1.
Stand Foundation Awards – multiple awards, up to $5,000 each that cover tuition, student fees, textbooks, bus pass and clothes or special equipment required for a course or program. Priority given to applicants enrolling in an applied skills training program (e.g. trades, technology, technical training, information technology, applied
science etc.). Academic programs that do not train students to be job ready will NOT be funded.
Eligibility Criteria: Open to youth between the ages of 18 and 26 who face poverty and/or serious personal and family challenges that have affected their ability to access education and skills training.
Application Deadline: no fixed deadline. Stand Foundation will accept applications through the school year.
For more information and to get an application package, please contact
Patrizia Paoluzzi, Career Information Assistant @ ppaoluzzi@vsb.bc.ca
.
2.
Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists - An applicant may be either a high school student, an undergraduate student with above average grades or a graduate student. Applicants must be or become a CSEG student member (on-line signup on the website) or have a parent who is a CSEG member.
Eligibility Criteria: must be pursuing a course of studies directed toward a career in exploration geophysics or a dependent of a CSEG member who will be entering university or technical institute. Scholarships based on academic performance, financial need, interest in geophysics and extra-curricular activities.
Application deadline: on or below November 1 st of each year.
For more information, please visit the CSEG website: http://cseg.ca/students/scholarships

3.
Arbutus Rotary Club Bursary – One $1,000 bursary will be awarded to a VSB Adult
Education Centre student who is completing a high school diploma or has been doing significant academic upgrading and will be finishing their studies in June 2016.
Applicants must be proceeding to a post-secondary program at an accredited Canadian university or community college in the Fall 2016.
Eligibility Criteria: academic achievement, demonstrated financial need, above-average
N volunteer work. Written statement required as well as a description of future plans.
Nomination Deadline: January 15, 2016.
If you are interested in being nominated for this bursary, please contact
Patrizia @ ppaoluzzi@vsb.bc.ca
. A maximum of 3 students will be nominated to submit an application and be interviewed by members of the
Arbutus Rotary Club. One student will be chosen to receive the award.
4.
TEAL Charitable Foundation 2016 Refugee Award – One $2,500 award is for a refugee whose second language is English and who entered Canada as a refugee. The award is for a refugee who has shown courage and determination while adapting to a new language and a new culture in Canada and wishes to study in a vocational or academic program at an educational institution in BC
Eligibility Criteria: proof of refugee status; written statement describing reasons for
A applying for the award; description of any community or volunteer involvement; and p description of the post-secondary vocational or academic program. Two letters of reference also required.
Application deadline: January 31, 2016
For more information about this award and how to apply, please visit the
TEAL Foundation website http://www.bcteal.org/tcf/awards-scholarshipsbursaries/teal-charitable-foundation-refugee-award/
5.
Joint Diversity Scholarships Available for BC Residents Pursuing Post-
Secondary Education - Overwaitea Food Group, in partnership with UCFW Local
1518, has established a scholarship fund to offer 10, $1,000 scholarships annually to applicants who have promoted diversity awareness and acceptance in their community. Examples may include:

 Participating in clubs that promote cooperation between cultures
 Volunteering with organizations to assist persons with disabilities
 Assisting programs that support seniors
 Helping new Canadians learn about their neighborhood
 Fundraising to support diversity awareness (e.g., cultural awareness, homelessness, elder care, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria: BC residents intending to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution in the Fall of 2016. Students in all stages of their education are eligible.
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Application Information: Applications will start being accepted again in January 2016.
For more information, visit http://www.owfg.com/diversity
6.
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award – maximum value of the award is $28,000 dispersed over 4 years.
Eligibility Criteria: Canadian citizen or landed immigrant; in good academic standing; students may have already completed secondary school OR are graduating from secondary school in the coming year AND Involved in voluntary humanitarian
activities (for which they have not been compensated); planning to or already studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a
Canadian post-secondary institution.
Application deadline: Feb 1, 2016
For more information, please visit http://terryfoxawards.ca/
7.
Schulich Leaders Scholarships – Twenty-five scholarships, valued at $80,000 each, are designated for students pursuing an engineering degree. Twenty-five scholarships, valued at $60,000 each, are designated for students studying science, technology or math.
Eligibility Criteria: o pen to all graduating high school or Cégep students across Canada who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have an interest in pursuing
Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) at one of our partner universities.
Students must possess at least two of three criteria:
1.
Academic excellence
2.
Outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership
3.
Financial need
Each school may nominate only one student. Once the school submits the nomination, the nominee must prepare an application listing their top 3 achievements, write one to two essays, letters of reference and a transcript.

8.
Nomination deadline: Feb 2, 2016
Application deadline: Feb 23, 2016
For more information, please visit http://www.schulichleaders.com/
RBC Students Leading Change Scholarships - 15 scholarships worth $10,000 each. There will be 5 scholarships awarded in each of the following 3 student categories*: Graduating High School Students, Undergraduate Students and Second
Degree Students
Eligibility Criteria for Category 1, High School Students: Currently enrolled in their graduating year of a Canadian High School or CEGEP, or have graduated from a Canadian High School or CEGEP within the last 2 years, and will be enrolled in their first year of an undergraduate degree or diploma program on a full-time basis at a recognized publicly funded Canadian university or college in the fall 2016 academic term. Must have a minimum 70% average in last completed year of study and a strong record of involvement in civic engagement activities (i.e. volunteer, internship or work initiative that aims to directly impact the community in a positive way or address issues of public concern.)
See FAQ section of website for examples.
Application deadline: February 23, 2016
For more information, please visit http://scholarships.rbc.com/StudentsLeadingChange.aspx
* 2 scholarships per student category (total of 6) will be reserved exclusively for RBC Royal Bank student clients. As long as you’re an RBC Royal Bank client from February 23, 2016 through to the winner announcement date, you can qualify.
9.
Danielle Horwitz Social Justice Award – one award of $3,000 per year, renewable for up to 3 subsequent years (4 years total, $12,000). A continuing GPA of
3.0 is required.
Eligibility Criteria:
 demonstrated academic ability (grade 11 & 12 marks)
 demonstrated commitment to social justice (750 word essay)
 financial need
 post-secondary plan
 resume

Application deadline: February 24, 2016 (submission of completed application to school official)
For more information, please speak to the Career Advisor or Outreach
Worker
10.
BCGEU 2016 Student Scholarship Awards – The BC Government and Service
Employees’ Union is offering $45,000 in scholarship awards to students ($3,000 to fulltime students and $2,000 to part-time students) who are members or relatives of
BCGEU members of staff.
Eligibility Criteria: Members of relatives of BCGEU members or staff. Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. Completion of 2, 250-275 words essay in response to two labour based essay questions. Applicants must be registering in either fulltime or part-time post-secondary programs at a Canadian educational institution listed with HRSDC Canada.
Application deadline: February 29, 2016 at 5:00pm. No late applications received.
For more information, visit the website: http://bcgeu.ca/member_resources_scholar
11.
Super Scholarship Society Media & Arts Scholarships for Students of
South Asian Heritage – two $1,400 scholarships for students of South Asian heritage pursuing post-secondary education in media or the arts in 2016.
Eligibility Criteria: Must be at least 15 years of age at time of application;
Canadian citizen or permanent resident current residing in Canada; minimum of one parent or grandparent of South Asian heritage (India, Afghanistan, Pakistan,
Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh); high school student (Adult Ed student is ok) graduating in 2016 or earlier with plans to attend a Canadian post-secondary institution diploma or degree program with a full-time course load for Fall 2016-Spring 2017 in one of the following disciplines: Journalism, Literary (creative writing, publishing),
Media Arts (film, television, audio/sound, production design, new media-- interactive, digital), Communications, Music (performance, composition,
12.
Theatre (acting, directing, technical, design, musical theatre)
Application deadline: April 1, 2016

For more information about this scholarship and to download the application package, please visit http:// www.superscholars.net
12.
District Authority Awards – several $1,000 awards are available to graduating students attending a VSB Adult Education Centre.
Eligibility Criteria: must have achieved good marks or outstanding progress in
Applied Skills, Secondary Language, Fine Arts, Physical Activity courses or have made outstanding contributions in Community Service (i.e. volunteer work)
Application deadline: Spring 2016 (exact date TBA)
For more information about this award or if you are interested in being nominated, please speak to an Academic Advisor.
13.
Phillip Paulson Scholarship – One $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student graduating from a Vancouver School Board high school. Applicants should be proceeding to post-secondary education leading to a university degree.
Eligibility Criteria: demonstrated compassion, a dedication to serving others, commitment to the betterment of individuals or the greater society. This might be demonstrated through citizenship activities, community service, or personal
A achievements focused on supporting others. Completed application form, resume, academic transcript, and 3 letters of reference are required. p
Application deadline: end of April, 2016
For more information about this award and to obtain an application form, please contact Patrizia @ ppaoluzzi@vsb.bc.ca
14.
VEPVPA Bursary - One $500 bursary
Eligibility Criteria: graduating student attending a VSB Adult Education
Centre; demonstrated financial need; must have attended an elementary school in Vancouver; and should be proceeding to a post-secondary program.
This award will presented at the graduation ceremony in May, 2016.

Application deadline: early May (exact date TBA)
For more information, please speak to an Outreach Worker
15.
VESTA Bursary – Two $300 bursaries
Eligibility Criteria: graduating students attending a VSB Adult Education
Centre and must confirm their acceptance in a post-secondary program to receive the award. Selection is done by lottery.
Application deadline: early May (exact date TBA)
For more information, please speak to an Outreach Worker
16.
Rose & Pistols Bursary – one $500 bursary
Eligibility Criteria: graduating student from a VSB Adult Education Centre who will be pursuing post-secondary education in a field related to conservation, natural resource management, ecology, environmental law, plant research, landscape architecture, horticulture or forestry.
Application deadline: early May, 2016 (exact date TBA)
For more information, please speak to an Outreach Worker
17.
George Steiner Graduating Student Award – one $500 award
Eligibility Criteria: must be a graduating student attending South Hill
Education Centre. Demonstrated conscientiousness and diligence in his/her studies. Each applicant should have a sponsoring South Hill teacher.
Application deadline: early May 2016 (exact date TBA)
For more information, please speak to an Outreach Worker
18.
Doreen Davis Takahara Memorial Scholarship – one $500 award
Eligibility Criteria: must be a graduating student attending South Hill
Education Centre. The student must have shown outstanding ability or progress in classes and be planning on proceeding to a post-secondary program.

Application deadline: early May 2016 (exact date TBA)
For more information, please speak to an Outreach Worker
19.
Minerva Foundation of BC Education Awards for Women - Awards are available to women throughout BC who are facing barriers to achieve their educational goals, including:
 single mothers, immigrant women, Aboriginal women and women with disabilities
 mature women who want to upgrade their skills when returning to the workplace after an absence
 women in non-traditional fields of study
Education Awards are Available in the Following Categories:
 Awards for Aboriginal Students (Combining Our Strength)
 Awards available to students of any post-secondary educational institution in BC
 Awards available to students of specific schools in BC
 Awards available to students pursuing specific programs of study
Visit the Minerva Foundation website to see ALL the awards: http://theminervafoundation.com/lead/education-awards/see-the-awards
The eligibility requirements and application deadline dates vary for each award. Keep checking the website for 2016 dates.
For more information, please contact Jo-Anne at educationawards@theminervafoundation.com or 604.683.7635 ext. 227.
20.
Chinese Government Scholarship Program - These scholarships are provided to graduating secondary school students and students enrolled in post-secondary studies in undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs. Full and partial scholarships are available. The language of instruction is primarily Chinese but a limited number of programs are offered in English.
Application Deadline: February 29, 2016 for studies commencing September 2016
For more information, please visit the website: http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studyabroad/chinese-governmentscholarship.htm
21.
Trevor Linden Community Spirit Scholarships – 4 awards available to recognize student leaders who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and exemplary contributions and commitment to enriching the lives of others in the community.

Eligibility Criteria:
 School and community service, leadership;
 Initiating community development;
 Affecting positive change;
 Mentoring others;
 Personal development and growth;
 Good academic performance;
Application deadline: March 2016 (exact date TBA)
For more information, please visit the website: http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=86614
22.
Erm Fiorillo - Hal Davis $24,000 CKNW Orphans' Fund Entrance Bursary -
Awarded annually to one undergraduate student coming to SFU from a BC secondary school or college who will begin studies in September. The bursary will be paid in 8,
$3,000 installments over a period of 4 years.
Eligibility Criteria: must be a single parent with demonstrated financial need; minimum admission average of 80% from secondary school or 2.50 from college
(not rounded up); is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.
Application deadline: March 11, 2016
Please visit the website to download the application form. https://www.sfu.ca/students/financialaid/entrance/canadianhs/eabappreq/cknw-can-ss.html
23.
BC Housing Awards and Bursaries - $500 to $1,000 awards
Eligibility Criteria: must be between the ages of 17 and 64 and living in housing subsidized by BC Housing at the start of courses. Must be registered at a recognized BC post-secondary or vocational institution. Must not be in receipt of
Income Assistance. Additional criteria apply based on award type. See website for details.
Application deadline: April 30, 2016

For more information, please visit http://www.bchousing.org/tenants/services/educationawards
24.
Certified General Accountants Association Scholarship for Mature
Students - Each year the Certified General Accountants Association awards a tuition scholarship of $1000 to a mature student who has completed work for a British
Columbia or Yukon Secondary School Equivalency Certificate (GED), B.C. Certificate of
Graduation, or B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma during the current academic year and wishes to expand their career opportunities and achieve a further educational goal by entering the CGA Program.
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Eligibility Criteria: scholastic achievement in the graduating program and commitment to p pursuing a career in the field of accounting. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed p immigrants and be residents of BC or the Yukon.
Application Deadline: Applicants must be received by the CGA-BC office by May 15 th .
For more information and to download the application form, please visit the
website at: http://www.cga-bc.org/become_a_cga.aspx?id=246
25.
Coast Capital Savings Education Awards – 40 awards of $3,500 each awarded to students who faced significant hardships and not only rose up against the odds, but demonstrated a commitment to continue their education. Significant hardships included, but were not limited to: poverty, health, family issues, personal loss, and lack of supports, i.e., youth who are or who have been in government care.
Nominees must be graduating by June and starting a post-secondary program at an accredited institution in the Fall 2016. Each school district will be able to nominate students for this award.
More details will be available in the Spring of 2016. Please check with Patrizia Paoluzzi,
Career Advisor @ ppaoluzzi@vsb.bc.ca
.
26.
Betty Spalton Scholarship Fund – one, $1,500 scholarship available to a student who plans to obtain an education in fields associated with the road building and heavy construction. As one of the goals of this fund is to encourage diversity in the industry, preference is given to females and/or members of minority groups.
Eligibility Criteria: Any student entering or continuing studies leading to a career in road building, road maintenance or heavy construction; preference will be given to students who are female and/or members of minority groups. Program of study may be either full or part-time at any BC college, university, technical or trades institute. Individuals returning back to school to upgrade their skills and knowledge are welcome to apply. Must be a Canadian citizen.

Application deadline: May 31, 2016
For more information, please visit http://www.roadbuilders.bc.ca/education_fund.php
27.
BC Excluded Employees Association Scholarship & Bursary – a $1,000 scholarship and a $1,000 bursary are available each year to eligible dependents or spouses of a BCEEA member.
For more information, BCEEA member should contact the association.
http://www.bceea.bc.ca/member-benefits
28.
Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers National Scholarship - $2,000 awards (high school and post-secondary applicants) and one $6,000 scholarship available.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be Canadian residents studying in Canada; must be enrolled or expected to enroll in a post-secondary program of at least 2 years or be a graduating high school student; College/University students must be enrolled in at least one more year of study as of Spring 2016; must be working for a current CFIG member (retail, associate, affiliate) or be a family member of an employee of a current CFIG member.
1,000 word properly referenced essay is required.
Application deadline: June, 2016 (exact date TBA)
For more information, please visit http://cfig.ca/national-scholarship/
29.
Tessa Beauchamp Foundation –$1,000 scholarships
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants are asked to complete an application form outlining their extra-curricular activities, community service and educational & career goals.
They are also asked to respond to the following 2 questions: 1) Describe a situation where you faced a difficult obstacle and how you dealt with that adversity and 2)
After reading and learning about Tessa and how she lived her life, please share your experiences and thoughts as to why you would be deserving of this scholarship honoring Tessa’s memory.

Application deadline: June, 2016 (exact date TBA)
For more information, visit: http://tessabeauchamp.org
30.
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Scholarship Program – 4, $1,000 awards renewable for up to 4 years each, one for each region in Canada (i.e. 1 for
BC/AB/SK/MB).
Eligibility Criteria:
 academic excellence (applicants must have an average of 85% or higher to apply)
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Examples of tasks or activities that demonstrate your ability to: o Lead other people o Work in collaboration with others o Communicate effectively o Raise awareness about social issues that you are passionate about o Live your life with honesty, integrity, respect and compassion
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Awards and recognition
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Extra-curricular activities and community service
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Evidence of interest in pursuing an education and career in medical/health sciences.
Application deadline: June 10, 2016
For more information, visit http://cdnmedhall.org/scholarship-high-schoolstudents
31.
Lucille Harkness Memorial Scholarship Fund – bursaries of $1,000 are available to young adults who have helped to promote or create a positive environment in their community. The youth should have a strong understanding that all people are equal, and work to eliminate bullying, and hate from their communities. This scholarship program is open to an adult education student as long as you have not interrupted your secondary school studies and will be graduating by June.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Be a graduating senior from any British Columbia secondary school;
Have been accepted to study in any post-secondary institution in British
Columbia;
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In need of financial assistance;
Demonstrate academic excellence in secondary school and therefore potentially succeed in
post-secondary education;
 Demonstrate outstanding contribution in community leadership and initiatives to positively impact their peers in areas of diversity, LGBTQ acceptance, and social involvement to lessen bullying and negativity
Application deadline: June 15, 2016

For more information, please visit http://vancitycommunityfoundation.ca/s/donor_advised_directory.asp?Re
portID=590142
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Elmer Helm Youth Fund – up to 8, $1,500 awards for students under the age of 25 who wish to pursue post-secondary training in the artistic, academic or technical fields.
Eligibility Criteria: Although evidence of strong academic achievement is important, what is equally important is that the applicant has demonstrated significant contribution to the life of their community to exemplify the
Neighbourhood ideal of community services. Three letters of reference are required as part of the application
Application deadline: June 30, 2016
For more information, please visit http://www.alexandrafoundation.org/elmer-helm-youth-fund.php
33.
Amy Hurn Scholarship Fund - Recipients will be eligible to receive funding for the first year of post-secondary education and will be eligible to receive funding each year for up to a total of four years of undergraduate studies. Applicants must meet the following requirements for initial and continued funding.
Eligibility Criteria:
 demonstrate a need for financial support
 have an academic record indicating their ability to pursue their chosen area of study
 be involved in their local community with a history of: volunteering, membership in youth groups, actively involved in environmental, political
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 and/or social issues. intend to pursue a program in the sciences be below the age of 25 at the time of application
Application deadline: June 30, 2016
For more information, please visit http://www.alexandrafoundation.org/amy_hurn.php

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Public Service Alliance of Canada Scholarship Program The program consists of 14 scholarships for dependant children of PSAC members and 3 scholarships for PSAC members who will be attending university, college or a recognized institute of higher learning on a full-time basis. The scholarships are awarded based on the merit of the
800-word essay, video, infographic or song according to the topic determined for the given year.
Application deadline: June 30, 2016
For more information, please visit http://psacunion.ca/psac-scholarshipapplication-requirements
35.
Canadian Union of Public Employees Bursary – Bursaries are available to CUPE members and their children planning on entering first year of a post-secondary program. Letter of reference from school and proof of acceptance into a postsecondary program required.
Application deadline: July 15, 2016
For more information, please visit http://www.cupe.bc.ca/resources/bursaries
36.
BC Electrical Association Scholarship & Bursary Program - $1,000-$2,000 scholarships available to dependents of personnel of BCEA member companies in good standing, up to a maximum of two scholarships per member company. $500-$1,000 bursaries available to grade twelve and post-secondary students pursuing a career in the following areas: Electrical (including apprentices), Marketing, Electrical Engineering, and Business.
Eligibility Criteria:
For Scholarships: must be a dependent of an employee of a BCEA member company in good standing (the employee must live and work in BC). Students are not required to attend school in BC. S tudents must be attending or planning to attend an accredited university, college or post-secondary educational institute on a fulltime basis.
For Bursaries: available to grade twelve and post secondary students pursuing a career in one of the subject areas mentioned above. Students must be attending or planning to attend an accredited university, college or post-secondary educational institute on a full-time basis.
Applicants applying for a BCEA scholarship or bursary and pursuing a career in the electrical or electrical engineering will also qualify for the $1,000 Tommy
Haddock Scholarship.

Application deadline: July 31, 2016
For more information, please visit http://www.bcea.bc.ca/scholarship_bursary.php
37.
Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU) Bursaries A number of bursaries are available each academic year for HEU members, their children, stepchildren and legal guardians, and spouses, including common-law and same-sex partners. Bursaries are tenable at any post-secondary educational institution and are awarded to students who need financial assistance and demonstrate satisfactory academic standing. Bursaries range from $350 to $1,000.
Application deadline: early August 2016 (exact date TBA)
For more information, please visit http://www.heu.org/Bursaries
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Disability Awards - your portal to awards and scholarships for students with disabilities studying at Canada's colleges and universities. You can register to search through the extensive database of scholarships, bursaries and grants you are specifically eligible for. Once you have created a profile, you will be able to perform tailored searches, save awards, and receive notifications of new awards. You will also find information on government student loans and grants organized by province.
For more information, please visit http://www.disabilityawards.ca/
39.
Larry Ashley Scholarship - $2,500 awards for students pursuing post-secondary education in sports medicine or athletic training.
Eligibility Criteria:
 be a Certification Candidate of the Association;
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 be enrolled in an academic program; be involved in practical field work in the area of organized hockey and be demonstrating a potential for excellence through commitment;
 have two letters of recommendation from coaches, physicians or administrators verifying the candidates work and potential future in hockey and academic success to date;
Application deadline: August 2016 (exact date TBA)
For more information, please visit: http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=86614

40.
BC Principals and Vice Principals Association Student Scholarships – up to
20 scholarships of $1,000 each (up to 10 are reserved for children of BCPVA members and 2 for Aboriginal students).
Eligibility Criteria: academic excellence and demonstrated leadership within the school and community. Proof of paid registration in a post-secondary institution.
Application deadline: mid-September, 2016
For more information, please visit http://bcpvpa.bc.ca/studentscholarships/
41.
Gandhi Student Peace Award – one $1,500 award will be granted annually to a current or newly admitted full-time SFU student in good academic standing on the basis of demonstrated community service and leadership. Voluntary service may include any voluntary service which contributes toward the betterment of the human condition (see website for examples).
Application deadline: mid-September 2016
For more information, please visit http://gandhijayanti.com/
42.
BC Retired Principals’ and Vice Principals’ Association Student
Bursaries/Scholarships – 4, $1,000 awards to students who graduate from the BC public school system and are entering a post-secondary program of study at an accredited institution in BC.
Eligibility Criteria: may be pursuing education in technical and career fields, as well as college and university. Applicants will be judged on their academic achievements and demonstrated leadership and service activities both within the school and community. Financial need of applicants will also be considered.
Application deadline: last Friday of September
For more information, please visit http://bcrpvpa.ca/docs/BCR_Scholarship.pdf

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Credit Union Foundation of BC Education Bursaries – amounts vary up to expected that the main funding is in place and every effort through normal channels available to students to access funds has been made. This includes
applying for government student loans and school bursaries. Acceptable grades are required. Applicants must be B.C. residents who are Canadian Citizens or have Landed Immigrant status. Applicants must be in attendance at a public post-secondary school within the province of B.C. when the application is submitted.
Applicants attending accredited private schools will only be considered if the program is not offered at a public school. Applicants must provide a statement as to why they are not attending a public school and provide a receipt for tuition.
Application deadline:
For Fall semester:
For Winter semester:
For Spring/Summer:
Applications accepted between Sept 1 and Oct 15
Applications accepted between Jan 1 and Feb 15
Applications accepted between May 1 and June 15
For more information, please visit http://cufoundation.org/studentapplication/

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RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program – awards of up to $4,000 for 2 to 4 years to help cover tuition and other related study expenses.
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Eligibility Criteria: must be a Status Indian*, a Non-status Indian, Inuit or Métis and meet these criteria:
You are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
You have applied or are currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada
You maintain a full course load that leads to a recognized degree, certificate
 or diploma
You have at least two years remaining in your post-secondary studies as of
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September 2016
You require financial assistance to pursue your education
*Indian as defined in Section 2(1) of the Indian Act
Application deadline: February 28, 2016
For more information, please visit http://www.rbc.com/careers/aboriginal_student_awards.html
2.
Irving K. Barber Aboriginal Awards – awards are available for eligible aboriginal students intending to complete an apprenticeship, certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, masters or PhD, or teacher education. Awards vary from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on program.
Eligibility Criteria:
For all awards:
Plan to study in a program with a minimum length of 9 weeks leading to a post secondary credential;
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Are First Nations, Inuit or Metis (defined below);
Are residents of British Columbia, defined as having had a primary residence at an address in the province for at least the past 12 consecutive months prior to the application deadline.
Application deadline: April 1, 2016
For additional, award-specific criteria, please visit the website

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For more information, please visit http://www.ikbbc.ca/web/aboriginal/apply
New Relationship Trust Foundation - assists First Nations students in BC to achieve their educational goals and supports First Nations language revitalization initiatives on an ongoing basis. Scholarships and Bursaries are available to First Nation students pursuing a post-secondary education from a recognized institution.
Scholarships are awarded at the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate levels.
Application deadline: June, 2016 (Exact date TBA)
Bursaries are awarded to students pursuing trades certificates and diplomas.
Application deadline: June, 2016 (Exact date TBA)
For more information, please visit http://www.nrtf.ca/funding
Husky Energy Scholarships for Aboriginal Students – 5 awards available for eligible Aboriginal students who live in communities near Husky’s operations to pursue post-secondary education. The Company also provides opportunities for work experience and professional development through the Aboriginal Mentorship Program.
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Eligibility Criteria: Scholarship preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need, as well as those with work experience and community involvement.
Relevant fields of study: Preference will be given to applicants studying Business,
Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Studies, Computer Sciences, Law, and skilled trades, including power engineering and instrumentation technician.
Application deadline: June 1 st
For more information, please visit http://www.huskyenergy.com/socialresponsibility/aboriginalaffairs/educat ionawards.asp
Indspire - a nationally registered charity with a mandate to provide financial support to
First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals who are pursuing education, technical training and professional development.

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Post-Secondary Education eligible fields of study: Business, science, law, engineering, computer studies, education, social work, social sciences, fine arts and technical studies.
Must be in full-time studies completing a certificate, diploma, undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Health Careers eligible fields of study: medicine, nursing, dentistry, physiotherapy, pharmacy, clinical psychology, laboratory research and veterinarian medicine.
Application deadlines: June 1, November 2, February 15
Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades and Technology Programs: part-time or full-time certificate or diploma programs (1 month to 4 year programs)
Application deadline: 2016 deadline to be determined
Apprenticeships (i.e on-the-job training): Through these awards, students can be awarded a bursary, a scholarship and an incentive award. Those selected will be assessed individually and receive funding according to their financial need (bursary), academic merit (scholarship of $500 to applicants who have achieved an average of 70 percent or higher) and completion of a year in their program (annual incentive of $500) and/or of the entire program (completion incentive of $1000). You do not need to complete the
Incentive application if you have already submitted the Apprenticeship application form
Application deadline: No deadline, open all year
Completion Incentive Awards: This program is for eligible students that have completed an education program in an accredited institution in Alberta, British Columbia, or Ontario related to Trades and Technology within the last 3 months. Eligible graduates may be considered to receive $500 for the full completion of their period of program or $1000 for the full completion of their program. Submitting an application does not guarantee that an applicant will receive funding.
Application deadline: No deadline, open all year
For more information about all Indspire Award programs, please visit http://indspire.ca/for-students/bursaries-scholarships
Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards – the awards are open to all Aboriginal Canadians who have been out of school for at least one year, who have since decided to return to an educational system, and who have been back at school for at least one full year. These awards are granted annually to select applicants from across the country, and recipients are awarded $1,000 in recognition for their efforts.

Application deadline: 2016 deadline is not yet available.
For more information, visit https://www.canadapost.ca/web/en/pages/aboutus/details.page?article=a boriginaleducation