Scholarships
Each year the British Columbia Lapidary Society provides two (2) undergraduate scholarships of $1,500.00 each. The scholarships are available to undergraduate students at an accredited university, college or technical school in the province of British Columbia. Beginning in 2021 the Society provides one (1) continuing education scholarship of $1,500.00. Scholarship money is to be used exclusively for tuition and books.
Apply for 2023/2024
Please review the eligibility requirements for our scholarships. Our selection committee will only review applications that include all required information.
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Application Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Scholarship | August 15, 2023 | ||
| Continuing Education Scholarship | August 15, 2023 |
Application forms and required information must be submitted no later than the deadline stated above to:
BCLS Scholarship Fund
PO Box 254, Station A
Abbotsford BC V2T 6Z6
Email
In the case of undergradutate scholarships, official high school transcripts must be submitted no later than August 15, 2023, to the above address.
Applicants will receive notice of receipt. If you do not receive this notice please contact the Executive Secretary by phone at 604-852-1307 to ensure we have received your application package.
Donations to the BCLS Scholarship Fund may be payble to the British Columbia Lapidary Society and mailed to the above address.
Scholarship Recipients
| Winner | Category | Club |
|---|---|---|
2021/2022 |
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| Nathan Jaggernath | Bachelor of Computer Science |  Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Club |
| Josiah Eijbersen | Bachelor of Arts | Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Club |
2020/2021 |
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| Emily Norman | Psychology | Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Club |
| Mike Hill | General (Jewely Art & Design) |  Victoria Lapidary & Mineral Society |
| Duncan Robinson | Bachelor of Science | Lakes District Rock & Gem Club |
2019/2020 |
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| James Lerch | General Studies |  Kokanee Rock Club |
| Lilli Matern | General Studies | Kokanee Rock Club |
2018/2019 |
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| Jared Arnold Hamelin | Earth Sciences |  Richmond Gem & Mineral Society |
| Jeremiah John Lerch | General Studies | Kokanee Rock Club |
2017/2018 |
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| Crystal Chow | Earth Sciences |  Hastings Centre Rockhounds |
| Matthew Peters | General Studies | Fraser Valley Rock & Gem Club |
2016/2017 |
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| Brenna Short | Earth Sciences | Golden Rock & Fossil Club |
| Emmi Matern | General Studies | Kokanee Rock Club |
2015/2016 |
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| Ross Weston | Earth Sciences | Richmond Gem & Mineral Society |
| Marc Blanchet | General Studies |  Abbotsford Rock & Gem Club |
