​Scholarships for Students Pursuing Academic Studies Toward Environmental Sustainability

How to Apply for a Scholarship

  1. Deadline for applications for the 2025 scholarships will be Saturday, July 5th, 11:59 ​p.m.. 
  2. Only applications using an electronic format will be considered.
  3. Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating strong ties to Bowen and those who have already shown a commitment to environmental issues. Though not the primary determining factor, financial need will be a consideration.
  4. Scholarships may be awarded twice to the same person.

Please include the following in your application:
  • your full name, address, telephone number and email address
  • your connection to the Bowen Island community
  • a description of the course of study you intend to pursue or are already studying
  • the ways in which this course of study will advance the Nook’s interest in environmental and/or social responsibility
  • your volunteer or other work that is related to community and/or environmental responsibility
  • your leadership experience in other settings
  • the way in which this financial award will make a difference in your ability to pursue this course of study
  • documentation providing proof of acceptance at a recognized Canadian post-secondary university or college that meets provincial quality assurance standards, including student number and the address of the institution
  • a letter of reference from someone other than a relative (Appropriate contact information for the reference must be included, and the Awards Committee may contact the reference.)
  • a copy of the applicant’s transcript of scholastic standing from the most recent year of attendance at a recognized educational institution
  • Important: attach all documents as a single pdf file and send your completed application to  [email protected]

Knick Knack Nook Scholarships Awarded

We are proud to have been able to provide support to so many Bowen Island students in their studies since we began our scholarship program in 2011.

2025: 35 students received a total of $51,000
Alexia Lines (McGill University-Honour Science-2nd year)
Archer Florendo (Capilano University-Acting for Stage & Screen-1st year)
Arthur Szabo (UBC-Science-1st year)
Bea Carchrae (UBC-Science-second year)
Beck Morissette (UBC-Science-1st year)
Ben Squire (UBC-Arts, Economics-1st year)
Briar Blomberg (University of Victoria-Science-4th year)
Brigitte Gabrielle-Simpson (University of Victoria-Gender & Environmental Studies-2nd year)
Charlie Bradley (University of Victoria-Engineering-1st year)
Frances Heffelfinger (Concordia-Liberal Arts-1st year)
Freja Henrichsen (UBC, Okanagan-Science-1st year)
Isaac Procter (University of Victoria-Engineering-2nd year)
Jack Hammond (University of Victoria-Classical History & Philosophy-1st year)
Julia Adkins (Camosun College-Nursing-1st year)
Kaia Bentley (University of Victoria-Science, Psychology-4th year)
Kit (Diego) Colajacomo (Capilano University-Performance, Composition, Jazz-2nd year)
Kole Bentley (Camosun College-Kinesiology-2nd year)
Levi Adkins (University of Victoria-Engineering-1st year)
Lisa Scott (Camosun College-Nursing-1st year)
Lou Verwey (University of Manitoba-Voice, Music Education-1st year)
Lua Blackbourn (Capilano University-Science-2nd year)
Lucie Robichaud (University of Victoria-Arts-1st year)
Madeleine Boniface (UBC-Arts-Psychology-2nd year)
Marlie Behm (University of Calgary-Arts, Psychology-2nd year)
Megan Wall (Vancouver Island University-Nursing-2nd year)
Oceane Aguacil (Dalhousie-Arts, Social Work-1st year)
Paige Tweten (University of Victoria-Business-2nd year)
Ryland Bentall (University of Calgary-Global Development-1st year)
Sadie Ross (McGill University-Arts-1st year)
Samuel Florin (University of Victoria-Arts, Social Science-1st year)
Sophie Reynolds (Kings College, Dalhousie-Arts- 2nd year)
Sydney Florin (University of Victoria-Biology-2nd year)
Taya Moyls (UBC-Science-2nd year)
Willow Gilbert (University of Saskatchewan-Veterinary Medicine-1st year)
Zachary Ross (Queens University-Music-3rd year)

2024: 34 students received a total of $67,000
2023: 21 students received a total of $50,000
2022: 19 students received a total of $42,000
2021: 13 students received a total of $40,000
2020: 13 students received a total of $42,000
2019: 16 students received a total of $30,000
​2018: 9 students received a total of $26,200
2017: 8 students received a total of $21,250
2016: 6 students received a total of $10,000
2015: 6 students received a total of $12,000
2014: 5 students received a total of $10,000
2013: 3 students received a total of $6,000
2012: 2 students received a total of $4,000
2011: 1 student received a total of $2,000
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