Community Leader Scholarship

Empowering The Next Generation Of Changemakers At St. George’s School
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About The Scholarship

The Community Leader Scholarship is a full-tuition award for students who are already making a positive impact in their communities and who demonstrate strong academic promise. Created to expand access to a St. George’s School education, this program is rooted in our mission to develop students of character who make a difference in the world.

We are looking for students across Vancouver with exceptional potential and a passion for service. This scholarship provides more than financial support — it offers a life-changing opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive.

What's included:

  • Full tuition
  • Meal plan
  • Uniform
  • Renewable each year through to graduation

How To Apply

This scholarship is a needs and merit-based award. Families must apply for Financial Assistance to be eligible for consideration, in addition to submitting an application for admission. To be considered for this Scholarship, please follow the steps below to be considered.

Please Note: While there is no separate Student Application, there is an optional Community Organization Nomination Component.

1. The St. George's School Application For Admission.
2. The Financial Assistance Application through Apple Financial Services.

Qualified applicants will be automatically considered by our Admissions Committee.

Important Deadlines

1. Application To St. George's School: October 30
2. Financial Assistance Application: December 1

Who Is Eligible?

This scholarship is open to new students who meet the following criteria:

Grade Level: Preference given to applicants applying to enter Grade 8.

Academic Readiness: Demonstrated academic potential and commitment to learning.

Community Leadership: Actively involved in giving back through leadership, service, or impact initiatives.

Financial Need: Families who would not otherwise be able to attend St. George’s without significant support. The total household income is typically under $175,000, as assessed through our Financial Assistance partner. 
“Before St. George’s, I helped out in my neighbourhood, but I didn’t know how far that could take me. Now, I’m in student government and mentoring younger students.”

— Grade 9 Student on Financial Assistance at St. George’s School

Nominate A Student

We believe in the power of community to identify future leaders. Local organizations, schools, and youth programs are invited to nominate outstanding students who meet the scholarship criteria.

To Nominate A Student:

  • Submit our brief nomination form.
  • Share how this student is making a difference and how they would benefit from this opportunity.
  • Organizations may nominate up to two students per year.

*Nominations are encouraged from local community organizations and youth programs. Athletic teams, tutoring or academic associations, and artistic groups are not eligible to nominate a student.  

Do you have a question or would you like to partner with us?

Email [email protected] to learn 

how your organization can participate.

For Donors & Supporters

We are committed to supporting each Community Leader Scholar through to Graduation. Students typically begin in Grade 8 and spend five years at the school.

To honour the full scope of this opportunity, we fund each scholar individually. No student begins their journey until we have secured the full amount needed to support them for all five years.

Your donation provides:

  • Access to all aspects of student life.
  • Mentorship and wraparound support.
  • A long-term investment in a student’s future and in Vancouver’s next generation of leaders.

You are opening doors for students who are already making a difference in their communities, and who have the potential to become future leaders in government, business, innovation, education, and beyond. We welcome unrestricted contributions to the Scholarship Endowment Fund, as well as conversations about how your philanthropy can make a lasting impact.

BY GIVING, YOU CAN HELP SHAPE NOT JUST A STUDENT’S FUTURE, BUT THE FUTURE OF VANCOUVER.

To learn more about giving opportunities, please contact our Advancement Office.
St. George’s School acknowledges that we are situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation.

Contributions to St. George's School Foundation are eligible for tax receipts as prescribed by Canadian law. St. George's School Foundation's Charitable Registration Number is: 11917-5511 RR0001.


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