High-Educational Achiever Transfer (HEAT) – $1,000 Initial The prospective student requests that he/she be considered for the HEAT program at St. John’s Academy (SJA) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. HEAT offers the student a chance to transfer and start studying at St. John’s Academy with a $1,000 initial credit award amount. The applicant declares that all the following requirements will be met by the time he/she arrives in Canada to start studying at SJA. The above-named student declares that all the following requirements will be met by the time he/she arrives in Canada:
- Official transcript(s) from a recognized educational institution showing one past year of academic studies up to the time of application. The transcript(s) must be in English or translated into English by a professional and be notarized
- The overall average of all academic courses must be above 87% for the entire year (or two semesters). Physical education and entry-level art courses are exempt from this calculation
- The student must have registered and paid for at least eight courses at St. John’s Academy – i.e: two terms
The above-named student declares that all documentation he/she submits will be true copies of certified originals. Once all the requirements are met, the student will be given the certificate of HEAT recognition and its associated reward on his/her arrival at St. John’s Academy. The student may be sent an electronic PDF copy of the certificate prior to his/her arrival if all the other conditions are already met.
Prospective Achiever Designate – (PAD) – $500
This designation with reward is awarded to students coming to St. John’s Academy with 80%+ academic grades from the previous school (the average must have been maintained above 80% for longer than a full semester). The student must have registered for at least 7 courses and paid a full-year’s tuition to be considered.
HEAT students cannot receive this designation. Students with higher than 87% average at the time of application to St. John’s Academy should apply instead for HEAT (1-2) program.
Scholarship Application Deadlines 2023-2024
Aug 15th, 2023 for September 2023 intake.Dec 15th, 2023 for January 2024 intake.Apr 15th, 2024 for May 2024 intake. ARTS SCHOLARSHIP – $500This scholarship is presented to an outstanding student who has focused his or her graduation program on the humanities and has excelled in courses in the following Arts or Commerce disciplines: Language Arts, Social Studies, Economics, and Marketing.
The following criteria will be considered:
- Courses and Grades
- Participation in Arts-Related Competitions
- Record of Arts-Related Extra-Curricular Activities
STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math)
SCHOLARSHIP – $500 This scholarship is presented to an outstanding student in the area of science and mathematics: Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Mathematics, Computer Applications, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
The following criteria will be considered:
- Courses and Grades
- Participation STEM-related Competitions
- Contribution to STEM-related Extra-Curricular Activities
FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP – $500 This scholarship is presented for outstanding achievement in the area of Fine Arts: Music, Visual Arts, Design, and Theatre.
The following criteria will be considered:
- Courses and Grades
- Competition Participation
- Portfolio / Art Contribution to School
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP – $500 (1 available to each grade)
This scholarship is presented to the student who demonstrates leadership skills over the course of his/her academic journey at St. John’s Academy while maintaining a high grade point average (greater than A-). Study and community service in the area of the environment will be additional criteria. – MTS Mentors and Student Services Coordinator will decide who will receive the scholarship
MOST IMPROVED SCHOLARSHIP – $500 (1 available to each grade)
The recipient need not have the highest mark but must have made a concerted effort to succeed. He or she will also have participated in extra-curricular activities at St John’s Academy, and demonstrated qualities such as humour, genuineness, positive attitude, desire to excel, and congeniality. – Scholarship Committee decides who will receive the scholarship
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY SCHOLARSHIP – $1,000 This scholarship is presented to an English 12 student, who meets the following criteria:
- Has taken courses of English 12 at St. John’s Academy
- Acquires 70% or above on the English 12 Provincial Exam (or higher than 3 on LA12 exam)
- English 12 Blended Grade is Above 85%
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP – $500 (2 scholarships)
Two scholarships will be presented: one to a male student and one to a female student, who have a strong record of athletic and academic performance SJA, as well as school and/or community service.
- Must be considered “positive-minded” and “well-rounded”
- Must have a solid record of good standing
- PE 11 or 12 Grade higher than A-
- Overall Grade Higher than B-
Educational Achievement Award (Formerly Academic Excellence Award) – $500
– A certificate of this achievement is awarded to St. John’s Academy students who hold 87%+ average for over 2 semesters and in at least 3 Grade 12 courses + The student must have English 12 completed and passed with the final grade above 85%
– The student’s overall grade in the current and previous semester must be over 87%(A-)
- Principal’s Award of Merit (Determined by the principal) – $500
- Distinction in ELL Award (Determined by the ELL head and Scholarship Committee)
- awarded every semester, with paper certificates given to students
- no cash reward
- 2 per ELL level
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- Ms. Janina and Eugene
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- Cindy and Ms. Elaine
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- Ivan and Mr. Bruce
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- Ms. Haas – School Principal
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- Narrissa Kwok
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- Ally Kwong
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- Narrissa Kwok, Yifu You and Ally Kwong
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- Yifu You
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- Winner
How to Qualify for Scholarship:
- Maintain overall average above A- (for certain scholarships)
- Be engaged in volunteer or school community affairs
- Promote respectful and civil manner
- Be in Grade 12 (for certain scholarships)
- Have taken more than 2 semesters at SJA (for certain scholarships)
Selection Process:
- John’s Academy staff are consulted for nominations
- The Scholarship Committee (may contain different department personnel) selects the nominees for each award and scholarship, then recommends them
- The Scholarship Committee and members of the St John’s Academy School Authority make the final decisions regarding recipients
Eligibility: To be eligible for scholarship and award consideration, students must
- be enrolled and attending SJA
- have attended St John’s Academy for at least two terms; for any scholarship other than entrance-awards
- have a positive reputation in school and community, (students with negative records may not be considered)
- have been enrolled in minimum of 7 courses (28 credits) at St John`s Academy; for any scholarship other than entrance-awards or ELL awards
- have satisfied graduation requirements and been issued a Ministry of Education Transcript of Grades; for exit awards
