Thanks to the generosity and foresight of incredible donors in our community, the Comox Valley Community Foundation is grateful to offer the ‘Class of 2025’ over $166,000 in scholarships and bursaries to support their post-secondary journeys.
“Funding for local students exists thanks to the generosity of so many individuals, families, businesses and organizations who give through the Community Foundation,” says Jolean Finnerty, Executive Director of the Foundation. “We are honoured to steward these gifts that support access to education for all and recognize the achievements of so many graduates in our community.”
Participating high schools are now accepting applications for scholarships, bursaries and other financial awards with various deadlines, including three exciting new awards from the Foundation this year:
• $10,000 Stew Savard Robotics/STEAM Leadership Award (Two available)
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Stew Savard, a former Navigate NIDES teacher with a passion for bringing robotics to Comox Valley youth for many years, this leadership award is offered to inspire and encourage SD No. 71 high school graduates who are pursuing studies in STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, aesthetics, mathematics), with an interest in robotics, at any public post-secondary institution in Canada.
• $18,000 Rick Jackson Scholarship – Foundation Trades
Through Rick’s extraordinary gift of one million dollars to the Comox Valley Community Foundation, the Rick Jakson Fund will provide scholarships for students in the Comox Valley for generations to come. This scholarship will be awarded to students graduating from School District 71 who are pursuing Trades training from Foundation to Red Seal certification at any Post-Secondary Institution in Canada.
• $18,000 Rick Jackson Scholarship – University Studies
Through Rick’s extraordinary gift of one million dollars to the Comox Valley Community Foundation, the Rick Jackson Fund will provide scholarships for students in the Comox Valley for generations to come. This scholarship will be awarded to university-bound students whose area of study is not available locally on Vancouver Island.
How to Apply
Applications are available now at participating SD71 high schools. Find us listed in the scholarship and bursary information on your school’s website to learn more.
Celebrate the Future of Our Community: Create a High School Award
Establishing a high school award through the Comox Valley Community Foundation is a meaningful way to support local students, reward excellence, and inspire dreams for the future. Whether you wish to honor a loved one, recognize a milestone, or simply give back to our community, we make it easy to create a lasting legacy. Together, we can tailor an award to reflect your values and celebrate the spirit of generosity that makes our community strong.
Visit https://cvcfoundation.org/giving/types-of-funds/ to learn more.
