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There are many scholarships for Abbotsford students. If you are searching for scholarships for a particular high school located in Abbotsford, please select the appropriate school from the list below. The scholarship database contains scholarships for Abbotsford students in the following categories:

Abbotsford High School Scholarships
Abbotsford College Scholarships
Abbotsford University Scholarships

Scholarships

Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Deadline: Jun 25, 2023
$250,000
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual global competition for students to inspire creative thinking about science. Students ages 13 to 18 from countries across the globe are invited to create and submit original videos (2:00 minutes in length maximum) that bring to life a concept or theory in the life sciences, physics or mathematics. The submissions are judged on...
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BBPA National Scholarship
Deadline: Jul 03, 2023
$5,000
For the past 38 years, the Black Business and Professional Association has been advancing Black business communities, youths and professionals, to create equity and opportunity for all, so no one gets left behind. Through various programs, the BBPA continues to fulfill that promise.One of such programs, the BBPA National Scholarship Program (NSP) was established in 1986 and is dedicated to...
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Hereford Youth Scholarship
Deadline: Jun 01, 2023
$2,500
Purpose: Support excellence in ongoing studies in any undergraduate program leading to a career related to the livestock industry.Eligibilityapplicants must be:1. current or past member of CJHA or have a connection to the Hereford cattle breed demonstrated through a letter of recommendation from an active member of the Canadian Hereford Association, not related to the applicant,2. be registered for ongoing...
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Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Deadline: Jun 01, 2023
$5,000
The application process must start with a Zonta club. All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the deadline printed on the application. If you downloaded the application from the Zonta International website, you must contact a Zonta club for deadline information. If the Zonta club contact information is not printed on the application, please locate the...
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Student Academy Awards Scholarship
Deadline: Jun 01, 2023
$5,000
The Student Academy Awards is an international student film competition, established in 1972. Each year, college and university film students from all over the world compete for awards and cash grants, with films being judged in the following categories: Animation, Documentary, Live Action Narrative and Alternative/Experimental. Past Student Academy Award winners have gone on to win 12 Oscars, and receive...
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John and Marlene Heslip Scholarship Program
Deadline: Jun 01, 2023
$2,500
The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) Education and Research Foundation has established the John and Marlene Heslip Scholarship Program for full-time students engaged in the pursuit of an architecture undergraduate or graduate degree at eligible colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The purpose of this program is to support students pursuing a degree in the architectural field...
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For School Specific Scholarships, select one of the schools below:
Abbotsford Christian School
Abbotsford Collegiate
Abbotsford Traditional Senior Secondary
Abbotsford Virtual School
Alternate Program
Dasmesh Punjabi School
Dogwood School
Mennonite Educational Institute
Mennonite Educational Institute DL Sch
Rick Hansen Secondary
Robert Bateman Secondary
St John Brebeuf
W J Mouat Secondary
Yale Secondary

During the year 1972, the District of Sumas merged with Abbotsford, which made the city the District of Abbotsford. In 1995, the District of Abbotsford amalgamated with the District of Matsqui that in turn becomes Abbotsford City.

The unique urban setting of the Fraser Valley and its land areas provide varied outdoor adventures and experiences. The Matsquio Regional Park can be a haven for camping, biking, fishing and hiking. It could likewise be a great site to do some parachute jumping to be able to see a bird's eye view of the whole Fraser Valley. Go carts and three mini golf courses at Castle Fun Park is a wonderful location to spend the afternoon. They could even go and visit a working farm, touch various kinds of animals like goats, fish and cattle. The Mighty Fraser Country is also a wonderful place for down hill skiing, hiking, visiting theme parks / beautiful gardens, white water rafting, enjoying hot springs and sturgeon fishing.

Along the City's urban centre of South Fraser Way, the ultra modern centers are really popular. The Historic Downtown Abbotsford is home to many specialty boutiques and each Sunday, the town is home the area's biggest flea market and swap meet. Saturday mornings from May to October offers an entertaining opportunity to be able to enjoy the smells, sights and sounds of the Abbotsford Farm and Country Market. The Circle Farm Tour gives the tourists the opportunity to be able to explore local agricultural operations and find out more concerning the origins of food. It is also a good place to purchase fresh produce like for instance organic produce, strawberries, cold climate wine, chocolate, ice cream and honey.

The city of Abbotsford has one of the most diverse local economies. The cities main industries are: manufacturing, retail, agriculture and transportation. In Canada, Abbotsford earns the highest dollar per acre of agricultural land.