At STA, we understand that an integral goal of high-school education is preparation for the future. Academic advising provides guided support, so that students can take the appropriate steps towards their future goals.
Department Members
| Department Head | Mr. Field | mfield@aquinas.org |
| Grade 8 | Ms. Hughes | mhughes@aquinas.org |
| Grade 9 | Ms. Savino | savino@aquinas.org |
| Grade 10 | Ms. Stevenson | cstevenson@aquinas.org |
| Grade 11 | Ms. Liang | liang@aquinas.org |
| Grade 12 | Mr. Salituro | salituro@aquinas.org |
Course Information
- Courses and Course Selection Instructions
- Course Description for Grades 10 - 12
- Grade 11 Course Information
- Grade 12 Course Information
Ministry of Education
Post Secondary Planning
Career Explorations
Scholarships
BC Excellence Scholarships
The BC Excellence Scholarship is a $5000 scholarship awarded to 55 students, recognizing well-rounded graduates demonstrating community service and leadership, both inside and outside of their schools, as well as commitment and aptitude for their chosen career paths.
For Scholarship Criteria and Information visit the Ministry of Education website click here.
BC Achievement Scholarships
The BC Achievement Scholarship is a $1250 scholarship that recognizes broad achievement in courses meeting the graduation program requirements. These scholarships are capped at 3000 awards for the 2018/2019 school year. The Ministry of Education will determine recipients based on students' achievement in Grades 10, 11 and 12 courses that satisfy the graduation program requirements (including elective courses). Graduation Transition will not be included.
For Scholarship Criteria and Information visit the Ministry of Education website click here.
The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships
The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship (PTES) is a $5000 annual scholarship that recognizes exceptional Grade 12 students planning to enter the field of K-12 teaching. The PTES will be awarded to 20 graduating students intending to enter a BC faculty of education program.Scholarship winner will be awarded a voucher to redeem upon entrance to one of BC's faculty of education programs.
For Scholarship Criteria and Information visit the Ministry of Education website click here.
District Authority Scholarships
The District /Authority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest or strength. These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary education. The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities based on each district's Sept. 30th Grade 12 enrollment. The scholarship is a $1250 voucher that can be used toward post-secondary education tuition.
For Scholarship Criteria and Information visit the Ministry of Education website click here.
October 2021
Loran Scholarship
https://loranscholar.ca/becoming-a-scholar/
Horatio Alger Scholarships
https://horatioalger.ca/en/
November 2021
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
January 2022
Beedie Luminaries Scholarship
Corpus Christi College - Circle of Fellows
http://corpuschristi.ca/our-
David Lam / BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship
https://www.bcteal.org/award_
DB Perks & Lifesaving Society Scholarship
https://lifesaving.bc.ca/db-
Health Sciences Association Scholarships & Bursaries
https://www.hsabc.org/member-
Kin Canada Bursary
https://www.kincanada.ca/apply
Optimist International Essay Contest
https://www.optimist.org/
Schulich Leader Scholarship
http://www.schulichleaders.
Steam Horizon Awards
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
https://apply.terryfoxawards.
FEBRUARY 2022
Capilano University Entrance Awards
Cmolik Foundation Scholarships
https://www.
RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Bursary
https://www.remax-
Rick Blight Leadership In Action Scholarship For Athletes
https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/
Soroptimist Bonnie McLaren Award
http://www.soroptimistnvwv.
Stacey Levitt Memorial Award
http://www.parachutecanada.
Quinn Keast Foundation's Howe Sound Scholarship
http://www.quinnbasketball.
MARCH 2022
BC Soccer Scholarship
https://www.bcsoccer.net/awards-scholarships
Catholic Health Association of British Columbia Bursary
https://www.chabc.bc.ca/2019-
City of North Vancouver Youth Centennial Scholarships
Retail Education Scholarship
https://www.retailcouncil.org/
Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship
https://
University of Victoria Entrance Awards & Scholarships
https://www.uvic.ca/registrar/
West Vancouver Community Foundation Scholarships
https://westvanfoundation.ca/
West Vancouver FC Scholarship
https://westvanfc.com/scholarAPRIL 2022
BC Arts Council Scholarship
https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/scholarship-awards/
Charlene Reaveley Bursary Program
http://www.crccs.ca/bursary-
Dogwood District Authority Awards
https://fisabc.ca/
Gloria Barron Scholarship
https://barronprize.org/apply/
Jack Davis Scholarship
http://www.
Knights of Columbus Scholarships
http://www.kofc.org/en/
Law Society of British Columbia Essay Contest
RBC Royal Bank Scholarships
https://www.rbc.com/dms/
Scouts Canada Scholarship Program
http://www.scouts.ca/program/
United Croats of Canada Scholarship
http://www.croatiancentre.com/
MAY 2022
Arctic Chiropractic Got A Spine Scholarship
https://www.
BC School Sports Scholarships
https://www.bcschoolsports.ca/
Federation of Community Social Services of BC Youth Education Bursary
https://fcssbc.ca/programs/
Jim MacCarthy Coho Society Scholarship
http://www.cohosociety.com/
Looking Glass Foundation Scholarship
https://www.lookingglassbc.
Lotus Light Charity Society Scholarship
http://vllcs.org/en/activity-
North Shore Orthodontics Scholarship
https://www.nsortho.ca/
Vancouver Catholic School Teachers Association Scholarship
June 2022
Storwell Foster Children Bursary
https://www.storwell.com/bursary-application
North American Van Lines 2021 Logistics Scholarship Competition
https://www.northamericanvanlines.ca/scholarship
Nelson Scholarship Program
General Scholarship Information
These useful links below provide information about where and how to obtain scholarships and bursaries: