinary Scholarships
Sponsor: Xclusively B.C. Culinary Association
Amount: $200 - $4,000 (Valid only for recognized culinary education)
Criteria:
-Must be B.C. resident
-Must submit a Taste of B.C. menu, pairing food and wine
-Currently working in a culinary establishment would be an asset
Selection Process: Selected by a committee of chefs from Xclusively B.C. Culinary Assoc. N.B. See Mr. Titus for contact information
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