The successful candidate(s) must demonstrate or provide the following:

1. Grade 12 Nominal Roll student who is graduating secondary school with a Dogwood Diploma.
2. Reside on one of the W̱SÁNEĆ nations (Tsartlip, Tseycum, Tsawout, Pauquachin). Please provide a written statement about your connection to the nation you reside on.
3. Demonstrate citizenship and leadership skills at their secondary school in social, cultural and/or community activities. Please highlight your citizenship and leadership qualities in your written application.
4. Demonstrate cultural pride along with the values of the W̱SÁNEĆ people (honesty, respect, caring, trust, and sharing). Please provide an example in your written application on how you have demonstrated cultural pride and/or values.
5. Provide at least one letter of support from a teacher, counselor, coach, or other professional who can speak to the candidate’s citizenship and leadership qualities.
6. Is registered student in School District 63, 62 or 61.

Nominal Roll students who feel that they qualify for this award should submit their written application to the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board Selection Committee. The committee is comprised of Indigenous Education Staff from School District 63 and representatives from the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board.

In your application please note the full title of the award you are applying for. Please submit separate applications when applying for more than one award.

A monetary prize worth $500.00 will be awarded.

Donor: W̱SÁNEĆ School Board