| | External | Jewish Family Services Vancouver (JFS) | | This scholarship is now closed.
| Link to apply | Yes | 5/31/2026 | up to $14,000 | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | Loran Scholars Foundation | | This scholarship is now closed., but will open on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2027.
Deadline to apply is Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2026 at 8pm. ET.
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| Link to more info | No | 10/15/2026 | 36 Loran Awards / additional one-time award to 54 Loran Finalists / 70 Loran Provincial recipients | Scholarships | 02-October |
| | External | Opterus | | This scholarship is now closed.
To apply for the Helen Rose STEM Award, you must be a woman between the ages of 18-26 and plan on pursuing an education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) at an accredited Canadian university or college. The student we are looking to fund is pursuing a field of study that will help them in the future to create or contribute to a new mindset for a better world. Example programs: Nursing, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, etc.
Applications for the 2026 Rebel with a Cause Awards are due June 12, 2026. Questions? Email us at application@scholarshipscanada.com.
| Link to requirements | No | 6/12/2026 | $5,000 | Awards | 10-June |
| | Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored) | Opterus | | This scholarship is now closed.
To apply for the Valerie Ann Arts Award, you must be a woman between the ages of 18-26
and pursuing an education in the Arts at an accredited Canadian university or college. The student we are looking to fund is pursuing a field of study that will help them in the future to create or contribute to a new mindset for a better world. Example programs: Painting, Musical Theatre, Dance, Animation, etc. Applications for the 2026 Rebel with a Cause Awards are due June 12, 2026. Questions? Email us at application@scholarshipscanada.com.
| Link to requirements | No | 6/12/2026 | $5,000 | Awards | 10-June |
| | External | | | This scholarship is now closed. Application Deadline: June 26, 2026 Summary: COFI offers 10 scholarships of $2,000 each to BC residents entering forestry-related post-secondary programs or skilled trades training in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. - Eligible fields include forestry, environmental sciences, engineering, and trades such as carpentry, welding, and heavy-duty mechanics.
Application Link Amount & Availability (2026) - $2,000 per scholarship
- 10 scholarships awarded annually in BC
Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a resident of British Columbia
- Be planning to enroll in a BC-accredited post-secondary institution
- Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 intake
- Be entering a forestry-related program or field of study
- Not have received a COFI scholarship
- Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 intake
- Be entering a forestry-related program or field of study
- Not have previously received a COFI scholarship
- Details: COFI Forestry Scholarship
| Link to apply | No | 6/12/2026 | 10 @ $2,000 | Scholarships | 10-June |
| | External | CWB Welding Foundation | | This scholarship is now closed.Application Deadline: June 12, 2026 Application Link LinkedIn Post Eligibility (General) Applicants must: - Be enrolled in or accepted into a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution or training program
- Meet award-specific criteria (e.g., entering vs. final-year students, Indigenous status for certain bursaries)
Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award ($1,000–$3,000) - For graduating secondary students entering a full-time welding program
CWB Association Chapter Awards ($500 - $2,500)
- Regional awards across Canada including BC through local Chapters
| Link to apply | No | 6/12/2026 | $500 | Awards | 10-June |
| | External | Horatio Alger Association of Canada | | This scholarship is now closed.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduating from high school
- Enrolled in a hands-on vocational, technical, or trades training in Fall 2026 at a public or not-for-profit institution.
- Demonstrated critical financial need
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
Deadline to apply is June 15, 2026.
| To apply | No | 6/15/2026 | amounts vary by award | Scholarships | 10-June |
| | External | VPABC Scholarship Foundation | | Must have at least one parent of Vietnamese descent.
For additional criteria and requirements, see link below.
Deadline to apply is July 15, 2026.
| Link to apply | No | 7/15/2026 | 4 @ $2,500 | Scholarships | 11-July |
| | External | National Union of Public Employees | | To apply for a scholarship you must meet all of the following requirements: - You must be a child or grandchild (including a foster child or foster grandchild) or a legal ward of a current or retired member of a NUPGE Component or a Component’s affiliate.*
- You must be planning to enter the 1st year of a public, post-secondary education institution, full-time or part-time, in the coming year.*
- The university or college that you are planning on attending must be located in Canada.
- You must write and submit an original 750-to-1,000-word essay on this year’s essay topic for your scholarship.
- You must use the online application form to submit your essay.
- The contest results will be publicized on the social media and websites of NUPGE, its Components, and Component’s affiliates. So, you must agree to the publicity conditions.
Most NUPGE scholarships have additional requirements. See details on each scholarship below. * Please note, the Young Workers Scholarship is also open to members of NUPGE Components or a Component’s affiliates. Applicants for this scholarship do not have to be first year, but must be under the age of 35. Each scholarship winner will be determined based on a 750-to-1,000-word essay on this year’s topics. Marks are allocated for content, presentation and adherence to the topic.
Scholarship deadline: Tuesday, July 15, 2026 at 5pm (EDT) Visit link below to apply.
| LInk to more info and application | No | 7/15/2026 | $2,500 each | Scholarships | 11-July |
| | External | Jewish Family Services Vancouver (JFS) | | This scholarship is now closed.
| Link to apply | Yes | 5/31/2026 | $2,500 | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored) | Douglas College | | This scholarship is now closed.
The application is now open! You must first apply to Douglas College, then you can begin applying for the Dr. Guangwei Ouyang International Education Entrance Scholarship valued at $2,500. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2026. You will be automatically considered for the Douglas College International Education Regional Entrance Award valued between $1,000-$2,000. No application is required for this one. For details: Scholarships & awards for international students | Douglas College
| Link to more info | No | 5/31/2026 | | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | | | This scholarship is now closed.
Eligibility:
Any student entering or continuing studies leading to a career in road building, road maintenance, or heavy construction.
- Program of study may be full-time or part-time at any BC college, university, technical or trades institute
- Open to individuals returning to school to upgrade skills or further their education
- Preference will be given to underrepresented groups in the industry
- All applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Deadline to apply is May 31, 2026.
| Link to more info and application | No | 5/31/2026 | | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | Perimeter Institute | | This scholarship is now closed. Established and funded by Perimeter Institute, this award is presented annually in memory of Luke Santi. Luke was a high school student who demonstrated a passion for research and discovery, earned top marks in his courses, took part in a variety of extracurricular activities, and volunteered his time in service of others.
In honour of Luke’s many accomplishments and contributions, the award is presented annually to a Canadian student who demonstrates Luke’s many qualities — academic performance, interest in science, extracurricular activities, and volunteering — and is graduating high school to begin post-secondary education in physical sciences at a Canadian university.
The student is selected based on a combination of academic merit and non-academic criteria including: - Academic success in the last year of secondary studies - a minimum 80% average overall is required as shown in copies of official high school transcripts.
- Demonstrated passion for physics outside of the normal academic environment (e.g. being a member of a local amateur astronomy club, volunteering with a physics association)
- Demonstrated interest in a wide range of activities outside of physics (e.g. community involvement, sports, debating clubs, etc., including volunteer activities in service of others)
- Minimum of two letters of recommendation by a teacher, principal, professor or association leader (not a relative). The letters of reference will assist the selection committee in establishing the applicant’s participation and achievement in the life and activities of their school and/or community; participation in a physics stream of study; nature of the participant’s character, personal qualities and temperament, etc.
Deadline to apply is May 31, 2026.
| LInk to more info and application | Yes | 5/31/2026 | $1,000 | Awards | 09-May |
| | External | Italian Cultural Centre | | This scholarship is now closed. The Italian Cultural Centre has established four Scholarships to be granted annually to four Grade 12 students residing in Metro Vancouver. One of the applicant’s parents must be of Italian heritage, and as well a member of the Italian Cultural Centre Society. The applicant will plan to attend a post-secondary institution where he or she must also be prepared to pursue Italian-language course work. Each scholarship is worth $500.00. Consideration will be given to both male and female applicants.
The completed application form, a letter of reference, and a copy of the most recent report card must be submitted to Edda Onesti, ICC Italian School Administrator by May 31. Prior to being awarded the scholarship money, the recipient must provide evidence of his or her enrolment in a post-secondary institution.
Visit link below to access guidelines and application form. | Link to more info | No | 5/31/2026 | 4 @ $500 | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada | | This scholarship is now closed. Criteria: MADD Canada’s Bursary Program is open to Canadian citizens who have themselves been severely injured or who have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired driving crash and who are enrolled in a full-time, ministry-approved, post-secondary educational program. Injuries must be catastrophic or severe and have had a significant impact on the applicants’ lives. Proof of injury and relation to impaired driving will be required.
Deadline to apply is May 31 of each year.
See link below to apply.
| Link t apply | No | 5/31/2026 | 1 @ $10,000 - additional bursaries of $5,000 will also be available | Bursaries | 09-May |
| | External | Italian Cultural Centre | | This scholarship is now closed. Tony Marzitelli served on the Board of Directors of the Italian Cultural Centre for 17 years until his unexpected passing in 2010. Tony Marzitelli was an avid sports fan, but also valued the importance of community involvement and post-secondary education.
In memory of Tony Marzitelli, the Marzitelli family has established an annual $500.00 scholarship fund to reward a worthy graduating student with an opportunity to assist in the pursuit of their academic dreams. Deadline to apply is May 31 of each year. See link below to for more info and to apply.
| Link to guidelines and application | No | 5/31/2026 | $500 | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | Grace Family Network Foundation | | This scholarship is now closed.
Founded in the memory of Rebecca Chan, the Grace Family Network Foundation (gfnf) is a non-profit organization that aims to support and encourage under-resourced children and youth in the Metro Vancouver area. gfnf is the embodiment of Rebecca's heart for others and the hope that it will be carried on in some small way. Must be a graduating student who is a resident of Metro Vancouver who is in financial need. Must have outstanding academic achievement, interest in their community and enrolling in a post-secondary program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Deadline: May 31, 2026.
For questions about this scholarship, please send an email with the subject “gfnf Scholarships" to awards@gfnf.org.
| Link to more info and application | No | 5/31/2026 | 3 @ $1,000 | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | Credit Union Foundation of BC | | This application is now closed. Application Periods (2026) - Winter: January 1 - February 15
- Fall: September 1 - October 15
Application Link Amount & Availability (2026) - $500 - $2,000 per award
- 125+ bursaries awarded annually across BC
- Recipients may be eligible for up to two awards per year
- Priority is given to students who:
- Face additional barriers (e.g., caregiving responsibilities, disability, financial hardship)
- Demonstrate community involvement and cooperative values
- Are pursuing community-focused or social impact pathway
Eligibility Applicants must: - Demonstrate financial need
- Be a BC resident who is:
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- Be enrolled in a public Canadian post-secondary institution
- Provide:
- Proof of enrolment, tuition payment, and transcripts
- A letter of reference (credit union, coach, or community member)
| Link to apply | No | 2/15/2026 | $500 - $2,000 per award | Bursaries | 06-February |
| | External | BC Construction Safety Alliance | | Application Period: May 1 - July 31, 2026 - Successful applicants will be contacted by September 15, 2026
Summary: The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) is proud to offer bursaries to support individuals pursuing a post-secondary education certificate, diploma or degree in construction safety, occupational health and safety (OHS), or related fields, who want to build a safety career in BC's construction industry. - High school graduates or post-secondary students entering post-secondary safety programs
Amount: Ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 Application Link
| Link to apply | No | 7/31/2026 | $1,000 to $2,500 | Bursaries | 11-July |
| | External | Interchange Recycling | | Application Deadline: July 15, 2026 Summary: For students in Automotive Service Technician training Application Link Application Requirements - Submit a 500–750 word essay responding to a provided prompt
- Provide proof of enrollment in an eligible post-secondary program
- Applications are submitted online
Amount & Availability (2026) - $2,500 per award
- 2 scholarships annually:
- 1 for Environmental Studies
- 1 for Automotive Trades (e.g., Automotive Service Technician)
Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a Canadian resident or hold a valid student visa
- Be enrolled in or planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in BC or Yukon
- Be entering an Automotive Trades program (e.g., Automotive Service Technician training)
| Link to apply | No | 7/15/2026 | 2 @ $2,500 | Scholarships | 11-July |
| | External | | | Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 Summary: The Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI) offers multiple scholarships and bursaries to support students pursuing careers in the automotive industry Application Link Award Breakdown (2026) - Applicants complete one application and are considered for multiple awards, including:
- Ed Coates Memorial Red Seal Automotive Trades Scholarship – $5,500
- Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship – $2,500
- Apprentice Level 2/3 Scholarship – $2,500
- William (Willie) Freeburn Automotive Glass Technician Scholarship – $1,000
- EVfriendly Technician Bursary – $2,500
- Women's Automotive Bursary – $2,500 (2 awards)
- Indigenous People's Automotive Bursary – $2,500
- Training, Education, & Career Advancement Bursary – $2,500
- Details: ARFI Scholarships & Bursaries
Eligibility (General) Applicants should: - Be pursuing a career in the automotive trades sector
- Be enrolled in or planning to start full-time automotive-related training
- Meet any specific criteria tied to individual awards
- Submit required application materials (varies by award, but commonly includes transcript, references, and/or statement)
Total Funding (2026)- 8 total awards (4 scholarships + 4 bursaries)
- $24,000 in total funding available
| Link to apply | No | 5/30/2026 | $1,000 to $5,500 awards | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC | | See website for eligibility requirements, application process and qualifying nursing programs in BC as a full-time student. You must be attending a 'direct entry' nursing program. For example, the Douglas College Academic Foundations for Potential Nursing Applicants does not qualify. Deadline to apply: June 26, 2026
| Link to more info | Yes | 6/26/2026 | $5,000 | Scholarships | 10-June |
| | External | | | This Scholarship is now closed.
Must be a resident of the Village of Anmore. Full details about the scholarship, including the eligibility criteria and application process, can be found here. Please review the information sheet detailing the application process and the scholarship criteria. If you meet the criteria, you can apply by the following methods: If you have questions about the scholarship or application process, please email esin.gozukara@anmore.com. Deadline to apply: May 19, 2026.  2026-Scholarship-Criteria.pdf
| Link to apply | No | 5/19/2026 | $3,000 | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries | | This scholarship is now closed.
Must be a resident of BC and preference given to an applicant related to or sponsored by a BCAHA member in good standing. Must be enrolled in an accredited healthcare program.
| Link to more info and application | No | 5/15/2026 | 3 @ $2,000 | Bursaries | 09-May |
| | External | M'AKOLA Development Services | | This scholarship is now closed.
See attached for details and application.
Application deadline is 4:30pm on May 15, 2026. Eligibility: - Students Indigenous to Canada living in BC.
- Graduating Grade 12 student planning to enroll in a full-time post-secondary institution.
- Demonstrated financial need, as well as life experiences, challenges, and triumphs will be taken into consideration.
2026-Judy-Bourne-Memorial-Scholarship-Application.pdf | Link | Yes | 5/15/2026 | 12 @ $2,500 | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | Rick Hansen Foundation | | This scholarship is now closed. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a personal with a disability defined as a functional limitation and must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. For other criteria, visit the website.
Deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.
| Link to apply | No | 5/15/2026 | up to $40,000 | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) | | This scholarship is now closed. Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society is proud to establish a $1000 Bursary for 3 female graduating Grade 12 students to honour their founder Executive Director, Shashi Assanand for her 35 years of
self-less service to the settlement and anti-violence sectors in the Lower
Mainland of British Columbia. Eligibility: Open to female students in the Metro Vancouver schools who are completing grade 12 and are children of refugees or immigrants to Canada. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in social work, education, psychology, nursing or social service and possess academic grades sufficient to allow admission into their chosen area of study/educational facility and demonstrate financial need. The deadline for applications is May 15th, 2026. See attached for more info and to apply.
 Shashi Assanand Bursary Application_ 2026.docx
Shashi Assanand Bursary_cover letter .docx 2026 .docx word.pdf | | Yes | 5/15/2026 | $1,000 for 3 female Grade 12 students | Bursaries | 09-May |
| | External | BC Public Service | | This scholarship is now closed.
Every year up to 60 scholarships of $2,500 are available to children of BC Public Service employees.
Visit link below for more information and to apply.
Deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.
| Link to more info | No | 5/15/2026 | up to 60 awards @ $2,500 | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | Lotus Light Charity Society | | This scholarship is now closed. This scholarship program selects students who have academic excellence, and involvement in their community. This long-standing initiative celebrates young leaders who not only excel academically, but who also demonstrate compassion, service, and a strong commitment to making a positive difference in their communities—locally, nationally, and around the world
Visit the link below for more info and an application. Applications due May 15, 2026.
| Link to more info and application | No | 5/15/2026 | 2 to 6 awards @ $1,000 | Scholarships | 09-May |
| | External | CUPE BC | | We are accepting submissions online based on the following criteria: 1. Parent, Guardian or Spouse of Applicant, or the Applicant must be a member in good standing of a CUPE Local affiliated to CUPE BC at the time of application. 2. Applicant must have completed Grade 12 in the current or previous calendar year, or the applicant must be a mature student who has not previously enrolled at a Post-Secondary Institution. 3. Applicant must be entering first year of a recognized public post-secondary institution in BC. A copy of the acceptance letter from the admitting institution must be supplied. 4. Applicant must complete an online application form supported by copies of the Senior Secondary Statement and Letter(s) of Reference from a School Principal or Counsellor. Four (4) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to each of the following: 1. One attending a public University (applicant with the highest GPA). 2. One attending a public Community College (applicant with the highest GPA). 3. One attending a public trades or technical institution (applicant with the highest GPA). 4. One based on a “lottery draw" of all applications. Application Form: https://cupebcevents.ca/forms/abrf2026/ Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
| Applicaiton form | No | 7/31/2026 | 4 @ $1,000 | Scholarships | 11-July |
