Irving K. Barber awards

Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society awards

• Premier's International Scholarships

  The Premier’s International Scholarships are awarded to students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and community service. They are part of the larger One World international scholarship program launched a decade ago by the society, and are funded from a $15 million endowment fund established by the Province of BC for international education, with the Ministry of Advanced Education providing an additional $2 million in 2012 as part of BC’s International Education Strategy.

  To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you…

  • are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant), convention refugee, or protected person living in Canada;
  • are a resident of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in the province for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of full-time enrollment in the program for which the scholarship is applied for;
  • have achieved a minimum B+ academic standing;
  • have clearly demonstrated significant community and/or school involvement and academic achievement, supported by two references submitted with the application;
  • are enrolled full-time in an academic program of at least one year at a BC public post-secondary institution leading to a credential and have been accepted into an eligible international program outside of Canada or United States;
  • will be studying abroad for a period of no less than three months (not including travel time);
  • are not planning an international experience in a country from which you have immigrated from within the past 10 years;
  • have not previously received a Premier’s International Scholarship;
  • plan to begin your international experience between May 1, 2019 and April 30, 2020; and,
  • will return to British Columbia after completing your  international experience for further education or work.

  For more information about the Premier's International Scholarships, visit the Irving K. Barber website.

• One World Scholarships

  Through an endowment provided by the Province of British Columbia, the Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society awards scholarships of $1,000 to $3,500 to students from BC who demonstrate a combination of strong academic achievement and community involvement, along with clearly defined career and educational goals.

  In delivering these scholarships, the Society hopes to encourage students who are intellectually curious and are interested in expanding their educational experiences while at the same time developing a globally literate citizenry and workforce for BC.

  To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you…

  • are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant), convention refugee, or protected person living in Canada;
  • are a resident of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in the province for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of full-time enrollment in the program for which the scholarship is applied for;
  • have clearly demonstrated significant community and/or school involvement and academic achievement, supported by two references submitted with the application;
  • are enrolled full-time in an academic program of at least one year at a BC public post-secondary institution leading to a credential and have been accepted into an eligible international program outside of Canada or United States;
  • are not planning an international experience in a country from which you have immigrated from within the past 10 years;
  • have not previously received a One World International Scholarship;
  • plan to begin your international experience within 12 months of receiving the scholarship; and,
  • will return to British Columbia after completing your  international experience for further education or work.

  For more information about the One World Scholarship Program and how to apply, visit the Irving K. Barber website.

  For a list of CMTN's international partner institutions, visit our Study Abroad page.

• Transfer Scholarships

  If you are transferring between two BC public post-secondary institutions to continue your education, you may be eligible for a $5,000 Transfer Scholarship.

  You can apply for a Transfer Scholarship after one year of full-time study if you MUST transfer to complete your degree, or after two years of full-time study if you CHOOSE to transfer to complete your degree.

  Transfer Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement (B GPA required) and community service or volunteerism.

  For more information about the Transfer Scholarship Program, visit the Irving K. Barber website.

• Indigenous Awards

  The Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society offers award programs for students pursuing post-secondary education in BC. They are available to students who identify as Indigenous, defined as First Nations (status or non-status), Metis or Inuit.

  Apprenticeship/Trades Training/Certificates/Diplomas $1,000 for programs a minimum of 9 wks in length; $2,000 for programs over 12 wks.

  Associate Degrees $2,500

  For more information about the Indigenous Awards, visit the Irving K. Barber website.

• Women in Technology Scholarships

  The Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society awards ten scholarships annually to recognize women who are excelling at the study of Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics at the post-secondary level.  At least one of these scholarships is dedicated to a woman of Indigenous ancestry.

  Women in Technology Scholarships and Indigenous Women in Technology Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement (minimum B+ GPA required), and a demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of a career in the Technology Sector.

  You must have completed a minimum of one-year of full-time studies (30 credits) leading to an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, and be continuing in your studies at a BC public post-secondary institution for at least one additional year.

  For more information about the Women in Technology Scholarships, visit the Irving K. Barber website.