In the spring, 2023, the directors of the Sargeant Bay Society initiated an annual bursary for one student graduating from high school on the lower Sunshine Coast, planning to pursue post secondary studies in a related area. In order to be eligible for this bursary, graduating students must be entering a post secondary education program with a focus on environmental stewardship, forestry, or marine biology. The amount of this bursary will be reviewed annually.
If you would like to support our efforts in this program, please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Sargeant Bay Society, specifying your interest to direct your donation to the Bursary Fund. Such donations may allow us to increase the bursary amount in future years.
2026 Sargeant Bay Society $1000 Student Bursary
Congratulations to Poppy Mackenzie Arnet, the recipient of the 2026 Sargeant Bay Society Student Bursary. Along with her exemplary academic record while attending Pender Harbour Secondary, Poppy served at the School District 46 Student Trustee and is currently a field volunteer at the Loon Foundation. Poppy will be pursuing a double major in Environment Sciences at the University of Victoria. Enjoy your studies Poppy!
Previous Recipients
2025: Jeremy Wilhelm from Elphinstone Secondary, who will be studying Environmental Sciences.
2024: Sarah Pearson-White from Chatelech Secondary, who will be studying Marine Biology at the University of Victoria.
2023: Owen Tonis from Elphinstone Secondary