District Authority Scholarship
Submission Due Date: April 8th/2024
*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.
Important Dates:
HCOS Submission Date: If you would like Kaylee Moerman to look over your application before the April 8th submission date. Please email your portfolio to Kaylee Moerman by April 4th/2024.
Please email Kaylee Moerman if you have any questions.
To be considered for a District/ Authority Scholarship, applicants must:
be a Canadian citizen or Permanent resident (Landed Immigrant)- foreign students in B.C. on a study permit are not eligible to apply.
be enrolled in a Group 1, 2 or 4 Independent school in Grade 12. (HCOS is a qualified school)
fulfill B.C. Ministry of Education graduation requirements.
must be a BC resident. (parent/guardian address)
Students are advised to choose the area where they are best able to demonstrate the highest level of achievement in a digital portfolio. Students can apply to one Specialty Area only.
Fine Arts
Applied Skills
Physical Activity
Second Languages
Leadership
Technical and Trades Training
Community Service
Indigenoius Languages and Culture
*see table below with Focus Area's listed under each Specialty Area.
Would you like to apply?
Step 1: Email Kaylee Moerman to express your interest in applying and let her know what Specialty Area you'd like to apply for.
Step 2: Create a digital portfolio showcasing your Specialty Area and complete a 1-page introduction letter.
Step 3: Download the necessary forms, fill them out and make them PDF files.
Step 4: Create a google email account if you do not already have one.
Step 5: Submit online all necessary documents.
Verification Page (Kaylee Moerman will complete this and send to you as a PDF)
One page letter of application
Evidence/ Documentation List
Weblink for Digital Portfolio or additional evidence.
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.
Will I be contacted for an interview? Yes, all applicants are contacted by an adjudicator to arrange an online interview.
Who are the Adjudicators? Adjudicators are picked from a few different schools, some of our very own GA's have adjudicated.
How do I pick a focus area? We encourage students to choose the area where they are best able to demonstrate the highest level of achievemnet in an online portfolio.
My focus area doesn't require a portfolio? If your focus area doesn’t require a portfolio, you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your area excellence during the interview. In the outline pages it will show you which focus areas require a portfolio and which focus areas don’t.
Can I share additional information? You may wish to share some additional documents like a resume or awards that you have received. These can be uploaded as one PDF through the application form.