Doctors of BC Scholarship Awards

Doctors of BC Scholarship Awards

Doctors of BC believes that higher education is necessary for anyone wanting to develop advanced skills or knowledge necessary for their future career. For more than 15 years, Doctors of BC has presented two $1,000 scholarship awards to deserving sons and daughters of members in good standing. 

Eligibility

A son or daughter, of a member in good standing, who is completing or has completed, high school and is planning to continue studies at a recognized post-secondary institution (university, college, or technical school).

Application Requirements

All applicants must submit: 

  • A completed application form
  • A copy of their most recent available transcripts 
  • A paragraph, written by the student, explaining why they would be a deserving candidate for this award
  • Supporting documentation, such as proficiency certificates, that will assist the candidate’s application
  • A copy of an acceptance letter from a recognized institute of higher learning. If the student has not received an acceptance letter when the application is submitted, it must be received by the administrator of the scholarship before the funds are released to the student.
  • Two letters of reference

Academic qualifications as well as achievements in music, sports, languages and other accomplishments will be taken into consideration when awarding these scholarships.

Deadline Dates

Please be advised that due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Doctors of BC has extended the application deadline to September 4, 2020. All nominations received to-date will be brought forward for consideration in the fall.

All scholarship applications must be received by 4pm on Friday, September 4, 2020.
Successful applicants will be notified in writing in early October, 2020.

The decision of the administrator/committee is final. The names of Scholarship Award winners will be published in the BC Medical Journal.

Apply 

To apply for the scholarship please download the following:
2019-2020 Scholarship Award Criteria
2019-2020 Scholarship Award Application

Please be advised that due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Doctors of BC will no longer be accepting hard copy packages.

All applications must be submitted by email scholarships@doctorsofbc.ca. Thank you for understanding.

Contact us

For more information contact Doctors of BC at: scholarships@doctorsofbc.ca