External awards & funding

External awards & search tools

• Aboriginal Learning Links

  These resources will help you to understand funding options that are available for Indigenous students in post-secondary education. For details visit Aboriginal Learning Links website at: aboriginallearning.ca

• M'akola Development Services - Tom Finnie Indigenous Trades Bursary

  M’akola Development Services is a development consulting firm and a not-for-profit society that is helping to provide safe affordable housing for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal individuals and families across British Columbia.

  The Tom Finnie Indigenous Trades Bursary was created in memory of M'akola Development Services' former Board Member Tom Finnie, in recognition of his commitment to his community and the communities served by the M’akola Group of Societies. M’akola has established an annual bursary to assist four Indigenous students residing on Vancouver Island and Northwest BC who are committed to a trades program.

  For more info, and to to apply, visit makoladevelopment.com.

• Adoptive Families Association of BC Bursaries

  The Adoptive Families Association of BC supports the adoption community at all ages and stages through education, counselling, family events, and advocacy. Their bursaries provide funding to assist in covering costs directly related to a student's post-secondary programs.

  The Howard Legacy Youth Fund was established with a donation from Peggy Howard in 2012, and is made available to applicants who are current or former youth in care.

  AFABC Youth Bursary was established in 2014, with funding from the Adoptive Families Association of BC, and accepts applications from youth who have joined their family by legal adoption.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.bcadoption.com.

• BC Electrical Association Scholarship & Bursary Programs

  The BC Electrical Association is very active in promoting careers in the electrical industry. Since the inception of the Scholarship and Bursary programs, they have awarded over $300,000.

  BCEA Scholarship Program

  The BC Electrical Association will award up to $10,000 in $1,000 to $2,000 scholarships to dependents of personnel of BCEA member companies in good standing. The employee of the BCEA member company must live and work in British Columbia. Students must be attending or planning to attend an accredited university, college or post-secondary educational institute on a full-time basis.

  The BCEA Bursary Program

  The BCEA members have raised funds this year to award $500 - $1,000 bursaries to grade 12 and post secondary students perusing a career in the following areas:

  • Electrical (including apprentices)
  • Marketing
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Business

  Bursaries will be awarded to post secondary students and grade 12 students who will be attending a post secondary school in September (Apprentices must be returning back to school in the next school year). Bursaries will be paid directly to the post secondary school and will be allocated towards your tuition. Students are required to attend a post secondary school in British Columbia full-time.

  Applicants applying for a BCEA bursary or scholarship who are pursuing a career in the electrical field will also qualify for the $1,000 Tommy Haddock Scholarship.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.bcea.bc.ca.

• BC Arts Council Scholarship Awards

  The aim of the BC Arts Council Scholarship Program is to support the development of BC’s future professional artists by assisting with pre-professional training of outstanding BC students of the arts. Successful applicants in this program can be found on stages and in galleries the world over.

  The Scholarship Program, the oldest program of Council, provides funding of up to $6,000 per year to outstanding arts students studying at the post-secondary level. BC residents attending full-time studies in a fine-arts diploma or degree program at a recognized college, university, institution or academy, in any country, are eligible to apply.

  This is a highly competitive, adjudicated process, and successful applicants will be assessed on their portfolio as well as the rest of their application. Recognized disciplines include arts administration, community-based arts practice, museology, conservation, dance, media arts, theatre, music, curatorial practice, and visual art.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.bcartscouncil.ca.

• Registered Nurses Foundation of BC Bursary Program

  Established as a charitable organization by the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia (now the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia) in 1979, the Registered Nurses Foundation of BC's mandate is to support BC nurses pursuing basic and advanced education. It does so by raising funds to allow the distribution of bursaries to qualified students. The bursaries are divided into those available to Student Nurses or Registered Nurses or both.

  For more info, and to apply, visit rnfbc.ca.

• Health Sciences Association Scholarships & Bursaries

  The Health Sciences Association (HSA) represents more than 18,000 health care and social services professionals in hospitals, community health settings, child development centres, transition houses, and other community agencies across BC. HSA members and their families are eligible to apply for a number of educational scholarships and bursaries.

  For more info, and to apply, visit hsabc.org.

• Columbia Institute Scholarships

  The Columbia Institute fosters individual and organizational leadership for inclusive, sustainable communities. This work is rooted in the belief that communities who value social justice, the environment, and their local economy are healthier, happier places to live. The organization helps build capacity in communities through lifelong learning scholarships and key partnerships. They recognize that the skyrocketing cost of education makes it difficult to return to the classroom for retraining and skills upgrading. That's why they help deliver a range of scholarship opportunities for working people and mature students.

  • David Podworny Memorial Scholarship: Valued at $1,000 per year, this bursary is intended for those studying or planning to study Telecommunications Trades & Labour Studies at accredited public institutions in BC.
  • Dennis McGann Bursary: This one-time bursary, worth up to $1,000 is designed for those studying or planning to study Communications who demonstrate a commitment to the issues and actions affecting working people.
  • United Steelworker's Union (USW) Lifelong Learning Scholarship: The United Steelworkers offers 12 scholarships valued at $1000 to members of USW in good standing for two years or more. This scholarship is not renewable.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.columbiainstitute.ca.

• Spinal Cord Injury BC Scholarships & Bursaries

  Formerly known as the BC Paraplegic Association, Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people with spinal cord injuries, and related disabilities, adjust, adapt, and thrive.

  GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust: SCI BC, in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation, is offering bursaries for persons with spinal cord injuries studying in BC. This fund was created by anonymous donors to assist persons with spinal cord injuries attending post-secondary schools with tuition, books and/or other learning aids, and other expenses related to their disability that will support education such as housing, transportation, in class assistance including note-taking, etc.

  Scott Stanley Scholarship: Mr. Stanley, a lawyer with Murphy Battista LLP, established this generous award a few years ago to assist individuals with SCI in pursuing their post-secondary educational goals.

  James H.G. Roche Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship fund, held at the Vancouver Foundation, supports one to two individuals per year with funds toward tuition and textbooks. The scholarship fund was generously established by the partners, family and friends of James Roche, a former director and board chair of SCI BC, who sustained a spinal cord injury in a ski related accident. The value of individual bursaries may vary from year to year according to the availability of funds.

  For more info, and to apply, visit sci-bc.ca.

• Spinal Cord Injury Canada Scholarships

  The Chopnick Hilliard Scholarship is open to any post-secondary student who has a spinal cord injury and who is living in Canada. There are three scholarships worth $500 each.

  The Sun Life Financial Scholarship is open to any post-secondary student with a spinal cord injury who is living in Canada, and who is also a peer support volunteer with one of SCI/CPA corporate members. To be eligible, the applicant will need a letter of support from his/her corporate member stating that he/she is a peer support volunteer. There are three scholarships worth $500 each.

  The Kirby Rowe Scholarship is established in memory of William Kirby Rowe who provided outstanding and valued leadership throughout his career to advance access and inclusion for people with disabilities in Canada. One Kirby Rowe Scholarship of $1000 is available annually to a student with a spinal cord injury to pursue post-secondary education in fields related to management and leadership.

  For more info, and to apply, visit sci-can.ca.

• Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

  The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program was established in 1982 in honour of Terry Fox, one of Canada’s most beloved heroes. The desire to recognize and commemorate his extraordinary life and his remarkable contribution to the cause of cancer awareness and research and to his country as an outstanding citizen, athlete, and humanitarian was the impetus for the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program.

  Through the Department of Fitness and Amateur Sport and the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Government of Canada generously laid the foundation for scholarships, respectively, through two endowments of $5 million in 1982, and another $10 million in 2006. The endowments were, and continue to be, viewed as an investment in Canadians. The scholarships are intended to inspire and encourage young Canadians to seek the high ideal that Terry Fox exemplified, through the pursuit of higher education.

  Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities.

  To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be:

  • In good academic standing.
  • Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
  • Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school
  • Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
  • Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.

  Terry Fox Award Recipients are eligible to receive the Award until they graduate with their first university degree or diploma (for a maximum of four years), provided they maintain satisfactory academic standing and a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award.

  For more info, and to apply, visit terryfoxawards.ca.

• Curl BC Scholarships & Bursaries

  Gordon Hooey Memorial Scholarship Fund

  The fund is administered through the Victoria Foundation in perpetuity. Ideally, it will go to juniors interested in becoming coaches, but it could also support the post-secondary education of juniors who have demonstrated a commitment to becoming top-level curlers and who show leadership skills in their communities.

  For the Love of Curling Scholarship Program

  Curling Canada’s For the Love of Curling Scholarships are awarded to student-athletes enrolled in post-secondary institutions across Canada who have demonstrated achievements in both curling and academics, as well as community involvement.

  Jack Farley Youth Sports Achievement Award

  One outstanding female and one outstanding male amateur athlete graduating from a BC Secondary School who are involved in either their community or school sports shall be awarded the Jack Farley Youth Sports Achievement Award.  Each winner shall receive $2000 toward his or her education at a BC post secondary institution.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.curlbc.ca.
  

• Building Supply Industry Association of BC

  The Building Supply Industry Association of BC (BSIA) is an association of retailers and related suppliers, wholesalers and manufacturer companies formed to promote the building supply industry across the province. The BSIA provides information and services for members to address issues of concern at all levels of Government and is the official voice of the building supply industry in BC.

  The BSIA bursaries are available to applicants who wish to further their post secondary education and who express a need for monetary assistance, demonstrate a strong personal development plan, career aspirations and goals, citizenship, community activities and involvement and academic achievement.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.bsiabc.ca.

• Hospital Employee's Union Bursaries

  A number of bursaries are available each academic year for HEU members, their children, stepchildren and legal guardians, and spouses, including common-law and same-sex partners.

  Bursaries are tenable at any post-secondary educational institution, and are awarded to students who need financial assistance and demonstrate satisfactory academic standing.

  Bursaries range from $350 to $1,000 and are administered by a bursary committee under the direction of the HEU Provincial Executive.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.heu.org.

• BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

  The Friendship Centre movement is built on community support, trust, strong leadership, tradition and faith and is mandated to improve the quality of life for Indigenous people throughout Canada. The First Citizens Fund Bursary Program provides funding to students of Aboriginal ancestry to help support their post secondary education.  It is designed to reward students for successful completion of their term of study.  This small but helpful bursary is distributed to all students who meet the eligibility criteria on a first come, first served basis.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.bcaafc.com.

• Federation of Community Social Services of BC Youth Education Bursary

  The Federation of Community Social Services of BC Youth Education Bursary assists young people that are or have been in care and want to pursue a career in the field of Human and Social Services. Bursaries support students with the financial costs of tuition, books, and supplies for post-secondary academic education, training, or upgrading. The bursary is available to a maximum of $2,000 per academic year (two semesters).

  The bursary was established by Federation members in 2009 to encourage and support young people to develop a career in our sector. The bursary program supports young people 30 or younger who either are or have been in care and who want to pursue post-secondary education towards a career in human social services. Students are welcome to apply over multiple years.

  For more information, and to apply, visit fcssbc.ca.

• BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations Bursaries

  The BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations is a provincial organization for foster parents and governed by foster parent representation from all areas of the province. They offer a number of bursaries to foster parents, youth in care and former youth in care.

  JCW Excellence in Writing Grant: Previous BCFFPA President, Russell Pohl and his husband, Darrell Ewasiuk, have generously provided funds to establish a grant in the name of our Executive Director, Jayne (Cotter) Wilson, whose passion is the art of writing.  This grant is accessible to any youth aged 17-24 who are or has been in the care in the care of the Ministry who intends to further his/her education in the field of writing – whether it be journalism, screen or play writing, poetry, travel, creative, political or non-fiction, can apply for this grant to cover the cost of courses that will further their skills.

  The General Scholarship Fund: BCFFPA occasionally received funds from donors that they request to be put toward scholarships for children and youth who were formerly in care.  The Board of Directors has outlined a General Scholarship Fund into which donations are placed from these generous donors. One bursary will be distributed annually to any youth who is or has been in the care of the Ministry and wants to pursue further education.

  The William Curtis Memorial Fund: was established in January 1979 for Foster Children who have reached the age of majority and wish to continue with their education. Any child in the Care of the Superintendent of Family & Child Service, who resides in British Columbia and has reached the age of 19 years; who shows an interest in extending his/her education, (whether to finish high school, attend business or vocational school, college or university) and where no other funds are available, is eligible to apply for this bursary. The highest marks, although considered, will not be the
  only determining factor in the awarding of the bursary.

  For more info, and to apply, visit bcfosterparents.ca

• Looking Glass Foundation Scholarships

  The Looking Glass Foundation’s programs and services decrease isolation, instill hope, and sustain recovery for individuals across BC who are impacted by eating disorders. Each year, the Looking Glass Foundation awards several thousand dollars to BC students who have received, or are currently receiving, treatment for an eating disorder. There are 3 scholarship categories:

  Rise Above Scholarship: $2,000
  The Looking Glass Foundation awards this scholarship to an outstanding Looking Glass volunteer who is making a difference through community service and leadership. 

  Pursue Your Passion Scholarship: $2,000
  The Looking Glass Foundation awards this scholarship in recognition of someone's passion, tenacity, and enthusiasm for their chosen academic path and the career they plan to follow.

  Persevere Scholarship: $2,000
  The Looking Glass Foundation awards this scholarship to someone who demonstrates a strong need for financial assistance in order to achieve their academic goals. The recipient of this scholarship will also be awarded the Elise Skoglund Bursary of $1,000, for a total award of $3,000.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.lookingglassbc.com.

• TD Scholarships

  Community heroes do good work because they are inspired to, not for the recognition.
  
  TD is committed to opening doors for a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow, creating conditions so everyone has the chance to succeed in a changing world. Unique in Canada, the TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are offered to students who, like TD, help support change, nurture progress and contribute to making the world a better place.

  Have you shown exceptional initiative in making a meaningful and lasting difference in your community? Then TD wants to hear from you, as you may qualify for a Community Scholarship. They're interested in hearing from students who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to solving a community problem or making their community a better place. For example, you may be cleaning up the environment, promoting social justice, or fighting child poverty.

  It’s not just about marks in the classroom, but rather the marks you have made on your community.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.td.com.

• Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students

  Canada Post gives $2,000 grants to Indigenous Peoples who have renewed their educational learning. Find out how to apply for the award.

  You’re eligible to apply if you:

  • Are a Canadian and a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit community
  • Have been out of school for 1 year or more and are returning
  • Have already returned to school and completed 1 full year of studies
  • Have never received this award in the past (you can apply as many times as you want, but you can only receive the award once)

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.canadapost.ca.

• BC Housing Education Awards Program

  The Education Awards Program helps residents in a household directly receiving subsidy from BC Housing, or receiving rental assistance through the Rental Assistance Program at the start of courses pursue their educational goals as a way to achieve success and personal growth. The bursaries and awards are for post-secondary education and training programs.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.bchousing.org.

• BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association Student Scholarships

  The BC Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association (BCPVPA) annually awards up to 20 scholarships, in the amount of $1000 each, to students who are graduating from the BC public school system and will proceed to a post-secondary institution.

  • Up to 10 scholarships are reserved for the sons and daughters of BCPVPA members.
  • Up to 10 scholarships are reserved to other graduating students.
  • Up to 2 scholarships will be awarded to Aboriginal students.

  All applicants will be judged on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership within the school and community.

  For more info, and to apply, visit bcpvpa.bc.ca.

• Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada Student Awards

  The Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada allocates awards in the fall of each year to a son or daughter of parents or guardians who derive their principal income from pipeline construction.

  The parent or guardian of the applicant must be employed by or have a history of employment with a company who is a member of the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada.

  The applicant must provide proof of full-time enrollment in a program leading to a diploma or degree in any field at a recognized Canadian college or university

  For more info, and to apply, visit pipeline.ca.

• Credit Unions of BC Bursary Program

  The Credit Union Foundation of British Columbia is the province wide philanthropic organization of the credit union system founded and funded by British Columbia credit unions.The Credit Unions of BC Bursary program supports students across the province to achieve their education goals.

  Applicants who do not meet the following criteria are not eligible for a bursary.

  • All applicants must have a demonstrated financial need.
  • Proof of enrollment and transcripts are required.
  • Applicants must be BC residents who are Canadian Citizens, a permanent resident of Canada or designated as a protected person.
  • Applicants must be in attendance at a public Canadian post-secondary school when the application is submitted.
  • Programs of study may be academic, vocational, technical, or technological.
  • Credit Union members are eligible for up to 2 awards per year.

  For more info, and to apply, visit cufoundation.org.

• Indspire - Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships & Awards

  Indspire is a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. Indspire provides hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and awards to thousands of Indigenous students every year!

  For more info, and to apply, visit indspire.ca.

• James Lee Foundation Scholarship

  James Lee was a well-respected writer in the advertising industry who won countless national and international awards throughout his career. He passed away suddenly due to an undetected heart defect at the age of 37. Shortly after his passing The James Lee Foundation was formed by a partnership of advertising agencies, the Advertising Agency Association of BC, and a collection of James’ friends and family. Knowing James inspired many people to push the boundaries in creativity, developing a creative scholarship in his name felt like a fitting way to honour him.

  The scholarship is open to emerging creative talent from across Canada wanting to enter the advertising industry. Entrants must be non-professional Canadian residents over the age of 16. All fields of creativity related to the advertising community will be considered (e.g. writers, art directors, film makers, recording artists, illustrators, digital artists, etc.). The scholarship will be a minimum of $5,000.

  For more info, and to apply, visit jamesleefoundation.com.

• Kin Canada Bursaries

  Kin Canada Bursaries is a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund (HREF). Kin Canada established the HREF in memory of Hal Rogers, Kin Canada's founder who passed away in 1994. The HREF is supported by Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs, and public donations. 

  From the fund, $1,000 bursaries are awarded to successful Canadian applicants who are pursuing post-secondary education at a recognized university, community college, technical institute and other schools for advanced education.

  Of the bursaries awarded, there are 4 named bursaries: the Bob Pittman Bursary for a Business student, the Kevin Denbok Bursary for Music students, the Winnipeg Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo Bursary awarded to a  student in the Winnipeg area and the Kin Canada Foundation Bursary for those with a military/first responder/Kin background.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.kincanada.ca/apply.
  

• Leonard Foundation Financial Assistance Program

  The Leonard Foundation Financial Assistance Program is for students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a Canadian university or affiliated college.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.leonardfnd.org.

• LOUD Scholarships

  The LOUD Foundation invests in future leaders of the Canadian LGBTQ+ community. They believe that by supporting the development of students that possess drive, vision, compassion and knowledge, they can improve society and increase awareness of our diverse community.

  You must be enrolled and about to begin studies, currently studying, or have completed your program in the last 12 months in a recognized, Canadian post-secondary education institution. You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, conventional refugee or refugee claimant (please note that students attending school on a student visa are not eligible for this award).

  For more info, and to apply, visit loudbusiness.com.

• MADD Youth Bursary Fund

  MADD Canada’s Bursary Program is open to Canadian citizens who have themselves been severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired driving crash and who are enrolled in a full-time, ministry-approved, post-secondary educational program. Injuries must be catastrophic or severe and have had a significant impact on the applicants’ lives. Proof of injury and relation to impaired driving will be required.

  For more info, and to apply, visit madd.ca.

• Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women

  Soroptimist's Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women assist women who provide the primary financial support for their families. Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Every year, Soroptimist distributes more than $2 million in education grants to women all over the world.

  Over half of the Live Your Dream Awards recipients are survivors of domestic violence, trafficking or sexual assault. Nearly all of the women and families served have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, teen pregnancy, and drug or alcohol addiction. Live Your Dream Awards recipients may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, such as books, childcare, tuition and transportation.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.soroptimist.org.

• Veterans Affairs Canada Educational Assistance for Children

  The cost of post-secondary education can be a financial burden. If you are the child of a deceased Veteran or Canadian Armed Forces member, you may qualify for funding to help with those costs. Educational assistance for children provides tax-free financial support to a student enrolled in a full-time post-secondary education program. Funding can be provided for up to four calendar years or 36 academic months, whichever comes first.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.veterans.gc.ca.

• 4-H BC Provincial Scholarships

  The goal of the 4-H program is youth development. The objectives of 4-H clubs are knowledge, leadership, citizenship and personal development.

  The 4-H program provides young people with an opportunity to learn how to become productive, self-assured adults who can make their community and country a good place in which to live. This is fostered through project and program work, experiences with their 4-H club members and leaders and their participation in district, regional and even provincial programs.

  Through the 4-H program, participants can access a number of provincial and national scholarships to assist them with post-secondary education.

  To find out more, and to apply, visit www.4hbc.ca.

• BC Softball Association Scholarships & Grants

  The BC Softball Association offers scholarships and grants to players and umpires.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.softball.bc.ca.

• Softball Canada - Ed Bitz Scholarship

  Any umpire member of a Provincial/Territorial (P/T) Association who is registered with Softball Canada and who is entering the first, second year or subsequent year of a post-secondary educational institution is eligible for this $1,000 scholarship. The applicant must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident.

  For more info, and to apply, visit softball.ca.

• BC Junior Golf Scholarships

  British Columbia Golf, in conjunction with the BC Junior Golf Association, awards 10 scholarships of $1,000 each annually to promising young “scholastic golfers” to assist them with tuition and other educational expenses in pursuing a post-secondary education.

  For more info, and to apply, visit britishcolumbiagolf.org.

• Golf Canada Foundation Scholarships

  Golf Canada Foundation encourages the athletic and academic careers of promising Canadian golfers and students of the industry by offering financial assistance through scholarships and awards.

  The Golf Canada Foundation scholarship program is funded through generous donations from corporations, golf clubs, associations and individual friends of golf. Golf Canada, the Canadian Seniors' Golf Association and the Scholarships and Grants Selection Committee play important roles contributing to the scholarship fund each year. Golf Canada Foundation strives to build additional scholarship funds and grants to help Canadians use the great game of golf to achieve their potential.

  For more info, and to apply, visit golfcandandafoundation.com.

• Federation of BC Youth in Care: Dream Fund

  The Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks (FBCYICN, or the Fed) is a youth-driven, provincial, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of young people in and from care in BC between the ages of 14 and 24.

  The Dream Fund supports young people in and from care to pursue their careers and achieve their goals through education and skill building. The Dream Fund includes two different bursaries that are distributed three times a year: in October, March and July. 

  Education Achievement Bursary: Want to go back to school but wondering if you can afford tuition on top of everything else? The Education Achievement Bursary provides financial support for youth in and from care attending post-secondary school.The Fed distributes $5000 among successful Education Achievement applicants per round of Dream Fund (three rounds a year).

  Reach for Success Bursary: Are you working towards a goal but there’s an expense getting in your way? The Reach for Success Bursary can help you overcome barriers you might face in achieving success in the things you want to do. Reach for Success Bursary winners have used the money to pay for photography lessons, yoga memberships, sports team fees, Canadian citizenship applications, BCIDs, certifications like FoodSafe and Serving it Right, and even dental work. The Fed distributes $1500 among successful Reach for Success applicants per round of Dream Fund (three rounds a year).

  For more info, and to apply, visit fbcyicn.ca.

• Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Awards

  Every year, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business highlights the best and brightest individuals and businesses by granting awards that recognize the central role Aboriginal businesses and communities hold within the Canadian business landscape.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.ccab.com.

   

   

• Automotive Industries Association High Fives for Kids Foundation Scholarships

  The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) is the voice and resource for the automotive aftermarket industry in Canada. Through the AIA's High Fives for Kids Foundation, scholarships are awarded annually across Canada to qualified students and monetary assistance is provided to those who wish to further their education in the automotive aftermarket field.

  For more info, and to apply, visit aiahighfivesforkids.ca.

   

• Philanthropic Educational Organization STAR Scholarship

  The Philanthropic Educational Organization STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional high school senior women to attend an accredited post secondary educational institution in the United States or Canada in the next academic year. It is a non-renewable $2,500 scholarship for graduating high school senior women which must be used in the academic year following graduation or it will be forfeited.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.peointernational.org.

• Society of Punjabi Engineers & Technologists Scholarships

  The Society of Punjabi Engineers & Technologists of BC (SPEATBC) awards five scholarships a year to students in a technical Engineering related field of study. The scholarships are valued at $1000 each.

  One scholarship will be awarded to each of:

  • Entrance Scholarship: A high school student (grade 12) or recent graduate (within 2 years) planning on pursuing post-secondary studies upon graduation in an engineering or technology related field of study at a recognized university, college, or technical school in BC.
  • Post Secondary Scholarship: A post-secondary student enrolled in an engineering or technology related field of study at a recognized university, college, or technical school in BC.
  • Woman in Engineering Scholarship: A woman student enrolled in an engineering or technology related field of study at a recognized university, college, or technical school in BC.
  • New Immigrant Scholarship: A new immigrant (max. of 2 years since arrival in Canada) pursuing post-secondary studies in an engineering or technology related field of study at a recognized university, college, or technical school in BC.
  • International Student Scholarship: An international student studying in Canada with a valid Student Visa enrolled in or pursuing an engineering or technology related field of study at a recognized university, college, or technical school in BC.

  For more info, and to apply, visit speatbc.org.

• Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation Awards

  The Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation (CEMF) is committed to creating a world where engineering meets the needs and challenges of society by engaging the skills and talents of both women and men alike.

  To that end, they are dedicated to attracting women to the engineering profession so they may fully contribute to the development of society. In so doing, they honour the memory of the 14 women from L' École Polytechnique whose contributions to Canada ended on December 6, 1989.

  The CEMF offers scholarships in engineering to young women who demonstrate exceptional leadership and are volunteers in their communities.  They ask scholarship winners to be Ambassadors for the profession and mentors to those who follow.  Over 600 women studying engineering in Canada have applied for one of the scholarships since 2002 and they have awarded over 200 since then.  

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.cemfa.ca.

• Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarships

  The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program was established in 2002 and is supported by donations of the members of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA), the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association North Shore Branch, the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Newfoundland and Labrador (CHHA-NL) Chapter, and Doreen Laszlo (spouse of Dr. Charles Laszlo).

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.chha.ca.

• Friends of Canadian Broadcasting: Dalton Camp Award

  Friends of Canadian Broadcasting announced The Dalton Camp Award in 2002 to honour the memory of Dalton Camp, a distinguished commentator on Canadian public affairs. The Dalton Camp Award goes to the winner or winners of an essay competition on the link between democracy and the media in Canada.

  In 2018, there was one Award, open to all eligible entrants, consisting of a prize of $10,000, as well as a bronze cast medal by the late Canadian sculptress Dora de Pédèry-Hunt. In addition, a second Award consisting of a prize of $2,500 was awarded, at the Selection Committee’s discretion, to the best essay by an entrant who is or was during the calendar year of the Award a student at a recognized post-secondary institution.

  For more info, and to apply, visit frends.ca.

• Indigenous Arts & Stories Awards

  Indigenous Arts & Stories (formerly the Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge) was born in 2005 out of the success of "Our Story: Aboriginal Voices on Canada's Past" published by Doubleday Canada in which nine leading Indigenous authors from across the country, including Tantoo Cardinal, Tom King and Drew Hayden Taylor, contributed a short fictional story about a defining moment in Indigenous history. The program quickly became the largest and most recognizable creative writing competition in Canada for Indigenous youth.

  In 2010, Historica Canada (formerly The Historica-Dominion Institute) announced the expansion of the program into arts, making the competition available to a new audience of Indigenous youth – those who are not writers, but instead express themselves through painting, drawing and photography.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.our-story.ca.

• Retail Council of Canada Scholarship Program

  Interested in a career in retail? Are you currently enrolled at a Canadian College? Do you currently work in retail? You could be eligible for a Retail Education Scholarship. There are 20 scholarships available that are valued between $1,000 - $5,000 each.

  This scholarship program is for students who are enrolled in or applying to retail, business, marketing or any other program that has ties to the retail industry post-secondary programs.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.retailcouncil.org.

• Canucks Alumni Scholarships

  The Vancouver Canucks Alumni Scholarship program supports hockey players to attend post-secondary institutions each year through various scholarship opportunities.

  Larry Ashley Scholarship: The Vancouver Canucks Alumni Association initiated the Larry Ashley Scholarship over 10 years ago. Ashley was a longtime athletic trainer for the NHL Canucks and passed away from cancer in 1995. Widely recognized as a leader in his field, Ashley's name now lives on via the Larry Ashley Scholarship Program. Last year, the Vancouver Canucks Alumni and the Canadian Athletics Therapist Association (CATA) joined forces to provide scholarship funds of $2,500 per year to academically qualified students pursuing post-secondary studies in the fields of sports medicine and/or athletic training.

  Canucks Alumni BCHL Scholarship: Started in the 1980s by the Vancouver Canucks Alumni Association and guided through its first decades by the NHL Canucks original captain Orland Kurtenbach, it has grown from providing four annual $3000 scholarships to now enabling as many as nine young hockey players from the BC Hockey League to attend post-secondary institutions each year. The Scholarship Program, operated in partnership with the BCHL, is now chaired by former Canucks player (now an NHL scout with the Tampa Bay Lightning) Gerry O'Flaherty. To date, this program has awarded almost $380,000 in scholarships to 48 BCHL graduates.

  Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship: If you are a young British Columbian who has made a difference in your community, we want to hear from you! The Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship rewards students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and exemplary contributions and commitment to enriching the lives of others in the community.

  For more info, and to apply, visit canucks.ice.nhl.com.

• BC Hockey Scholarships

  Scholarships are awarded annually to BC Hockey registered members to give recognition to those who develop their academic career aspirations while at the same time nourishing their interest in hockey. Monetary awards vary from $500 to $2,000.  

  To be eligible for a BC Hockey scholarship, an individual must be in his or her graduating year of high school and must be a current, registered member or a former BC Hockey member playing in the Western Hockey League. Applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, sportsmanship, hockey participation and / or quality of contribution, as well as school and community participation and service.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.bchockey.net.

• Croatian Cultural Centre Scholarships & Bursaries

  The United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch, is a nonprofit organization registered under the Societies Act of British Columbia. As one of its objectives the United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch, contributes to the enhancement, and promotion of Croatian culture among the people of Croatian ancestry. This is partly manifested through the many activities of the Croatian Cultural Centre such as teaching folk dancing, music, and song; providing Croatian language instruction; and other similar activities. In addition, The United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch, has established a Scholarship and Bursary Fund. This fund is maintained by donations from The United Croats of Canada, King Tomislav Branch, and from the Croatian and broader communities. All students of Croatian ancestry and resident in BC are eligible to apply for either a scholarship or a bursary. At least one parent must be of Croatian ancestry.
  

  Scholarships in the amounts of $500 and $1,000 are available for full time attendance either at a university, college, or a technical/vocational institute. In the event of a large number of qualified applications lesser amounts may be awarded. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. They are intended for initial post secondary schooling and are not available for graduate work. All successful applicants will have previously demonstrated a capacity for high achievement. This will be established through the applicant’s school transcript, two written letters of reference from the applicant’s teacher(s) or school counselor, and a short essay on a topic chosen by the committee. Scholarships are normally provided for a term of one year or less. Applicants may re-apply for a scholarship but if funds are limited, preference will be given to students in their initial year of post secondary schooling.

  Bursaries in the amounts of $500 and $1,000 are available for full time attendance either at a university, college, or a technical/vocational institute. In the event of a large number of qualified applications lesser amounts may be awarded. They are intended for initial post secondary schooling and are not available for graduate work. Bursaries are awarded on the basis of financial need and previously demonstrated capacity for successful completion of a program of studies. Capacity for successful completion of a course of studies will be established through the applicant’s school transcript, two written letters of reference from the applicant’s teacher(s) or school counselor, and a short essay on a topic chosen by the committee. The applicant must also complete an application form that provides their financial background as well as that of their parents. This is partly accomplished by providing a copy of the family’s last completed income tax return(s). The information from the income tax return(s) will be held in the strictest of confidence. Bursaries are normally provided for a term of one year or less. Applicants may re-apply for a bursary but if funds are limited, preference will be given to students in their initial year of post secondary schooling.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.croatiancentre.com.

• New Relationship Trust Foundation Bursaries

  The New Relationship Trust Foundation is pleased to offer Bursaries to Certificate, Diploma, Associates Degrees, and/or Trades to interested and eligible BC First Nations students. Eligible students who are enrolled in a post-secondary institution and remain in good academic standing are encouraged to apply for an NRT Foundation Bursary. Successful applicants are eligible for a maximum of two years of funding in the same field.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.nrtf.ca.

• Royal Arch Masonic Bursary Fund

  The five Bursary Fund Trustees, one of whom is replaced each year by the Grand First Principal, administer the Royal Arch Masonic Bursary Funds.  These funds provide bursaries to  assist needful qualified students whose father or grandfather is, or at the time of his death was, a Royal Arch Companion in a Chapter in this Jurisdiction.  The Bursary Funds are kept separate from other funds of Grand Chapter.  There are two separate bursary funds, namely a Capital Fund and an Annual Fund.  The Capital Fund is intended to operate in perpetuity, and is augmented by reinvestment of a portion of the interest income of the fund and by donations.  Each year, a portion of the interest income of the Capital Fund may be transferred to the Annual Fund.  The Annual Fund is intended to be disbursed each year on bursaries, and is augmented by interest income from the Capital Fund and by donations.  Bursaries are generally tenable at a recognized Canadian University, the B.C. Institute of Technology, a regional or community college in British Columbia, any other B.C. technical school or school of nursing.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.grandchapter-bc-yukon.ca.

• National Union of Public & General Employees Scholarships

  The National Union of Public & General Employees (NUPGE) is one of the largest unions in Canada. Most of their 390,000 members work to deliver public services of every kind to the citizens of their home provinces. NUPGE also has a large and growing number of members who work for private businesses.

  Each year, the 390,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees offers 6 scholarships of $1,500 each that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers. Entrants must be the children or grandchildren, or the foster children or the foster grandchildren, of members or retirees of the National Union's Component unions or its affiliates and who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis in 2019. 

  All scholarships awarded will be based on the best 750- to1,000-word essay as listed below.  Essays will be marked on the basis of content and style.

  Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship: In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship must be entering a field of study in health care, criminal justice, community services or policing.  The essay topic is — The importance of their field of study in either policing, criminal justice services, or health care in delivering public services to Canadians.

  Scholarship for Indigenous Students: In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for Indigenous Students must identify as an Indigenous person. The essay topic — The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Indigenous peoples.

  Scholarship for LGBTQ2 Students: In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for LGBTQ2 Students must identify as an LGBTQ2 student.  The essay topic is — The importance of trade unions in supporting the LGBTQ2 communities.

  Scholarship for Students of Colour: In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for Students of Colour must identify as a person of colour. The essay topic is — The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people of colour in Canada.

  Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship: In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship must identify as a person with a disability. The essay topic is — The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.

  Tommy Douglas Scholarship: There are no other requirements, other than the general requirements above, for applying for the Tommy Douglas Scholarship. The essay topic is — How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a country with a more just and equitable society.

  For more info, and to apply, visit nupge.ca.

• UCBeyond Scholarship Program (for students with inflammatory arthritis)

  UCB Canada Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative treatments for inflammatory arthritis diseases, such as: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. UCB Canada Inc. is dedicated to creating unique programs and tools to aid patients in reaching above and beyond the boundaries of their disease and fulfilling their educational ambitions. Now in its twelfth year, the UCBeyond Scholarship Program has allocated 168 scholarships and approximately $845,000 CDN to Canadian students.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.ucbeyond.ca.

• Cerebral Palsy Association of BC Education Bursaries

  Making a life without limits one student at a time – that’s what the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC has been doing since 1994 with their bursary program – which is open to any student, in BC, 17 years and older wishing to attend an institute of higher learning in the following year.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.bccerebralpalsy.com.

• BC Electrical Association Scholarship & Bursary Program

  The BC Electrical Association is very active in promoting careers in the electrical industry. Since the inception of the Scholarship and Bursary programs, they have awarded over $300,000.

  Scholarships: The BC Electrical Association will award up to $10,000 in $1,000 to $2,000 scholarships. Scholarships are available to dependents of personnel of BCEA member companies in good standing, up to a maximum of two scholarships per member company. The employee of the BCEA member company must live and work in British Columbia. Students are not required to attend school in B.C. (Maximum of three scholarships per individual). Students must be attending or planning to attend an accredited university, college or post-secondary educational institute on a full-time basis.

  Bursaries: The BCEA members have raised funds this year to award $500 - $1,000 bursaries. Bursaries are available to grade twelve and post secondary students perusing a career in the following areas:

  • Electrical (including apprentices)
  • Marketing
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Business

  Bursaries will be awarded to post secondary students and grade twelve students who will be attending a post secondary school in September (Apprentices must be returning back to school in the next school year). Bursaries will be paid directly to the post secondary school and will be allocated towards your tuition. Students are required to attend a post secondary school in British Columbia full-time. Students must be attending or planning to attend an accredited university, college or post-secondary educational institute on a full-time basis.

  Applicants applying for a BCEA bursary or scholarship will also qualify for the $1,000 Tommy Haddock Scholarship.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.bcae.bc.ca.

• Loblaw Scholarship Fund

  Loblaw has for many years sponsored regional scholarship award programs for its colleagues and eligible family members looking to pursue post-secondary education. In 2011, they announced the launch of a National Scholarship Program, designed to recognize community volunteer work and promote higher education through financial support.  This award program is open to all Canadian residents and permanent citizens and is part of the Company’s commitment to making a positive difference in our community.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.loblaw.ca.
  

   

• Kids with Cancer Society Bursaries

  The Kids with Cancer Society is proud to offer a limited number of eligible applicants an award between $500-$1,500 to help offset the costs of their post-secondary education.

  Applicants must:
  • have never received a bursary from the Kids with Cancer Society
  • have been treated for some form of childhood cancer, or still be on treatment
  • be a registered member of the Kids with Cancer Society
  • be a resident of Northern Alberta or the NWT
  • be a Canadian Citizen or a landed immigrant
  • be 17 or older
  • registered in a post-secondary institution for the following academic year

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.kidswithcancer.ca.

• RBC Royal Bank scholarships

  RBC Royal Bank recognizes that it takes a combination of both hard work and education funding for most students to achieve their goals. That’s why they've developed a diverse set of scholarship programs worth over $500,000 a year to help address the critical need for students funding across Canada.

  RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for Aboriginals: 10 awards worth up to $4,000 each academic year for two to four years for Status and non-Status Indigenous, Inuit or Metis pursuing post-secondary education.

  RBC Black History Month Student Essay Competition: High School students in Grade 12 who will be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution in fall.

  Scholarship Program for the Children of RBC Employees (Canada): Children of eligible RBC Employees.

  The RBC Capital Markets Diversity Scholarship: Students who identify as a visible minority, female, Aboriginal or Indigenous background, LGBT+, Veterans, and/or persons with disabilities. Students in full-time undergraduate studies graduating in December 2019 or Spring 2020, who are enrolled in a business, engineering or economics program at a university in Canada.

  The RBC Capital Markets Scholarship for Women: Female students in full-time undergraduate studies graduating in December 2019 or Spring 2020, enrolled in a business, engineering or economics program at a university in Canada.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.rbc.com.

• Canadian National Institute for the Blind Post-Secondary Scholarships

  The Canadian National Institute for the Blind CNIB post-secondary scholarships are awarded to Canadian students who are blind or partially sighted to pursue post-secondary studies. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000.

  Barney Danson Scholarship (1 x $5,000): Created in honour of Barney Danson, partially sighted veteran, MP, cabinet minister, consul general, businessperson and philanthropist, this scholarship honours students who have proven their dedication to success through academic, personal and charitable endeavours in spite of sight loss.

  Joyce Family Foundation Bursaries (4 x $4,000): Created by Canadian entrepreneur Ronald V. Joyce, who invested in the first Tim Hortons donut shop in Hamilton, ON in 1964, growing the business into one of the most successful food-service chains in the world. The Joyce Family Foundation's focus is to provide access to education for children and youth with significant financial need, or facing other socio-economic barriers to success.

  CNIB Scholarships (Multiple x $3,000): Awarded to students who are blind or partially sighted and who demonstrate amazing courage, determination and passion in fighting for their independence and future.

  FJL Woodcock SAPA Scholarships: Established in 1989 in honour of Capt. Fred Woodcock, a WWII war-blinded veteran. Families of veterans blinded in WWI, WWII and the Korean War donated to encourage students with sight loss to pursue post-secondary education and training.

  To be considered eligible for a CNIB post-secondary scholarship, you must be:

  • Blind or partially sighted (less than 20/70 corrected vision).
  • A secondary school graduate entering post-secondary education.
  • A Canadian citizen, or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to the date of application.
  • Highly motivated, independent and able to demonstrate a reasonable level of personal achievement.

  For more info, and to apply, visit cnib.ca.
  

• AbbVie Irritable Bowel Disorder Scholarship Program

  Crohn’s and Colitis Canada awards ten one-time scholarships of $5,000 to students of any age, living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis who are enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary educational institute for the upcoming fall. This program is made possible by an educational grant provided by AbbVie Canada.

  Applicants of any age are encouraged to apply and must be:

  • A citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis by a health care professional
  • Seeking a diploma, associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree from a Canadian university, college or trade school
  • Enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a Canadian-based post-secondary educational institution for the 2019 fall semester
  • A student who demonstrates academic aspiration and strives to sustain an optimal level of wellness in spite of their Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, allowing them to excel to reach their goals and inspire others to do the same.

  For more info, and to apply, visit crohnsandcolitis.ca.

• A Place for Mom Senior Wisdom Scholarship

  A Place for Mom is proud to offer scholarships to post-secondary students interested in the fields of aging and gerontology. As North America’s largest senior living referral service, they know the importance of supporting the training and education of our future senior care leaders.

  Scholarships will be awarded to a citizen or a Permanent Resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec) who is enrolled and currently taking classes at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec), and will grant selected applicants a $2,000 financial donation for their compelling submissions on life lessons from a senior.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.aplaceformom.com.

• CLS/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship

  The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Young Workers Program and United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) are pleased to present the annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to support a young activist who is starting their first year of full-time post-secondary study in fall.

  For more info, and to apply, visit canadianlabour.ca.

• Canadian Student Leader Awards

  CSLA is pleased to offer eleven $500 annual student awards to exemplary student leaders from across Canada. The aim of these awards is to recognize outstanding achievement and contribution to student leadership in secondary schools and communities across Canada. These awards are the highest recognition CSLA gives to student leaders in Canada.

  There will be a Canadian Student Leader Award offered to one deserving student from each province, the territories, and one discretionary award. In the event that there is no eligible applicant from a province or the territories, the CSLA Board of Directors will, at their discretion, award additional discretionary awards as is deemed merited.

  To be eligible for the award, the individual must:

  • Be a graduating student in a secondary school in Canada;
  • Be in good academic standing (70%+ average over last two years of study);
  • Be from a current CSLA member school;
  • Have demonstrated a capacity for student leadership by making significant contributions to his/her school and/or community;
  • Have provided service throughout his or her secondary school experience;
  • Be planning on post-secondary education (see award requirements)

  For more info, and to apply, visit studentleadership.ca.

• Mensa Canada General Scholarship

  The Mensa Canada General Scholarship is an award of $2000, and is offered annually, as funding permits. Applicants are invited to write a short essay in which detail their career plan, list their accomplishments to date, and describe what they plan to do order to achieve their future career goals.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.mensacanada.ca.

• TC Energy Scholarships

  TC Energy is proud to help build strong communities, develop the next generation of community leaders and provide a skilled workforce for our industry. Now with more than 1,000 scholarships available across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, you could receive a scholarship valued at up to $10,000!

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.tcscholarships.com.

• ATCO Indigenous Education Awards

  ATCO's Indigenous Education Awards Program supports First Nation, Inuit and Métis students across Canada by providing financial assistance to help them in their quest for higher education. These awards, bursaries and scholarships are given to students who demonstrate leadership capabilities and strive to be role models in their schools and communities.

  There are three different awards available:

  • Merit Awards ($500) – for students completing Grades 10 – 12, including upgrading;
  • Bursaries ($1,000) – for students enrolled in trade, diploma or certificate programs;
  • Scholarships ($1,500) – for students enrolled in degree or graduate programs.

  There is a maximum of one award per applicant per year. Students must re-apply each year if they wish to be considered.

  You can apply for one of our Indigenous Education Awards if you:

  • Are a Canadian Indigenous person;
  • Are enrolled full-time in high school (including upgrading) or an accredited post-secondary institution or training program;
  • Are not the child of an ATCO employee.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.atco.com.

• First Nations Forestry Council: Study & Work Forestry Scholarship

  BC First Nations Forestry Council's Study + Work Forestry Scholarship Program -- Indigenous Forestry Training Program (IFTP) -- is designed to provide support for First Nations (status/non-status) or Métis Descent students interested in attending full-time studies in a designated post-secondary institution.

  The program is delivered in partnership with BC Timber Sales (BCTS) and Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy  (ASETS), and provides:

  • Tuition and living scholarship for:
    • Forestry Technician
    • Natural Resources
    • Environmental Technology 
    • Business Management 
    • Business Administration 
    • Geographic Information Systems 
    • Forestry Trades: 
      > Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics
      > Logging Machine Operator
      > Skidder Operator
      > Heavy-duty Mechanics
  • First Nations Forestry Council Membership with access
    to forestry jobs, resources, opportunities and events.
     
  • Paid summer work-term experience with BC Timber
    Sales (BCTS) and one-on-one mentorship.
     
  • Support from your local Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) centre.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.forestrycouncil.ca.

• Ch'nook Scholars Program

  The Ch’nook Scholars program gives Indigenous post-secondary business students the tools and connections they need to succeed in their studies and careers, as well as a range of other benefits. The program complements post-secondary business education and works to develop leadership skills and business knowledge. Ch’nook Scholars is open to status and non-status First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students studying full-time in a business program at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia or at the University of Calgary.

  Scholars receive:

  • $2,000 in scholarships
  • Expense-paid attendance to two Scholars Gatherings
  • Business cards
  • Professional head-shots
  • Opportunity to meet with industry professionals and network with other Scholars

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.sauder.ubc.ca.

• National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund

  The National Indian Brotherhood (NIB) Trust Fund allocates funds in accordance with the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement of 2007 – the largest settlement agreement in Canadian history which provided compensation to survivors for their experiences at residential schools.

  Funds are available to First Nation and Métis individuals, governments and organizations through a competitive application process specific to groups and/or individuals. Preference will be given to applicants who are former Indian Residential School students and their families.

  First Nation and Métis citizens over the age of 18, with a valid social insurance number can apply for funding.

  What you can apply for:

  • Scholarship – University or College Program

  • Bursary – Certificate or Training

  • Award – Traditional and Cultural Knowledge Building

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.nibtrust.ca.

• Native Women's Association of Canada: Helen Bassett Commemorative Student Award

  Every year, the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) coordinates the Helen Bassett Commemorative Award granted to four young Indigenous women in the amount of $1,000 each. The awards are made possible by the generous donation of Helen Bassett. Helen Bassett was an Ontario artist and an amazing woman who tried to make a difference as an individual and engage the government into fair solutions to Aboriginal land claim issues.

  Applicants must:

  • Be currently pursuing post-secondary studies (priority is given to students who are studying law or are in a law related field);
  • Demonstrate financial need;
  • Be an Aboriginal woman under 31 years of age;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to improving the situation of Aboriginal women and youth in Canada politically, culturally, economically or otherwise.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.nwac.ca.

• Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)

  Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) and its members are proud to support the next generation of leaders who will power a changing world in the Canadian Electrical industry. This industry is made up of inventors, creators and visionaries who are creating new approaches to how electrical products are used by Canadians at home, work and play.

  The EFC Scholarship program provides post-secondary students who are interested in pursuing a career in the Electrical industry, with funding to support their academics. If you’re a post-secondary student who is pursuing a career in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technologist/Technician, Industrial Distribution, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain/Operations, Logistics, Data Analytics Management or Information Technology – then consider a career in an industry that is committed to a safer, more environmentally-sustainable future for Canadians. Take the first step by applying for up to three scholarships now!

  For more info, and to apply, visit scholarship.electrofed.com.

• Pacific Salmon Foundation Stewardship Community Bursary

  The Pacific Salmon Foundation, founded in 1987, is a federally incorporated non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wild Pacific salmon and their natural habitats in British Columbia and the Yukon.

  PSF annually awards two non-repayable bursaries of $2,000 each to B.C. students who are active volunteers in the aquatic stewardship community, demonstrate financial need, and are registered full-time (minimum 12 credit hours) in at least the second year of an education or training program that supports their goal of a career in salmon conservation.

  Applicant needs to:
  1. be a resident of BC;
  2. demonstrate financial need;
  3. be an active member of the aquatic stewardship volunteer community;
  4. be enrolled full-time in an education or training program at a recognized BC college, university or technical institute.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.psf.ca.

• United Food & Commercial Workers Union

  The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) of Canada is a proud union that feeds, serves, and provides for Canada’s hard-working families. Expanding access to quality education is a top priority and core principle for UFCW Canada.

  With universal access to education yet to be achieved in Canada, and the cost of post-secondary tuition continuing to rise, the United Food and Commercial Workers are committed to fighting for education justice and, at the same time, assisting members with tuition relief through a number of scholarship opportunities.

  Every year, more than 25 scholarships, bursaries, awards and grants – totaling more than $300,000 – are available to UFCW Canada members and families.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.ufcw.ca.

• Canadian Hemophilia Society Scholarships & Bursaries

  Founded in 1953, the Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS) is a national voluntary health charity. Its mission is to improve the health and quality of life of all people in Canada with inherited bleeding disorders and ultimately finding cures. Its vision is a world free from the pain and suffering of inherited bleeding disorders.

  The CHS awards scholarships (based on academic merit) and bursaries (based on financial need) in the amount of $5,000 each. The program is open to Canadians with hemophilia (factor VIII or IX) or another inherited bleeding disorder (such as von Willebrand disease, a rare factor deficiency or platelet function disorder), carriers, and those who contracted HIV through a blood transfusion. Spouses and children of the above mentioned people may also apply.

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.hemophilia.ca.

   

   

• Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship

  The Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship was established in honour of Sarah Gaulin, who died at age 26 after a longtime battle with mental illness. Along with her passion for Paralympic sport, Sarah actively pursued a career in the healthcare field.

  Notwithstanding her health issues, Sarah persevered and continued to attend and excel in her educational field of choice. Although she battled with mental illness, she never gave up on education and her dream of one day helping others.

  The scholarship seeks to support and encourage the resilience of individuals with mental illness pursuing post-secondary education, which Sarah believed strongly in.

  Students must be registered in a post-secondary institution and provide documented proof of their mental illness. The scholarship will be awarded to outstanding applicants who meet the criteria of the program. The awards will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution (in the students' accounts) that the recipients are attending to defray the cost of tuition fees for post-secondary study.

  Eligibility

  • Applicants must have an ongoing mental health condition for a minimum of two years
  • Applicants must be currently registered in and returning to a full-time program of study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university. Full-time status is at least 40% of a full course load
  • Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada

  For more info, and to apply, visit www.gaulinfoundation.org.

• Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Canada Bursary

  Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Canada is a federation of 13 organizations working collectively to improve the quality of life of all individuals with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families through awareness, education, advocacy and research, and to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.

  The bursary is open to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and must be a registered member in good standing of SBHAC.  Membership must be in good standing for a minimum of one year prior to applying.  Membership may be through a provincial association that is a member of SBHAC or the applicant may be a member directly to SBHAC.  The applicant is to verify with their provincial association to confirm their membership with SBHAC.

  For more info, and to apply, visit sbhac.ca.

• Canadian Mental Health Association Scholarship & Bursaries

  Since 1982, CMHA BC has been helping people with mental illness further their pursuit of post-secondary education through their scholarship and bursary programs. Several awards are available each year to BC post-secondary students who live with mental illness or addiction.

  Lorne Fraser Scholarship for Mental Health Promotion
  Scholarships worth $1000 and $2000 are available to two post-secondary students entering the second, third, or fourth year of an undergraduate program, or any stage of a graduate program, whose education and career goals are related to mental health promotion.

  Lorne Fraser Educational Bursary
  Several $700 bursaries are available to students for the tuition costs of a post-secondary education at an accredited BC institution.

  Mental Health Fine Arts Bursary Award
  Held at Vancouver Foundation, two $1000 bursaries are available for students at least 18 years of age currently enrolled in, or accepted to, a recognized post-secondary program in the field of fine arts.

  Indigenous Mental health Fine Arts Bursary Award
  Held at Vancouver Foundation, one $1,000 bursary for an Indigenous post-secondary student 18 years or older, who is pursuing fine arts at Emily Carr University of Art and Design and has accessed support/mental health services.

  Janice Lee Blue Wave Youth Bursary
  Several $700 bursaries are available for BC youth under the age of 20 who have experienced a significant mental health or substance use challenge.

  For more information, and to apply, visit www.cmha.bc.ca.

• BC Epilepsy Society Bursaries

  Each year, the BC Epilepsy Society awards bursaries to people living with epilepsy in BC who are entering, or are in a post-secondary academic, vocational, arts, technical or technological program. These bursaries can be applied towards tuition, books, on-campus housing, or other academic expenses. To be eligible, a student must demonstrate financial need, have a history of epilepsy, and be 16 years or older, a Canadian citizen, and a current member of the BC Epilepsy Society. The bursaries are awarded on the basis of educational commitment, volunteer work, and other achievements or interests.

  For more information, and to apply, visit www.bcepilepsy.com.

• BC Nurses Union Education Bursaries & Financial Support

  The BC Nurses Union represents more than 47,000 professional nurses and allied health care workers, providing care in hospitals, long-term care facilities and in the community. They are proud to support their members and offer several bursary and funding programs.

   

  Education Bursaries

  Want to learn new skills and qualify for new jobs? These bursaries can help cover some of your education costs. Check out whether any of them could help you.

  • Member Education Bursary: for all members including employed student nurses.
  • Student Nurse Education Bursary: for student LPN, RNs and RPNs who are BCNU student members and aren't currently working as employed student nurses.

  Financial Support

  Need help with workplace challenges like job loss, displacement, or support in preparing or completing regulatory requirements? Need education for new skills or to move to new areas of nursing? Want to assist people in underdeveloped countries? These funds could help you. 

  • Humanitarian Mission Fund: helps you work in aid projects around the world.
  • New Nurse Assistance Fund: helps internationally-educated and newly graduated nurses qualify to practice and succeed in BC.
  • Prevention and Assistance Fund: for nurses who lose jobs at worksites not directly owned by health authorities (affiliates).

  For more information, and to apply, visit www.bcnu.org.

• Disability Awards

  Your portal to awards and scholarships for students with disabilities. Register to search through an extensive database of scholarships, bursaries and grants. Create a profile and perform tailored searches, save awards, and receive notifications of new awards. For more details visit Disability Awards' website: disabilityawards.ca

• Early Childhood Educators of BC

  The Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC), in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, has enhanced and expanded the ECE Bursary Program, now known as the Early Childhood Education Support Fund. This new program contains two funding programs:

  1. The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Student Bursary Program; and
  2. The new ECE Workforce Development Bursary Fund Program

  These programs are designed to increase the number of students entering, re-establishing and graduating from recognized ECE post-secondary programs.

  For more information about the ECE Education Support Fund, and to apply for an ECE bursary, visit www.ecebc.ca.

• Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool

  A searchable list of more than 688 bursaries, scholarships and incentives across Canada. You can search by keywords, location, field of study and Indigenous group. Visit Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool website at: aadnc-aandc.gc.ca

• International Scholarships

  Choose Canada as your study or research destination and explore the scholarship opportunities available to support the best and brightest to come to Canada. Explore our database by country of origin to find scholarships, fellowships or funding opportunities made available by Global Affairs Canada and other Canadian federal government departments. For more information, visit International Scholarship Opportunities for Non-Canadians' website at: scholarships-bourses.gc.ca

• Scholarships Canada

  Scholarships Canada's website lists all relevant scholarships and bursaries free of charge. They endeavour to update each listing on an annual basis. Students are matched to scholarships and bursaries when they create a personal account. For more information, visit Scholarships Canada's website: scholarshipscanada.com

• yconic

  yconic offers free scholarship matching and peer-to-peer support for your life as a student. Students must make a personal account to access yconic's services. For more information, visit yconic's website at: yconic.com