The Loran Award offers a four-year leadership-enrichment program, financial support for undergrad, diverse opportunities for experiential learning, and a long-term supportive community of peers and mentors— people who will inspire and motivate you in your pursuit to make a difference. 

Up to 36 awards of more than $100,000 over 4 years are available, including an annual stipend and tuition waiver, a variety of summer work experiences, immersive learning in different parts of Canada and abroad, skills and capacity building; membership in a community of values-driven individuals, including a diverse network of past and present scholars, one-on-one mentoring, and annual retreats and forums for high potential youth to interact and learn from one another.

Loran Scholars may pursue undergraduate studies at the following universities only: U of Alberta, UBC, U of Calgary, Dalhousie, Guelph, King’s, Laval, McGill, McMaster, Manitoba, Memorial, Montréal (UdM), Mount Allison, New Brunswick (UNB), Ottawa, Queen’s, Saskatchewan, Sherbrooke, SFU, UofT, Toronto Metropolitan, Waterloo, Western, UVic, York.

Must present a current minimum cumulative average of 88%. Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

More info *Application deadline is October 15, 9 am.

Learn more by attending a webinar for applicants:

1. 2027 Loran Award: Info Session 1 for Students Interested in Applying – Sept. 16 @ 7pm ET
2. 2027 Loran Award: Info Session 2 for Students Interested in Applying – Sept. 30 @ 6pm ET

The Wolf Scholars Program is looking for students who demonstrate academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, leadership potential, and strength of character. 

Nominations enhance a student's application, but a student may still apply without one; schools can nominate up to 3 students. To request your nomination please email your fully completed brag sheet to skaufmann@sd43.bc.ca by Tuesday, October 13, 9 am. In your email, please tell us why we should nominate you and also list a teacher who will serve as your reference. *You find the brag sheet at the top of this page.

Students do not need to know if they are nominated to begin their application, as they can also apply directly. Schools would validate nominations by the student application date (Nov 2).

Criteria: 

• must be in final year of high school; minimum cumulative 90% academic average in last completed year of high school; 
• must have applied to the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and/ or the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the St George campus by the Nov 2 deadline and 
• submit all required documents by December 1.

More info | Student application handbook

To be considered for the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award (various awards, up to $80,000):

• You must be a strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements.
• You must demonstrate financial need.
• You must be a Canadian citizen,  permanent resident, or protected person in Canada.
• You must be entering directly from high school or transferring from another post-secondary institution.
• You must apply to a direct entry undergraduate program at UBC, and not have a previous degree.

Although you can specify two undergraduate degree choices in your application to UBC, your award application will only be considered for your first-choice campus and degree. Awards are not transferable between campuses.

The Centennial Scholars Entrance Award is separate from the Presidential Scholars Award. You are eligible to apply for both awards, provided you meet the criteria.

Step 1: Apply to UBC before December 1 (the earlier, the better - because you need your UBC Applicant/ Student ID to start the scholarship application).

Step 2: Completed Entrance Award applications, including the Student Application Form, Description of Circumstance, Reference Form and Parent/Guardian Form (if applicable), must be received by December 1. 

More info here.

 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. These awards recognize students who excel across the board and who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school.

Must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Apply to UBC for admission by December 1. During the application process, there's a question if you like to be considered for the Presidential Scholars Award - say yes :-) All sections of the online application must be completed by December 1, including paying the admission fee, in order to qualify. Applicants will be evaluated on their first-choice degree only based on their academic profile and personal profile. 

The Beyond Tomorrow Scholar Award is offered annually and supports Scholars with funding up to $20,000/year entering an undergraduate degree.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Self-identify as Black (African, African-American, African-Canadian, Afro-Caribbean)
• Enter directly from high school or transfer from another post-secondary institution
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person in Canada
• Be a strong academic student and meet all UBC admissions requirements
• Demonstrate financial need
• Apply to a direct-entry undergraduate program at UBC, and not have a previous degree

More info here. Apply by December 1.

To be considered for the Award, applicants must be:

• In good academic standing.
• Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or Permanent Resident.
• 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 $30,000, dispersed over four (4) years. A stipend of $7,500 is issued directly to the institution each year in two installments of $3,750, one in September and one in January.

The application will open Nov 1 - apply by December 1! More info.

Must be nominated by the school!  We can nominate only 1 student. Request your nomination by December 6. Details about the process are to be confirmed - please check back.

55 awards (valued $5,000 each) are available for well-rounded high school graduates who have demonstrated service and leadership, BOTH at the school and in their communities. Must show aptitude for and commitment to the chosen career / post-secondary path.

Please carefully read through the Ministry guidelines before submitting a request for nomination.

BC Excellence Scholarship - Province of British Columbia

Applications for the Beedie Luminaries Scholarship Programs will be open November 2 until December 15th.

The SHINE (Soaring Higher IN Education) scholarship helps remove financial barriers to higher education and provides wrap-around support for resilient high-school graduates. SHINE supports students to rise above their circumstances and achieve their dreams.

• Up to $44,000 per student / 4-year undergraduate degree
• Up to $22,000 per student / 2-year college diploma/certificate
• Student Success Program
• Peer Support Groups
• Access to Mentors
• Summer Paid Internship Opportunities

To be eligible to apply for the 2027 Cohort, a candidate must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or be a protected person in Canada. Must be in their final year of high school, entering full-time studies in a first bachelor’s degree or first diploma/certificate at one of the eligible public post-secondary institutions (see list on website). *Must have a minimum cumulative average of 75% (or equivalent) for Grade 11. Have faced financial and other life adversities

More info here.

Applications open November 2nd at 1PM (PST). Anticipated deadline is December 15.

• Must have applied and been accepted or waitlisted in a Foundation or Pre-Apprenticeship certificate program (under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program) in the following construction trades that are among the top in-demand in BC: Carpenters, Electricians, (construction), Plumbers, Welders, Sheet Metal Workers, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic. Must commence the program by April 2028.
• Demonstrate your and/or your family's financial adversity, and how it has affected you.
• Must be Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person in Canada.

Up to $20,000 per student towards the completion of the Red Seal Certification

• Year 1: Foundation/Pre-Apprenticeship Program – $10,000
• Level 2: $2,000
• Level 3: $2,000
• Level 4: $2,000
• Red Seal Certification Completion Award: $4,000
• Apprenticeship opportunities/ access to mentors and student success managers/ career guidance

Eligible post-secondary institutions:

• British Columbia Institute of Technology  
• Camosun College  
• College of New Caledonia  
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University 
• WorkBC Single
• Okanagan College  
• University of the Fraser Valley
• Vancouver Community College

More info/ application

The Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships (USES) are for both domestic and international high school applicants who demonstrate potential to enrich the university community through ongoing academic and community contributions.

Various scholarships of up to $60,000 for domestic students, and up to $140,000 for international students.

Deadline to apply: December 15, 2026 (Step 1 is submitting your application for admission to SFU. SFU will then send you an applicant ID. Step 2 is using the applicant ID to log into the scholarship application.)

Criteria:

• Have a minimum average of 90% or 31 IB points (excluding bonus points), in courses required for admission to primary program. Applicants who are not eligible for admission to their primary program will not be considered for the USES competition
• Demonstrate excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities
• Have two complete references – due by January 31st, 2027
• Complete all required items on Student Centre To Do List for SFU admission application status to show as “Complete” – due by January 31st, 2027

If you are a student in grades 10, 11, or 12 (Secondaire IV, Secondaire V, or Cégep in Quebec), you could win one of 108 scholarships to continue your studies completely or partially in French after high school! In total, $436,000 will be distributed between two categories: French as a first language and French as a second language.

Enter the National Essay Contest for a chance to win a scholarship between $1,000 and $28,000 to study at one of our 16 partnering post-secondary institutions all over the country. It's your chance to invest in your future, en français!

“How to turn failure into success”

In this 750-word essay, written in French, we ask you to reflect on what the theme means to you. Failure can take many forms: an unmet goal, a mistake, a rejection, an experience that simply doesn’t go as planned, and much more. How can we bounce back from failure? What can we learn from it? And what allows us to turn a setback into an opportunity to move forward, grow, or succeed in a different way? There is no right or wrong answer. Everyone experiences and perceives failure differently, so tell us what turning failure into success means to you.

Registrations are open until December 18. NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST - French for the future

Gordon Smith Youth Environmental Stewardship Award

Awarded to students who have contributed to environmental stewardship through their volunteer efforts within Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. The recipients will have demonstrated leadership in conservation and inspire other young people to get involved in environmental stewardship work.

This year, two recipients will be awarded the Gordon Smith Youth Environmental Stewardship Award, valued at $1,000 each.

Deadline: December 31. More info.

This scholastic award will celebrate three youth aged 15-19 who are making a difference through conservation and stewardship, and provides funding for recipients to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience that contribute to the long-term sustainability of Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. By encouraging opportunities for training in ecological conservation, environmental issues, community engagement, and leadership development, the Dr. M. Wosk award empowers recipients to create meaningful change in their communities.

This year, three recipients will be awarded the Dr. M. Wosk Environmental Leadership Award, valued at $1,000 each.

Deadline: December 31. More info here.

The Society of Punjabi Engineers and Technologists of British Columbia (SPEATBC) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026–2027 SPEATBC Scholarship Program.

Since its incorporation, SPEATBC has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to support students pursuing post-secondary education in engineering, technology, skilled trades, business, health sciences, and other professional fields.

Scholarships are available in several categories, including:

• Academic Excellence
• Financial Need
• Community Leadership and Volunteerism
• Immigrant/Newcomer Student Achievement

🔗 Application Package and Details:
https://speatbc.org/scholarship

Application Deadline

📅 December 30, 2026

You need to be nominated by the school!!

This scholarship is based on all-round excellence: Outstanding academic performance, demonstrated ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for learning. Requires exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities (such as arts, athletics, community service, school involvement, etc).

We will be able to nominate 4 students (plus 1 additional student with international fee-paying status). Nomination deadline/ specifics to be confirmed when the scholarship website has been updated, please check back.

Must be nominated by the school! We can nominate 1 student (2 with special permission from the Cmolik Foundation). Expected deadline to request your nomination is December 13 - with the scholarship application being due on February 7. Please check back for nomination details.

Awarded to youth who have faced adversity in their lives and demonstrate tenacity. Criteria are proven resilience in the face of adversity, positive work ethic, contributions to the community, clarity of your educational goals, and focused commitment.

Must be Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident and must have lived in Canada for 7+ years. Top grades are not mandatory but the student must have demonstrated a capability of succeeding at the post-secondary level.

Up to $60,000 for an undergraduate degree or equivalent. More info here.

Must be nominated by the school - we can nominate only one student! Anticipated nomination deadline is January 10, 2027 - with the Schulich scholarship application being due February 17, 2027. Details about the nomination process are TBC, please check back.

The Schulich Scholarship is Canada's most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarship. Up to one hundred awards are available to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math program at 20 Canadian partner universities. For a list of eligible programs/ universities please see the Schulich website.

Based on academic excellence, leadership, and creativity. 

Must be Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.

Read more about the award and what makes you eligible here: Schulich Leader Scholarships

Fill out a single scholarship application and you will get assessed for a match based on your background, experiences, academic achievements and special interests.

Deadline for U of A's application-based scholarships is January 10. Apply to U of A early to get access to the scholarship platform. More info: Entrance Scholarships | Undergraduate Admissions + Programs

This grant acknowledges young women in Grade 12 who demonstrate that they make a difference in their community and/or school.  Up to five winners will each receive a $1500 bursary to help offset some of the costs of her post-secondary education. Preference goes to young women in the TriCities, BC Canada. Apply by January 15.

Live Your Dream Awards - Soroptimist International of TriCities (scroll to the very bottom of the page to find the Bea Kelly application form)

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.

The Uggla Family Scholarship will provide funding for:

• All tuition and fees
• Textbooks and materials
• On-campus housing fees
• On-campus meal plan
• Approximately $170,000 over eight full-time terms

Apply by January 18, 2027. Details here. 

There are four TCF Refugee Awards, each valued at $4,000. In order to apply for any of these awards, the student only needs to fill out one application.

1) The Nicholas Collins Founders Refugee Award

2) The Taiga Galli Memorial Refugee Award

3) The TCF Refugee Award

4) The Dr. William McMichael TCF Refugee Award

The application deadline for the refugee awards is January 31st of each year. Successful applicants will be notified within six weeks of the application deadline.

Each of the refugee awards is awarded to a refugee who has shown courage and determination while adapting to a new language and new culture in Canada. Award criteria:

• Entered Canada as a refugee
• Completed Grade 12 at a secondary school in British Columbia OR has completed high school equivalency, for example the GED.
• Studied English language [EL] in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. A transcript is required documenting successful completion of a minimum of one English language course.
• Applicants who are secondary [high school] students are required to submit a mark transcript documenting completion of a minimum of one English language course in British Columbia or Canada.
• Please note that preference will be given to applicants who studied the English language [EL] in British Columbia.
• Wishes to study in a vocational or academic program at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia
• Has documented school and/or community volunteer service.

For details about the applications, go to TCF Awards for Refugees – List – TEAL Charitable Foundation

The application deadline for the David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship is January 31st of each year. The successful applicant will be notified within six weeks of the application deadline.

The scholarship is valued at up to $4,000. The David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship is awarded annually to an English language student who wishes to study at a post-secondary institution, has excelled academically and has taken an active part in community and/or school service. 

• Must be Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Must be a BC Grade 12 graduate who wishes to attend a BC post-secondary institution
• Must provide a transcript documenting completion of a minimum of one English language [ELL] course taken in grades 8 to 12
• Must provide documented school or community service
• Must fully complete application form.

For details about the application, please go to David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship – TEAL Charitable Foundation

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.

Students selected for this award receive a $5,000 scholarship voucher from the Ministry of Education and Child Care that can be reimbursed for paid tuition after attending an approved teacher education program in the Faculty of Education at a B.C. post-secondary institution. 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 7 years to redeem their Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship vouchers; an expiry date is printed on each voucher and extensions are not possible.

More info here: Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship - Province of British Columbia

Application deadline is to be confirmed, please check back.

Kin Canada Bursaries is a Kin Canada program that awards $1,000 bursaries to community-minded post-secondary students who have financial need while pursuing their education. Last year, almost 100 awards have been award.

Application deadline: February 1, 2027. More about the bursaries and how to apply here: Our Bursaries | Kin Canada

Read more about the Coquitlam Kin Club 

This award assists domestic students entering the University of Alberta without having completed any post-secondary coursework and who have demonstrated financial challenges and barriers to attending university. Through the program, students will be considered for up to $8,000 per year in award funding. Up to 30 new students per year will qualify for the award.

Eligibility Criteria

• Admissibility to an undergraduate direct-entry program.
• Canadian citizenship, permanent resident, or protected person in Canada.
• No previous completed post-secondary coursework.
• Demonstration of financial challenges and barriers to attending university.

Read more here: Discover University of Alberta Award | Undergraduate Admissions + Programs

The Major Access Awards offer transformative financial aid for Queen's highest-need applicants so that they are empowered to accept their offer of admission to Queen’s. The Major Access Awards provide dedicated financial funding of $10,000–$18,000 per year (depending on program) for a recipient’s four years of study to help them complete their degree.

Arts and Science: $40,000

Health Science: $40,000

Nursing: $40,000

Engineering and Applied Science: $60,000

Commerce: $72,000

Complete the Financial Aid & Awards Profile through your SOLUS portal: Major Access Awards | Queen’s University

Recognizing academic achievement & school or community leadership

Each year, the B.C. Principal & Vice Principal Association (BCPVPA) awards scholarships to up to 20 students who are graduating from the BC public school system and proceeding to post-secondary education. The successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each. All applicants will be judged on excellent achievement in courses taken and demonstrated leadership within the school and community.

Up to 10 scholarships are reserved for the children of BCPVPA members.

Up to 8 scholarships are awarded to other graduating students.

Up to 2 scholarships are awarded to Indigenous students.

Apply by February 15. More info: Student Scholarships | BCPVPA

If you will be starting Douglas in the Fall semester (September-December), you may be eligible for an entrance scholarship or award. These scholarships and awards recognize students who excel in their studies and contribute to their communities, including the promotion of social justice and Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation within their schools and/or communities.

There are a variety of one-time scholarships or awards of up to $5,000 and renewable scholarships or awards of up to $8,000, payable over two years. Recipients will also receive priority registration and be permitted to register for their classes the day registration opens.

• Entrance scholarships: Students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.5 (A average) and significant contributions to their school or community.
• Entrance awards: Students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 (B average) and significant contributions to their school or community.

Before submitting your Entrance Scholarship Application, you must apply for admission (only for the Fall 2027 intake) to Douglas College. 

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2027. Read more here: Entrance awards and scholarships | Douglas College

Entrance awards are based on community contributions and financial need, and are available to domestic high school applicants.

• Applying for the Fall term
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
• Have a minimum average of 80% in courses required for primary program, or the minimum IB diploma score required for admission
• Have demonstrated commitment to volunteer activities and/or have demonstrated financial need

Read more about Entrance Awards here: Awards - Financial Aid and Awards - Simon Fraser University

Entrance bursaries: SFU offers a number of large-value entrance bursaries to assist students for whom the cost of attending university would be a significant impediment. Entrance bursaries are available to domestic high school applicants.

• Applying for the Fall term (September)
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
• Have a minimum average of 80% in courses required for primary program, or the minimum IB diploma score required for admission
• Have a demonstrated financial need

Read more about Entrance Bursaries here: Bursaries - Financial Aid and Awards - Simon Fraser University

Application deadline is March 31, 2027.