Upcoming Events

See below for the calendar of upcoming events!


Deadline November 1

Educator Awards

We award up to $15,500 annually to promote education and project development for BC TEAL educators.

  • BC TEAL/TESOL Award
  • Health Education Award
  • Mary Ashworth Scholarship
  • Nan Poliakoff Memorial Award
  • Pat Wakefield Scholarship
  • Project Funding Award
  • Settlement Language Resource Award 

See our Educator Awards Page for more information and to apply.


Deadline November 30

50/50 Raffle for Refugees

We are happy to announce our first annual 50/50 Raffle for Refugees!

Due to COVID, the TCF have been unable to hold our fundraising activities to extend our scholarships for refugee students. It is more important than ever for us to continue to raise scholarship funds to assist these students. All proceeds raised from the TEAL Charitable Foundation 2021 Raffle for Refugees will go towards scholarships for refugee students to attend BC post-secondary programs. You will be helping to make a stronger, healthier, and more inclusive Canada.

50/50 tickets are:

  • Single Ticket for $10,
  • 3-Ticket Pack for $20,
  • 10-Ticket Pack for $50

Visit our Raffles Sales Website to participate!


Deadline January 31

Student Awards

We award up to $12,000 per year to help support secondary students achieve their dream of postsecondary education.

  • David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship
  • Taiga Galli Memorial Refugee Award
  • TCF Refugee Award
  • Nicholas Collins Founders Refugee Award

See our Student Awards Page for more information and to apply.


Coming June 2022

Grouse Grind Climb for the Cause

Sweat it up and challenge yourself with our annual Grouse Grind – Climb for the Cause fundraiser!

Stay tuned for more information.


Coming November 2022

Tears to Smile Fundraiser for Refugees

Come out to our elegant gala to enjoy a beautiful evening full of inspiration to make a significant, positive impact on the lives of refugees in BC.

Stay tuned for more information.