Saint Patrick Regional Secondary
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Graduation Scholarships at Saint Patrick
The Saint Patrick Regional Secondary school community is known
as a supportive network of teachers, parents, pastors, and alumni
who work together to create opportunities for its students. These
opportunities are possible because there is a tradition of and indeed
a commitment to being “ready and willing”. Our school community
is blessed with many individuals who are ready and certainly dedicated to using their gifts and talents in their pursuit of excellence.
We recognize many deserving students each year with the growing number of awards and scholarships; we are proud to affirm our
students and assist them in their post-secondary endeavors. We
encourage our graduating students to consider the following scholarships and to commit themselves to the ideals described in each of
the awards.
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Awards and Information List
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The Sister Conrad Award
The Gulf & Fraser Financial Group Scholarship
Michael P. McDonagh Award
The Choral Activities Scholarship
The Sister Anna Runge Award
The Redemptorist Award for Speech Arts and Drama
The Saint Patrick Academic and Athletic Award
The Joy (Fernandes) Szulc Memorial Scholarship
The Artuso Brothers’ Scholarship for Computer Applications
The Archbishop Exner Respect for Life Scholarship
The British Columbia Innovation Award for Science
The Saint Patrick Academic Scholarship
Achievement Certificates for Top Students
The Class of 1990 Renaissance Scholarship
The Bishop Monroe Scholarship for Achievement in the Fine Arts
The Saint Patrick Regional Education Committee Scholarships
The Archbishop James Carney Scholarships
The Carlos H. Veloso Memorial Scholarship
The Nicole Siemens Memorial Fine Arts Award
The GVCCU Book Awards
The Flores Family Scholarship
The Governor General’s Medal
The Royal Canadian Legion Mount Pleasant Branch #177 Scholarship
External Awards and Scholarship Information
The 1989 Graduation Scholarship In Memory of Susan Walton and Craig Kelsch
Provincial Scholarships
The Emilia and Godfrey A. Joyce Scholarship
Dogwood District/Authority Awards
The Genevieve and Frank Doyle Endowment
Helpful Awards Websites
The Lawrence Chow Memorial Scholarship
Before You Apply for Any Scholarship...
The Sisters of Saint Joseph Memorial Scholarship
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Guidelines
The George Tanco Community Service Award
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The Sister Conrad Award
This award is presented to the student who best shows the
qualities of motivation and service that were lived out by
Sister Conrad Lauber and the Sisters of Saint Joseph in
their many years at our school.
What they did, they did for love.
Nominations are put forth by staff and final selection is
made by the Awards Committee.
This award is considered the most prestigious
Grade 12 award.
Amount: $500
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Michael P. McDonagh Award
This is awarded to the graduate who best
exemplifies the values of Saint Patrick.
Nominations are put forth by staff and final
selection is made by the Awards Committee.
Amount: $500
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The Sister Anna Runge Award
This award is presented to the graduate who
has best displayed qualities of citizenship and
service while at Saint Patrick.
Nominations are put forth by staff and final
selection is made by the Awards Committee.
Amount: $200
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Academic and Athletic Award
This award is presented to a male and female graduate who
has best-combined achievement in academics and athletics.
It is decided upon by combining Grade Point Average and
athletic points, under the direction of the grade co-ordinator
and athletic director.
Amount: $200 each
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The Artuso Brothers’ Scholarship for
Computer Applications
This is awarded to the graduate who has displayed
excellence in the applied use of computers.
The Information Technology department head decides upon
the winner.
Amount: $200
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The British Columbia Innovation Award
for Science
This award is presented to the top Grade 12 student for
outstanding achievement in science classes.
The science department head in consultation with the
Science Council of BC determines the winner.
(Medal)
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Achievement Certificates for Top Students
These certificates are presented to graduates with the highest
standing in each of the following areas of study:
1. French
2. Spanish
3. Math
4. Biology
5. Chemistry
6. Physics
7. English
8. Information Technology
9. English Literature
10.History
11.Geography
12.Audio Visual
13.Choral Music
14.Art
15.Drama
16.Foods
17.PE
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The Bishop Monroe Scholarship for
Achievement in the Fine Arts
This scholarship is presented to a Grade 12 student who has
contributed outstanding service in the area of Fine Arts in his/
her senior years.
The Head of Fine Arts, The Directors of Choral Activities and
The Head of Drama select the recipient for this award.
Amount: $250
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The Archbishop James Carney
Scholarships
These awards are presented to one female and one male
Catholic graduate who best combine:
o Christian example.
o Academic achievement
o Christian education achievement
Winners are determined by the Christian Education
department and the awards committee.
The actual awarding of monies will be done upon the
school receiving proof of registration in an approved post
secondary institution.
Amount: $1000 each
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The Nicole Siemens
Memorial Fine Arts Award
This annual award is presented to a graduate who has displayed a love of art
and intends to pursue fine art in his or her near future.
Interested students must apply for the award in April. Applications will be
reviewed by the Head of Fine Arts and/or the Scholarship Committee.
Amount $500.00
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The Flores Family Scholarship
This award is presented to a graduate
who intends to pursue a post-secondary
education at a local university. The
recipient must have displayed consistent
academic achievement and the qualities
of commitment and hard work in his or her
senior years at Saint Patrick.
Recipient is determined by the Awards
Committee after candidates are nominated by
the staff.
Amount: $250
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The Royal Canadian Legion
Mount Pleasant Branch #177
Scholarship
This award is presented to a student who has achieved a high
academic standing. If possible this individual should come
from the Mount Pleasant area. Financial need can also be a
consideration.
Selection is made by the Awards Committee.
Amount: $500
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The 1989 Graduation Scholarship
In Memory of
Susan Walton and Craig Kelsch
Two awards are presented to students who have demonstrated
qualities of commitment and perseverance in his or her senior
years in academics and athletics.
Nominations are put forth by staff and final selection is made by
the Awards Committee.
Amount: $200
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The Emilia and Godfrey A. Joyce Scholarship
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This award goes to a student who has achieved a high academic
standing through hard work and commitment and who has also
contributed service to the community in a quiet, effective manner.
Since Godfrey and Emilia valued education, it is expected that the
recipient use the award for further education.
Nominations are put forth by staff and final selection is made by
the Awards Committee.
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Amount: $500
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The Genevieve and Frank Doyle Endowment
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This Bursary is awarded to a student or graduate of Saint Patrick
who has demonstrated strong potential as a lifelong learner in any
area of the school curriculum. This Bursary will be issued to the
institution of choice and is open for 5 years after graduation.
Students must apply in writing to the awards co-ordinator
prior to May 1st.
Selection for this award is made by the awards committee.
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Amount: $500
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The Lawrence Chow Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the Class of 2000
CELTICS
This award is given to a student who has displayed
extraordinary effort and passion in Fine Arts and Athletics.
Recipient is determined by the Awards Committee.
Amount: $300
Not awarded annually
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The Sisters of Saint Joseph
Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the Class of 1972
The recipient of this award must exhibit the same attributes of hard
work and dedication demonstrated by the Sisters of Saint Joseph
during their years of service at Saint Patrick. Like the Sisters who
valued education, it is expected that the recipient use the award for
further education.
Nominations are put forth by staff and final selection is made by
the Awards Committee.
Amount: $200
Try to live in such a way that your life, in honour
of the Holy Spirit, will be a continual act of the
most perfect love of God.
- Jean Pierre Médaille, SJ, (1650)
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The George Tanco Community
Service Award
Sponsored by the
Mount Pleasant War Memorial
Community Co-operative Society
This award is presented to a Grade 12 student who has been involved with service in the
community. Financial need can be a consideration.
Nominations are put forth by staff and final selection is made by the Awards Committee.
Amount: $500
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The Gulf & Fraser Financial Group Scholarship
Sponsored by the G&F Financial Group
Mount Pleasant Branch
This award(s) is presented to a graduate who has displayed the
qualities of good citizenship, determination in academics and
leadership in the community
Recipient is determined by the Awards Committee after candidates
are nominated by the staff.
Amount: $1000 or two awards of $500
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The Choral Activities Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to a student
who has been involved in Choral Activities
for at least three years and has displayed
outstanding achievement, consistent
commitment and leadership in the Choral
program. The award should be used to
support continued interest in Choral Music.
The director of Choral Activities makes the
selection for this award from candidates who
apply for the scholarship. The Choral Director
initiates the Application process by mid-April.
All Applications must be submitted no later
than May 1st.
Amount: $1000
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The Redemptorist Award for
Speech Arts and Drama
Sponsored by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
This scholarship is presented to a student who
has demonstrated excellence in Speech Arts
and/or Drama in the senior years.
The Head of Drama, Head of English and
the awards committee select the successful
candidate.
Amount: $300
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The Joy (Fernandes) Szulc Memorial
Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to a student who intends to
pursue a career in education.
The recipient of this award must apply by May 1st.
Nominations are put forth by staff and final selection is
made by the Awards Committee.
Amount: $300
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The Archbishop Exner Respect for Life
Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to a student who has
been involved in and provided leadership in the school’s
Respect for Life Club between grades 8-12.
The moderator of the Respect for Life Club selects the
recipient for this award.
Amount: $500
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The Saint Patrick Academic Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to a student who has achieved
the highest in-class academic standing in four provincially
examinable courses.
Nominations are put forth by staff and final selection is made by
the Awards Committee.
Amount: $500
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The Class of 1990 Renaissance Scholarship
The Class of 1990 Renaissance Scholarship is awarded annually
to a graduating student who embodies the ideals of the Class of
1990: broad-ranging academic excellence, commitment to lifelong
learning and service to the Saint Patrick and larger communities.
Sometimes referred to as the Unsung Hero Scholarship, this
award is supported and adjudicated by the
Saint Patrick Class of 1990.
Amount: $300
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The Saint Patrick Regional Education
Committee Scholarships
These awards are presented to one female and one male
Catholic graduate who best combine:
o Christian example to his/her peers
through their own witness
o Academic achievement
o Involvement in his or her Parish
(supported by a Pastor’s letter)
o Involvement in the school community.
Interested students must apply for the award in April. Once
all applicants have applied, the Scholarship Committee
selects the winner.
Amount: $500 each
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The Carlos H. Veloso
Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the Quiroz Family
This award is presented to a graduate who wishes to pursue
a career in the Culinary Arts.
Interested students must apply for the award in April. Once
all applicants have applied, the Scholarship Committee
selects the winner.
Amount: $500
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The GVCCU Book Awards
These awards are presented to two graduates who have
displayed the qualities of perseverance or excellence in the
pursuit of knowledge.
Recipient is determined by the
Awards Committee after candidates
are nominated by the staff.
(Book Award)
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The Governor General’s Medal
This award is presented to the top student in
the graduating class.
The winner is determined by using the highest
average in all Grade 11 and 12 courses.
Calculations are to combine school and
provincial percentages.
Amount: $250
Sponsored by the Greater Vancouver Community Credit Union
The Winner also receives the Governor General’s Medal.
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External Awards and
Scholarship Information
Annually, Saint Patrick graduates are awarded a number of scholarships offered by
external organizations including: universities, colleges, the Ministry of Education
and a variety of community organizations. Each sponsoring institution will have
specific criteria for their awards.
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Provincial Scholarships
Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship
Provincial Scholarships are awarded based on the results of the five mandatory
provincial examinations in Grades 10, 11 and 12 (from the following categories):
Language Arts 10 (English 10)
Sciences 10
Mathematics 10
Social Studies 11
Language Arts 12 (English 12 or Communications 12)
Students can earn a provincial scholarship of $1000.00 based on their results on these
examinations. To earn the scholarship, students need to finish amongst the top 5000
students in the province.
For more information on the changes to this program,
please visit the Awards website at
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards.
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Dogwood District/Authority Awards
Beginning in the 2006/07 school year, the District Scholarship Program name will change to the “Dogwood
District/Authority Awards”. The allocation of these awards will increase from approximately 500 awards to
3000 awards to be pro-rated to school districts/authorities, based on district enrolment. The award amount
will remain the same at $1000 distributed in two parts ($500 cheque and $500 voucher).
The Dogwood District/Authority Awards will be available to graduates who excel in any of the following
areas:
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Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)
Applied Skills ( Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics)
Physical Activity (not limited to Physical Education)
Second Languages (including Aboriginal Languages)
As before, students must apply for these awards and must meet the criteria determined by the local
district scholarship committee as well as meet the basic eligibility requirements outlined by the Ministry of
Education (see Ministry of Education Handbook of Procedures).
A student will be able to receive both a Dogwood District/Authority Award and a Grade 12 Graduation
Program Examinations Scholarship.
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For more information on the changes to this program,
please visit the Awards website at
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards.
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Helpful Awards Websites
BC Ministry of Awards:
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards
BC Awards On-Line:
www.bcawardsonline.sd61.bc.ca
Student Awards:www.studentawards.com
Scholarship Canada:
www.scholarshipscanada.com
Canadian Merit Awards:
www.cmsf.ca
Millennium Scholarships:
www.millenniumscholarships.ca/en/index.asp
CanLearn-funding your education:
www.canlearn.ca
BC Student Loan Assistance Program: www.bcsap.bc.ca
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Before you apply for any scholarship:
- Look carefully at the criteria.
- Ask yourself if you meet the criteria.
- Get the opinion of an adult who really knows you and ask if you fit the criteria.
- Read the profiles of previous winners, if available on the website.
- Only apply for awards if you meet the criteria.
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Valedictorian and Salutatorian Guidelines
Valedictorian: St. Patrick’s Valedictorian is elected by the graduation class to speak
on their behalf at the graduation ceremony.
Salutatorian: St. Patrick’s Salutatorian is elected by the graduation class to
welcome guests at the graduation ceremony.
Selection Criteria: To qualify for selection students must meet the following criteria:
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Finish on the First Honours list after the April Report Card and be in good
standing with the Administration.
Process:
Submit their name to the Graduation Committee after April Report results
The Grad Committee will organize the grade 12 class vote
 The student with most votes is the Valedictorian
 The first runner up of the opposite sex is the Salutatorian
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Must work with English Department head in drafting of the speech
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