STA Scholarship Chair: Rachael Sandberg
The members of the Sooke Teachers’ Association are proud to offer seven scholarships. These scholarships will be available to children of STA members and students from the Sooke School District who are graduating and will be attending full-time accredited post-secondary institutions. All the STA Scholarships are for $1250.
Five of the scholarships awarded by the Sooke Teachers’ Association are named after Past Presidents who dedicated themselves to the Union, their colleagues, and their students. They believed strongly in education, respect and the celebration of students who lead by example.
The Loretta Deutscher Scholarship is reserved for an Indigenous student and is named in honour of Loretta Deutscher, who taught and advocated for recognition of our Indigenous students.
The Ian Johnson Scholarship is reserved for an alternative education student and is named in honour of Ian Johnson, who held various Executive roles from 1990 to 2022, serving 19 terms as either President or Vice-President. Ian’s passion was working with and advocating for alternative education students.
- The Kathleen MacKinnon Scholarship (1992-1995)
- The Bronwyn Taylor Scholarship (1988-1992)
- The John Bergbusch Scholarship (1982-1985)
- The Terry McKellar Scholarship (1980-1982)
- The Laurie Tighe Scholarship (1995-1997)
- The Loretta Deutscher Scholarship (2011)
- The Ian Johnson Scholarship (1989-2022)
Five scholarships each year will be reserved for students (from any school district) whose parents are current members of the Sooke Teachers’ Association.
The specific awards given to the children of STA members will vary depending on the qualifications and intentions of the applicant.
Criteria For Consideration:
- The interview
- Leadership in service to and in support of others
- Financial need
- Academic standing
Interviews will be held the last week of April, 2026.
If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by: April 17, 2026.
Please submit your Scholarship Application below: