Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities at BGC Canada include:

Best Buy Grade 10 Scholarship

Anticipated application launch: March – April
Deadline: 4 weeks after launch date

BGC Canada and Best Buy Canada are pleased to offer Best Buy Canada Grade 10 scholarships to eligible youth members in Grade 10 from across Canada. Best Buy Canada Grade 10 scholarships aim to increase the chances of BGC youth graduating from high school and enrolling in post-secondary education.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current or former Club member (participant, volunteer, and/or staff member) for a minimum of 1 year
• Be in Grade 10 at the time of application

Scholarship details:

Number of scholarships available: up to 20

Each scholarship recipient receives:

• $4,000 in trust with BGC Canada to be payable to post-secondary institution upon completion of secondary school
• $750 Best Buy Gift Card for the purchase of a laptop
• $250 paid to your Club to assist with covering application fees and other expenses

Applicants are notified 4-6 weeks after applications close.

BGC Canada Scholarships

Anticipated application launch: April – May
Deadline: 4 weeks after launch date

BGC Canada offers scholarships is available to students up to 24 years old at the time if the application, who plan to enter, or go back to school, in full-time or part-time studies at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current or former BGC Club member for a minimum of 1 year
• Be a maximum of 24 years of age at the time of application.
• Be pursuing some form of full-time or part-time post-secondary education (e.g. college, CEGEP, university or trades school; diploma, degree, apprenticeship, or other program) at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Applicant may apply at any point during their pursuit of post-secondary education.

Scholarship details:

• Number of scholarships available: up to 30
• Scholarship value: $3,000 – $4,000

Applicants are notified 4-6 weeks after applications close.

Baskin Robbins Scholarships

Anticipated application launch: April – May
Deadline: 4 weeks after launch date

Baskin Robbins offers scholarships is available to students up to 24 years old at the time of the application, who plan to enter, or go back to school, in full-time or part-time studies at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current or former BGC Club member for a minimum of 1 year
• Be a maximum of 24 years of age at the time of application.
• Be pursuing some form of full-time or part-time post-secondary education (e.g. college, CEGEP, university or trades school;
• diploma, degree, apprenticeship, or other program) at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Applicant may apply at any point during their pursuit of post-secondary education.

Scholarship details:

• Number of scholarships available: up to 4
• Scholarship value: $4,000

Youth of the Year

Youth of the Year (YOY) is a national competition at BGC Clubs that celebrates youth achievements, service, and leadership in Clubs, schools, and communities. The purpose of the YOY role is to act as a BGC Clubs youth ambassador, speaking passionately to corporate partners and other audiences about the organization and its impact.

Each year, Club members from across Canada apply to become Youth of the Year. From the submissions, six Club members are selected as Regional Youth of the Year, followed by one youth demonstrating exceptional leadership, service, and achievement to receive additional recognition as BGC Canada’s National Youth of the Year. This year, we have also added an Indigenous Youth of the Year category, who will be chosen alongside the Regional Youth of the Year.

Winners of the YOY competition are awarded the following prizes:

• Regional Youth of the Year (awarded to six Club members):
  • $2,000 CAD scholarship to apply to post-secondary education
  • One personal laptop
• Indigenous Youth of the Year (awarded to one Club member):
  • $2,000 CAD scholarship to apply to post-secondary education
  • One personal laptop
• National Youth of the Year (awarded to one of the six Regional YOY):
  • Additional $8,000 CAD scholarship to apply to post-secondary education (total of $10,000 CAD)

Click here to learn more about Youth of the Year and past recipients

Please note: Dates are subject to change. Please contact your Club for further information.