Scholarships for Students Pursuing Academic Studies Toward Environmental Sustainability

How to Apply for a Scholarship

  1. Deadline for applications for the 2020 scholarships will be midnight, July 5th.
  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.

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  grants@bowenfoundation.com

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.

2020: 13 students received a total of $42,000
Calum Cole (Queen's University-Bachelor of Science-Botony-4th year)
Thomas Bement (UBC-Bachelor of Applied Science-3rd year)
Tobin Sparling (UBC-Dept. of Botany-Faculty of Science-3rd year)
Aria Willis (University of Victoria-Biological Sciences-2nd year)
Ruby Bottay (University of Victoria-Geography-2nd year)
Kylee Lightbody (Dalhousie University-Bachelor of Science-1st year)
Allegea Nesbitt (University of Toronto-Studies in Social Sciences-Faculty of Arts & Science-1st year)
Anna Bryan (Queen's University-Bachelor of Science-1st year)
Karina Jorgensen (Queens's University-Bachelor of Applied Science-1st year)
Molly Cole (Toronto Ryerson University-Image Arts-Film Studies-1st year)
Claire Squire (Queen's University-Arts & Science-Biology-1st year)
Callie Brougham (Capilano University-Bachelor of Arts-Liberal Studies-1st year)
Katelyn Honing (University of Victoria-Marine Biology-1st year)
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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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