Western Inspirational Bursary Award

This $750.00 bursary offered by Western Financial Group.  This bursary award is not a scholarship for high academic achievement. It is a character award that aims to recognize the students in our communities who have overcome various adversities, including mental health, physical disability, discrimination, financial hardship, or family issues.

Despite these challenges, these students have demonstrated kindness, determination, and courage to graduate high school and continue their education through post-secondary institutions, trade schools, online courses, or the military.

Applications to be Ecole Royal Bay's nominee are required to submit the following documents:

• a paragraph outlining your plans and goals for the future and the continuation of your education

• an essay describing how you have demonstrated the characteristics outlined in the award criteria listed above. Please provide enough information to clearly explain why you should be RBSS' nominee.

Deadline: June 30th, 2025   Please, submit your application for nomination to Ms. ten Hove at jtenhove@sd62learns.org

To see the Nomination form and criteria - Click Here   **NOTE: the school will submit the form on the student's behalf

The Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarship

This $2500 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 in the following areas: school and community service, leadership, initiating community development, affecting positive change, mentoring others, personal development and growth, and good academic performance.  Please note:  This application cannot be submitted electronically.  You must mail through the postal service.

Deadline: May 1st  (*Check website to confirm 2024 deadline.) To apply -  Click Here  

Big Brothers Big Sisters Harry deSwager Bursary Fund

This award is designed to assist Teen Mentors with financing post-secondary or vocational training.  Applicants must have been a Teen Mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Victoria in the current or past school year.

Deadline: May 1st (annually)  To apply - Click Here

Peninsula Co-op Scholarships

14 scholarships, totaling $15,000, are offered in the areas of athletics, community service, academic excellence, overcoming adversity, etc.  Students apply directly through the University of Victoria or Camosun College websites.

​Camosun students = Apply between May 1st - August 31st

For more information and to access the application forms - Click Here

Beacon Community Services Scholarship

This $1500 scholarship is open to graduating students who demonstrate exemplary volunteerism or community service. At least some of a candidate’s leadership or volunteer/community service must be identified as having been done within an area covered by Beacon’s geographic boundaries. 

Deadline: May 1st (annually)  To apply - Click Here  

Save on Foods Joint 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 community and have not previously received the Joint Diversity Scholarship. This scholarship is available to students who are BC residents and are going to be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution within the province of BC in the fall.

Deadline: May 1st (annually) To apply - Click Here 

British Columbia Arts Council Scholarships

This scholarship provides funding of up to $6,000 per year to outstanding BC arts students attending full-time studies in a fine-arts diploma or degree program at a recognized college, university, institution or academy, in any country. Recognized disciplines of study  include:  arts administration, community-based arts practice, museology, conservation, dance, media arts, theatre, music, curatorial practice, and visual art. 

Deadline: May 1st (*Check website to confirm 2024 deadline.)   To apply - Click Here

The Sooke Fire Fighters Annual Scholarship  

The Sooke Fire Fighters Annual Scholarship recognizes and rewards a graduating student-resident of

Sooke.  Sooke Fire Fighters are committed to not only the protection of our community, but also to its growth and support.  Just as fire fighters are synonymous with service, initiative, and selflessness, the scholarship will acknowledge applicants who exemplify these same attributes through dedication and leadership in service of school and community.

Deadline: The first Monday in May (by 4:00 pm)   To apply - Click Here

Sooke Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association (SPVPA) Bursary

Annual scholarships will be awarded to one student graduating from each of our district secondary schools. In addition, one scholarship will be awarded to recognize a graduate with Indigenous ancestry. 

This is awarded to students who have done well in school work, participated in aspects of school life (clubs, sports, leadership, music, theatre, etc.), been involved in outside of school activities, registered (or will be registering) for post-secondary.

Deadline: May 2, 2024 (by 4:00 pm)     To apply - Click Here

myBlueprint/Scotiabank Scholarships 

Four awards of $3750 each will be awarded in the following categories: Financial Wellness, Future Women Leaders, Diversity, and STEM. Open the link to see the criteria and other details.

Deadline: May 3, 2024 - 11:59 PM EST  To apply - Click Here

BC School Sports Scholarships - General Link

For application info on Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Gymnastics & Rugby:   

Deadline: May 3, 2024 (by 4:00 pm)    To apply - Click Here

Dave Gifford Memorial & Zone Scholarships (BC School Sports)

The Dave Gifford Memorial Scholarships were created in his honour to recognize students who excel in both athletic and scholastic pursuits. Two (2) $1500 scholarships will be awarded to students from across the province.  In addition, two (2) $750 scholarships will be awarded for each BCSS athletic zone. 

Deadline: May 3, 2024 (by 4:00 pm)   To apply - Click Here

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Bert and Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship (BC School Sports)

The Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship rewards excellence in both scholastic and athletic pursuits.  The successful applicants will be student-athletes who have balanced their achievements as badminton athletes with significant success as leaders and contributors to their community.  Six $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the most worthy candidates (a minimum of two males and two females)

​Deadline: May 3, 2024 (by 4:00 pm)   To apply - Click Here

BC Dairy Association Scholarship (BC School Sports)

The BC Dairy Association Scholarship rewards student-athletes who exemplify school spirit, practice a healthy lifestyle, and engage with their community.  Seven $1000 scholarships are available to students who meet the scholarship criteria.

​Deadline: May 3, 2024 (by 4:00 pm)   To apply - Click Here

BCSS Indigenous Student-Athlete (BC School Sports)

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide recognition to Indigenous students. BCSS is dedicated to assisting worthy student-athletes in their desire to attend an Accredited Post-Secondary School.

Two (2) $750 scholarships will be awarded to one male and one female.

​Deadline: May 3, 2024 (by 4:00 pm)   To apply - Click Here               

BC Transplant "Live Life. Pass it On"  Scholarship

BC Transplant will award four $1500 scholarships to grade 12 students who lead an organ donation awareness project in their school or community during the current school year.

Deadline:  May 3, 2024 - To apply - Click Here

Dr. Donald Rix Inspiring Business Excellence Scholarship ($2500)

Applicants must be either Indigenous, an immigrant OR rural.  Participation in high school business courses is required.

Deadline: May 3, 2024  To apply - Click Here

Jan Bell-Irving Award for Women’s Leadership ($2500)

Applicants must have participated in a Junior Achievement program through one of their classes.

Deadline: May 3, 2024   To apply - Click Here

Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary

This bursary (Value: $1000) is awarded to someone who can demonstrate formidable financial need.  Students must demonstrate proficiency in chemistry and have completed Chemistry 12 by the end of June of their graduating year.  Students must be planning to pursue further study in a chemistry related field (chemistry, nursing, engineering).

Deadline: May 10, 2024   To apply - Click Here

Judy Bourne Memorial Scholarship   

Several scholarships are available for students of Indigenous ancestry living within specified regions. Applicants must have proof of enrollment in a full-time program at a post-secondary institution, be in good scholastic standing for their Grade 11 and 12 years, and demonstrate community involvement and leadership abilities.  Applications can be emailed to chuber@makola.bc.ca.   

Deadline: May 13th (annually)  To apply - Click Here

Rick Thomas Memorial Scholarship

The Rick Thomas Memorial Scholarship of $3500 will assist Help Fill A Dream family members with the financial responsibility of paying for post-secondary education, and recognizes the resilience and perseverance that our families have faced due to their own or their family member’s life-threatening / critical condition.

Deadline: May 15th (annually)  To apply - Click Here

Health Auxiliary Bursary

The BC Association for Healthcare Auxiliary for the Vancouver Island Area is offering bursaries to students going on to post secondary education in the healthcare field....broad scope healthcare. 

Deadline: May 15th, 2024   To apply - Click Here

CUPE Scholarship

In order to qualify for the bursary, the applicant must be relative of a CUPE 459 member and a graduating secondary school student. Special consideration may be given to applicants in need of financial assistance.  Please see application for more detail.

Deadline: May 15th, 2024   To apply - Click Here

Sooke Fine Arts Society Scholarships

The Sooke Fine Arts Society offers scholarships to students graduating from EMCS, Royal Bay, WestShore, or Belmont, to provide financial support to students entering a post-secondary program which includes a visual arts component.

Deadline: May 15th, 2024  by 5pm  To apply - Click Here

CFAX Santas Anonymous Society

The CFAX Santas Anonymous Society Student Bursary aims to provide financial relief to deserving young individuals with preference to those who demonstrate a commitment to community service through volunteerism.

Five bursaries of $2000 each will be granted to contribute towards tuition fees at post-secondary institutions within Greater Victoria for the academic year 2024 – 2025.

Who is Eligible to Apply:

• Youth aged 17 and under at the time of application, demonstrating financial need.

• Accepted into, or currently attending, their first undergraduate degree or diploma program at a college, university, or polytechnic institute within the Capital Regional District (Greater Victoria, B.C.).

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Deadline: May 15th, 2024  To apply - Click Here and Here

The Medavie Health Foundation Scholarship

Up to five scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded this year to youth who are living with a mental health challenge of their own or that of a family member and are pursuing health-related post-secondary studies at a recognized Canadian university or community college and plan to pursue a career in their health-related field of studies (medical school, nursing, psychology, kinesiology, physiotherapy, nutrition, paramedicine, chiropractic care, public health, health research, etc.). Each scholarship will be renewable for up to three additional years, subject to continued eligibility. 

Deadline: May 17th, 2024 - 11:59 EST   To apply - Click Here

myBlueprint Awards 

5x $1,000 in awards. Only accessible via the myBlueprint Student account (instructions below)

How students enter:

1. Log in to your myBlueprint Account

2. Click the Tasks > Scholarship Tab

3. Read through the Terms and Conditions

4. Click Enter Draw > Confirm Entry

Deadline: May 17th, 2024

The Lou Williamson Scholarship

The purpose of the $2000 cash award is to encourage a talented high school student to continue their music studies in jazz. 

Deadline: May 23, 2024    ​  To Apply -  Click Here

Applied Arts Awards 

Open internationally to post-secondary (under-graduate and graduate studies) and high-school students. All entries are submitted digitally, in hi-res format. Only digital entries are accepted for this competition. 

Deadline: May 29, 2024   To apply - Click Here

Alpha Chi Theta Orchid Bursary  

This bursary recognizes and rewards a female student graduating high school from Victoria and the surrounding areas who demonstrates the four pillars of Alpha Chi Theta. The student must be attending the University of Victoria beginning September following graduation in order to qualify.

​Deadline: May 30th, 2024   To apply -Click Here

The Union of National Employees

The Union of National Employees offers a variety of bursaries annually to BC high school students. Scroll through the website to see the criteria for each one.

Deadline: May 31st (annually)  To apply - Click Here

Juan de Fuca Soccer Association Dick Darley Scholarship

To be eligible for consideration of this $500 scholarship, the candidate must:

a) Be a grade 12 student

b) Have played a minimum of three years in the Juan de Fuca Soccer Association

c) Be dedicated and have contributed to the Juan de Fuca Soccer Association

Deadline: May 31st (annually) To apply – Click Here

Harbourside Rotary Scholarship

For 2024, the following seven Scholarships are available to graduating students who are enrolled at a public secondary school in School District 61, 62, or 63 and will be continuing their education at a recognized post-secondary institution in the fall.

• Three (3) Rotary Club of Harbourside Victoria Scholarships ($1,500 each)

• One (1) Scholarship giving preference to an Indigenous Student ($1,500)

• Three (3) Charter Member Scholarships ($2,000 each)

  • One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has a hearing or speech impairment or will be pursuing a career in speech pathology or audiology, in the name of Marke Hambley.

  • One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has been involved in the military community or who has a member of their family who has served or is serving in the military, in the name of Tom Martin.

  • One (1) scholarship awarded to a student who has shown a deep involvement in athletics or will be pursuing a career related to athletics, in the name of Mike Creery.

Deadline: May 31, 2024  To apply - Click Here

MADD Canada Youth Bursary Fund

Scholarships will be awarded to graduating students who have been personally impacted by impaired driving. Please see the criteria for more specific information. 

Deadline: May 31st (annually)    To apply - Click Here

Theatre BC Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded to graduating students enrolled in a Canadian high school or post-secondary program or studying abroad. 

Deadline: May 31st (annually)   To apply - Click Here

Bernice Harriet Osborne Memorial Basketball Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes students who have participated in the Victoria & District Amateur Basketball Association (preference given to those who have participated for a longer period of time), and set a good example in life, school, athletics for his/her community. Financial need will be considered. 

Deadline: May 31st (annually) To apply - Click Here

4-H British Columbia National Scholarships

​Several scholarships are available ranging from $500 to $10,000. Students wishing to apply should be pursuing post-secondary education in the coming year. National scholarships are due in late May or early June, depending on the year.

Please note:  Other 4-H Scholarships are due throughout the year.

Deadline: May 31st   To apply -  Click Here 

Lisa Huus Bursary for People with Physical Disabilities

The Lisa Huus bursary assists persons with disabilities as they undertake or continue their post-secondary education at the University of Victoria, or other accredited colleges/universities on Vancouver Island. Bursaries may be used for items such as tuition fees, textbooks, equipment, transportation, residence and support worker costs.

Deadline: May 31st (annually)   To apply - Click Here

Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities 

The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities provides financial support to Canadian youth with disabilities to pursue post-secondary education and realize their full potential. 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.  Please, see the website for full criteria.

Deadline: May 31st (annually)   To apply - Click Here

CUPE BC AUBREY BURTON/REG FORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  

The Aubrey Burton/Reg Ford Memorial Scholarship is for a student whose parent/guardian is a member in good standing of a CUPE Local affiliated to CUPE BC. To be eligible, the applicant must also have completed Grade 12 in the current or previous calendar year, or the applicant must be a mature student who has not previously enrolled at a Post-Secondary Institution, be entering first year of a recognized public post-secondary institution in BC 

(a copy of the acceptance letter from the admitting institution must be supplied).  The applicant must complete an online application form supported by copies of the Senior Secondary Statement and Letter(s) of Reference from a School Principal or Counsellor.

 Five hundred dollar ($500) scholarships will be awarded to each of the following:

  1. One attending a public University (applicant with the highest GPA).

2. One attending a public Community College (applicant with the highest GPA).

3. One attending a public trades or technical institution (applicant with the highest GPA).

4. One based on a “lottery draw” of all applications.

 Deadline: August 19th, 2024   To apply - Click Here

Reflections Scholarship 

The Looking Glass  Foundation supports individuals affected by eating disorders through accessible programs and services, one of which is the Reflections Scholarship.

Each year, the Looking Glass Foundation awards several thousand dollars to BC undergraduate students who have accessed (or are currently accessing) support for an eating disorder and are ready for academic pursuit.  To be eligible, the applicant must be a permanent resident of BC, a full-time student enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada, currently accessing, or have previously accessed, support for an eating disorder, demonstrate a strong need for financial assistance in order to achieve their academic goals

Deadline: July 15th, 2024   To apply - Click Here and Here