Financial Aid: Scholarships, Bursaries, Contests & Loans
📢ANNOUNCEMENT
If you missed the scholarship meeting, click here: https://canva.link/psmv7r0bp8ygeqm to access the slides! We went over what are scholarships, do I need them and how to get them.
OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS
Value: $500
Deadline: Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Eligibility:
- Not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible
- All high school seniors intending to study any field of study
- Submit question to: "When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
More info/ apply: https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Deadline: Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Value: Full tuition and living stipend for undergraduate studies, 1:1 mentorship, International and domestic experiential learning and 4 year comprehensive leadership-enrichment program.
Eligibility:
- Demonstrate strength of character
- Deep commitment to service
- Intrinsic leadership potential
- Be entering university for the first time in September 2027
- Minimum cumulative average of 88%
- Canadian or Permanent Resident status
Value: Full UBC tuition
Deadline for Nomination: Friday October 23rd, 2026 at 3:00pm
Deadline for application IF NOMINATED: November 15th, 2026
Eligibility:
- You must be an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian Study permit
- Applying for your first undergraduate degree
- Demonstrate superior academic achievement (all A's or equivalent)
- Demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree
- Meet UBC admission requirements
- *** Not eligible programs for this award: UBC-O Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Bachelor + Master of Management, dual degrees and joint degrees
- Vantage One Award: Not yet meet UBC's ELAS standard and beginning studies in the UBC Vantage One program
- *** If you apply for the International Scholars program, you will NOT be considered for the merit-based awards including International entrance Scholarships and Outstanding International Student Awards
More info: International Scholars | UBC | Undergraduate Programs and Admissions
Apply: See Career Centre TEAMS or in-person for the form
Value: $48,000
Nomination Deadline: Friday October 30th, 2026 at 3:00pm
Deadline for application IF NOMINATED: Tuesday, December 8th, 2026
Eligibility:
- Superior Academic Ability (90%+ in all your high school grades)
- Creative and original thinking
- Proven leadership qualities
- Applying to Queen's University
More info: Future Students Major Admission Awards | Registrar & Financial Aid Services
Nomination form: See Career Centre TEAMS or Ms. Chang in the Career Centre
Value: Full tuition at U of T across 4 years of study
Deadline: Monday Nov 2nd 2026
Eligibility:
- Final year of secondary school
- Canadian or PR of Canada
- Minimum cumulative average of 90% academic average in your last completed year of high school.
- Must apply to the Faculty of Arts & Science (excluding Rotman Commerce) or the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the St. George campus through the OUAC by the application deadline
- Demonstrate a drive to build and lead, curiosity & engagement and exceptional character
More info/ apply: https://www.wolfscholars.com/apply
Value: $25,000
Deadline: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Eligibility:
- Be 18 years of age by July 15, 2027
- Currently reside in the US, Puerto Rico, or Canada at the time of application and award
- Be a current high school senior OR college/ university undergraduate OR Graduate student
- Planning to enroll full-time for the 2027-2028 academic year at an accredited 2 or 4 year university, or vocational- technical school
- Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities and/ or leadership role in the 12 months prior to application deadline
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
- Be willing to participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program (a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development alongside our $25k Remarkable Futures Scholars), if selected.
- Chick-fil-A employees and dependents/ spouses of employees or Operators are not eligible to apply
- ** International students studying in any of the eligible locations are eligible to apply
More info/ apply: Chick-fil-A Community Scholars - Scholarship America
Value: $5000
Deadline: November 30th, 2026
Eligibility:
- Woman residing in BC
- High school graduate or current post-secondary student who is enrolled in, accepted to, or returning to complete a Business or Finance program at an accredited BC institution. (Grade 12 students with early acceptances can apply for in the fall)
- Interested in pursuing a career in the mortgage or finance industry
- Able to demonstrate financial need
More info/ apply: https://capitalwest.ca/cwm-women-in-business-scholarship
Value: $20,000 - $60,000 (or $140k for international students)
Deadline: Tuesday, December 15th, 2026
Eligibility:
- Applying to SFU for the Fall term
- Graduating from high school in the year of admission to SFU, or have graduated from high school in the previous year and not enrolled in any post-secondary courses
- Have a minimum average of 90% or 31 IB points (excluding bonus points) in courses required for admission to primary program.
- Demonstrate excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities
- Have two complete references - due Jan 31
- Complete all required items on Student Centre to-do list - Jan 31
- Canadian and International students can both apply
More info/ apply: https://www.sfu.ca/students/financial-aid/entrance/highschool/uses.html
Value: $1000
Deadline: Thursday, December 31st, 2026
Eligibility:
- 16 - 30 years old
- You do not have to be 2SLGBTQ+ or South Asian, but you must have demonstrated involvement, commitment and leadership in the 2SLGTBQ+ community whether locally, nationally, and/ or internationally.
More info/ apply: https://januaryfilm.com/youthaward
Value: $1000 (x 2 for Gordon Smith) and (x3 for Dr. M. Wosk)
Deadline: Thursday, December 31st, 2026
Eligibility:
Gordon Smith Youth Environmental Stewardship Award
- Between the ages of 12-18
- Volunteered for environmental stewardship efforts in a Metro Vancouver Regional Park
- Demonstrated leadership in conservation and inspire other young people to get involved in environmental work
Dr. M. Wosk Environmental Leadership Award
- Between ages 15-19
- You are passionate about gaining skills in ecological issues and environmental preservation.
More info/ apply: Scholarships and Awards - Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation
Value: $1500 x 5
Deadline: January 15th, 2027
Eligibility:
- Young women in Gr. 12
- Demonstrate that they make a difference in their community and/ or school
- Planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution after graduation
- Preference goes to young women in the Tri-Cities, BC (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore or Belcarra)
More info/ apply: https://soroptimisttricities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bk-award-application-writeable-2023d-1.…
Value: $140,000 x 10
Deadline: Monday, January 18th, 2027
Eligibility:
- Face significant financial barriers to participation in post-secondary education
- Includes students who identify as Indigenous, Black, or a person of colour, students living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ and students of all gender identities
- Available to domestic (Canadian) students admitted for the Fall term to any undergraduate degree
More info/ apply: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/fees-scholarships/uggla.html
Value: $1000
Deadline: Monday, February 1st, 2027
Eligibility:
- Must be a Canadian or Permanent Resident
- Must be a full-time student in the process of graduating from high school or currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution
- Must not have previously been awarded a Kin Canada Bursary
- Will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need
More info/ apply: https://www.kincanada.ca/EN/Web/OurBursaries/Apply.aspx
Value: $1000
Deadline: Monday, March 15th, 2027
Eligibility:
- Gr. 12 student
- Respond to one of three questions:
- What does "home" mean to you?
- How have you demonstrated leadership or charity within your community to make it a better place?
- What is one dream you hope to achieve, and what motivates you to pursue it?
More info/ apply: REMAX Canada 2027 Quest For Excellence
Value: $5000 - $8000
Deadline: Wednesday, March 31st, 2027
Eligibility:
- Scholarships - have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and significant contributions to their school or community
- Awards - minimum GPA of 3.0 and significant contributions to their school and community
- Applied for admission to Douglas College to begin Fall 2027
More info/ apply: https://www.douglascollege.ca/fees-and-finances/awards-bursaries-and-scholarships/entrance-awards-and-scholarships
Value: $500
Deadline: April 30th, 2027
Eligibility:
- Be a high school senior
- Be a legal resident of the US or Canada
- Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2027
- In under 1000 words answer the following question: Pursuing a college education is a significant financial investment. Write an essay explaining the total cost you expect to incur in completing your education, how you plan to finance those expenses, and the career you hope to pursue after finishing your studies.
More info/ apply: https://studentscholarships.org/managed/lift-parts-express-scholarship
Value: $2000
Deadline: Wednesday, June 9th, 2027
Eligibility:
- Create a 1-2 paragraph introductory document that explains why you chose to apply for Valour Canada's History and Heritage Scholarship.
- YouTube video 4-6 min long that educates viewers about your chosen memorial, monument or place. Describe it, then compare and contrast its historical context with your opinion of its current meaning. Finish with some commentary about the role of Canadian war memorials in the 21st century. Your response should reference at least two of Valour Canada’s six pillars of character (communication, cooperation, courage, responsibility, resilience, thoughtfulness).
More info/ apply: VCHH Scholarship | VALOUR CANADA
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES
- ScholarTree.ca
- Saves students' time searching for scholarships; based on their profile, students will see all of the scholarships that they’re eligible for & the application process.
- Student Scholarships.org
- Matches your personal profile to scholarships after registration
- Scholarships Canada
- Extensive database on scholarships, bursaries and grants, student loans, applications and budget planning.
- Yconic
- A social network for your post-secondary journey, including a scholarship search engine, a program and post-secondary institution research source, and peer help and advice.
- School Finder
- Information on careers, scholarships and financial aid, college and university tuition & much more.
- Canadian Universities and Career Guide
- A comprehensive guide to employment, volunteering, scholarships and universities.
- BC Ministry of Education Awards & Scholarships
- Comprehensive listing of BC awards and scholarships, including Passport to Education.
- Maclean's Magazine Education Hub
- One-stop for a wide variety of information; click on MONEY tab for scholarship and financial aid information
Entrance Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Douglas College Financial Aid
- Awards and financial aid
- SFU Financial Aid
- Awards and financial aid – prospective students
- UBC - Financial Aid
- Awards and Money Management
- UVic Financial Aid
- Student awards and financial aid
- Student Aid BC
- Loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships and special programs for BC students.
- CanLearn: Government of Canada
- Information and services to help you decide what & where to study and how to cover the costs.
Aboriginal Scholarships
- Aboriginal Learning Links: links to other websites with information for education, funding, employment and career planning.
Aboriginal Multi-Media Society
- AMMSA maintains an extensive list of scholarships available to Aboriginal students.
- Bursaries and Scholarships for Indigenous youth, covering all disciplines in 4 funding categories: Fine Arts, Oil and Gas and Trades and Technology, Health Careers and Post Secondary Education.
New Relationship Trust Foundation
- The Foundation assists First Nations students in BC to achieve their educational goals with Scholarships and Bursaries to support students pursuing a post-secondary education from a recognized institution.
Athletic Scholarships
Contests
- 50+ Best Student Contests and Competitions for 2023 (weareteachers.com)
- Contests | Youth of Canada
- Competitions | CMS-SMC (math.ca)
- Skills Canada BC - Creating tomorrow’s skilled trades and technology leaders.