Application Process for Minerva-administered awards

The awards listed below are reviewed and distributed directly through the Minerva Foundation. Please see our List of Awards for information on applying for any other Minerva Education Awards.

The objectives for the Education Awards Program are to:

Assist single mothers in advancing their education.
Re-train mature women returning to the workforce after a long absence.
Advance women in non-traditional fields of study.
Assist immigrant and Aboriginal women and women with a disability to overcome educational barriers.

All applications should be mailed to the Minerva Foundation with the following supporting documents in one envelope:

The relevant application form, completed and signed
Two letters of reference, signed, preferably from academic professionals or employers
A personal essay of no more than 1000 words how you meet the criteria for the award and the objectives of the Education Awards Program, your life circumstances and how the award will help you meet your career goal.
A resumé listing your career goals; artistic, academic and athletic achievements; and volunteer and work experience
A recent transcript

NB – If applications are being submitted for more than one award, only one set of supporting documents (cover letter stating the award applied for, references, transcript, resume) is required.

The envelope and cover letter should state the award/awards that you are applying for.

Application documents

Bob & Judy Hager Family Fund Award at the Sauder School of Business (UBC)

School: Sauder School of Business at UBC
Program: MBA
Application Deadline: August 1, 2011

Eligibility Requirements
Bob & Judy Hager Family Fund Award Application Form

CanScribe Career Centre Award

School: CanScribe Career Centre
Program: Medical Transcriptionist
Application Deadline: June 1, 2011

Canscribe Career Centre Application Form

Janet Fleck Ladner Education Endowment Award at UBC

School: UBC
Program: Any
Application Deadline: June 1, 2011

Eligibility Requirements
Janet Fleck Ladner Education Endowment Application Form

Minerva Cares Education Award

School: Any accredited college or university
Program: Any; Worked at least a year as a caregiver
Application Deadline: September 23, 2011

Minerva Cares Award Details
Minerva Cares Application Form

Nancy Harrison & Paul Buitenhuis Award at Simon Fraser University

School: Simon Fraser University
Program: Any
Application Deadline: June 1, 2011

Eligibility Requirements
Nancy Harrison & Paul Buitenhuis Award Application Form

Randy Sung Education Endowment Award

School: University of British Columbia
Program: Business
Application Deadline: August 1, 2011

Eligibility Requirements
Randy Sung Education Endowment Award Application Form

Rix Family Foundation Science and Technology Award

School: Any accredited college or university
Program: Science and Technology
Application Deadline: June 1, 2011

Eligibility Requirements
Rix Family Foundation Science & Technology Application Form

Suzanne Lee Teacher’s Education Endowment Fund

School: Any accredited college or university
Program: Education
Application Deadline: June 1, 2011

Suzanne Lee Story
Eligibility Requirements
Suzanne Lee Application Form

Award criteria are subject to change

When I moved to Canada in 1998, I was pregnant and all alone. I was scared as to how I would take care of my daughter without a decent standard of education. I realized that without English I would be useless so I focused on improving my English by attending ESL classes at Vancouver Community College. When my English level improved, I was confident enough to go for science courses. And in 2003, the Minerva Foundation offered me the Minerva Foundation Award For BC Women in recognition of my excellent grades at school.
This scholarship changed my life as it offered me the opportunity to take post secondary course. Then when I entered the Licensed Practical Nursing Program in 2006, I faced financial problems. Again, it was Minerva that helped me with funds to solve my financial problems. Now I am working as an LPN and have solid hopes of furthering myself in this field.
Thanks so much to Minerva for giving me a life of hope. Thank you so much Minerva for helping me by believing in my abilities.

Sasiratha Uthayakumar, LPN