John B. Holdstock Scholarship Grant

John B. Holdstock Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: British Columbia Conservation Foundation
Amount: C $1,000
Last Updated: March 15, 2026

Summary

The John B. Holdstock Scholarship, established in memory of a dedicated conservationist, supports undergraduate and graduate students from British Columbia pursuing studies in the sciences or related fields. Eligible candidates must demonstrate a commitment to outdoor conservation, hold a minimum GPA of 3.50, and provide a letter of reference. The scholarship aims to foster future leaders in the conservation of fish and wildlife resources in British Columbia, honoring John's legacy of advocacy and environmental stewardship.

Overview

NOTE: Applicant must submit One Letter of Reference stating the applicant’s participation in outdoor conservation work involving fish, wildlife and/or habitat conservation in British Columbia. Our Story The British Columbia Conservation Foundation, a charitable not-for-profit society developed an important niche managing and administrating conservation projects in partnership with various funders. And with that focus, vision and enthusiasm, the British Columbia Conservation Foundation stood at the dawn of a quite different, new day. This enabled us to support the efforts of local conservation organizations in their efforts to enhance and conserve fish and wildlife populations. BC Conservation Foundation promotes fish and wildlife through education, collaboration and habitat conservation. We bring people and resources together to achieve innovative conservation solutions for thriving fish and wildlife populations throughout BC. We are an enterprising, mission-driven, registered charity that delivers project management services and conservation programs. We measure our value through a blend of economic, social and environmental outcomes. A percentage of funds are reinvested into mission-aligned conservation efforts across BC. Educational Scholarships BC Conservation Foundation is committed to lifelong education and fostering opportunities for youth to learn and appreciate environmental conservation in the outdoors. Besides supporting various youth initiatives, we often employ and train young professionals to gain experience in the environmental field. We promote scholarship opportunities to ensure the next generation of conservationists have access to higher education opportunities in BC.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for the John B. Holdstock Scholarship, applicants must:Be a resident of British Columbia.Be a full-time student attending a BC university or college in the upcoming fall semester.Be enrolled in the sciences, resource management, environmetal studies or a related field.Currently hold a GPA of 3.0 or ‘B’ average or better (relevant transcripts for proof of grades must be included with application).Submit a brief essay (maximum 500 words) describing your interests in pursuing fish, wildlife and/or habitat conservation as a part of your academic studies (e.g. you may want to include information about relevant personal interests and activities, academic goals, academic achievements, career plans and how BC’s conservation movement might benefit from your contribution).Be enrolled in a minimum 80% course load (NOTE a full course load may not be available to some Masters students. Where a full course load is not offered, this criterion does not apply).Provide proof of enrollment at the University/College prior to being issued the award.