This page contains information about scholarships and bursaries for the current school year. Please check back frequently, as it is updated on a regular basis. Also watch for scholarship meetings on the school calendar.

Loran Scholars Foundation Scholarships

  • Applications to school sponsored pool due October 11, 2023. Applicants to direct pool (unsponsored) due October 18, 2023.
  • In partnership with universities, donors and volunteers across the country, this foundation invests in the future of Canada by offering the country’s largest and most comprehensive four-year undergraduate award (valued at $100,000) to young Canadians on the basis of character, service and the promise of leadership.

link to information and application Details

University of Toronto National Scholarship

  • The National Scholarship covers tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years of study.
  • Finalists not designated as National Scholars receive Arbor Scholarships at a value of $7,500 in the first year and $1,500 per year for three additional years of undergraduate study. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto.
  • Deadline to Apply: October 19, 2023
  • link to details

TD-Canada Trust Community Leadership Scholarships

10 Words or Less Scholarship

Application online. Tell the scholarship committee in 10 words or less why you should get a scholarship. Due November 15, 2023.

RBC Future Launch Award

For part-time students at high school college or no currently enrolled. Must share a clear vision of what you’d like your future to look like. Open December 1, 2023.

Click here for details

UBC Presidential Scholars Awards

  • applications due no later than December 1, 2023 (and must also apply to UBC by Dec 1 2023)
  • Click here for details

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

Application due December 1, 2023 (start NOW. It takes a while.)

Click here for details.

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Beedie Luminaries Scholarship

  • resilient BC students facing financial adversity who have the academic readiness to advance their education, achieve their dreams, and inspire others
  • up to $10,000 per year for up to 4 years
  • Application deadline: January 11, 2023
  • more information here

Schulich Leader Scholarship

  • Up to one hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $100,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $80,000* for science and math scholarships. Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship.

  • School nomination due January 30, 2024 (LOTS to do well before that date)
  • more information here

Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship

  • $1500 to $5000
  • for young women, aged 16-19, currently studying at a secondary school, college or university, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply:
    • Active commitment to volunteerism.
    • Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid).
    • Volunteer leadership achievements.
    • Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.
    • Support in Zonta International’s mission of empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
  • Application Deadline: January 31, 2024
  • more information here
  • application form here

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

BC Excellence Scholarship

  • application due February 2024  (exact date TBA), but see Jessica or Jeff in December if interested
  • There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded B.C. graduates. Winners will have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career paths. They will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition.
  • link to details online

BC Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship

  • application due February 15, 2024
  • This award is for learners who plan to pursue post-secondary education leading to becoming a teacher.
  • link to details online

BC Tech Scholarship (Technology Impact Awards) – applications due February 2024 (exact date TBA). people going in to post-secondary programs related to technology. Look here for details.

RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Scholarship – applications due March 13, 2024. RE/MAX is offering 40 $1000 scholarships for people planning to attend post-secondary in Canada. Click HERE for more details and to access the application portal.

District /Authority Awards (VIDAS)

District/Authority Awards are provincially-funded awards. They recognize excellence for graduates who excel in the areas of fine arts, applied skills, physical activity, second languages, community service or technical and trades training. (PSII learners do really well on this scholarship!)  They offer a $1250 scholarship to be used towards post-secondary. The Deadline for application and all supporting documents in March 14, 2024. START NOW! Details and application forms HERE.

BCIT Entrance Awards are available to students who are planning to attend our institute commencing April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023. Up to 25 BCIT President’s Entrance Awards, available only to current High School students up to $4,000 each.

Help your students pay for their education by encouraging them to apply! 

For more information, please feel free to contact us.

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Student Financial Aid and Awards

(604) 432 – 8555

sawards@bcit.ca

bcit.ca/financial-aid/

BCGEU Scholarships – If your parent is a BCGEU member (government employee), you might be eligible for one of these awards. Deadline June 15, 2023. Follow this link to the details.

Camosun College – Entrance Award for Arts and Sciences (Heather Lewis Associate of Arts and Science Award) – application deadline – August 1, 2024.

Camosun College – Knowledge First Foundation Entrance Award – applications received until August 1, 2024.