This award is presented annually to a deserving Grade 12 student with an average of 70% or better who is not the recipient of another major award, and who demonstrates good citizenship in school and the community with volunteer service being a significant aspect of this service.
This award honours a member of the Girls hockey team based on team performance, sportsmanship and academic performance.
This award is presented annually to two graduating students based on their involvement and contributions made within the local community. The successful candidate will also be a positive advocate for women’s rights.
School: St. James Collegiate and Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
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Susan Bohonos Memorial AwardThe award is presented annually in honour of a former student. The recipient is a graduating student who demonstrates a kind, enthusiastic and positive character with potential for leadership. This candidate is able to overcome challenges and is actively involved in school/ the community and has maintained a 65% average.
Amount: $500
School: Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
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Winnipeg Rock and Mineral Jewelry AwardThis award is presented annually to a full-time student enrolled in the undergraduate Jewellery Arts Program.
Amount: $100
School: Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
John Taylor Collegiate
Charlotte Lee Memorial AwardThis award is in memory of a former Educational Assistant at John Taylor Collegiate. Charlotte Lee was very involved with the special needs work experience program and loved her job and the students. This scholarship is presented annually to a graduating student in the work experience program who displays positive attributes.
Amount: $200
School: John Taylor Collegiate
Darcee Gosselin MemorialThis award is in memory of a former John Taylor Collegiate teacher. The scholarship recognizes a student who demonstrates outstanding volunteer efforts and is involved in extra-curricular activities at John Taylor Collegiate.
Amount: $200
School: John Taylor Collegiate
Jim and Lillian Huggard Memorial AwardThis award is presented annually to a graduating student who is actively involved in community events or school activities over a number of years.
Amount: $500 at each school
School: John Taylor Collegiate and Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
John Taylor 50th Reunion AwardThis award was developed in connection with the 50th anniversary of the school. It is awarded each year to a graduating student with good academic standing and very good attendance. The recipient also demonstrates strong school spirit and actively participates in school events.
Amount: $1,500
School: John Taylor Collegiate
Madison-Claven-Enns Memorial AwardThis award is presented in memory of a former student. The scholarship recognizes a graduating student who achieves a minimum 70% average, demonstrates a positive attitude toward learning and has overcome a challenge (physical, emotional, life event) to successfully graduate.
Amount: $200
School: John Taylor Collegiate
Louis Simkulak AwardThis award is presented annually to a graduating student who shows the greatest enthusiasm and interest in the “History of Western Civilization” course and who will be continuing with further educational studies.
Amount: $300
School: John Taylor Collegiate
St. James Collegiate
Bill Moir AwardThis award is sponsored by a former student. The recipient will have maintained involvement in the Hockey Academy and/or community hockey and/or high school hockey with an academic average of 80%. Hockey should be the major athletic focus but alternatively, team membership in other inter-collegiate sports may be considered. The recipient is a good citizen with post-secondary aspirations.
Amount: $500
School: St. James Collegiate
Click here to view the profile for this award. Captain Gordon Oliver Alexander Memorial AwardThis award is sponsored by Scholarship Foundation President, Bruce Alexander, in memory of his father. The recipient is a graduating student with an average of 80% or better, who does not receive any other major awards. The successful candidate has plans to pursue post-secondary education, paired with a record of service in school and/or the community.
Amount: $250
School: St. James Collegiate
Constance and George Waters Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship is in memory of an educator and a trustee. The recipient of this scholarship is entering a helping profession, preferably the field of education.
Amount: $500
School: St. James Collegiate
Crosstown Civic Credit Union AwardThis award is presented to a student with strong academic achievement and school citizenship who intends to use the scholarship to help pursue post-secondary studies.
Amount: $500
Location: St. James Collegiate
Dr. D. Young Humanitarian AwardThis award is presented in honour of a former teacher. The recipient is a student at the undergraduate level who exhibits humanitarianism.
Amount: $100
School: St. James Collegiate
Edith and Thomas Cox Memorial AwardThis award is presented annually to assist a graduating student in need of financial assistance to pursue post-secondary education. The award is offered by a former St. James Collegiate student, Harry Cox, honouring his parents Edith and Thomas Cox for the support they provided him. He achieved his academic goals with the help of two scholarships he received at graduation and wishes to help other St. James Collegiate graduates do the same.
Amount: $800
School: St. James Collegiate
Eric Jonasson Memorial ScholarshipThis award is presented in honour of a former trustee. The recipient is a student who resides in the East Ward of SJASD, as defined in 1998, and is graduating from the Technology Program or Second Start with an above average standing. The successful candidate will have plans to pursue a technology program at a post-secondary institution in Winnipeg.
Amount: $500
School: St. James Collegiate
Click here to view the profile for this award. Jan Ernest Carlson Memorial AwardThis award is presented in honour of a boy who resided in East St. James. The recipient is a student planning to pursue the humanities.
Amount: $400
Location: St. James Collegiate
Norman E. Lawson AwardThe recipient will be recognized for his or her excellence in academic achievement and for the notable contributions he or she has made to the daily life at St. James Collegiate.
Amount: $100
School: St. James Collegiate
Paul Havixbeck Memorial AwardThis award is in memory of a former teacher. The annual recipient is an outstanding Grade 12 Mathematics student who is involved in school activities. The successful candidate must graduate with a minimum of a “B” average and have plans to attend a post-secondary institution.
Amount: $100
School: St. James Collegiate
St. James Burger & Chip Co. #Giveback AwardThis award is presented annually to two graduating students based on their involvement and contributions made within the local community. The successful candidate will also be a positive advocate for women’s rights.
Amount: $500
School: St. James Collegiate and Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate
Click here to view the profile for this award. St. James Collegiate Alumni AwardsThese awards are presented to three graduating students pursuing post-secondary education at one of the following institutions: Red River College, the University of Manitoba or University of Winnipeg. The successful candidates are actively involved in volunteer activities, have good attendance and citizenship, and high academic standing in Mathematics, English and at least three other Senior 4 courses. These award recipients cannot be the Governor General medalist or the runner-up.
Amount: $100
School: St. James Collegiate
Tom Dercola Humanities AwardThis award is presented annually to a student in Grade 10 or 11 with high academic standing in one or more of the Humanities subjects. The successful candidate also demonstrates good citizenship and is involved in the community.
Amount: $125
School: St. James Collegiate
Westwood Collegiate
Anne Simpson Memorial AwardThis award is in memory of a community member. The scholarship will be presented each year to a graduating student with the highest average out of two Grade 12 Science courses, a minimum of 40 community service hours and is registered to pursue science at the post-secondary level.
Amount: $500
School: Westwood Collegiate
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Jill Mino Memorial Dance AwardThis award is in memory of the first dance teacher in St. James-Assiniboia School Division who taught at Westwood Collegiate. It is presented annually to a graduating student who exemplifies a love of the Arts and demonstrates ability and dedication to the Arts, in particular, dance. The award is now funded by the Dance program at the school through the Emergent Expressions event, which showcases student choreography.
Amount: $250
School: Westwood Collegiate
Shannon Ellis Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship is in memory of a former student. The scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating Drama student at Westwood Collegiate who is active on the improv team and has at least a mark of 80% in the Drama Major program.
Amount: $150
School: Westwood Collegiate
All Middle Years Schools
James McLeod Memorial AwardThis award is in memory of a former student. The award is presented annually to a Grade 8 band student who demonstrates commitment and dedication to band, as well as a love of music at Lincoln Middle School.
Amount: $100
School: Lincoln Middle School
Neil Krebbs Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship is in memory of a former Spring Valley Junior High student. The award is presented annually to a player who best exemplifies the characteristics Neil displayed as an athlete — excellent skill, sportsmanship and team commitment. In even years, it is presented to a male MVP and in odd years, a female MVP. The award is presented at the Middle Years Volleyball Final Tournament to a player on the championship team.
Amount: $100
School: Middle School in SJASD
All Early Years Schools
Julie Larson Memorial AwardThis award is in memory of a former teacher. The award is presented to a deserving student to further their study of art or drama by helping to pay the enrollment fee in an appropriate course. Monies could be used for book prizes instead of cash awards if preferred.
Amount: $50 per school, can be awarded to two students at $25
School: Stevenson-Britannia School, Linwood School and Bruce Middle School
Ms. Willows Book AwardThis award is in memory of a former teacher at Crestview School. Each year, all students at Crestview School receive a book of their choosing based on their interest and reading level during “I Love to Read Month.”
Amount: Books for all Crestview students
School: Crestview School
Click here to view the profile for this award. Shirley Agnes Tyrrell AwardThis award is in memory of a parent at Buchanan School. It is presented annually to a Grade 5 student, selected by Grade 5 teachers and the principal, who shows the best effort in work ethic, conviction and overall citizenship.
Amount: $500 for a bike
School: Buchanan School
