Summer

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 1st, 2022 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 7th, 2023 at 5pm To apply - Click Here

The Constable Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship (CRD Traffic Safety Division)

This $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a post-secondary student based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, community service record, and an expressed interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement. This application is for graduated students. Keep this scholarship on your radar for next year!

Deadline: July 7th, 2023 To apply - Click Here

Bill Freding Memorial Entrance Award - Agriculture Award

One $5,000 award will be awarded annually to a first year student in the Applied Sustainable Ranching program (Thompson Rivers University—Williams Lake Campus) in memory of Bill Freding, a pioneer in the agriculture industry with a passion for lifelong learning and giving back to the community and industry he loved. The successful recipient will also receive a further $1,000 award from Doug Haughton, also in memory of Bill.

Deadline: July 15th, yearly To apply - Click Here

Victoria Operatic Society

This $500 scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated talent in the performing arts. These areas include performance (singing, dancing, and acting), backstage production (lighting design, costume design, make-up, scenery construction, stage management) or any other area of performing arts production.

Deadline: June 15, 2023 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 15, 2023 To apply - Click Here

Cityline Scholarship for BIPOC Women

This $5000 scholarship is awarded to a student entering their first year of a media studies related program at a Canadian college or university.

An eligible applicant must be:

• A Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• Planning to enter first year full-time studies in a bachelor’s degree / diploma program.

• Female, or female identifying.

Deadline: July 15, 2022 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, yearly 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 17th, 2023

Learn more and see how to apply at www.cmha.bc.ca/bursary

SOT Scholarship Program

Support Our Troops Scholarship program for families of those currently serving in Canadian Armed Forces as well as veterans.

Deadline: July 20th, 2023 To apply - Click Here

DeBeers Group Scholarships

Four scholarships offered through Scholarship Canada for women entering Year One of a STEM or STEM-related program (such as nursing, medicine, accounting or information technology) at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. Scholarships are renewable. Additional preference given to Indigenous women from the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Northern Ontario, and Southern Alberta. They also offer four additional scholarships for women attending the University of Calgary and four scholarships for women attending the University of Waterloo.

Deadline: July 31st, 2022 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

BC Creative Scholarship

$3,000 scholarships are offered to students from BC who may be interested in the Audio Engineering & Production / DJ Arts or the Film & TV Production and Post-Production programs in Toronto. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents currently residing in BC who will be at least 18 years of age and have graduated from high school on or before June 30, 2023. Please note there are three intakes for this program, and three opportunities to apply for scholarships (May 8, 2023, Aug 7, 2023 and Nov 13, 2023).

Deadline: Aug 7th, 2023 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: Aug 15th, 2024 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 Yearly To apply - Click Here

Nelson Scholarships

Recipients of these $10,000 awards are young leaders of tomorrow, showcasing a commitment to community stewardship and academic achievement. Scholarship opportunities include: Civic Leadership Scholarship and Indigenous Student Scholarship, in partnership with Indspire.

Deadline: Aug 1st, 2022 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

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).