GRAD CLASS RECOGNITION

Valedictorian, Historian and Poet

Grade 12s who have demonstrated distinction in academics, service, and athletics and/or arts may apply to be class valedictorian, historian, or poet. The selection process includes student applications, shortlisting and interviews by staff and the student(s) selected to have the honour of speaking on behalf of their grad class at the Valedictory ceremony.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Grade 12 students must apply for all scholarships to be considered – be sure to complete the MacNeill application form. There are many scholarships and bursaries available in four major categories – check with our Career Advisor and apply for everything! 

Institutional Scholarships are awarded to students who best demonstrate the required academic standards and/or extracurricular achievements based on a specific post-secondary school’s criteria. 

General Community Scholarships are awarded to students who apply for and satisfy the requirements of an organization offering a scholarship. Students must take the initiative to find out information about these scholarships and apply for them (see our Career Advisor). 

School/Community Scholarships are given to Richmond schools by individual donors or community groups. Specific criteria are established by the donating organization. Students must apply to the MacNeill Secondary Scholarship Committee to be considered.                                         

"In-School" MacNeill Secondary Scholarships are presented by donors who have a unique relationship to MacNeill. Students must apply to the MacNeill Scholarship Committee, and they must complete at least 6 courses at MacNeill in their Grade 12 year to be eligible for MacNeill scholarships.

Ministry of Education Scholarships

The Ministry revises the criteria for their scholarships every year – search the bced.gov.bc.ca website under scholarships. B.C. Achievement Scholarships are awarded to the top 3000 graduates in B.C., based on Grades 10-12 achievement.  Each school may nominate one student for the B.C. Excellence scholarship and the Pathway to Teacher Education awards. The District Authority awards are $1250 vouchers for students who show outstanding achievement in one of 7 areas: Indigenous Language & Culture; Fine Arts; Applied Skills; Physical Activity; International Languages; Community Service; and Technical & Trades. To qualify, students must meet graduation requirements and excel in one of the above areas. 

Governor General's Bronze Medal

Every secondary school in Canada awards the Governor General's Bronze Medal to the top academic Grade 12 student each year. This prestigious award calculates all Grade 11 and Grade 12 final marks and is open to all graduating students, regardless of program of studies.  This is part of a Federal Government program to promote excellence in education.