Scholarships
David Thompson In-School Scholarships for the Graduating Class of 2026:
To qualify, the applicants must have a minimum of seven (7) Grade 12 courses taken at David Thompson during the regular school year; and not have any “I” (Incomplete) marks for any of their Grade 12 courses. Courses must be completed or in progress. The mid-semester marks in semester 2 will be used to calculate the average.
- Application Start Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9am
- Application Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4pm (No late submissions will be accepted.)
- Application Package: and
David Thompson Alumni Scholarships:
The following scholarships are generously provided by the David Thompson Alumni. Please read each application package carefully. The application process is active and in process.
(Application Deadline: February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm)
(Application Deadline: April 1, 2026 at 4pm)
(Application Deadline: April 1, 2026 at 4pm)
(Application Deadline: April 16, 2026)
(Application Deadline: April 16, 2026)
(Application Deadline: April 16, 2026)
David Thompson Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Scholarship in Trades/Performing Arts/Vocational Studies:
This scholarship is given to a student who has spent his/her senior years at David Thompson Secondary School. He/she has achieved outstanding achievements in a VSB approved program trades, performing arts and/or vocational studies (e.g. culinary arts, automotive, carpentry, photography, jewellery making, graphic design, animation, computer programing, music, film studies, etc) and plans to pursue further education in that area.
- Application Start Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9am
- Application Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4pm (No late submissions will be accepted.)
- Application Package: and (Same as David Thompson In-School Scholarships)
District Scholarship:
The ($1,250 each) is awarded to graduates who have demonstrated excellence in one of the following areas:
- Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (e.g. Business Ed, Home Economics, Media Arts, Technology, Tourism)
- Community Service (Volunteer Activity) (including awareness of local, global, and cultural issues)
- Fine Arts (e.g. Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Art)
- 自拍流出 Languages and Culture (demonstrated at school or in the community)
- Languages (e.g. External Assessments or Languages Curriculum including AP courses)
- Physical Activity (and Health) (e.g. Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, Fitness, Outdoor Education, not limited to Physical Education)
- Technical and Trades Training (e.g. Coding, Culinary Arts, Mechanics, Robotics, Woodwork, Auto, Robotics)
The application process involves an application from students and a selection committee comprising David Thompson teachers.
- Application Deadline: Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4pm
- : Applications (hard copy, not digital) are due in the school office in the tray labelled 'District Scholarships' by 4pm.
- Students can apply in more than one category and must submit a separate application for each category.
Province-wide/Canada-wide Scholarships/Bursaries for Canadian Students: