Scholarships
The Biology Department has scholarships and awards intended to recognize and support the outstanding achievements of our students.
All scholarship and award recipients must satisfy the following criteria for general scholarships:
- currently registered as a full-time Regular Studies student in the semester for which the scholarship or award will be received.
- currently registered in a minimum of nine credits and in a minimum of nine credits in one of the past two semesters; students with a registered disability with Accessibility Services or Student Aid BC require to be registered in a minimum of six credits, instead of nine credits, to be eligible for scholarships.
- enrolled in at least their second semester of study.
- be in good standing at the College.
Additionally, recipients must meet any additional scholarship criteria specified by a donor; these criteria can be found under the description of each scholarship.
With the exception of the Vera A. McCreight Scholarship, no applications are required. Rather, all eligible candidates are considered and recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, as evidenced by their transcripts. To be considered for the Vera A. McCreight Scholarship, students must complete the application form found under the description of the award by the indicated deadline.
Please note that personal information may be shared with the scholarship selection committee members to confirm student eligibility for specific award criteria. If you have questions, please e-mail jwoltosz@langara.ca.
Specific criteria for scholarships awarded in the Spring semester:
- Vera A. McCreight Scholarship
To be awarded to a student who has completed BIOL 1115 (with a grade B or higher) and is currently enrolled in or has completed at least one of BIOL 1215, 1190, or 1191.
The eligible student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
The eligible student must demonstrate an interest in and passion for Biology, as well as a high level of community involvement. This will be evaluated based on an application form, which must be completed and submitted by the 4th Monday of January. The link for the application form can be found here: Vera A. McCreight Application Form
The value of the scholarship is approximately $1000 (the amount may change from year to year).
- Langara Community Garden Society Award
To be awarded to a student who has completed at least one of the two botany courses: BIOL 2340 or BIOL 2440.
The eligible student must have a minimum GPA of 3.33.
Preference will be given to the student who demonstrates an interest in pursuing career in botany.
The value of the scholarship is approximately $500 (the amount may change from year to year).
- Rose Bing Memorial Scholarship
To be awarded to a student who is enrolled in, or has completed, at least two of the following second year courses: BIOL 2315, 2415, 2330, 2370, 2480, or 3430.
The eligible student must have a minimum GPA of 3.33.
Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated high achievement in the laboratory portion of these Biology courses. Preference will also be given to students who are pursuing an Associate of Science Degree in Microbiology/Molecular Biology.
The value of the scholarship is approximately $1100 (the amount may change from year to year).
- Betty and Tony Pletcher Memorial Scholarship
To be awarded to a student who has completed both BIOL 1115 and BIOL 1215, and at least two second year biology courses.
The eligible student must have a minimum GPA of 3.33.
Preference will be given to a student with a strong ecology background (as evidence by completion of the following courses BIOL2340, 2350, 2380, 2440, 2450, 2480, and 2260).
The value of the scholarship is approximately $700 (the amount may change from year to year).
- Marje and Tony Glass Biology Scholarship
To be awarded to the student who has completed both BIOL 1115 and BIOL 1215, and demonstrated a high level of achievement in both courses.
The eligible student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Preference will be given to mature students, and students who display a passion for Biology.
The value of the scholarship is approximately $1500 (the amount may change from year to year).
- Leni Gelten Biology Scholarship
To be awarded to a student who has completed at least two of the following biology courses: BIOL 1111, 1190 or 1191.
The eligible student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Preference will be given to a student who has completed Biology 1111.
The value of the scholarship is approximately $1200 (the amount may change from year to year).
- Molecular Biology Scholarship
To be awarded to a student who has taken, or is currently enrolled in, at least four of the following second year courses: BIOL 2315, 2415, 2330, 2370, 2470 or 3430. A minimum of two of these courses must be completed prior to the application deadline.
The eligible student must have a minimum GPA of 3.33.
The value of the scholarship is approximately $700 (the amount may change from year to year).
Specific criteria for scholarships awarded in the Fall semester.
- Goldie Baron Schwarz Scholarship
To be awarded to a student who is currently enrolled in at least two second year biology courses.
The eligible student must have a minimum GPA of 2.67.
Preference will be given to a student who has shown serious interest in pursuing a career in the conservation of biodiversity (as evidence by completion of the following courses BIOL2340, 2350, 2380, 2440, 2450, 2480, and 2260).
The value of the scholarship is approximately $200 (the amount may change from year to year).
- Real Estate Foundation of BC Biology Scholarships
To be awarded to two students who are currently enrolled in Biology Bamfield Field School (BIOL2105) and who achieved the highest grades in Biology 1115 and Biology 1215.
The eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
The value of the scholarship is approximately $275 (the amount may change from year to year).
Note: Two Bamfield bursaries are also available. Apply at Financial Aid before September 20.