Various University and College Scholarship Websites
We have listed ONLY some of the universities and colleges in BC that offer scholarships. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but a sample what is available. If you do not see the school you are interested in attending, GOOGLE the name of the school and add the phrase finanical aid and scholarships and begin your research.
It is VERY important to read the criteria carefully, gather any supporting documents as requested (e.g reference letters, transcripts, etc.) and pay close attention to the deadlines. LATE APPLICATION are NOT ACCEPTED!
UBC Awards: Scholarships and Bursaries
UBC and the University’s donors provide a range of financial support to reward your academic and extracurricular achievements and meet your financial needs, including:
- Scholarships
- Bursaries
- Fellowships
- Medals
- Prizes
- Read through a full list of how UBC defines different types of awards.
Automatic consideration awards
- Student Housing Supplement Grant
- Trek Excellence Scholarship
- Faculty recommended awards
- Merit-based awards are presented based on strong academic performance and community leadership. Some faculties might require an application, so it is highly recommended to check-in with your faculty student services
Apply for an award, scholarships and other financial aid for UBC only
- General awards
- UBC Bursary Program
- UBC Vancouver Technology Bursary
- Affiliation Bursaries
- Affiliation scholarships
- John R. Scarfo Wellness Bursary
- Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarship
- Rhodes Scholarship
- McCall MacBain Scholarship
Awards for specific student groups top menu bar on website
These awards are available for specific groups of students who meet additional requirements:
- Awards for Indigenous students
- Beau Dick Memorial award for Indigenous students
- Musqueam First Nation Scholarship
- Women in part-time studies
- Students participating in Go Global
- Students with disabilities
- International student awards
- Awards are available for outstanding international undergraduate students at the UBC Vancouver campus.
- There are many merit-based awards for students in graduate programs.
- Funding for former youth in care
- As a former youth in care, you may be eligible for tuition waivers or funds.
- Funding for Canadian Veterans
UBC Award Search Tool
Okanagan College Scholarships
Okanagan College High School Entrance awards are now open.
These awards are for students graduating in 2024 from a secondary school within the Okanagan College region, and entering Okanagan College in Fall 2024:
- Okanagan College President’s Entrance Scholarships
- Okanagan College Community Spirit Awards
- Okanagan College Board of Governors Entrance Award
- Rick and Yasmin Thorpe & Friends Entrance Scholarship
- McGillivray Entrance Award for Business
- Tony Sellar Leadership Entrance Scholarship
- Campus specific Entrance Awards
Eligibility criteria and links to the online applications are available on the Financial Aid & Awards website: https://www.okanagancollege.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/awards-scholarships-and-bursaries
Deadline vary according the individual scholarship/award. Please read the scholarship application carefully.
Simon Fraser University
Scholarships recognize outstanding academic achievement. Scholarships are available to Canadian and International students. If you are awarded a scholarship, Financial Aid and Awards will notify you in writing. Due to the high volume of applications received each term, the payment of funds to recipients will be processed in the middle of the term of application, after the tuition deadline. We encourage you to plan accordingly.
University of Northern British Columbia
First-year students who apply by Jan 15 and self-declare grades are automatically considered for grades-based Early Entrance Awards. Undergraduate students who apply to study, submit a leadership award application, and provide 2 letters of reference before Jan 15 are considered of the Leadership Awards