SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF AMRIK AND SURINDER NIJJAR
“As long as there is love and memory, there is no true loss”
Dr. Banwait will be providing a $500 scholarship to a student graduating from grade 12. The deadline for the application is May 31 of each school year.
“I am forever thankful for all the opportunities that I have had because of the sacrifices my parents made in their lives. They left behind their own homes, family and friends to come to Canada so their children would have a better future. My parents inspired me in many different ways to become the person I am. My mother gave me strength to overcome obstacles no matter how big or small. Her ability to smile and enjoy the small moments in life, despite being in a wheelchair, will be something that I will always remember. My father passed on his strong work ethic, his love for education and learning to me. Education has become a cornerstone of my life and my love of learning continues to this day thanks to my dad.”- Dr. Datinder Banwait
You will be required to provide a response (approximately 500 words) on the application. The successful candidate will show commitment to pursuing further post-secondary education.
Download bursary application: Bursary Application
Please contact our office at PRCbursary@outlook.com if you have questions.
Scholarship Winners:
Amrik and Surinder Nijjar 2024/2025 Scholarship winners:
Congratulations to Amelia on being a recipient of our scholarship. She hopes to acquire a Bachelor of Science, with a major in Health Science from Kwantlen Polytechnic University before starting the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma (General and Cardiac Option). Congrats again to Amelia!
As an Afghan immigrant, Zahra witnessed firsthand how education is a privilege many girls are denied.
Growing up in Canada, she has embraced every opportunity to learn and grow, especially after hearing her cousins’ stories back home.
Their experiences strengthened her dream of becoming a surgeon and using education to make a difference.
This fall, she will begin the next chapter of her journey at Simon Fraser University.
Amrik and Surinder Nijjar 2023/2024 Scholarship winners:
Congratulations to Baseer on being a recipient of our scholarship. He plans on pursuing his passion in business. Baseer is an active volunteer in the community and has helped with tutoring and sports with children that are in marginalized communities. We wish Baseer the best in his educational pursuits.
Congratulations to Rachel on being a recipient of our scholarship. She plans to pursue her passion in Commerce at UBC. Rachel has been most inspired by her parents. We wish Rachel all the best in her educational pursuits.
Amrik and Surinder Nijjar 2022/2023 Scholarship winners:
Congratulations to Simran on being a recipient of our scholarship. Simran has been inspired by her parents to continue with her post-secondary school in psychology at UBC. We wish Simran all the best in her post-secondary studies.
Congratulations to Harkiran on being one of the two recipients this year of our scholarship. She has been inspired greatly by her mother. We wish Harkiran all the best in her future studies in health care.
Amrik and Surinder Nijjar 2021/2022 Scholarship winners:
Congratulations to Celine on being a recipient of our scholarship. Celine has been inspired by her parents to continue with her post secondary school. We wish Celine all the best in her post secondary studies to specialize in cancer research.
Congratulations to Harjot Kaur on being a recipient of our scholarship. Harjot has been inspired by her parents and grandmother to pursue her dreams of pursuing post secondary education. We wish Harjot all the best in her studies in her Bachelors of Commerce.