Through generous support from DB Perks & Associates Ltd, the Lifesaving Society of BC & Yukon is able to offer the annual DB Perks Scholarship program. The DB Perks Scholarship aims to support and assist Lifesaving Society lifeguards and instructors trained and working in BC & Yukon who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Award Value
$1000
Three Scholarships of $1000.00 each will be awarded each year.
Application Deadline
Scholarship application and reference letters must be received in the Branch by 4:30 pm January 31.
Timeline
Award recipients will be chosen by the end of February.
Scholarships will be awarded at the Branch Annual General Meeting in March.
Eligibility
Nominees must be holders of current Lifesaving Society awards and be actively employed by a BC & Yukon Branch Affiliate as a lifeguard or Lifesaving Society Instructor, part-time or full time. Nominees must also be pursuing post-secondary education in the subsequent school term at a university, college or vocational school.
Selection
These scholarships are administered through the BC & Yukon Branch of the Lifesaving Society. All applications are reviewed for eligibility and twelve finalists are chosen. Finalist applications are then rendered anonymous and sent for review by Doug Perks and his scholarship committee for determination of the three successful candidates.
Application
Applicants must submit the standard application form along with a resume outlining aquatic experience, both paid and volunteer, accompanied by letters from one work reference and one personal reference. Volunteer involvement in the aquatic community is an asset.
2014
Claire Bruce, Prince George
Marc Lacroix, Surrey
Cameron Meldrum, Chilliwack
Julia Sharma, Burnaby
Amanda Tuey, Burnaby
2015
Rachel Hennig, Langley
Julie Kaufman, Vancouver
Anna Legault, Victoria
Michelle Lukas, Vancouver
Rebecca Roy, Kamloops
2016
Timothy Bientjes, Kamloops
Matteo Ferraresso, Burnaby
Wyatt Henry, Kamloops
Sienna Joyce, Port Moody
Ryan Wilmink, Vancouver
2017
Martin Chan, Richmond
Anthony Lee, Burnaby
Lindsay Munroe, Coquitlam
Sarah Schlatter, Victoria
Becky Tomlin, Whitehorse
2018
Riley Huntley, Surrey
Jamie Magrill, Richmond
Sarah Schlatter, Victoria
2019
Katie Bowers, Victoria;
Michelle Jun, Port Coquitlam;
Rachel Way, New Westminster
2020
Elliott Gee, Burnaby;
Ceilidh Robertson-Jones, Victoria;
Natalia Lupynis, Richmond
2021
Rachel DeCicco, Coquitlam
Jasmin Schlick, Prince George
Julie Kaufman, Surrey
2022
Kayla Sevensma, Abbotsford
Aramis St-Gelais, Salt Spring Island
Jaiden Budhwa, Smithers
2023
lantha Greer, Whitehorse
Dana Riseling, Whitehorse
Layla Sadafi, Surrey
2024
Nick Ostrowka, Surrey
Leticia Martel, Squamish
Jordan Talbot, Victoria
Apply Now
Click the button below to download the form. Once you have filled it out, please email info@lifesaving.bc.ca and attach the filled out form. All required documents must be attached.
Please do not mail in applications (via Canada Post) as applications can be delayed.
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