District Authority Scholarship

Submission Due Date: April 28th @ 9:00am

*Below is the recording of the DAS workshop*

District Authority Purpose:

The District/ Authority Scholarships are offered by the Ministry of Education & Child Care to recognize BC graduating students for excellence in their chosen areas of interest and strength. 

Winners receive a $1,250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.


Application is open now! Click the link to visit the Sophie Page for more information. 

Important Dates: 

Application Closes: April 28th @ 9:00am

Please email Kaylee Moerman if you have any questions. 

Would you like to apply? 

Step 1: Create a digital portfolio showcasing your Specialty Area.

Step 2: Fill out the Application Form and Upload your digital portfolio.

Step 3: Send your reference the Reference Form. *Please Note: that the referee must be unrelated to the student.*

Categories for Scholarships

DAS Focus Areas

HCOS Awards & DAS Webinar

You can watch the recording of our HCOS Awards & DAS Webinar here. 

Application closes on April 28th at 9:00am. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a student win more than one District/Authority Scholarship?  No. A student may only receive one District/Authority Scholarship.

How long do recipients have to redeem their scholarship vouchers?  Reciepients normally have 5 years from the date of issue to redeem a DAS. The expiry date will be printed on the voucher. 

Who are the Adjudicators?  A committee will be created from our HCOS community.  

How do I pick a focus area?  We encourage students to choose the area where they are best able to demonstrate achievement in an online portfolio. 

Select the button below to open the handout.