External awards and funding

External awards include scholarships, awards and bursaries, They are offered by agencies unaffiliated with Vancouver Island University. External government, corporate, or community organizations provide and administer these scholarships, awards and bursaries. The External Award listings below contains over $21.2 million in funding opportunities.

You might say, “I can't apply because my grades aren’t good enough.” But many scholarships, awards and bursaries consider criteria other than grades. When applying, note key documentation required. Each award outlines this in the the criteria section.

This information is subject to change. Contact award providers for the latest guidelines before you apply. Check the deadlines carefully.

"Applying for external awards can be a challenge. There is a lot of information gathering, writing, and reference requests. It can be a daunting task. There is always the chance that you will not be selected, but if you do not apply there is a 100% chance you will not be selected. University is expensive. Continuing to pay your rent, phone bill, internet and other bills while simultaneously paying school related costs is a huge barrier for most of us. I am glad that I put the effort into applying not only for VIU's scholarship, award and bursary profile, but also to external awards. I was granted one of these awards and it will make a huge difference in how I am able to cope with the financial stress that comes with attending university. It is always worth applying. By applying you are giving yourself a shot at being accepted."

Meghan, Practical Nursing

External Awards not administered by VIU

Affiliations - unions, clubs, churches and other organizations

Basilicata Cultural Society of Canada
Scholarships available to students whose families are of Basilicata origins. Scholarships are to provide students with financial support towards the continuation of their studies.

BC Electrical Association - BCEA Scholarship & Bursary Program
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

BC Electrical Association - Betty Lou Education Relief Award
This award is to honour the memory of long standing Board member, Betty Lou Pacey. Individuals must be have worked in our industry for a minimum of 3 years, have made an impact within their organization, and have volunteered time to the association or the industry.

BC Scholarship Society - Transition Award
For ABE student going in to full-time university studies. $5000

Canada Pacific (CP) Strathcona Student Scholarship Program
This scholarship program offers annual subsidies totaling $10,000 toward costs incurred through enrolment in bona-fide educational programs at the post-secondary level.

Canadian Parking Association Scholarship Program
Established as a means to foster the education of CPA members, their spouses and dependents, and employees (some restrictions apply). Scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to students in their pursuit of academic excellence and to encourage post-secondary study that enhances the parking industry in Canada.

Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association CGNA Nursing Scholarships
Various Scholarships and awards to members of CGNA. Members are eligible to apply for research grants or scholarships if they have sustained membership in CGNA for a minimum of two consecutive years including the year of application.

Grain & General Services Union Scholarships
For GSU members, spouses or dependents who are enrolled in a diploma, degree, or certificate program at an eligible institution as a full-time student.

Harold Arvid Christenson Memorial Scholarship
Nine bursaries of $1000 each and three scholarships of $1,000 each are available to sons or daughters of past or present members or employees of the Company and grandchildren of present members in good standing. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary educational institution, including trade schools.

Health Sciences Association (HSA) Bursaries and Scholarships
Twenty $1500 full-time and four $750 part time bursaries are available to HSA members or their kids under 25. Ten $1500 scholarships are available to HSA members and their kids under 25.

Hospital Employees' Union (HEU) Bursaries
$350-$1000 bursaries are available each academic year for HEU members, their children, stepchildren and legal guardians, and spouses, including common-law and same-sex partners.

IATSE Local 891 Scholarships
A scholarship program to assist members and their dependents to pursue degree granting post-secondary studies.

Interior Logging Association Forestry Scholarship
The ILA awards four scholarships annually to students preparing for a bright, beautiful future in BC’s forest industry.

Manulife Financial Scholarship | Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
Two $1000 scholarships available to the son or daughter of an individual member to assist students with expenses incurred to undertake studies leading to a technician or technologist diploma in a recognized program of study in engineering technology or applied science technology.

PLCAC Student Award
The Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada administers an annual awards program. The Awards Program is a member benefit that supports the industry’s workforce, as well as their children. The Awards Program also recognizes early career leadership from within the industry.

Royal Canadian Legion Bursaries and Scholarships
The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to supporting Veterans and their families and offers financial assistance for post-secondary education to those in need.

SWANA Pacific Chapter l Grant H Flint International Scholarship
Currently enrolled full-time college or university students who are entering their junior or senior undergraduate year and pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering, or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. To be eligible, candidates must be the children or grandchildren of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st of the current calendar year or a SWANA Student Member in good standing

SWANA Pacific Chapter l Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship
Full-time students who are entering or are in graduate school pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. Eligible candidates must be sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing

SWANA Pacific Chapter l Harvey W. Gershman Scholarship
The new scholarship of $5,000 a year is funded by a generous donation from Harvey Gershman. SWANA will manage the scholarship as part of its annual Grant H. Flint International Scholarship program.

TWU, USW Local 1944 Scholarship
The United Steelworkers offers 12 scholarships valued at $1000 to members of USW in good standing for two years or more.

Arts and Science

BC Hydro - Engineers and Geoscientists BC Scholarships
These scholarships focus on encouraging students to continue their goal of becoming professional engineers or geoscientists.

BC Institute of Agrologists Scholarship
The BC Institute of Agrologists has created two $1500 scholarships to be awarded annually to successful candidates. Scholarships will go to a 3rd or 4th year student and/or a post-graduate student currently enrolled in an agrology-related undergraduate or graduate degree program at a British Columbia post-secondary institute.

Engineers and Geoscientists of BC Division Bursary

The Engineers and Geoscientists in the Resource Sector Division offers an annual bursary intended to provide financial assistance to students pursuing an accredited post-secondary or post-graduate program related directly to professional engineering and/or geoscience in the resource sector.

David Williams, K.C. and Donald Taylor, K.C. Memorial Bursary
Each year, the CVBA membership allocated funds to be awarded to a deserving application. The Bursary awarded this year will be one (1) award of $1000.00.

IDEAL Scholarship
The IDEAL Scholarship is designed to empower and propel individuals from equity-deserving groups and foster diversity within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. With a clear focus on promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, the I.D.E.A.L Scholarship aims to drive enrollment in STEM programs across Canada while cultivating a vibrant and innovative bio-economy.

In its inaugural year, special consideration will be given to Indigenous applicants and those with disabilities, aligning with BioTalent Canada’s commitment to addressing industry disparities and providing opportunities to those historically underrepresented in STEM fields.

Micki MacKenzie Educational Craft Bursary
The Micki MacKenzie Educational Craft Bursary was founded in 2019 by Micki’s husband Murray and their children, Nicole and Ross, as a living memorial to a wonderful woman who possessed an incredible eye for design, craft and the arts of all kinds. Micki gave her time and energy to many community causes and the Crafts Association of British Columbia (now known as the Craft Council of BC) was particularly near and dear to her heart. This $4000 bursary is awarded to one person annually.

Music Counts Scholarship Program
This annual scholarship program will help accelerate the careers of 4-6 aspiring music professionals who are nearing the completion of their postsecondary studies in music. Through a $5,000 financial award and an intensive mentorship.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Awards
Various awards available for students in science.

Novus Biologicals Scholarship
The Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program is awarded to students pursuing a degree in a science related field twice a year.

Pacific Salmon Foundation l Stewardship Community Bursary
The Pacific Salmon Foundation Stewardship Community Bursaries are awarded to students in British Columbia and the Yukon who are dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Pacific salmon and their habitat. Successful applicants are chosen based on volunteer involvement with their local aquatic stewardship group, an essay detailing their chosen field of study, and need for financial support in order to pursue further education.

RCAF Foundation Student Scholarship
Assists students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) studies that could lead to future careers in Aviation and Aerospace Industry.

Saskatchewan Association of Conservation Officers Scholarships
Two $1,000 scholarships to students who wish to serve and protect Saskatchewan’s natural resources.

SWANA Pacific Chapter l Dillon Consulting Limited Scholarship
Full time students enrolled in a full course of studies (a four year undergraduate or a post-graduate program) leading to an undergraduate or post-graduate degree at a recognized post-secondary education institution in Canada, and be enrolled in environmental science, engineering, resource management, public policy or other program which could reasonably lead to a career in solid waste management.

The BeMo and SortSmart Diversity Advocacy Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship to students in need who are in full-time pre-medical (any graduate discipline) or medical programs in good academic standing.

Visual Art Scholarship
The scholarship reward amount is fixed at $5000 to spend on expenses incurred related to their field of study. Open to eligible students from Australia, Canada, and the USA.

Business

Allied Van Lines Scholarship
Scholarship intended for students across the areas of business, logistics, and similar fields.

Ad Standards Scholarship
This $1500 scholarship is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a Canadian university or college. Successful applicants display a commitment to volunteerism, a record of academic excellence, and an interest in pursuing a career in advertising or marketing.

Cowichan Valley Bar Association (CVBA) Bursary
The Bursary is available to students in either post-secondary education or other training, whose field of study focuses on the law or a legal related field. The ideal candidates will have a connection to the Cowichan Valley and demonstrated financial need.

Export Development Canada (EDC)
As part of our Youth Education Program, EDC provides up to 20 scholarships a year to international business post-secondary students at Canadian universities and colleges, and 7 scholarships to post-secondary students representing the next generation of community champions from a diversity of backgrounds. Each scholarship is worth $5,000.

Interior Logging Association Forestry Scholarship
The ILA awards four scholarships annually to students preparing for a bright, beautiful future in BC’s forest industry.

NEWH The Hospitality Industry Network
NEWH Vancouver Region is awarding a $3,000 scholarship to a student pursuing a major and career objective within the Hospitality Industry (interior design, hospitality management, culinary, architecture, etc.).

North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship
Scholarships for Canadian students in the area of business, logistics, and similar fields.

Risk Management Association Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships offered to students in an undergraduate program who are interested in working in the banking industry after graduation.

SARIT Scholarship Program
The program is looking for the best and most innovative solutions on how we can advance economic development while also restoring and protecting the environment.

Worksafe BC - PCU-WHS Scholarship
Scholarship opportunity available to complete the online Bachelor of Disability Management degree program at PCU-WHS (Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences). Eligible students will receive $6,000 annually for each of two years. Must be residents of BC, have already graduated with a 2-year diploma, degree, or other relevant educational prerequisites in a range of disciplines, but preferably in human resources, occupational health and safety, health care, social work, or business.

Education

Pathways to teacher education

20 scholarships for outstanding high school graduates showing a commitment and aptitude for a career in K-12 teaching

Environment

BC Environment Industry Association

For students in Environmental studies

two $1000 scholarships for high school student and
two $2500 scholarships for post-secondary students

Female

Canadian Federation University of Women
The CFUW Charitable Trust provides funds for a range of post graduate awards and fellowships to women.

Canadian Federation of University Women Parksville/Qualicum
CFUW PQ provides funding for students who graduated from SD69. Various awards available.

Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship
The $1,000 scholarship is open to female Canadian citizens currently enrolled in any year of study at a Canadian secondary school or CEGEP.

CEMF Awards for Women in Engineering
Various awards for Canadian woman entering an accredited engineering program in Canada

Helen Bassett Commemorative Student Award
This award of $1,000 is given to four indigenous women, two-spirited or gender diverse individuals, one from each direction, who is 30 years and under. Applicants must be currently enrolled in post-secondary studies, with priority given to those studying law, justice studies, and politics, and show their dedication to the betterment of indigenous lives.

Indigenous Women in Technology
Up to 15 scholarships annually to recognize women who are excelling at the study of Computer or Data Science, Physics, Engineering or Mathematics at the post-secondary level. At least two of these scholarships are dedicated to a woman of Indigenous ancestry.

Lobstick Foundation
Our mandate is to provide financial assistance for Canadian women and girls of all backgrounds who are seeking professional and educational development but are unable to do so due to their personal or financial circumstances. This year Lobstick grants and bursaries will be focused on supporting individuals and organizations in the areas of career, trades and/or job skills development.

Mary B. Jordan YVR Scholarship
YVR will award $20,000 to a female or female-identified student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, and a passion for diversity, inclusion and community participation.

Mayor Andree P. Boucher Memorial Scholarship
FCM awards the Mayor Andrée Boucher Memorial Scholarship to two female college or university students deemed to have submitted the best research paper on a topic related to women in politics. The scholarship is named in honour of the late mayor of Quebec City.

FCM awards two (2) scholarships of $4,500: one (1) scholarship to a student at the college/university undergraduate level, and one (1) scholarship at the university graduate level.

PEO Star Scholarship
This is a non-renewable $2,500 scholarship for graduating high school women which must be used in the academic year following graduation or it will be forfeited.

Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC)
SWAAC promotes female leadership in Canadian universities, colleges and technical institutes.

Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Grants
Several $8,500 grants available to female graduate students in Canada to assist them with university studies which will qualify them for careers which will improve the quality of women's lives.

Soroptimist International of Victoria Westshore - Live Your Dreams Awards
Three (3) $1,500 awards available to women who provide primary financial support for themselves and their dependents (children, parents, spouse, siblings, etc.).

Women in Technology
Up to 15 scholarships annually to recognize women who are excelling at the study of Computer or Data Science, Physics, Engineering or Mathematics at the post-secondary level. At least two of these scholarships are dedicated to a woman of Indigenous ancestry.

Women in the Trades Training (WITT)
Women in Trades Training (WITT) programs give you the training you need to jump start work in the trades industry. The programs provide you with funding and support towards tuition, books, tools, PPE, industry safety certificates, and more. You will get real work experience and network with employers and other women in the trades. At the end of this program, you will have the training you need to start working as an entry-level labourer or go on to pursue further training towards a Red Seal apprenticeship.

Zonta International Scholarships
To address these gaps and promote gender equality in education, Zonta International supports three programs for women and girls pursuing education and careers in the traditionally male-dominated fields of aerospace sciences and engineering, business and business management and public affairs.

Forestry Awards

Christopher Lee Memorial Scholarship – Canadian Forest Owners

To honour the memory and legacy of Christopher Lee and to celebrate his innumerable contributions to the advancement of social and economic development in communities across Canada, CFO has established the Christopher Lee Memorial Scholarship.

The $2,000 scholarship will be awarded each year to a post-secondary student enrolled in a forestry-related discipline at a Canadian university, college or technical school. All applications will be considered, but preference will be given to students who excel in their field with a special interest in forest policy, advocacy and research as it relates to private forest lands in Canada.

Pacific Logging Congress - Pacific Forest Foundation

The Pacific Forest Foundation (PFF) is the non-profit education arm of the Pacific Logging Congress. Our scholarship program is offered to students who are studying in forestry related areas. To be eligible, students must reside in any of the western states (CA, WA, OR, ID, AL, AZ, NV, UT, WY, MT and CO), British Columbia or New Zealand. PFF will accept applications starting in January of each year. The applications must be received in the PFF office no later than May 1st of same year.

General Awards

$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Each year IvyPanda awards creative and talented in movie making students with scholarships $1500 total. Scholarships are given to two winners: the winner receives a $1,000 scholarship; the runner-up prize is $500.

Ally Digital Media $1000 Scholarship
Applicants will be selected based on their creativity.

Aspire Canada
Scholarships available for students. Must submit a scholarship essay based on the book "Holistic Wealth" to be eligible.

ATI Activators Scholarship
Offers students the opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship toward their educational pursuits.

BC Housing Education Awards Program
Bursaries and awards for post-secondary education and training programs.

Bernice Harriet Osborne Memorial Scholarship
Up to 10 $1,000-$2,000 scholarships per year available to students attending any recognized post-secondary institution (undergraduate, certificate, diploma or some other short form of short-term training)

Blue Earth Renewables Scholarship Program
A scholarship program is designed to support, educate and inspire the next generation of leaders and professionals who have the power to change the future. There are three scholarship categories to help you achieve your education goals.

Canadian Mental Health Association
CMHA BC has been helping people with mental illness further their pursuit of post-secondary education through our scholarship and bursary programs. We are committed to lowering access barriers and would like to ensure that these scholarships and bursaries are available to anyone in British Columbia with lived experience who is pursuing higher education.

Cat Pet Club Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is available to students from universities, high schools, and other educational institutions across the USA and Canada.

CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary Program
This bursary provides financial support to college and institute students that demonstrate financial need and face challenges or barriers to participating in and completing post-secondary education.

CSA Group Undergraduate and Graduate Research Scholarships

The purpose of the CSA Group Graduate Scholarship is to support graduate students in the pursuit of novel research related to standards. Graduate students at the Master’s level studying at or accepted to a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian university are eligible to apply.

ECE Education Support Fund
These funding streams are designed to increase the number of students entering, re-establishing and graduating from recognized ECE post-secondary programs. Bursaries will be available to students enrolled in Ministry approved post-secondary institutions.

Energy Rates College Scholarship
This scholarship offers a $500 scholarship to any student planning to enroll in a Canadian or American post-secondary educational institution in the coming year (CAD 500 for Canadians or USD 500 for Americans). All you have to do to be eligible for the scholarship is write an essay in English or French, no more than 500 words in length, telling us where you see the future of the energy industry.

Engineering - C.D.Howe Endowment Fund National Engineering Scholarship

Two scholarships, $7500 year for students entering second year of a Bachelor of Engineering program or equivalent. Renewable each year until first bachelor's degree earned. VIU nominated students. More details at www.univcan.ca

Future Sustainability Scholarship

Eco garden is proud to offer a scholarship for university and college students interested in the field of horticulture, agriculture, engineering, or landscape design with an emphasis on sustainability.

How to Save Money Scholarship
We're looking for a student dedicated to academic excellence, no matter what field of study they’re enrolled in. The chosen student will be awarded CA$2,000 which may be used towards the cost of their studies, helping them get a head start on their personal finance journey as young adults.

Investintech-CAJ Journalism Scholarship
This scholarship is to support and encourage journalism students by helping them with the costs of their education. For students working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

IVein Health & Wellness Scholarship
iVein is offering a semi-annual scholarship of $2500 to students committed to a lifetime of healthy habits. Eligible students will be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4.

James Craig Reid Memorial Scholarship (CFUW)
$3,000 to be given to a student (male or female) who graduated from a District 69 secondary school. Candidates should be entering their 4th year of study or beyond in a Canadian university academic program.

Joint Diversity Scholarships
Up to ten $1,000 scholarships are available and will be awarded to applicants who have promoted diversity awareness and acceptance in their community and have not previously received the Joint Diversity Scholarship.

Keyboard Test Online

Undergraduate and postgraduate students get the chance to win $500 toward course materials or other resources.

Kin Canada Scholarships
Kin Canada Bursaries is a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. $1,000 bursaries are awarded to Canadian students from coast-to-coast who are pursuing post-secondary education.

Lalande Bi-annual Academic Scholarship
A bi-annual scholarship of $1,500 that will be payable to individuals who have surmounted adversity and persevered to achieve higher education.

LA Tutors - Innovation in Education Scholarship
We at LA Tutors are passionate about sparking the creative genius in students and would love to commend those outstanding students who have a made a difference in the lives of others in some innovative or technological fashion.

Loans Canada's Financial Literacy Scholarship
This scholarship awards $750 to a student every semester who has demonstrated how financial literacy has made a difference in their life.

LGMA Scholarship
As an educational institute that offers courses and programs in public policy and public administration, we are providing you with scholarship program information administered by the Local Government Management Association.

Lotus Light Charity Scholarship
Any Canadian student who is 17 years or older and will be beginning or continuing their studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis may be eligible to receive a $500 Lotus Light Charity Society (LLCS) Scholarship to assist in those studies. Applicants will be assessed on scholastic record and community volunteer involvement.

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

Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund
The Fund will award a minimum of two $2,000 scholarships to two successful applicants studying in any of the following disciplines:

Physical Education and Recreation, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, Sports Psychology, Sport Management, Sport Studies, Exercise Science, Coaching and Leadership Programs, Sports Journalism, Strength and Conditioning, Ethics, Moral Reasoning or any other faculty/subject area that may provide a window on values and ethics challenges facing sport.

MADD Canada Bursary Program -
One (1) bursary of $8,000 will be awarded to the applicant with the highest score in honour of Louise Joanne Twerdy (click on link for more details). Additional bursaries in the amount of $4,000 may also be awarded.

Matinee Voice-over Scholarship Program
This Matinée Voice-over Scholarship open to those coming from U.S.A., Canada and U.K. Successful applicants will receive one-time award worth $1000.

Mission Creek Orthodontics Scholarship
A $500 scholarship to help students with the cost of their education at a college or university.

MK Fotowoltaika Solar Energy Scholarship Program
MKFotowoltaika.com is pleased to announce a $750 USD academic scholarship. Open to graduate, undergraduate, and incoming students. Open to all legal residents of the United States and Canada.

Movavi Scholarship Program
Students enrolled in or accepted into a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university, college or school in US or Canada can create a fun video about yourself or your friends, share it on social media, and you could win $1,000.

Nanaimo - Ladysmith Schools Foundation - Scholarship Books
Graduating students from Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (SD 68) are invited to use the secure online Student Award System (in the link) to apply for Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards provided by generous local donors.

Nested Bean "Next Level" Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship available to currently enrolled students in an undergraduate or graduate program at a verified college or university in one of the eligible majors/programs (marketing, communications, advertising, graphic design, industrial design and data analytics)

Nikkei Youth Athletics Bursary
Graduating students from Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (SD 68) are invited to use our secure online Student Award System to apply for Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards provided by generous local donors.

Nora's Nursery

One scholarship of $1000 for a parent pursing post-secondary education. See criteria on their site.

NuView Treatment Center Scholarship
NuView Treatment Center is offering a $1000 scholarship to college students who are willing to write a story about how addiction has affected their life.

Okanagan Historical Society Essay Contest
Students currently in Grades 9 to 12, or at any post-secondary institution.

Overwaitea Food Group Diversity Scholarship
Up to ten $1,000 scholarships are available and will be awarded to applicants who have promoted diversity awareness and acceptance in their in their community and have not previously received the Joint Diversity Scholarship.

Ownership Identification Inc Brian Hill Memorial Scholarship
Two $500 annual scholarships who are in Agriculture or related field of study in an accredited post-secondary institution.

ParentsNeed Student Scholarship
A yearly scholarship designed for students who show themselves able to find balance between studying and raising their children.

Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching. Winners receive a $5,000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program.

Pickering Toyota Scholarships
The objective of this scholarship is to encourage students across Canada to increase their financial literacy skills and to support positive habits in managing their personal finances during university and thereafter.

Pro Water Softener Scholarship
The scholarship worth 1000$ awarded to every student who passed graduation/post-graduation with a good CGPA of 3.0.

Public Service Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship.

Rank-it Scholarship
Offering a $500 Scholarship to any student enrolling or currently enrolled in a Canadian or American post-secondary institution in the coming year (CAD 500 for Canadians or USD 500 for Americans).

RBC Future Launch Scholarship
A scholarship aimed at helping young Canadians (between the ages of 15 and 29) gain new skills or develop existing ones. RBC is awarding 450 scholarships across the country worth $1,500 each to support youth in pursuing short-term courses, workshops, certificates, or online training. No need to submit grades or a transcript to apply.

Ringette Canada Scholarships
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a recognized post-secondary education institution for the next academic year and must meet the admission standards of the educational institution specified, which must be a university, college or other educational institution located in Canada providing courses at a post-secondary school level. Applicants must have actively participated in ringette as player, coach or on-ice official for at least five of the last seven years and must be registered in the current playing season.

Riverfront Dental Scholarship
Students striving hard to pursue their preferred course at a Canadian university can participate in this scholarship program.

Robert Caton Scholarship
These scholarships are intended to support students within the Environmental Sciences with high ideals, demonstrated interest in studies relating to atmospheric sciences, air quality and health or policy, and specific goals leading to future work in that field.

Robert Davis Scholarship
Undergraduate or Graduate level students currently enrolled or planning to attend either a College or University in the US - (any field of studies)

Schiffmann Injury Lawyers Scholarship
This scholarship provides eligible students with $1000 bi-annually to any student currently enrolled in a college, university or graduate program in Canada or USA.

Simple Texting
$1,000 college scholarship to a hard-working student to help cover their education expenses.

Single Parent Scholarships
The scholarship is open to single parent students around the world. If you're outside the US, you should have the equivalent of 3.0 GPA or higher on your university's grading scale.

SonoBoom Annual Scholarship
Scholarship available for undergraduate and postgraduate students with the passion of “Music” to receive $1,000 award.

SPARK (Single Parent Award for Resilience and Knowledge) Award
The Beedie Luminaries SPARK Program recognizes the challenges and dreams of single parents who want to further their education and provide more opportunities for their families but are facing financial adversity.

Student Entrepreneur National Competition (HSBC Bank of Canada)
The Student Entrepreneur National Competition is the only national competition to focus solely on full-time Canadian post-secondary student entrepreneurs. Since 1997, this competition has celebrated the commitment, determination and achievements of full-time students enrolled in a Canadian university or college who are simultaneously operating their own businesses.

Study Pug Essay Scholarship
The annual scholarship award is for students who are currently enrolled as a high school or college/university student within the United States or Canada.

Support Our Troops Scholarships
Both full-time and part-time post-secondary students of accredited academic institutions, career and vocational colleges are eligible.

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
For students who have demonstrated consistent and outstanding dedication to solving a community problem or making their community a better place.

Telegraph Star Scholarship
For a college or university student who demonstrates outstanding volunteer involvement in their community.

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
All students enrolled at any level of post-secondary education in Canada are eligible to submit an essay. Cash prizes of up to $2,000

Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship
The Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship recognizes four student leaders in the province of British Columbia who are entering their first year of post-secondary education, are in good academic standing and have made exceptional contributions.

Welder Choice Scholarship Program
This scholarship awards $1,000 is given to a student who shows a strong willingness to their education and financial future.

West Vancouver Foundation

Various scholarships available to support and cultivate our future leaders.

Wize Canadian University Scholarship
Wize is offering a $1000 cash scholarship to a Canadian University or College student as a means of support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The application process takes 3-minutes total and is designed to be low-barrier (no essays or proof of financial need required).

Youth Forward "In the Driver's Seat" Scholarship
The company is seeking to reward essay applicants $3,000 in scholarships- for students entering college or already enrolled in a higher education institution – on the topic of being a safer driver, which offers the opportunity for students to win a $1000 scholarship toward their educational pursuits.

Graduate Studies

Al Martin HCTF Conservation Fellowships

Two annual awards of $10,000 each will be awarded for graduate students pursing a master's or doctoral degree.

BC Hydro - Engineers and Geoscientists BC Scholarships

These scholarships focus on encouraging students to continue their goal of becoming professional engineers or geoscientists.

Calgary Foundation First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Graduation Bursary

Calgary Foundation supports graduate students in achieving their post-secondary goals with awards recognizing commitment to culture, community and leadership.

Canadian Federation University of Women
The CFUW Charitable Trust provides funds for a range of post graduate awards and fellowships to women.

Canadian Federation of University Women Parksville/Qualicum
CFUW PQ provides funding for students who graduated from SD69. Various awards available.

Canadian Water Resources Association Scholarships in Water Resources
Scholarship annually offers five scholarships awarded to graduate students whose programs of study focus on applied, natural, or social science aspects of water resources.

CSA Group Graduate Scholarship - CSA Group

Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship At Harvard University
Provides funding for students from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to conduct graduate study at Harvard University.

Future Sustainability Scholarship
Eco garden is proud to offer a scholarship for university and college students interested in the field of horticulture, agriculture, engineering, or landscape design with an emphasis on sustainability.

Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park Postdoctoral Awards
Postdoctoral Awards are open to applicants from any discipline in the Arts or Sciences. You are EITHER a graduate student in the latter stages of your PhD degree OR you have submitted your PhD thesis within three years of the application deadline.

John Peters Humphrey Fellowship
The Fellowships are awarded to outstanding students in order to permit them to pursue full-time graduate studies at leading graduate institutions in Canada or world-wide. Students in Canadian law and political science (or the equivalent) faculties are eligible to apply for the Fellowship.

Laura Bassi Scholarship
The scholarships are open to every discipline and are awarded three times per year.

Mackenzie King Open Scholarship
The Open Scholarship is available to graduates of Canadian universities who pursue graduate study in any discipline, in Canada or elsewhere.

Mayor Andree Boucher Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship available to two female college or university students deemed to have submitted the best research paper on a topic related to women in politics.

McCall MacBain Scholarships
Offers a full scholarship covering tuition and fees, plus a living stipend of $2,000 per month. Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and refugees.

Peter deMarsh Memorial Bursary – Canadian Forest Owners

To honour Peter deMarsh’s memory and to continue to celebrate and defend woodlot owners’ multiple contributions to rural development, Canadian Forest Owners and International Family Forestry Alliance, in collaboration with UPA International Development, have established the Peter deMarsh Memorial Bursary, to be given annually. The award supports two types of projects: Option 1 - Research Bursary, and Option 2 - Travel Bursary for Attendance at an International Conference.

Rhodes Scholarship - Western Canada

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship program, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.

Rotary International Graduate Studies Scholarships

Rotary clubs in D5020 nominate and support applicants who apply as District Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars, Global Grant Scholars and Rotary Peace Fellows.

Schiffmann Injury Lawyers Scholarship

This scholarship provides eligible students with $1000 bi-annually to any student currently enrolled in a college, university or graduate program in Canada or USA.

Scholarship in Food Insecurity

Three $15,000 scholarships to support master or PhD students who propose to pursue research that contributes to the body of knowledge on food insecurity, including determinants, risk factors, impacts and the efficacy of potential interventions such as programs, policies and market instruments.

Health and Human Services

Access to Practical Nursing (APN) funding
Explore and apply for this funding.

APN Education Incentive Bursary
This bursary is for students and recent graduates enrolled in a recognized Access to Practical Nursing (APN) program at a BC-based public institution.

BeMo Diversity Advocacy Scholarship
All full-time pre-medical OR medical students in good academic standing are eligible. To help students in this noble journey, we’re excited to offer a $5,000 scholarship to those in need. The scholarship will be offered twice every year with application deadlines on May 31st, and October 31st

BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries
The BCAHA Tribute Bursary Fund exists to assist in the education of deserving youth or adult students enrolled in post-secondary education, at a recognized British Columbia institution, in a human healthcare field. Four $1,000 bursaries will be awarded in any healthcare related program.

Health Match BC
Provides additional resources.

Nursing Student Tuition Grant
A ministry funded grant for eligible BSN and PN students, $2,000 per full-time equivalent per program year, funds disbursed March 2024, and each qualifying year after, February 2025 and February 2026.

Indigenous students in BSN are eligible to receive an additional tuition credit of $5,000 per year.

Students do not apply for this grant; it will be automatically applied to your VIU student record. Please ensure your email, phone and address is up to date.

The Nurses Education Bursary | StudentAid BC
Bursary funding awarded each year, to qualified nursing applicants who demonstrate the greatest financial need assessed through student loan application.

Registered Nurses Foundation of BC (RNFBC) Bursary Program
Bursaries for students who are enrolled in basic, post-basic, re-entry and graduate education degree programs in nursing.

Sixsurgery Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is provided to one deserving student who has demonstrated leadership in medical or health-related fields.

StudentAid BC - Nurses Education Bursary (apply via StudentAid BC application process)
This program provides up to $1 million in bursary funding, awarded each year to qualified nursing applicants who demonstrate the greatest financial need. There is no need to apply for this bursary. You will be automatically assessed when you apply for a student loan for each of the following three bursary periods.

Sunshine Coast Health Centre Scholarship
The Sunshine Coast Health Centre scholarship offers a recurring tuition scholarship opportunity to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in Canada.

High School

4-H British Columbia Provincial Scholarships
Provincial and National 4-H Scholarships ranging in value from $500 to $10,000 will be available to 4-H British Columbia members pursuing a post-secondary education in the coming school year.

BC Achievement Scholarships
BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8,000 graduates in the province. The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy B.C. Graduation Program requirements, including elective courses. Students do not apply for the BC Achievement scholarship. If a student is eligible, their grades will be automatically considered.

BCEIA Student Scholarships Program
Applicants must be residents of British Columbia and either attend or plan to enroll at BC universities, colleges or technical institutes.

BC Hydro Community Service Award
The BC Hydro Power Pioneers are recognizing youth who have excelled in community service. There are up to twenty $500 awards available throughout British Columbia.

BCPVPA Student Scholarships
The BC Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association 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.

BC Soccer Awards and Scholarships
Various awards and scholarships available.

BC School Superintendents Association (BCSSA) Scholarship
Students wishing to be considered for a scholarship must be currently enrolled in their final year of studies at a public secondary school in British Columbia and expected to graduate in June.

BC TEAL Charitable Foundation Awards and Scholarships
Various awards and scholarships available.

CFUW Parksville/Qualicum Scholarships to Secondary School Graduates
Scholarships of $1,000.00 each: one to be awarded to a female graduate of Kwalikum Secondary School, one to a female graduate of Ballenas Secondary School, one to a female graduate of Parksville Alternate Secondary School (PASS) and one to a female graduate of the School District 69 Collaborative Education Alternative Programme (CEAP). These awards will be based on academic achievement, motivation, and involvement in extracurricular activities in the school and the community.

Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships
The Canadian Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada.

Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Graduating students from Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (SD 68) are invited to use their secure online Student Award System to apply for Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards provided by generous local donors.

Provincial Scholarships Program
The program recognizes student achievement and encourages students to pursue post-secondary education.

Re/Max 2023 Quest for Excellence Award
The Quest for Excellence scholarship program is a cash scholarship that recognizes students for their ongoing community contributions and pursuit of leadership.

The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation
The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Foundation was created to provide scholarships to Sea Cadets who are pursuing post-secondary studies.

TD Community Leadership Scholarships
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are open to students across Canada. Applications for students starting college or university in September.

Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship
The Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship recognizes four student leaders in the province of British Columbia who are entering their first year of post secondary education, are in good academic standing and have made exceptional contributions

TWU, USW Local 1944 Scholarship
Local 1944 offers three scholarships of $750 and four scholarships of $1,000 to children of active members

Indigenous Awards

Aboriginal Ambassadors in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Award - up to $5000 - between two and six months before start of activity
The NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors (NISA) grant aims to engage Indigenous students in promoting interest and participation in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) by visiting Canada’s Indigenous communities and schools and sharing their research and education experiences or participating in science promotion events and activities.

AFOA Canada - Indigenous Learning Centre Bursary
Indigenous Learning Centre (ILC) will award three bursaries from funding made available through Worth Allaye-Chan Investment Counsel Raymond James. All bursaries are valued at $1,000 each.

Animikii Technology and Entrepreneurship Scholarships
A $500 scholarship for books, tuition, supplies or any other cost-of-living expenses related to their time in school.

Baxter Corporation - Jean Goodwill Scholarship
$2,500 Scholarships for nurses of Aboriginal ancestry to obtain specialized knowledge required within the Health Services field

BC Aboriginal Child Care Society Scholarships & Awards
Various scholarships and awards given to honour the hard work and dedication of people who support Indigenous children and their families in BC.

BC Hydro Indigenous Scholarship and Bursary Programs
Scholarships valued at $5,000 for students in a full-time degree program and Bursaries valued at $2,000 for students in a trades program or a part-time undergraduate program. A Randy Brant scholarship valued at $8000 is awarded to the top overall applicant.

BC Scholarship Society
Three Awards available to students who identify as Indigenous, defined as First Nations (status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit.

Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards
Canada Post gives $2,000 grants to Indigenous Peoples who have renewed their educational learning.

Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Fellowships and Awards
The CFUW Charitable Trust provides funds for a range of post graduate awards and fellowships to women of Aboriginal ancestry.

Cenovus Indigenous Scholarship Program
Scholarships for Indigenous students residing in Cenovus Energy operating areas who are pursuing a full-time degree, diploma or certified trade. These scholarships are valued at $3,500 and are renewable for up to four years, or to the completion of your first degree.

Ch’nook Scholars Program
Initially developed in 2007 as a scholarship for Indigenous Business Students, Ch’nook Scholars has evolved into a program that complements post-secondary business education and works to develop leadership skills and business knowledge.

Chief Joe Mathias British Columbia Aboriginal Scholarship Fund
The purposes of the scholarship is to advance education by providing educational scholarships to deserving British Columbia First Nation students who are in financial need and who demonstrate merit, in order to improve access to post-secondary education.

Deloitte Canada Bloom Scholarship Program
The program will provide undergraduate students with a one-time $5,000 scholarship and an opportunity to complete a paid work term at one of our Canadian offices.

Dr. Joy Calkin award for Indigenous students

$5000 for a fourth year indigenous student studying children's issues. For further information contact Virginia Caputo at Carlton University, The Landon Pearson Resource Centre for the study of Childhood and Children's Rights

First Citizens Fund
The program is designed to reward students for successful completion of their semester and is applicable to students who meet the criteria.

First Nations University of Canada
Various awards and scholarships available for students of Aboriginal ancestry.

Gillis Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship
For Indigenous Peoples pursuing a career in journalism through a combination of studies at a Canadian post-secondary institution and experience in a newsroom.

Health Sciences Association (HSA) Bursaries for Indigenous Students
HSA provides two $1500 bursaries to Indigenous students from BC who are continuing or proceeding in any HSA-related field.

Indigenous Disability Canada’s Support for Indigenous Student Learning Program (SISLP) (Apply Now)

Time-limited project for Indigenous students across Canada who have limited financial resources, including those students living with disabilities. The SISLP is accepting applications from students of any age enrolled in a Formal educational institution (either online, remote, or through on-site learning) to be considered to receive a laptop and other technology / equipment supports necessary to assist with their continued education and success. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until March 15th, 2024. Due to the limited funding and a high demand, it is recommended that applicants submit their completed application as early as possible. Please contact sislp@bcands.bc.ca if you need assistance with the application or have any questions

Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program
Designed to provide support for First Nations, Inuit, 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), BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), Mosaic Forest Management, Tolko Industries Ltd. (Tolko), and Western Forest Products Inc., and the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program (ISETP).

Indigenous Mental Health Fine Arts Bursary
One $1,000, offered by CMHA BC. The application is open to indigenous post-secondary students with lived experience of mental health or substance use concerns living in BC.

Indigenous Trades Discovery Program
These career exploration programs will expose you to different trades and career options, with a focus on safety, skills upgrading, and enhancing your job readiness. You'll experience hands-on learning opportunities, safety training, and career mentorship and site tours with industry employers. You'll develop a resume, practice interview and job search skills, and enhance team-building experience.

Indigenous Post-Secondary Student Support Program
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) provides financial assistance to First Nations students who are enrolled in eligible post-secondary programs.

Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council RISE Grants
The Province of British Columbia and the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) believe in the power of sport, physical activity, recreation, and culture. They build strong individuals and healthy communities by creating a sense of belonging, developing life skills, and self-confidence. However, the reality is that financial pressures mean many children and youth are unable to participate in sport, recreation, physical activity and cultural opportunities. These financial pressures are heightened for children and youth in and from government care.

Indspire l Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards
Various Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards available to First Nation, Inuit and Métis students.

ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ Award
Eligible students must be working toward a career in engineering or architecture and be enrolled in post-secondary studies for the 2021-2022 academic year.

KPMG's Indigenous Student Awards
Open to all Indigenous candidates (First Nations, Inuit and Metis) who are attending post-secondary institutions (i.e. college or university) with demonstrated financial need for contributions to education costs. Preference will be given to students studying in the following academic programs: Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, Human Resources, Communications and Marketing.

LGMA Scholarships
A wide range of scholarships are available for persons pursuing studies in various facets of government and public policy.

M'akola Development Services Scholarships & Bursaries
Six scholarships will be awarded in five regions to Indigenous youth enrolled in Grade 12 who plan to attend a recognized post-secondary institution or training centre.

Metis Early Childhood Education Program Funding
As a Métis Citizen, you may be eligible to access funding for early childhood education and the wrap-around supports needed to succeed in your education.

Michael Melancon-Koffend Student Award
Thirteen Indigenous women, two-spirited or gender diverse individuals, one from each province/territory, will receive awards of $1,000. Applicants must be Indigenous, continuing post-secondary education, and demonstrate their dedication to the betterment of Indigenous lives. The Michael Melancon-Koffend Student Award is open to all ages and fields of study.

Modern Metis Woman
Modern Métis Woman has incorporated a yearly scholarship opportunity that can further assist Métis identifying women that are, or will be, attending a University in Canada.

Native Women's Association of Canada Scholarships
Offering three scholarships, each with different criteria, applications, and due dates. Check website for more information.

New Relationship Trust Foundation (NRTF)
The New Relationship Trust Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization. It was created to advance and support the education goals of First Nations in British Columbia. The primary focuses are Scholarships, Bursaries, and First Nations Language Revitalization.

Sahtu Renewable Resources Board
This scholarship program seeks to encourage students of the Sahtú Region to enroll in college and university programs in fields related to Environmental Studies and Native Studies.

TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples up to $60K over 4 years
Together with AFOA Canada, a not-for-profit led by Indigenous Peoples, we’ve worked to build a scholarship for Indigenous Peoples. Through it, 25 scholarships are available to be awarded annually, worth up to $60K over 4 years.

Tom Finnie Indigenous Bursary
Offering six $2500 trades awards to eligible students in the trades.

International and Study Abroad

AMN Scholarship
A $1000 scholarship for outstanding academic achievement in science, mathematics, computer science, or engineering are eligible. Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the US.

CardIndigo Essay Scholarship Test
CarIndigo has released a Scholarship Program to support the African American community of our country. The scholarship offers a grant of $1,000 to the top 10 African American students, who are 18+ years in age & are permanent residents in the U.S. Students will be shortlisted based on their performance in the essay.

CodeWizard HQ Educational Scholarship
Open to high school seniors and incoming college freshman with a priority to STEM program applicants. Open to both Canadian and US residents.

Collegedunia $1000 Dream Scholarship
Collegedunia $1000 Dream Scholarship is about fulfilling your dream by writing a small essay and meeting the set eligibility criteria.

Consolidated Credit Canada Scholarship
Consolidated Credit is proud to offer a $1,000 bi-annual scholarship to eligible college and university students who meet the valid requirements.

Dechtman Wealth Management National Scholarship Essay Contest
The bi-annual scholarship of $3,500 is open to all undergraduate students attending a two- or four-year accredited American college, regardless of major or area of study.

Donaldson Law Scholarship
$1000 scholarship to a qualified pre-law undergraduate or a student entering law school, anywhere in the United States.

Drew Lewis Scholarship
Scholarship is intended for use to cover school tuition and other education related expenses. Must be attending an accredited college or law school in the US.

Elite Lawyer Scholarship

Offering a $500 scholarship to USA college students planning on attending college or graduate school in the Fall and/or Spring terms.

Infotracer Scholarships
Eligible students must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, vocation/trade school that is approved by the US Department of Education.

Land Legal Group Scholarship
This annual scholarship is available to students anticipating attending school in the fall as either a pre-law undergraduate or first-year law student. The $1,000 scholarship is intended to help defray expenses for students that have been accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

Marketing Scholarship Program - Gulab Oils
This scholarship will award eligible students across the USA, Australia, and Canada $5,000 to assist with educational expenses.

Michael Whitmarsh Family Law Scholarship
The recipient must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US, accepted and attending school in the Fall and must have at least a 3.0 GPA in order to be considered.

North Spore Scholarship
North Spore scholarship provides a one-time reward of $2,500 to pay for tuition, books, computers, accommodation, and any other educational expenses. Must be enrolled in an accredited university within the United States and studying any mycology program, a postgraduate study in mycology, or related studies.

One World Scholarships
$1,000 - $3,500 awards available to students participating in study, or work-abroad programs that are either experiential learning opportunities (language or cultural training), or that provide credits toward the BC academic credential they are working towards.

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarships Program
The OAS offers academic scholarships for study or research at the Master’s or PhD level that lead to a degree at a university or educational institution in an OAS Member State, except within Canada (the nominating country).

Premier's International Scholarship
$6,000 – $10,000 scholarships for credential granting study abroad and are awarded to students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and a clear sense of how a globally literate citizenry impacts our society.

Protig Welders Scholarship Program
Offering a $1,000 scholarship for educational needs.

Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.

Sparkhealth MD Annual Scholarship
This scholarship awards a $1000 scholarship to a creative-minded student who will write a winning article on the given topic. Must be a US citizen to be eligible.

Study in BC Writers' Award
International post-secondary students who are budding writers are encouraged to apply for the $1,000 Award in exchange for writing blog content for Study in BC’s website. This is a great opportunity for students to gain professional work experience.

Research Awards

CSA Group Undergraduate Research Scholarship - CSA Group

The purpose of the CSA Group Undergraduate Research Scholarship is to support undergraduate students in the pursuit of novel research related to standards. The research is to be conducted over a summer term under the direct supervision of an academic advisor. Undergraduate degree students studying at a publicly-funded, accredited Canadian college or university in their second year of study or higher are eligible to apply.

Sports & Recreation

Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund Application – True Sport Foundation

This national sport studies scholarship is intended to stimulate thoughtful examination of values-based and ethical sport.

It was established in 2014 by Lyle Makosky to help support the work of the True Sport Foundation (TSF) and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport. The fund’s capital is held and invested by the Community Foundation of Ottawa and annual earnings are used by the TSF to support financial awards in the area of values and ethics in sport with the intent to support:

The critical examination of and an open dialogue on the compelling values-based and ethical challenges in today’s sport;
Protecting and enhancing the quality and value of the sport experience from ethical threats;
Ensuring the integrity of the conduct of sport; and
Watching over the values, ethical codes, and principles on which sport is founded.

Students with Permanent Disabilities

AEBC/T-Base Scholarship Program
Offers scholarships to recognize outstanding blind, deafblind and partially sighted post-secondary students.

AMI Robert Pearson Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship program is open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada with a permanent disability who are currently registered in and returning to a full-time program of study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university.

BC Epilepsy Society Bursaries
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.

Canada student grant for services and equipment for students with permanent disabilities
This program helps part-time or full-time students with permanent disabilities pay for exceptional education related costs for services and equipment. Apply via StudentAid BC.

Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship
Canadian Hearing Services is Canada’s leading organization serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing Canadians. We are “Raising the Bar” on hearing health care standards to empower lives and drive excellence. Founded in 1940, Canadian Hearing Services is North America’s largest, most comprehensive resource for people who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division - Scholarships & Bursaries -
Several awards are available each year to BC post-secondary students who live with mental illness or addiction.

Cerebral Palsy Association of BC l Tanabe Bursaries
Open to any student, in BC, 17 years and older wishing to attend an institute of higher learning in the following year.

Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island l Lisa Huus Memorial Bursary
Assists youth with disabilities in undertaking or continuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution in British Columbia.

CNIB Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for Canadian post-secondary students who are blind or partially sighted. Also offers $5,000 and $12,500 to support students who are blind or partially sighted in master’s-level studies.

DCCI Scholarship for Canadian Students with Disabilities
The scholarship will be awarded to a Canadian high school student with a documented disability who is pursuing post-secondary education in the field of study in health care, criminal justice or community & social services at an accredited Canadian institution for the upcoming academic year.

IBD Scholarship - 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.

Indigenous Disability Canada’s Support for Indigenous Student Learning Program (SISLP)

Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship

The Kevin Collins Abilities Scholarship is presented to a post-secondary student with a disability. Eligible applicants must have at minimum one full semester left in their post-secondary education.

Looking Glass Foundation Scholarship Program
Awards academic funding to BC students who have received or are currently receiving treatment for an eating disorder, and who are ready for academic pursuit.

NDRC Bursary for Persons with Disabilities
Open to Vancouver Island residents attending a recognized post-secondary institution in British Columbia.

NEADS National Student Awards Program
The NEADS National Student Awards Program is offered to encourage full access to post-secondary education for persons with disabilities, who often have greater barriers to participation in higher education, as well as extra costs because of their disabilities.

Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities | Rick Hansen Foundation

Rick and Amanda Hansen believe that people of all abilities should have the right to a barrier-free education. The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities, funded generously by the April 1 Foundation, provides financial support to Canadian youth with disabilities to pursue post-secondary education and realize their full potential.

This scholarship aims to make a profound impact on the lives of Canadian youth with disabilities by removing financial barriers and supporting career aspirations through post-secondary education.

Funding of up to $10,000 per year (up to a maximum of $40,000) is available for youth with disabilities looking to complete a 1- to 4-year post-secondary program at a publicly funded institution in Canada.

Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship seeks to support and encourage the resilience of individuals with mental illness pursuing post-secondary education.

SBHAC Bursary
Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and must be a registered member in good standing of SBHAC.

Spinal Cord Injury BC Scholarships and Bursaries
SCI BC, in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation, is offering a number of bursaries for persons with spinal cord injuries studying in British Columbia.

Trades

AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation Scholarships
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.

Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Award
Provides monetary assistance to deserving students who wish to further their education in the automotive field.

BC Hospitality Foundation
The BC Hospitality Foundation has several scholarships available for individuals in the hospitality industry throughout BC. Deadlines and application criteria vary.

Betty Spalton Scholarship
The Betty Spalton Trust Fund was established in 1999 to provide financial support to individuals obtaining an education in fields associated with the road building and heavy construction industry.

CAWIC Bursary Program
Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) Bursaries are available to female identifying students who have completed their first year in a construction-related program.

Glenn Spartz Scholarship | Boating BC Association
The Glenn Spartz Scholarship offers financial aid to students pursuing their Marine Mechanical Technician Apprenticeship (MMT)
offered at BCIT’s Marine Campus on Annacis Island or the Motorcycle + Marine Technician Foundation Program at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo.

Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships of $2500 to $6000 EACH to support their post-secondary education in transportation-related studies.

USW Lifelong Learning Scholarship
Members and their families are eligible for scholarships and paid internships.

Youth in Care

Adoptive Families Association of BC Bursaries
Bursaries available to provide funding that will assist in covering costs of tuition and/or costs directly related to the post-secondary programs.

BC Federation of Foster Parent Association Bursaries
Various bursaries for youth.

Children's Aid Foundation Scholarships
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 once a year through a competitive process. Applications will open Monday January 23, 2023 for the academic year beginning in September, or January 2024.

Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks - Dream Fund
Supports young people in and from care to pursue their careers and achieve their goals through education and skill building. Includes two different bursaries 3 times per year.

Federation of Community Social Services of BC Youth Education Bursary
The FCSSBC 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.

Katherine McParland Bursary
This award recognizes Katherine’s many significant contributions, and assists young adults (18-25) who have experienced housing instability and who are pursuing an education in social work or community services. Bursary winners receive $1000 for tuition and other school-related expenses.

Public Guardian Trust Educational Assistance Fund
To assist any beneficiary selected under the provisions of the Trust to further his or her educational goals, whether academic or vocational, provided that the bursary shall not be used as a sole means of support but rather as a supplement to existing funding to cover shortfalls in fees, books, maintenance and/or transportation which might otherwise cause the individual affected to terminate their studies prematurely.

Soroptimist International of Victoria Westshore - Give Her Wings Award
Two (2) $1,500 available to women who have transitioned out of the BC Foster Care system

Storwell Bursary
An annual bursary of $2,000 in support of youth currently or previous in care who want to attend post-secondary schools

Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund
For Canadian youth with government care experience starting their first post-secondary program.

Hollyburn Community Services Society

Youth Education Navigator Program

Supporting youth 15 to 30 years old, with barriers to enroll in advanced training and apprenticeship programs, certificate,
diploma, college and university degree
programs.

The Youth Education Navigator supports youth 15 to 30 years old who are considering formal training or post-secondary education, and just don’t know where to start. The program helps them through the complicated systems to prepare, guide, and apply for academic
instruction. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed to identify strengths and interests, and detail the steps and processes necessary to enroll in an education/ training program while identifying resources required for successful completion.

For more information and to schedule an intake appointment to review your individual needs and develop and educational plan, contact:

Christina Blackwell

Cell: 778-866-4799

Email: cblackwell@hollyburnsociety.ca

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