SCHOLARSHIPS
2 SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY THE CJFCB
Each year, the Youth Council awards two scholarships worth $1,000 each to two high school graduating students in British Columbia. This is a unique opportunity for two youths to be rewarded for their community involvement and leadership.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Be a graduating student from a high school in British Columbia
- Be a member of the CJFCB
- Stands out for their community and school involvement
- Embody the Youth Council’s values: leadership, commitment, and inclusion
- Have demonstrated exemplary behavior at Youth Council events
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Each year, applications for scholarships open on April 15 and must be submitted by the evening of May 15.
The names of the recipients are announced at our Annual General Meeting, held in late June.
TIPS FOR YOUR APPLICATION
To make your application stand out, take the time to provide detailed answers to each question. Feel free to use specific examples, anecdotes, or personal experiences to demonstrate your involvement in your community. A well-prepared application increases your chances of being selected!
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FRENCH-SPEAKING YOUTH IN B.C.
Discover all the scholarships available to you by visiting our postsecondary resources website. You will find all kinds of relevant information about your postsecondary journey:
- French-language education options (programs and services)
- scholarships, financial aid, and basic financial concepts
- tips to help you prepare for postsecondary education
- tools to support you
- employment opportunities
- activities, services, and opportunities in the Francophone community
If you have any questions or comments about this project, contact us at information@cjfcb.com!
FORMER AWARD RECIPIENTS
2025 - Amy Balawi, a graduate of Anse-au-Sable Secondary School in Kelowna, and Nicolas Hondier, a graduate of Jules Verne Secondary School in Vancouver.
2024 - Nelly Nadembega, a graduate of Chatelech Secondary School in Sechelt and Chloé Lukac, a graduate of Pionniers-de-Maillardville Secondary School in Port Coquitlam.
2023 - Natalie Hutchinson, a graduate of Nanaimo Secondary School and Alexis Gasc, a graduate of Jules-Verne Secodary School in Vancouver.
2022 - Chloe Doyon, a graduate of Carihi Secondary School in Campbell River and Amandine Peuchet, a graduate of Au-coeur-de-l'île Secondary School in Comox.
2021 - Aquinnah MacLean, a graduate of Duchess Park Secondary School in Prince George and Nicolas Deporcq-Pomerleau, a graduate of Jules-Verne Secondary School in Vancouver.
2020 - Cloé Robert, a graduate of Penticton Hight Secondary School and Océanie Rainville, a graduate of Au-coeur-de-l'île Secondary School in Comox.
2019 - Alexandra Stringer-Holden, a graduate of Chatelech Secondary School in Sechelt, and Danielle Ruhigisha, a graduate of Victor-Brodeur Secondary School in Victoria.
2018 - Ashton Ramsay, a graduate of Pionniers-de-Maillardville Secondary School in Port Coquitlam.