Entrance Awards recognize academic and non-academic achievements of students entering an eligible full-time BCIT program. For a full list of BCIT entrance awards and details, refer to the list of Entrance Awards and descriptions document below.
General eligibility criteriaTo be eligible for a BCIT Entrance Award:

• You must have applied for admission to BCIT and been assigned a BCIT ID.  You do not need to be accepted into your program.
• Where applicable, you must meet the award-specific eligibility criteria outlined under the Eligible Program(s) and Award-specific Information sections in the list of BCIT Entrance Awards and descriptions.
• You must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• You must commence full-time studies (60% or more of a 100% course load) between May 1, 2023 and April 30, 2024.
• You must remain registered as a full-time student during the academic period for which an award is given.
• You must maintain satisfactory academic standing during the academic period for which an award is given.
• If you are under disciplinary review or placed on a student performance contract, you may be restricted from receiving an entrance award disbursement.
• Your entrance award application must be received at the Student Financial Aid and Awards office by 4:00 p.m. on the earliest deadline date of your selected entrance awards.

Selection criteriaAll Entrance Awards are adjudicated on a competitive basis. Selection is based on academic standing in secondary school and/or post-secondary studies. Other factors may be taken into consideration such as participation in school activities, community involvement and demonstrated leadership qualities. Where applicable, these additional criteria are listed under the Award-specific Information section in the list of BCIT Entrance Awards.
How to applyYou may apply for multiple entrance awards with a single application. On your application form, be sure to select all awards for which you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to apply.

https://www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/awards-scholarships-bursaries/entrance-awards/

Educational Award
Award BackgroundThe Educational Award honours Ona Mae Roy, a past president of the BCCPAC. Ona Mae Roy dedicated her life to improving the quality of life of all children through the advancement of their health, welfare, and education. In pursuing this goal, she gave strength and encouragement to all who advocate for children. It is the wish of BCCPAC and those who have contributed to this award that children will continue to benefit in memory of a valiant lady. This award is available annually.
Award CriteriaThe award is open to any Grade 12 student attending a BCCPAC-member school who is planning to pursue post-secondary studies (academic, vocational, technical or training). The award honours a well-rounded student who is involved and interested in many things and has an understanding of the importance of parent involvement in education. The recipient will receive an award in the amount $1,000.
The Educational Award Application submission deadline is February 28, 2023.

https://bccpac.bc.ca/index.php/members/awards/educational-award​

​The BC Hydro Power Pioneers annual Community Service Award recognizes students who dedicate a significant amount of their time and energy to volunteering in their local communities.
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.

We’re looking for students who have made outstanding contributions in their local community for a considerable amount of time or have initiated, organized or contributed significantly to a one-time project.
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Priority will be given to students who volunteer in their local communities.
We’re looking for students who are:

• Canadian citizens or permanent residents of BC
• Graduating from high school in June of each year

The following information must be included with your application to be considered for this award:

1. Completed application form (link below),
2. 500 word essay of voluntary contributions you have made to your community,
3. Reference letter(s) from the community organization(s) you have worked with,
4. Reference letter from a teacher, counsellor or principal at your school,
5. Confirmation of a passing grade,
6. Proof of age and citizenship or status.

Please fill in, print and attach all the required information and mail in before the deadline of March 31.
Your application must be postmarked no later than March 31.
Mail it in early to avoid missing the deadline.
Email or faxed applications not accepted.
https://www.powerpioneers.com/making-a-difference/bc-hydro-power-pioneers-community-service-award/?fbclid=IwAR3WYH8iW1bP9RCzTGv3OMeLaFTnNSo6fmZm7HuRltO4AmnLT1eRJcxJPL0

This is an annual scholarship awarded to deserving students for vocational and academic post-secondary education.

New Student Application

What to send:
• Your completed application form,
• Cover letter outlining your plans for Post-Secondary Education
• Référencées
• A copy of your most recent school transcript

When to send:
• First-year post-secondary student applications must be received by May 19, 2023.
• If you do not have everything ready by that date, please send what you have & forward the balance asap. Include a note in your email that more is to follow. Where to send:
• Please submit the application and all supporting documents as a single PDF file to daisyfund@hotmail.ca.

Other Stuff:
• If you are approved for a scholarship, you will be notified by email once the Selection Committee reviews all applications. The Vancouver Foundation administers the fund for us. Payments are usually sent to the schools in September. Your school will then apply this money to your tuition account. If you have already paid your tuition before the school receives the money, the school will refund you.
• For the upcoming school year, we have up to 10 first year and 30 continuing scholarships available.

Criteria

Available to ALL students attending a post-secondary university, college, or trade school (per Canada Revenue Agency - the school must be on their list of prescribed universities or colleges).
Preference will be given to dependents of past and present Vanga employees and students of South Delta Secondary and Delta Secondary Schools.

A defined educational path to gain marketable skills aimed at specific career goals and involvement in service activities will be taken into consideration. Involvement in service activities will be taken into consideration.

• Scholarship Amounts: • First-year post-secondary; $1000 for full-time & $500 for part-time.
• Second (or higher) year post-secondary; $2000 for full-time & $1000 for part-time.
• Part-time studies are 50-75% of maximum course load for 2 of 3 terms (or 3 of 4 terms) • Full-time studies are over 75% of maximum course load for 2 of 3 terms (or 3 of 4 terms)
• We will support students for up to four years of studies, but students must re-apply each year.

ANY QUESTIONS: • Please email all questions to the daisyfund@hotmail.ca

Daisy Scholarship - download here

What is the TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples?
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. Submission deadline is January 16, 2023.
Students from the Indigenous community face unique challenges and systemic barriers that can make getting a post-secondary education difficult. So, we worked closely with AFOA Canada to build a scholarship program that helps meet the unique needs of students from the Indigenous community.

What is included in this scholarship?

$10,000 towards tuition each year†
For a maximum of 4 years

$5,000 towards living expenses each year
For a maximum of 4 years

Employment opportunities at TD
Summer employment between years of study and full-time upon graduation
If tuition is less than $10,000 the balance can be applied towards living expenses.
 
https://www.td.com/ca/en/personal-banking/solutions/student-advice/indigenous-student-scholarships-grants-and-bursaries/#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20TD%20Scholarship,deadline%20is%20January%2016%2C%202023.

Ten scholarships are awarded each year to students who face significant financial barriers to participation in post-secondary education This may include students who identify as Indigenous, Black, or a person of colour, students living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ students, and students of all gender identities. The intent of the Uggla Family Scholarship is to promote equity and remove historical and existing discrimination, including barriers to full participation in social, cultural, economic and political life.
Other eligibility criteria include:

• Available to domestic (Canadian) students admitted for the fall term to any undergraduate degree.

The Uggla Family Scholarship will provide funding for:

• All tuition and fees
• Textbooks and materials
• On-campus housing fees
• On-campus meal plan
• Access to additional financial support through the Uggla Family Scholarship Program

Apply by January 15th
https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/fees-scholarships/uggla.html​www.sfu.ca/students/admission/fees-scholarships/uggla.html
https://scholarships.its.sfu.ca/uggla-family-scholarship​

The Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment to and aptitude for a career in K–12 teaching.
Successful recipients are awarded a $5,000 scholarship voucher from the Ministry of Education and Child Care that they can use to be reimbursed for tuition paid after they are attending an approved teacher education program in the Faculty of Education at a B.C. post-secondary institution. Most of the programs listed here qualify. To qualify, the program must lead to eligibility to apply for a B.C. teaching certificate and teach in the K–12 school system in this province.
Students have seven years to redeem their Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship vouchers; an expiry date is printed on each voucher and extensions are not possible.
Key dates

• February 15, 2023: online applications   due by 2:59pm PST
• Early June 2023: conditional recipients and their schools notified by email
• September 2023: conditional recipients checked against eligibility requirements
• October 2023: paper scholarship vouchers mailed to confirmed recipients

Eligibility requirements: Students selected as conditional recipients of the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship must meet the following requirements by August 31 of their graduating year to be confirmed as a recipient and receive their scholarship voucher: 

• meet core eligibility requirements;
• be eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma);
• fulfill the requirements of the B.C. Graduation Program; and,
• have the following final marks.
  • Minimum “B” average in grades 11 and 12 courses required for graduation
  • Minimum "B" (73% or above) in Language Arts 12
  • Minimum “B” average, no more than one "C+" (67% or above), and no marks lower than “C+” in courses that fulfill graduation requirements for Science 11 or 12, Math 11, and Social Studies 11 or 12

Note: students may apply for both the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship and the BC Excellence scholarship but can be awarded only one.
 
Apply by Feb 15

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/pathway-to-teacher-education-scholarship

The BC Excellence scholarship is awarded to 55 well-rounded high school graduates who have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and who show aptitude for and commitment to their chosen career or area of post-secondary study.
Successful recipients are awarded a $5,000 scholarship voucher from the Ministry of Education and Child Care that they can use to be reimbursed for tuition paid after they are attending a post-secondary institution that is designated by the Province of B.C. (i.e., approved for Canada Student Loans) or a program provider that is approved by the Industry Training Authority.
Students have five years to redeem their BC Excellence scholarship vouchers; an expiry date is printed on each voucher and extensions are not possible.
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This scholarship requires a nomination. If you wish to be nominated for this scholarship, please let me know by  January 9th, 2023

The BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association (BCGGA) is pleased to announce that as of January 1st, 2023, we will be accepting applications for three scholarships ($1000.00, $750.00 and $500.00). A BCGGA employee will select the recipients based on the following scholarship criteria

Criteria: • Good academic achievement. • Pursuing post-secondary studies in a related field of study. o see the related fields of study list for examples. Preference will be given to students who: • Excel in the agricultural classes offered at their secondary school • Are recognized by faculty as significant members of a gardening or greenhouse club • Have an agriculture background or work experience

To Apply, send the required documents to Krista@bcgreenhouse.ca with the subject line “BCGGA Scholarship application - your name

Related Fields of Study:
• Horticulture • Pest Management • Plant Health • Agriculture Technology • Agroecology • Food Science • Agricultural Marketing • Mechatronics; or • Related programs

A p p l i c a t i o n     R e q u i r m e n t s 
​ Applicants must provide: • A letter of reference from either a principal, teacher, or employer • A short introduction that includes your education and career goals • A copy of your most recent high school transcript 

This is a nominated scholarship. If you would like to be nominated for this scholarship, please let me know by December 5th. Make sure your BRAG sheet has been completed.

• Graduate high school or cégep in the 2022/2023  academic year
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program at one of our partner universities (view eligible programs at schulichleaders.com/universities)
• Meet the following criteria:
  • Academic excellence, AND
  • Leadership, charisma and creativity.
    *Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need.
• Be entrepreneurial-minded and intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas:
  • Technology;
  • Engineering;
  • Entrepreneurship and business enterprise;
  • Applied scientific research.
• We are   NOT considering students who:
  • Focus on activism (environmental/political/societal)
  • Intend to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.)
  • Intend to become a Professor and conduct theoretical research

50 Scholarships valued at $120,000 for engineering
50 Scholarships valued at $100,000 for science, technology or mathmatics

Application opens Nov 13th

We are looking for resilient BC students facing financial adversity who have the academic readiness to advance their education, achieve their dreams, and inspire others
Our scholarship provides access to BC public universities, colleges and trade schools and enables promising Grade 12 BC students to achieve their dreams.

• 140 scholarships offered in 2022
• $44,000 per student / 4-year undergraduate degree
• $22,000 per student / 2-year college diploma/certificate or
  trade-school foundation programs
• “Stay on Track” student support
• Peer support groups
• Access to mentors
• Summer paid internship opportunities
• Residency: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for at least three years and reside in British Columbia.
  
  Aptitude: Currently be in Grade 12 and have a minimum grade average of 75% in the most recently completed school year.
  
  Intent: Plan to be a full-time student and use the funding for post-secondary education..
  
  Institution: Apply to one of the twenty-five BC post-secondary institutions or trade schools.
  
  Financial Adversity: Demonstrate your and/or your family's financial adversity, and how it has affected you.
  
  Engagement: Receive endorsement from your secondary school and a community organization.
  
  https://beedieluminaries.ca/grade-12-program/


• ​Deadline to apply: January 12, 2023
  
  

Application opens Nov 1st

Eligibility Criteria:

Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities.

To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be:

• In good academic standing.
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• Students graduating from secondary (high) school or students completing their first year of CÉGEP or students who have completed secondary (high) school
• Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).
• Planning to or are already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution, or entering their 2nd year of CÉGEP in the upcoming academic year.

Terry Fox Award Recipients are eligible to receive the Award until they graduate with their first university degree or diploma (for a maximum of four years), provided they maintain satisfactory academic standing and a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award.
Value
The maximum value of the award is $28,000, dispersed over four (4) years. A stipend of $7,000 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,500, one in September and one in January. For students who do not pay tuition fees, the award is $3,500 per year, issued directly to the institution in two installments of $1,750 each.
Recipients of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award may not receive more than $15,000 in total scholarships annually (including the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award). If a student’s awards exceed this amount, any excess will be deducted from the student’s Terry Fox Award.
If a student’s academic expenses are covered by another source, they may choose to decline acceptance of the financial portion of the award. They will still be granted the distinction of being a Terry Fox Scholar.


https://terryfoxawards.ca/applicant-information/

Presidential Scholars AwardsUBC is looking for the most accomplished and promising Canadian citizens and permanent residents to join our community. The Presidential Scholars Award program offers the most prestigious awards available to students who are entering UBC. These include a one-time award of approximately $5,000, and renewable awards of up to $40,000 on the Okanagan campus, and $80,000 on the Vancouver campus, each payable over four years.
Are you eligible?High school and CEGEP students who are Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible for the Presidential Scholars Award. These awards recognize students who excel across the board and who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school.
How do you apply?Students wishing to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award must apply to UBC by December 1, and indicate that they would like to be considered for the award when asked in their UBC application. All sections of the online application must be completed by December 1, including paying the admission fee, in order to qualify.
All high school applicants will be evaluated for the Presidential Scholars Award for their first-choice degree based on their Academic Profile, Personal Profile, and “scholarship short answer” sections of the online application. We will not evaluate second-choice degrees for a Presidential Scholars Award.
When will you be notified?UBC will contact the majority of Presidential Scholars Award winners by the end of day on April 27. Only successful award applicants will be contacted.