April 17, 2012
Ike Barber passes away at 89
The Society was profoundly saddened by the passing of its namesake, Dr
Irving (Ike) K. Barber on April 13, 2012 at the age of 89.
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February 11, 2012
Aboriginal teacher education award improves student success
A new bursary program will support Aboriginal students studying to become teachers and help them pursue careers as educators.
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December 5, 2011
117 Aboriginal Students receive over $300,000 in education awards
The Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society has granted a total of $311,500 to 117 BC Aboriginal Students for study in B.C. this year.
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October 27, 2011
100 BC students awarded $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer ScholarshipsOne hundred B.C. students will each receive a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship this year from the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society.
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September 8, 2011
Eight Students Awarded Premier’s International Scholarships
Premier’s scholarships valued at $6,000 to $10,000 for study abroad have been awarded to eight BC students
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December 14, 2010
BC Students awarded $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships
Eighty-five BC students will each receive a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship this year
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December 7, 2010
87 Aboriginal students receive over $259,000 in awards
Eighty-seven BC Aboriginal students received awards of $1,000 to $3,500 each for study in BC this year.
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August 24, 2010
UVic Student Awarded Premier's One World Scholarship
Brittney O'Neill is the 2010 recipient of the Premier's One World Scholarship.
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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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