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Scholarships

In-School Scholarship Opportunities for David Thompson Graduating Class of 2026:

The application opens on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9am.

The application deadline is Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4pm (PST).  No late submissions will be accepted.

Application Package: DT General Scholarship Application Form and DT Scholarship Application Instructions. 

To qualify, the applicants must:

  • have a minimum of seven (7) Grade 12 courses taken at David Thompson during the regular school year; and
  • not have any “I” (Incomplete) marks for any of their Grade 12 courses. (Courses must be completed or in progress. The mid-semester marks in semester 2 will be used to calculate the average.)


District Scholarship:

The District Scholarship ($1,250 each) is awarded to graduates who have demonstrated excellence in one of the following areas:

  • Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (e.g. Business Ed, Home Economics, Media Arts, Technology, Tourism)
  • Community Service (Volunteer Activity) (including awareness of local, global, and cultural issues)
  • Fine Arts (e.g. Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Art)
  • Indigenous Languages and Culture (demonstrated at school or in the community)
  • Languages (e.g. External Assessments or Languages Curriculum including AP courses)
  • Physical Activity (and Health) (e.g. Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, Fitness, Outdoor Education, not limited to Physical Education)
  • Technical and Trades Training (e.g. Coding, Culinary Arts, Mechanics, Robotics, Woodwork, Auto, Robotics)

The application process involves an application from the candidates and a selection committee of David Thompson teachers.

  • Information Session: Date to be confirmed
  • Application Deadline: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4pm
  • Application Form: Applications (hard copy, not digital) are due in the school office in the tray labelled 'District Scholarships' by 4pm.
  • Successful nominees will be notified by August 31, 2026.
  • Students can apply in more than one category. If you are applying in more than one category, you need to submit a separate application for each category.


Scholarships offered by David Thompson Alumni:

The following scholarships are generously provided by the David Thompson Alumni. Please read the instructions carefully. The application process is active and in process.

McEwen Family Awards 2026

Lydia Co Scholarships 2026

Soolim Co Scholarship 2026

Afreen Ahmed Memorial Prize 2026

Cheung Family Athletic Scholarship Application 2026

DreamS Bring Art Award 2026


David Thompson Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Trades/Performing Arts/Vocational Studies Scholarship:

This scholarship is given to a student who has spent his/her senior years at David Thompson Secondary School.  He/she has achieved outstanding achievements in a VSB approved program trades, performing arts and/or vocational studies (e.g. culinary arts, automotive, carpentry, photography, jewellery making, graphic design, animation, computer programing, music, film studies, etc) and plans to pursue further education in that area. 


Additional Scholarship/Bursary Information for Canadian Students:

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