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Education Awards

In addition to funding local field trips, each year, the CBT funds two Youth Education Awards and the Lifelong Learner Award. We also facilitate the Pacific Rim Foundation Dick Close and Tourism Tofino Scholarships.

Lifelong Learner Award

The Lifelong Learner Award Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

The Lifelong Learner Award is for adult residents of the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region (CSBR) continuing their learning journey. This award aligns with the UN (United Nations) SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) #4 Quality Education: "Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all." Eligible students are required to provide proof of residency in the CSBR for no less than 3 years prior to attending post-secondary and must have graduated more than 3 years prior to applying. Students are not eligible if they were past recipients of either award listed above. This award is a one-time award of $5,500. 

Timeline

Applications open: October 3rd, 2025

Applications close: November 12th, 2025 at 11:59 PM 

Applications for each Award are evaluated based on:

  • Community Involvement (e.g. participation in local cultural initiatives, volunteer projects, sports, arts groups)
  • Personal Reference Letters (supporting your application for the Education Award)
  • Proposed Education Plan (outlining what you plan to study, where, how, and why)
  • Academic Achievement

If you have any questions about eligibility or would like more information about this award, please email Jason Sam. 

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Central Region nuučaan̓uł (Nuu-chah-nulth) Education Award

Central Region nuučaan̓uł (Nuu-chah-nulth) Education Award Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

The Central Region nuučaan̓uł (Nuu-Chah-Nulth) Education Award Program supports students that are registered members of the hiškʷiiʔatḥ (Hesquiaht First Nation), ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht), ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations), Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government (Ucluelet First Nation) or tukʷaaʔatḥ (Toquaht Nation) who are graduating from high school and are attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the upcoming academic year. Students do not have to reside in the Clayoquot Biosphere Region. The education award amount is $ 5,500/year for up to 4 years to support trade certifications, university, and other post-secondary education programs.

This award is for graduating high school students OR individuals who have graduated from high school within the last 12 months. Awards may be split between two applicants who are closely ranked. Students must be planning to begin their post-secondary education within 12 months following their acceptance of the award.

Timeline

Applications are now closed for 2025 and will be reopening in 2026. Sign up for our newsletter to receive timely updates about our grants, including when they open for applications. 

Applications for each Award are evaluated based on:

  • Community Involvement (e.g. participation in local cultural initiatives, volunteer projects, sports, arts groups)
  • Personal Reference Letters (supporting your application for the Education Award)
  • Proposed Education Plan (outlining what you plan to study, where, how, and why)
  • Academic Achievement

Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region Education Award

Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region Education Award Clayoquot Biosphere Trust.

The Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region Education Award supports high school students graduating from a secondary school, or from an accredited home school education program, located within the region who are attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the upcoming academic year. The education award amount is $ 5,500/year for up to 4 years to support trade certifications, university, and other post-secondary education programs. 

This award is for graduating high school students OR individuals who have graduated from high school within the last 12 months. Awards may be split between two applicants who are closely ranked. Students must be planning to begin their post-secondary education within 12 months following their acceptance of the award.

Timeline

Applications are now closed for 2025 and will be reopening in 2026. Sign up for our newsletter to receive timely updates about our grants, including when they open for applications. 

Applications for each Award are evaluated based on:

  • Community Involvement (e.g. participation in local cultural initiatives, volunteer projects, sports, arts groups)
  • Personal Reference Letters (supporting your application for the Education Award)
  • Proposed Education Plan (outlining what you plan to study, where, how, and why)
  • Academic Achievement

Pacific Rim Foundation Dick Close Scholarship

Pacific Rim Foundation Dick Close Scholarship Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

The expressed purpose of the Pacific Rim Foundation's Dick Close Scholarship Fund is to motivate both students and families who have resided on the West Coast for a minimum of two (2) years, to aspire to their goals in post-secondary education. Where the successful candidate may not otherwise have the financial means to pursue post-secondary education this Scholarship will provide the necessary funds to that end. It is the Foundation’s intent that the Scholarship is available to and inclusive of all students of Ucluelet Secondary School and Maaqtusiis Secondary School. The successful candidate must pursue a post-secondary education. This may include the arts; trades and technical school; business; college or university.

The scholarship amount is $ 10,000/year for up to 4 years. 

Timeline

Applications are now closed for 2025 and will be reopening in 2026. Sign up for our newsletter to receive timely updates about our grants, including when they open for applications. 

Applications for each Award are evaluated based on:

  • Community involvement including volunteering. How committed is the student to their community? Does the student demonstrate engagement with the community?
  • Extracurricular. Does the student participate in team sports, clubs, theatre, music, or other groups outside of school time?
  • Written expression of goals. Does the student demonstrate a sense of their goals and future aspirations?
  • Sense of Curiosity. How does the student demonstrate motivation? Did their curiosity help form their accomplishments and motivation?
  • Academic Achievement
  • Letters of recommendation (from three different people). 

Tourism Tofino Scholarship

Tourism Tofino Scholarship Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

The Tourism Tofino Scholarship is designed to support and encourage students who are passionate about pursuing a career in the tourism industry. The $10,000 scholarship supports high school students graduating from a secondary school or an accredited home school education program within the region who plan on pursuing post-secondary studies in a field related to tourism or hospitality.

Awards may be split between two applicants who are closely ranked. Students must be planning to begin their post-secondary education within 12 months following their acceptance of the award.

This scholarship aims to foster the next generation of tourism professionals by highlighting the abundant career opportunities in tourism and hospitality in the region.

Timeline

Applications are now closed for 2025 and will be reopening in 2026. Sign up for our newsletter to receive timely updates about our grants, including when they open for applications. 

Applications for each Award are evaluated based on:

  • Prior Work Experience: The student must have prior work experience in a tourism-related job.
  • Field of Study: The student must be pursuing post-secondary studies in a field related to tourism or hospitality.
  • Proposed Education Plan:Outlining what the student plans to study (where, how, and why).