Scholarships for Students Pursuing Academic Studies Toward Environmental Sustainability
How to Apply for a Scholarship
- Deadline for applications for the 2025 scholarships will be Friday, July 4th, 11:59 p.m..
- Only applications using an electronic format will be considered.
- 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 [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.
2024: 34 students received a total of $67,000
Beatrice Carchrae (University of BC-Bachelor of Science-1st year)
Sophie Reynolds (University of King's College, Dalhousie-1st year)
Lua Blackbourn (Capilano University-Bachelor of Science-1st year)
Wylie Stiver (McGill University-Bachelor of Science Biological, Biomedical & Life Sciences-1st year)
Alexis Lines (McGill University-Faculty of Science-1st year)
Megan Wall-Watson (Vancouver Island University-Bachelor of Science in Nursing-1st year)
Taya Moyls Brokenshire (University of BC-Bachelor of Science-1st year)
Maya Church (University of Victoria-Faculty of Science-2nd year)
Ellen Nickle (King's College, Dalhousie University-Law Justice & Society-4th year)
Duncan Glave (Concordia University-Bachelor of Fine Arts-3rd year)
Marlie Behm (University of Calgary-Bachelor of Arts-1st year)
Isaac Procktor (University of Victoria-Environmental Science-2nd year)
Sydney Florin (University of Victoria-Faculty of Science-1st year)
Miranda Forster (McGill University-Environmental Science-2nd year)
Kaelyn Dennis-Lay (Western University-Biology-3rd year)
Alexandra Forbes (Western University-Civil Engineering-3rd year)
Natalia Denis-Lay (University of Victoria-Social Sciences-1st year)
Connor Harding (University of BC-Mechanical Engineering-3rd year)
Lucy Griffiths (University of Victoria-School of Social Work-4th year)
Grace Quarry (Queen's University-Health Studies-2nd year)
Karina Jorgensen-Fullam (Queens University-Engineering Physics-2nd year)
Kaia Bentley (University of Victoria-Bachelor of Science-Psychology-2nd year)
Zachary Ross (Queen's University-Music-2nd year)
Eliane Lapointe (University of BC-Biomedical Engineering-2nd year)
Kashton Ogden (Simon Fraser University-Engineering Physics-1st year)
Marlena Dawe (Simon Fraser University-Psychology-3rd year)
Katelyn Honing (University of Victoria-Marine Biology-5th year)
Elsie Ogden (McGill University-Bachelor of Arts-1st year)
Riven Juneja (University of Victoria-Psychology-2nd year)
Brigitte Gabrielle-Simpson (University of Victoria-Engineering02nd year)
Chloe Collins (University of Victoria-Humanities-1st year)
Joe Lalonde (University of BC-Bachelor of Arts-2nd year)
Bronwen Young (Queen's University-Engineering-2nd year)
Rhys Manning (Dalhousie University-Commerce-1st year)
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
2024: 34 students received a total of $67,000
Beatrice Carchrae (University of BC-Bachelor of Science-1st year)
Sophie Reynolds (University of King's College, Dalhousie-1st year)
Lua Blackbourn (Capilano University-Bachelor of Science-1st year)
Wylie Stiver (McGill University-Bachelor of Science Biological, Biomedical & Life Sciences-1st year)
Alexis Lines (McGill University-Faculty of Science-1st year)
Megan Wall-Watson (Vancouver Island University-Bachelor of Science in Nursing-1st year)
Taya Moyls Brokenshire (University of BC-Bachelor of Science-1st year)
Maya Church (University of Victoria-Faculty of Science-2nd year)
Ellen Nickle (King's College, Dalhousie University-Law Justice & Society-4th year)
Duncan Glave (Concordia University-Bachelor of Fine Arts-3rd year)
Marlie Behm (University of Calgary-Bachelor of Arts-1st year)
Isaac Procktor (University of Victoria-Environmental Science-2nd year)
Sydney Florin (University of Victoria-Faculty of Science-1st year)
Miranda Forster (McGill University-Environmental Science-2nd year)
Kaelyn Dennis-Lay (Western University-Biology-3rd year)
Alexandra Forbes (Western University-Civil Engineering-3rd year)
Natalia Denis-Lay (University of Victoria-Social Sciences-1st year)
Connor Harding (University of BC-Mechanical Engineering-3rd year)
Lucy Griffiths (University of Victoria-School of Social Work-4th year)
Grace Quarry (Queen's University-Health Studies-2nd year)
Karina Jorgensen-Fullam (Queens University-Engineering Physics-2nd year)
Kaia Bentley (University of Victoria-Bachelor of Science-Psychology-2nd year)
Zachary Ross (Queen's University-Music-2nd year)
Eliane Lapointe (University of BC-Biomedical Engineering-2nd year)
Kashton Ogden (Simon Fraser University-Engineering Physics-1st year)
Marlena Dawe (Simon Fraser University-Psychology-3rd year)
Katelyn Honing (University of Victoria-Marine Biology-5th year)
Elsie Ogden (McGill University-Bachelor of Arts-1st year)
Riven Juneja (University of Victoria-Psychology-2nd year)
Brigitte Gabrielle-Simpson (University of Victoria-Engineering02nd year)
Chloe Collins (University of Victoria-Humanities-1st year)
Joe Lalonde (University of BC-Bachelor of Arts-2nd year)
Bronwen Young (Queen's University-Engineering-2nd year)
Rhys Manning (Dalhousie University-Commerce-1st year)
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