Reports to the Media
November 4, 2009
SFU Student Awarded Premier's One World Scholarship
Ramsay Malange is the recipient of a $20,000 Premier's One World Scholarship for study abroad.
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September 29, 2009
94 Aboriginal Students Recieve $256,000 in Awards
Ninty-four BC Aboriginal students will receive awards of $1,000 to $3,500 each for study in BC this year.
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September 22, 2009
Students Awarded $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
Sixteen BC college students each receive a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship.
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August 25, 2009
Students Awarded $10,000 to Study in B.C.
Two students from China each recieve $10,000 towards their studies at post-secondary institutions in B.C.
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November 28, 2008
Award Opens More Doors for Aboriginal Students in B.C.
New B.C. Aboriginal Student Award encourages Aboriginal students to start, stay in and succeed in higher education.
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September 25, 2008
Students Awarded $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
Eighty-five BC college students each receive a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship.
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September 18, 2008
Students Awarded $10,000 to Study in BC
Four students from China each receive $10,000 towards their studies at post-secondary institutions in B.C.
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August 21, 2008
Scholarships Help Students Become Global Citizens
New Premier's scholarship supports five students to study abroad.
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March 3, 2008
Scholarships Support International Exchange
New scholarship supports international students attending public post-secondary institutions in B.C.
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December 04 , 2007
85 BC students awarded $5,000 Irving K. Barber BC Scholarships
Eighty-five deserving second-year BC college students receive a $5,000 scholarship from the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Fund.
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September 18, 2007
Partnership Fuels $36 million Scholarship Programs
The Victoria Foundation and The Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society partner in managing and awarding scholarships from $36 million in endowment funds established by the Province of BC.
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April 24, 2007
Strategy to Improve Aboriginal Access, Achievement
The Province announces a new $10 million Aboriginal scholarship endowment to support students in getting a post-secondary education.
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April 2, 2007
Scholarship Supports Overseas Learning for Students
Premier Gordon Campbell announces two new scholarships to support students studying overseas.
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September 15, 2006
Sixty-six BC students receive $5,000 Irving K. Barber scholarship
Sixty-six deserving second-year BC college students each receive a $5,000 scholarship from the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society.
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January 30, 2006
Award Helps Students Transfer in Post-Secondary System
New program awards $5,000 to exceptional students transferring from one B.C. public post-secondary institution to another to finish their degrees.
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October 22, 2004
Province Launches $15 Million Scholarship Program
The Province invests $15 million to create the new Irving K. Barber B.C. Scholarship Program.
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