Applications now open for 2025!
Ellen Bell was a talented and creative individual who made a difference in the lives of those who knew her. Ellen is lovingly remembered for her boundless energy, intelligence, kindness, and willingness to commit herself to the betterment of her community. She was a passionate volunteer with the Y during her lifetime and led a successful career in the marketing and advertising industry.
To share Ellen's legacy with the communities she loved, Ellen's friends and family created an annual scholarship in her honour. Valued at $5,000+, the scholarship supports women pursuing a similar career path who embody her values.
Applications close Feb. 14, 2025 at 12 p.m. PST!
Find full details and application form below.
TIMELINE
Dec. 2024: Application period opens.
Feb. 14, 2025: Application window closes at 12 p.m. PST. Early applications encouraged!
Mid-March 2025: Candidate interviews via Zoom with Scholarship Committee.
Late March 2025: Scholarship recipient selected.
Spring 2025: Scholarship funds and plaque awarded.
ELIGIBILITY
The ideal applicant:
- Self-identifies as a woman.
- Embodies the values of Ellen Bell.
- Is currently enrolled in a related post-secondary program (eg. marketing/business).
- Resides in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley or Vancouver Island community.
- Plans to pursue a career in Marketing/Advertising in one of the geographic areas listed following graduation.
PROCESS
- Consider how your values and career aspirations reflect Ellen Bell's spirit.
- Submit your online application
- Email two (2) letters of reference** to giving@bc.ymca.ca on or before Feb. 14.
**Letters of reference should be 300 to 500 words and clearly address the applicant's:
- Personal characteristics, including kindness, community spirit, etc.
- Relevant skills, experience and career potential in the fields of marketing and/or advertising.
- Connection to the communities of the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and/or Vancouver Island.
Apply now!
Applications close Feb. 14, 2025 at 12 p.m. PST.
Early applications are strongly encouraged!
Meet our 2024 scholarship recipient!
Sofia Napolitano, a fifth-year business administration student at Simon Fraser University and a management consulting summer intern at KPMG, was selected as the recipient of our 2024 Ellen Bell YMCA Memorial Scholarship.
"I'm inspired that they saw something in me that reminded them of Ellen."