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: July 1st, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Canadian Mental Health Association of BC – Scholarships and Bursaries Program
There is a wide range of awards available for post-secondary students with lived experience of mental health or substance use concerns living in British Columbia.
Scholarships and Bursaries include…
Lorne Fraser Educational Bursary
Lorne Fraser Educational Scholarships for Mental Health Promotion
Mental Health Fine Arts Bursary
Indigenous Mental Health Fine Arts Bursary @ Emily Carr
Janice Lee Blue Wave Bursary
Andre Courtemanche Green Ribbon Scholarship
Deadline: July 9th, 2025
Learn more and see how to apply at www.cmha.bc.ca/bursary
Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship (NUPGE)
This scholarship is for students with a disability who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary education institution, full-time, in the fall term following graduation from high school. Applicants must be children or grandchildren (including foster children or grandchildren) or legal wards of a current or retired member of a Component, or a Component's affiliate, of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).
Deadline: July 15th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
NUPGE Scholarship
Applicants must be children or grandchildren (including foster children or grandchildren) or legal wards of a current or retired member of a Component, or a Component's affiliate, of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).
Deadline: July 15th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
The Looking Glass Foundation Scholarships
The Looking Glass Foundation awards 3 scholarships to young people who have received, or are currently receiving, treatment for an eating disorder. Value: 1 $5000 Scholarship + 2 $2,500 Scholarships
Deadline: July 15th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for students planning to enter a field of study in policing, criminal justice, community services or health care. Students must be planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary education institution, full-time, in the fall term following graduation from high school. Applicants must be children or grandchildren (including foster children or grandchildren) or legal wards of a current or retired member of a Component, or a Component's affiliate, of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).
Deadline: July 15th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Scholarship for Indigenous Students
This scholarship is for Indigenous students who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary education institution, full-time, in the fall term following graduation from high school. Applicants must be children or grandchildren (including foster children or grandchildren) or legal wards of a current or retired member of a Component, or a Component's affiliate, of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).
Deadline: April 2nd, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Scholarship for Black Identifying Students
This scholarship is for Black identifying students who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary education institution, full-time, in the fall term following graduation from high school. Applicants must be children or grandchildren (including foster children or grandchildren) or legal wards of a current or retired member of a Component, or a Component's affiliate, of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).
Deadline: July 15th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Cariboo Chevrolet Buick GMC Award - Agriculture Award
This $5,200 award is open to current 4-H members and 4-H alumni who have been out of 4-H for up to 5 years, in the province of BC who are applying to enter the Applied Ranching Program at the Thompson River University - Williams Lake Campus. Preference will be given to members within the Cariboo Region.
Deadline: July 15th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Young Worker Scholarship
This scholarship is for students under the age of 30 who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary education institution, full-time, in the fall term following graduation from high school. Applicants must be children or grandchildren (including foster children or grandchildren) or legal wards of a current or retired member of a Component, or a Component's affiliate, of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).
Deadline: July 15th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
LGBTQI2S Scholarship
This scholarship is for LGBTQI2S students who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary education institution, full-time, in the fall term following graduation from high school. Applicants must be children or grandchildren (including foster children or grandchildren) or legal wards of a current or retired member of a Component, or a Component's affiliate, of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).
Deadline: July 15th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Tommy Douglas Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary education institution, full-time, in the fall term following graduation from high school. Applicants must be children or grandchildren (including foster children or grandchildren) or legal wards of a current or retired member of a Component, or a Component's affiliate, of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).
Deadline: July 15th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Scholarship for Students of Colour
This scholarship is for students of colour who are planning to enter the 1st year of a Canadian public, post-secondary education institution, full-time, in the fall term following graduation from high school. Applicants must be children or grandchildren (including foster children or grandchildren) or legal wards of a current or retired member of a Component, or a Component's affiliate, of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).
Deadline: July 15th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
NNPBC Westland Future Nurses Scholarship
Nursing students pursuing full-time studies toward registration as an RN, RPN, LPN, or NP in BC may be eligible for this $5,000 scholarship.
Deadline: July 25th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Entrance Scholarship
KPU Major Entrance Scholarship and Donor Funded Entrance Award program applications are available to students applying to Kwantlen Polytechnic University (students must have a valid KPU student ID to apply).
Deadline: August 15th, 2025 To apply - Click Here
"Live Your Dream" Award - Soroptimist International of Victoria Westshore
Live Your Dream Awards issued by Soroptimist International of Victoria Westshore are $1,500 each. This award provides aid to women who provide primary financial support (for yourself and your dependents). Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents.
Applications open August 1st and close on November 15th For more information and to apply - Click Here
Storwell's Foster Children Bursary Program
Storwell offers an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life.
Deadline: December 31st (annually) For Bursary Criteria - Click Here To Apply - Click Here
ATCO Indigenous Education Awards
The Indigenous Education Awards Program supports First Nation, Inuit and Métis students across Canada by providing financial assistance to help them in their quest for higher education. These awards, bursaries and scholarships are given to students who demonstrate leadership capabilities and strive to be role models in their schools and communities.
Deadline: TBD for Summer 2025 To apply - Click Here