Scholarship Awards

BC Original Minds Association – Destination Imagination BC Scholarships

Every year we are pleased to offer three scholarships to British Columbia students who have participated in Destination Imagination Team Challenge.  Please review the following terms of reference for the scholarships.

Terms of Reference for Destination Imagination participants to apply for one of three scholarships awarded at the annual Provincial Tournament.  The scholarships are for students who have participated in the Destination Imagination Team Challenge and have demonstrated growth through the commitment to the ideals of Destination Imagination.

Criteria

  1. Applicant must be in Grade 12 and eligible to graduate (within the year of application) from any secondary school in BC.
  2. Applicant must have a satisfactory Grade Point Average.
  3. Applicant must have the intention to pursue post-secondary education and/or training: proof of registration (full-time) in a post-secondary institution or training school (a “qualified school under the Canadian Income Tax Act”) will be required before any money is disbursed to the student’s credit at the school.
  4. Applicants must be (or have been) registered as a team member for a Destination Imagination Team Challenge and have competed in at least one tournament.
  5. Individual achievement(s) will be taken into consideration including, but not limited to arts, athletics, academics, community service.
  6. The successful applicant must provide proof of full-time registration within the second year after the awarding of the scholarship.

Nomination Process

The BC Original Minds Association will appoint a Scholarship Committee to review all applications and select recipients.  All information will be held in confidence by the committee.

Scholarship Amounts and Recipient Recognition

Three (3) scholarships of $500 each will be awarded by BC Original Minds Association each year.

Deadline for Applications: March 10, 2027

Selection & Awards

The Scholarship Awards Ceremony will be held during the Provincial Tournament at the BCIT Burnaby Campus.

Application Documents

 

Please email Iris Kalbfleisch at affiliatedirector@destinationimagination.ca with your completed application forms.

Meet the 2026 DIBC Scholarship Award Recipients

Each year we are fortunate to see a group of students who have been part of DIBC graduate from School. We know that their experience with DI has benefited them throughout their school years and will continue to benefit them in this new phase of their life.

Kira Belen

Seycove Secondary

Graduating this year from Seycove Secondary, Kira shared that Destination Imagination has allowed her to grow in every way. It gave her the chance to showcase her strengths while working on her stretches and she made a lot of new friends which she has stayed connected with to this day. As one of the more experienced members of her team, she helped organize ideas, encouraged teammates to contribute their strengths, and supported a very positive team dynamic. Kira participated in DI for three years and then returned as a volunteer, demonstrating her commitment and a genuine desire to give back to the program that helped shape her. Congratulations Kira!

Ayoob Senbel

Prince of Wales Secondary

Graduating from Prince of Wales, Ayoob shared that he learned the skills of problem solving, innovation, channeling creativity, and group work through DI. He believes that everyone is equal on the team and everyone has a specific role Being able to work out disagreements while managing the clock during instant challenges taught him life skills in a fun and engaging way. Building solutions to the challenges over months and months taught him patience, to compromise, and to learn from failures. He also said that his experience with DI helped him to excel in his classes, thinking quickly and problem solving. Congratulations Ayoob!

Naomi Henry

Little Flower Academy

Graduating from Little Flower Academy this year, Naomi reflected on her experiences and believes the skills of confidence, leadership, communication, and adaptability were developed through DI, helping to shape who she is today. She had always been passionate about the performing arts, loving to sing, dance, and act, and her involvement in DI encouraged her to apply these skills and for her creativity to thrive. Learning how to clearly communicate has allowed her to engage with global issues and be a part of Model United Nations at school. The Instant Challenges were what really taught her how to think fast, and to be flexible while making sure everyone had a way to participate.  Congratulations Naomi!

We’re thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our outstanding scholarship recipients as they embark on their university journeys!

Their hard work, creativity, and dedication have earned them not only a place in higher education but also a spot in the Destination Imagination alumni community. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things they’ll accomplish in the future.

Wishing them the best of luck in this next exciting chapter of their lives!