The Boxx-Barr Bursary Fund is a program of the Dogwood Monarchist Society, founded by Emperor Scotty B. Boxx and Emprex Karmella Barr. The bursaries are awarded to support the educational pursuits of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members in British Columbia.
About the DMS:
The Dogwood Monarchist Society has operated as a non-profit society in British Columbia since 1972. The group’s primary mandate is to raise money for British Columbia’s registered LGBTQ2+ charities and to provide social opportunities for Vancouver’s queer community and their supporters.
Both Scotty & Karmella are deeply passionate about education and recognize the financial challenges it can pose. This bursary aims to alleviate some of that burden, offering support and allowing recipients to focus on their studies and bring their best selves to their post-secondary programs while being recognized as a members of the community. Bursaries are awarded to select aspiring leaders in the community in the pursuit of their educational endeavours.
We are very aware that this bursary is functioning on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. It is with this in minds that the Boxx-Barr Bursary is dedicated to annually distributing funds to applicants of diverse experiences, but emphasizing Indigenous,Black,Women and Gender-Diverse communities.
In 2025, we are happy to offer four (4) bursary application options:
1 x $2,000 Future Leaders Bursary – For students who are active in the LGBTQ community, supporting with fundraising efforts for non-profits.
1 x $1,000 Rainbow Pathways Bursary – For students who are involved in community programs such as drag performers, queer sports teams or other community groups.
1 x $1,000 Two-Spirit Resilience Bursary – For students who identify as Two Spirit, First Nations or Metis who are active in community fundraising or activism.
1 x $1,000 POC Excellence Bursary – For students who identify as a person of colour and an active member of the LGBTQ+ community, helping create a brighter, more inclusive future.
Potential recipients can:
Nominate themselves
Nominate their friends
When nominating the potential recipient needs to:
Claim intended purpose and use of the bursary
Provide information about themselves and their educational pursuits
“We are committed to uplifting our communities and ensuring that the new generations of LGBTQ+ individuals have the support they need to invest in their futures and grow as leaders within our vibrant community.” – Scotty & Karmella
Applications close at 11:59pm PST on June 15th, 2025
Interviews for short-listed candidates will take place in late July, and bursaries will be awarded in August.(exact dates TBD). If you have any questions, email us at vancouverdms@gmail.com.
