Building BC's future technology workforce.
Investing in the future of the industry is one of the keys to success for the BC technology sector; this includes the students, programs, and institutions that help make that happen. Established in 2005, the industry-funded BC Technology Scholarship Program is proud to provide grants to students who have a proven passion for technology, a desire to leave a mark in the tech sector, and are pursuing a post-secondary education in a BC-based technology-related discipline.
Eligible disciplines include Engineering, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Biotech, Cleantech, IT & Applied Technology, Business & Technology Management, Product Management, Digital Media, and other technical programs.
Applications for the BC Tech Scholarship are now open! Deadline to apply: 11:59PM PT on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.
To learn more about the BC Tech Scholarship, email [email protected].
2017 Grant Amounts2 x $5,000 for current University and College students.
6 x $1,000 for Grade 12 Graduates entering post-secondary.
*All or any combination of the above grants may be awarded in any given year.
Scholarship CriteriaUniversity and College applicants must:
- Show strong passion for the technology sector, involvement in the tech community, and desire to leave a mark in the future of technology
- Be a full-time student continuing studies in September 2017 at a publicly funded, BC-based post-secondary educational institution in a minimum 2-year program
- Be a permanent resident, landed immigrant or citizen of Canada (proof of status will be required before grants are awarded)
- Have a minimum 3.2 GPA
- Show strong passion for the technology sector, involvement in the tech community, and desire to leave a mark in the future of technology
- Be accepted into a publicly funded, BC-based post-secondary educational institution in a minimum 2-year program beginning in September 2017
- Be a permanent resident, landed immigrant or citizen of Canada (proof of status will be required before grants are awarded)
- Have a minimum 3.2 GPA
• Proof of enrollment/post-secondary acceptance letter
• Transcripts
• 2 reference letters addressed to the BC Tech Association
• A copy of your current resume
• An essay, max 1,000 words, describing:
- Your background, passion and involvement in the technology sector
- Your academic achievements
- Your future career goals
- How this scholarship will help you to achieve those goals