Motor Dealers' Association Education Foundation
One of the MDA's main priorities is to promote and highlight the numerous career options in a franchised new vehicle dealership. From promoting the industry and recruiting interested applicants at career fairs, motor shows and school events, to working in partnership with educational institutions - the MDA is committed to ensuring life-long learning opportunities for staff at our member dealerships.
The MDA Education Foundation was established to provide an avenue for scholarship opportunities to dealership staff. From trade and technical scholarships, to bursaries for finance and dealership management programs at SAIT, Georgian College and Northwood University; the MDA wants to provide assistance where it is needed, and reward excellence in academic achievements.
Funding for the Education Foundation is provided through the generous donations from dealer members and associate members, as well as ongoing partnerships and profit-sharing agreements with:
- EPA Ultimate Concepts (contributed in excess of $152,941 to the Education Foundation in the past 8 years alone!)
- Great Little Horoscope (GLH) Vending (provides a portion of commission from vending machines placed in member dealerships)
BC Radilogical Society Entrance Award
Selection is based on academic standing in secondary school and/ or post-secondary studies. Other factors may be taken into consideration such as participation in school activities, community involvement and demonstrated leadership qualities.
Pam and Jerry Bastien Entrance Award
Selection is based on academic standing in secondary school and/ or post-secondary studies. Other factors may be taken into consideration such as participation in school activities, community involvement and demonstrated leadership qualities.
Nanaimo Home Support Association Awards
2 awards, $250 each; for students enrolled in the Home Support Resident Care Attendant program at the Nanaimo Campus; based on demonstrated clinical and academic excellence, leadership and the recommendation of the department. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation, (February and June)
Sir William Macdonald Scholarships
Two scholarships open to all students in the intermediate and final years. Value: $800 each.
Lionel Shapiro Awards for Achievement in English
Awarded on the recommendation of the Department of English to the winner of the Shakespeare Gold Medal. Value: $3,000.
H.M. Mackay Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1932 as a memorial to the late Henry M. Mackay, formerly Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Awarded to a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident in the First Year in Engineering. Value: $1,600.
R.P.D. Graham Scholarships and Medals
Endowed by former students of Dr. R.P.D. Graham, Professor Emeritus of Mineralogy. One scholarship is available to students entering an intermediate or the final year of the B.Sc. program in Geological Sciences. A second scholarship is available to students entering the second or third year...
Chris Laithwaite Memorial Bursary
This award will be awarded to a student continuing their studies at North Island College. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need and have maintained a satisfactory academic standing.
Sydney Elizabeth Price Memorial Bursary
The bursary is awarded on the basis of financial need to a woman student entering her third year in the Faculty of Arts and taking a major or honours course in Political Science.
William Alexander MacKenzie Scholarship
This award is made to a graduate student working on a research project aimed at preventing pollution by mineral recovery operations. The award is made to a deserving student in the Department of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering based on the recommendation of the Department...
Elaine S. McKenna Kay Memorial Bursary
Bursaries totalling $900 are given to mature women students registered in first or second year law.
James L. and Donald A. Duncan Fellowship to Advance Excellence in Journalism
An $18,000 fellowship is given to graduate students with excellent writing abilities who are well-read and have a demonstrated interest in a broad range of journalistic topics. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Journalism.
Robert J. Craig Memorial Scholarship
The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry to a student entering fourth-year,who in addition, displays unusual initiative, leadership, and perseverance.
Stuart Olson Construction Inc. Scholarship
A $500 scholarship has been endowed by Stuart Olson Construction Inc. for an undergraduate student in Management Information Systems. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration.
Dennis Molnar Graduate Student Travel Scholarship in Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies
Scholarships totalling $1,250 have been endowed by Dennis Molnar for graduate students in the Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies to support travel involving field work, archeological site visits or excavations. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department in consultation...
Talisman Energy Scholarship in Chemical Engineering
A $9,000 scholarship has been endowed by Talisman Energy for a student entering third year in the Chemical Engineering Program in the Faculty of Applied Science, with preference for a student with a high academic average and a demonstrated interest in the energy sector. The...
David Maw Scholarship
The award is offered to an undergraduate student in biological science and is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science.
William and Nona Heaslip Scholarship
Two scholarships of $15,000 each are offered by The William and Nona Heaslip Foundation to undergraduate students entering their second year of study in the Faculty of Arts. The donors' contribution is matched in part by the Faculty of Arts. In selecting recipients, consideration is...
Industrial Engineering Entrance Scholarships
Up to five scholarships, established by the Department of Industrial Engineering, in the amount of up to $2000, will be awarded to top-ranked students applying to Industrial Engineering. All students who are accepted for entry to the Industrial Engineering program, at the end of year...
B.C. ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS' ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
AVAILABLE TO: A UCFV student in the Social Services/Social Work program who is on the way to completing the Bachelor of Social Work. STIPULATIONS: The department's recommendation will be based upon a high GPA, excellence in the field of social work, and concern for social...