The value of education is universal. That fact is evident in the variety of bursaries available to Royal Roads University students through the Victoria Foundation.
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22 Post-Secondary Students Receive Premier’s Scholarships For Study Abroad
Victoria, B.C., June 5, 2012 – Premier’s scholarships valued at $6,000 to $10,000 for study abroad have been awarded to 22 B.C. students, the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society announced today. A total of $148,000 was awarded to the B.C. public post-secondary students. This year’s recipients will go to a variety of countries to study topics such as anthropology, human kinetics, fine arts and international relations (see list of recipients).
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Another year of smart and caring community work
The year 2011 marked the 75th anniversary of our community foundation. It was a year of celebration and activity and also a time for reflection. Read more in our annual report.
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Philanthropy a vital lesson for high school students in Vital Youth program
Representatives of the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth program presented a total of $17,684 in grants to 18 local charities earlier this month at a…
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The Georgia Strait Alliance: Clean Marine BC
The Georgia Strait Alliance is using its $11,000 grant from the Victoria Foundation to expand its Clean Marine B.C. program in the Capital Regional District, supporting area marinas to achieve eco-certification.
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Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
During Family Caregivers Week we salute the one million people in B.C. caring for family members – and the Family Caregiver’s Network Society that cares for them with information, support groups and one-on-one guidance.
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Victoria Foundation Receives Accreditation
May 8, 2012 – The Victoria Foundation is among the first charities in Canada to receive accreditation through Imagine Canada’s standards program. Designed to strengthen public confidence in the charitable and non-profit sector, the program is among the first of its kind at a national level.
Read MoreVictoria Foundation’s Vital Youth Philanthropists Present Grants to 18 Local Charities
May 3, 2012 – Representatives of the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth program presented a total of $17,684 in grants to 18 local charities last night.
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One World International Scholarship: Alexandra Rodriguez
Third year Anthropology student Alexandra Rodriguez will be using her One World Scholarship to earn credit for her UVic degree at the Universidad del Desarrollo in Chile.
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SeaChange in Tod Inlet
SeaChange Marine Conservation Society is working in partnership with BC Parks, local First Nations communities and volunteers to restore a part of the Saanich Peninsula that the group's executive director describes as a cultural and ecological treasure.
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