Victoria

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Scotiabank Scholarships

Deadline: May 07, 2025
$3,750
Scotiabank's $60,000 investment is divided into 16 x $3,750 Scholarships in 4 Themes across 4 Regions.Four (4) Scholarship RegionsAlberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, NunavutAtlantic Canada, QuebecBritish Columbia, YukonOntarioFour (4) Scholarship ThemesCarefully review the Application Form for specific application requirements.Diversity Scholarship: Four (4) Winners x $3,750Financial Wellness Scholarship: Four (4) Winners x $3,750Future Women Leaders Scholarship: Four (4) Winners x $3,750STEM...

Student Academy Awards Scholarship

Deadline: May 18, 2025
$5,000
The Student Academy Awards is an international student film competition. 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 receive 69 Oscar nominations and have won or shared 15...

Brower Youth Award

Deadline: May 20, 2025
$3,000
Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership in 2000. We recognize the outstanding leadership efforts of young people with this annual, prestigious award.EligibilityYouth environmental change leaders ages 13 to 22 (as of the application deadline) living in North America (including Mexico, Canada, and U.S. territories) are encouraged to apply. Our application deadline for submission is Tuesday,...

MADD Canada Youth Bursary Fund

Deadline: May 31, 2025
$10,000
MADD Canada has restructured our bursary program to have more meaningful impact on students’ lives.  Beginning in 2016, one(1) bursary of $10,000 will be awarded to the applicant with the highest score in honour of Louise Joanne Twerdy (see further details below).  Additional bursaries in the amount of $5,000 will also be available. Winning applicants may not reapply in subsequent...

Hereford Youth Scholarship

Deadline: Jun 01, 2025
$2,500
Award amount: $2500Number awarded per year: up to 4 per yearEligibility: applicants must becurrent 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,be registered for ongoing studies in an undergraduate program at a college or...

OYF Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
$1,000
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program is proud to introduce the OYF Memorial Scholarship, to be awarded annually to two individuals pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture. This scholarship is possible through the foresight of alumnus Martin Streef (Ontario 1996). Martin’s dedication to agriculture and the OYF program will help future generations pursue their passion for agriculture.Award:Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually....

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Victoria is Western Canada's oldest city. It is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada. Before the people from Europe settled during the 1700's, the place was home to numerous communities of Coast Salish peoples, comprising the Songhees. Its name was chosen in honor of Queen Victoria, and when Vancouver Island's crown Colony was created during 1849, the town was laid out on the site and became the capital of the colony. Songhee's village was then transferred to Esquimalt. For the majority of the 19th century, Victoria became among the biggest city in British Columbia, and became amongst the leading commerce and trade players within the nation. Nevertheless, with the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway terminus on Burrard Inlet, Vancouver City became British Columbia's commercial hub. In the 20th century, Victoria developed into a city of retirement, tourism and government. It has an estimated 400,000 residents, with a moderate climate and scenic surroundings which makes a relaxing life for its people.

Beacon Hill Park is the main urban green space of central city. It is near Victoria's southern shore, that consists of playing fields, manicured gardens, a petting zoo exotic species of animals and plants like for example wild peacocks, and fabulous views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic mountain range. Victoria even has Garry Oak Meadow habitat, an ecosystem which once dominated the region. Downtown, Victoria has Royal British Columbia Museum/IMAX, National Geographic Theatre, Victoria Police Department, Christ Church Cathedral, The Empress Hotel and the British Columbia Legislative Buildings. There is also Butchart Gardens, Craigdarroch Castle, and Vancouver island's golf courses.

There are numerous local markets, major shopping malls and shops found within Victoria for those residents and visitors who love shopping. The layout of the city helps to encourage exploration in several side streets at a leisurely pace. Government Street shows the cities apparent British heritage, displaying lots of souvenirs, trinkets and gifts. From Irish lace to bone china from England, to handmade chocolates, to tartans from Scotland or cups of coffee, people would surely find anything nice to give to someone. One more best-kept secret for shoppers is the Trounce Alley, where gift shops and European fashion await the individuals who shop. Across the street is the Bastion Square, that consists of various shops and restaurants to select from. It's likewise good to visit the Market Square. It has forty merchants which offer the very best selections of specialty shops. For people who like antiques, they could visit Antique Row to find furniture, rare china, toys, and other trinkets.

The main trades in Victoria consist of the sectors of federal, technology, education, provincial government administration/services, and tourism. The main sectors within Greater Victoria consist of: technology products, online book publishing, light aircraft manufacturing, food products manufacturing, investment and banking, different private and public schools, different high tech businesses in pharmaceuticals, computers, engineering, telecommunications and architecture. The Victoria Advanced Technology Council is a partnership between industry and education that promotes high tech industry growth in the region of Victoria.