©2007 BootleggerIn September 2005, Brittany created UYF to help other students see the various funding opportunities that are available to them. To date she has helped over 2500 students with the scholarship process. As a testament to the strength of the UYF program, one need only look at Brittany’s younger brother, Bo. Bo started the UYF program in his grade 10 year and graduated from high school in 2008 with over $67,000 in scholarships, surpassing Brittany herself.
Reaching out to others is not new for Brittany as she has been involved in community endeavours for the last 16 years. Brittany prides herself on being a community minded person and has devoted countless hours to community projects and organizations, including Easter Seals, the Anton’s Feed the Less Fortunate program and Triple S.
In addition, Brittany has received over 40 local, national and international awards in recognition of her academic standing as well as her contributions to her community. This includes the Build-a-Bear Huggable Heroes award (2006), the Governor General Caring Canadian Award (2007) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ inaugural Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Award (2007).
With a background in theatre and extensive experience as a public speaker, Brittany is an engaging and entertaining presenter who captures and maintains her audience's interest while simplifying the complex process of applying for scholarships.
|
Scholarship |
Value |
|
Simon Fraser University Gordon M. Shrum Entrance Scholarship |
$24,000 |
|
University of B.C. Chancellors Entrance Scholarship (declined with the decision to attend SFU) |
$20,000 |
|
William E. Lucas Memorial Scholarship |
$2800 |
|
Coast Capital Savings Scholarship |
$2000 |
|
B.C. Junior Black Achievement Awards Scholarship |
$1500 |
|
B.C. Hydro Power Smart Scholarship |
$1000 |
|
Miller Thomson Scholarship |
$1000 |
|
Kiwanis Club of North Vancouver Scholarship |
$1000 |
|
B.C. Provincial Exam Scholarship |
$1000 |
|
Passport to Education |
$800 |
|
B.C. Hydro Power Pioneers Scholarship |
$500 |
|
B.C.P.V.P.A. Scholarship |
$500 |
|
B.C. Crisis Centre Scholarship |
$250 |
|
Windsor Secondary Grad Council Scholarship |
$200 |
|
Organization/Team |
Position |
Description |
Date |
|
Gordon Sturtridge
Community Football League (G.S.L.) |
Volunteer
Coordinator |
sold
50/50 and raffle tickets, worked in concession, assisted in organization of
yearly banquet, recruited volunteers, delegated |
Sept.1998 to Nov. 2003 |
|
Feed the Less
Fortunate Program |
Assistant
Coordinator |
collect
gifts, recruit and train volunteers, set up facility, organize seating plans,
greet and seat guests, serve food, clean tables, coordinate gift distribution
|
Dec.1998 to
present |
|
Special
Olympics/West Vancouver Police Department |
Volunteer |
collected
donations, sold T-shirts, washed cars |
July
2001 to
August 2006 |
|
Easter SEALS 24
Hour Relay |
Volunteer |
collected
$9800 in pledges with team, ran a relay for 24 hours with rotating shifts (2
miles/shift) |
June
2004/05/06 |
|
Windsor Secondary
Drama Department |
Lead Roles |
lead
roles in three professional productions: attend rehearsals, coach actors,
perform |
Sept.
2002 to
June 2005 |
|
Community Production:
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” |
Lead Role &
Production Assistant |
lead
actress in student run community play, attended rehearsals, sold tickets,
advertised, assisted director, performed, all proceeds ($900) donated to
charity |
Oct.
2004 to
Dec. 2004 |
|
Grad Council |
President |
organize
grad/school wide events, run meetings, delegate, advertise events,
lead/organize fundraising activities |
June
2004 to June 2005 |
|
Windsor Secondary
Football Program |
Team Manager
Assistant |
made
posters, sold 50/50 tickets, organized fundraisers: bake sales, bottle
drives, candy sales |
Sept.
2004 to
Dec. 2004 |
|
Peer Tutoring |
English Tutor |
tutor
Grade 10 ESL students, create lesson plans, give/mark assignments, two hours
each week |
Dec.
2004 to
June 2005 |
|
Triple-S (Supporting
Students in Sports) |
Volunteer |
Assists
with paper work, coordinates pickups and deliveries. |
Aug.
2006 to present |
|
Unlock your
Future: The Key to
Scholarships |
Founder |
Created
a seminar to assist students in finding, applying for and earning
scholarships. |
Sept.
2005 to present |
|
Simon Fraser LEAD
Program |
Alumni |
Completed
the competitive LEAD Program and graduated with a Certificate in Innovative
Leadership |
Oct.
2006 to March 2007 |
|
Distinction |
Description |
Year |
|
Windsor
Honour Roll Student |
Maintaining an 86%
and above average |
2000-
05 |
|
Recommended
2nd Degree Black Belt |
8
years of training in Tae Kwon Do/Sports Jujitsu |
2000 |
|
Passport
to Education Stamps |
Within
the top 30% of my class in academic standing |
2001-
05 |
|
Canada
Cord |
Highest
award for a Girl Guide at the Pathfinder level |
2002 |
|
Windsor
Duke Pin |
Maintaining
86% or more in all courses for the entire year |
2002-
05 |
|
Windsor Excellence Award |
Top
Grade 10 Student for achievement in Academics, Service, Citizenship, and the
Arts |
2003/05 |
|
Windsor
Outstanding Language Student Award |
Highest
average in French 11 (97%) |
2004 |
|
B.C.
J.B.A.A. (Junior Black Achievement Award): Academics |
1st
Place: highest academic average in Grades 10 and 11 among BC Black youth |
2003/04/05 |
|
BC
J.B.A.A.: Creative Writing |
1st
Place in Creative Writing among BC Black youth |
2003/04 |
|
B.C.
J.B.A.A.: Female Individual Sports |
2nd
place for excellence in athletics |
2004 |
|
BC
J.B.A.A.: Essay Writing |
1st
Place in Essay Writing among BC Black youth |
2004/05 |
|
BC
J.B.A.A.: Performing Arts |
1st
Place in the Performing Arts (Drama) among BC Black youth |
2004/05 |
|
BC
J.B.A.A.: Community Service |
1st
Place in Community Contributions among BC Black youth |
2004/05 |
|
Runner
Up: Dalai Lama Essay Contest |
BC
grade 11/12 essay writing contest on the subject of “Balancing Educating Your
Mind with Educating Your Heart” |
2004 |
|
North
Vancouver District Youth Community Service Award |
Youth
recognition for contributions to the community by Mayor Don Bell |
2004 |
|
Windsor
Service Award |
Bronze
service medal for contributions to the school |
2005 |
|
Windsor
Theatre Performance Award |
Top
drama student in the school for excellence in theatre |
2005 |
|
University
of Toronto National Book Award |
Academic
excellence, enthusiasm for intellectual exploration, strong involvement in
school and community |
2005 |
|
B.C.
Youth Week Award |
Outstanding
educational progress and community work |
2005 |
|
North
Shore Outlook Newspaper Woman of Excellence Award |
Exceptional
accomplishment and inspiring commitment to her community |
2006 |
|
Build-a-Bear
Huggable Hero Award |
Recognized
as the top Canadian youth leader in community service and outstanding efforts
in making this world a better place. |
2006 |
|
North
Shore Outlook Volunteer of the Week Award |
Recognized
for continued contributions to the community
|
2006 |
|
Golden
Key International Honor Society |
Inducted
in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement and excellence rated in
the top 15% of students in the Faculty of Applied Sciences at SFU |
2006 to Present |
|
Certificate
in Innovative Leadership |
Completion
of the competitive and challenging LEAD SFU program |
2007 |
|
Governor
General’s Caring Canadian Award |
Volunteer
award honouring Canadians for their dedication and contributions to their
communities |
2007 |
|
YWCA Young Women of Distinction Nominee |
Honours individuals whose outstanding activities and
achievements contribute to the well-being and future of our community |
2007 |
|
Bootlegger
Generation B Contest Canadian Finalist |
Honours Canadian youth for exemplary community
service; selected as one of 63 finalists across Canada |
2007 |
|
Association
of Fundraising Professionals Outstanding
Youth Philanthropist Giving
Hearts Award |
Presented to an individual (under 25) who through their
volunteerism has demonstrated exceptional skills in coordination and
motivation of others for fundraising projects and has made a significant
impact on one of our Lower Mainland's not for profit organizations. |
2007 |
|
SFU
Dean’s Honor Roll in the Faculty of Applied Sciences |
Distinguished within top SFU scholars for
outstanding academic performance by achieving an accumulative GPA over 3.5 |
2006/07/08 |