Abbotsford

There are many scholarships for Abbotsford students. If you are searching for scholarships for a particular high school located in Abbotsford, please select the appropriate school from the list below. The scholarship database contains scholarships for Abbotsford students in the following categories:

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Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Deadline: Jun 25, 2024
$250,000
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual global competition for students to inspire creative thinking about science. Students ages 13 to 18 from countries across the globe are invited to create and submit original videos (2:00 minutes in length maximum) that bring to life a concept or theory in the life sciences, physics or mathematics. The submissions are judged on...

Kochhar & Co. Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2024
$1,000
Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant was founded in 2011 by Biki Kochhar, a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant, with a small office and a single staff member. Kochhar & Co. specializes in owner-managed corporations based in the Okanagan Valley, and has offices in both downtown Kelowna and Penticton.Eligibility:To be eligible for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship" a student must:Be attending...

Young Women in Public Affairs Award

Deadline: Apr 01, 2024
$5,000
Though about 40% of the world’s workforce is women, according to data from the Inter-Parliamentary Union, only 25.7% of all national parliamentarians were female as of 1 September 2021. Because Zonta International believes that young women are the key to women’s advancement in the field of public service, it offers the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award, which recognizes...

Brower Youth Award

Deadline: Apr 08, 2024
$3,000
Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership in 2000 to honor renowned environmental advocate David Brower, who said, “I love to see what young people can do, before someone old tells them it’s impossible.” It is with this spirit that we recognize the outstanding leadership efforts of young people who are working for the protection of...

Global Lift Equipment Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2024
$500
Eligibility:To be considered eligible for the Global Lift Equipment Scholarship you must:Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the US by no later than the Fall of 2024.Submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page.Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.Be a resident of the United States or Canada.

10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2024
$1,000
Scholarship Eligibility:A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2024.B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve...

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During the year 1972, the District of Sumas merged with Abbotsford, which made the city the District of Abbotsford. In 1995, the District of Abbotsford amalgamated with the District of Matsqui that in turn becomes Abbotsford City.

The unique urban setting of the Fraser Valley and its land areas provide varied outdoor adventures and experiences. The Matsquio Regional Park can be a haven for camping, biking, fishing and hiking. It could likewise be a great site to do some parachute jumping to be able to see a bird's eye view of the whole Fraser Valley. Go carts and three mini golf courses at Castle Fun Park is a wonderful location to spend the afternoon. They could even go and visit a working farm, touch various kinds of animals like goats, fish and cattle. The Mighty Fraser Country is also a wonderful place for down hill skiing, hiking, visiting theme parks / beautiful gardens, white water rafting, enjoying hot springs and sturgeon fishing.

Along the City's urban centre of South Fraser Way, the ultra modern centers are really popular. The Historic Downtown Abbotsford is home to many specialty boutiques and each Sunday, the town is home the area's biggest flea market and swap meet. Saturday mornings from May to October offers an entertaining opportunity to be able to enjoy the smells, sights and sounds of the Abbotsford Farm and Country Market. The Circle Farm Tour gives the tourists the opportunity to be able to explore local agricultural operations and find out more concerning the origins of food. It is also a good place to purchase fresh produce like for instance organic produce, strawberries, cold climate wine, chocolate, ice cream and honey.

The city of Abbotsford has one of the most diverse local economies. The cities main industries are: manufacturing, retail, agriculture and transportation. In Canada, Abbotsford earns the highest dollar per acre of agricultural land.