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 ExternalBC School Superintendents Association
  

This scholarship is now closed.

Must be planning to pursue post-secondary studies

Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled in your final year of public secondary school in BC and expect to graduate in June 2026. 

One recipient will be chosen from BCSSA provincial chapters including Metro Vancouver. 

This scholarship is awarded to applicants who have shown outstanding leadership that positively impacts their school and community. Applicants must provide letters of reference that confirm their achievements and their efforts to improve quality of life, as well as promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

For more info and to apply: Scholarship.bcssa.org/apply

​Application closes April 3, 2026, at 4pm PST.​​

Link No4/3/20267 @ $1,500 (one per provincial chapter)Scholarships08-April
 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)BCIT
  

This scholarship is now closed.

BCIT is offering three BCIT Pathway to Success Awards valued at $3,000 to SD43 students who have applied to a full-time BCIT program (technical, technology or trades foundation excluding apprenticeship) and have a BCIT student number.

For Form D on the application only fill out the top portion and attach a letter of reference to your application. 

Complete and submit the application and submit to Ms. Moorhouse no later than April 2, 2026.​ 

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Moorhouse at cmoorhouse@sd43.bc.ca.


SFAA-21_V10.pdf

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Yes4/2/20263 @ $3,000 for SD43 studentsAwards08-April
 ExternalMetro Vancouver Housing
  
The Metro Vancouver Housing Education Bursary offers $2,000 to support post-secondary students living in one of the MVH housing communities.

Eligible sites include Inlet Centre, Moray Place, Le Chateau, Malaspina Village, Meridian Village and others. 

The application deadline is May 3, 2026.​

Link to more infoYes5/3/2026$2,000 bursariesBursaries09-May
 ExternalRick Hansen Foundation
  

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 applyNo5/15/2026up to $40,000Scholarships09-May
 ExternalBC Public Service
  

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 infoNo5/15/2026up to 60 awards @ $2,500Scholarships09-May
 ExternalM'AKOLA Development Services
  

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
LinkYes5/15/202612 @ $2,500Scholarships09-May
 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 16, 2025.


Link to applyNo5/16/2025$3,000Scholarships09-May
 External
  

  • Must have participated in a leadership role in community and school service work or volunteer activities
  • and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited post-secondary institution
  • or vocational technical school and must  have made exceptional contributions to school or community service,
  • initiating community development, leadership, affecting positive change, mentoring others, and/or personal development and growth.
  • Deadline to apply is April 30, 2026.​



Link to applyNo4/30/20264 @ $2,500Scholarships08-April
 ExternalHoratio Alger Association of Canada
  

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.



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 ExternalBC Scholarship Society
  

This scholarship is now closed.

Instructions on how to apply, links to application forms, and full eligibility criteria can be found on the Society's website at https://www.bcscholarshipsociety.ca/indigenous-awards/about-this-award/

The application deadline is April 1, 2026 at 4:30pm PST. Late applications will not be accepted.



Link to applyNo4/1/2026$1,000-$5,000Awards08-April
 ExternalUBC Alpha Gamma Delta
  

​This scholarship is now closed.

See attached for application information and criteria.


Alpha Gamma Delta UBC Entrance Award.docx.pdf

Alpha Gamma Delta UBC Entrance Award Poster.docx.pdf

Link to applyYes3/31/2026$2000Awards07-March
 External
  

This scholarship is now closed.

The Theatre Society Legacy Fund (TSLF) Arts Education Bursary is for a student who is enrolled at a recognized post-secondary institution in a formal arts program anywhere in the world. 


Arts is defined as a creative activity that expresses imaginative or technical skills. It produces a product or an object. The product/object of art is called a work of art, for other to experience. It includes drawing, painting, sculpting, photography, digital art, performance art, dance, music, poetry, prose, theatre, and culinary arts.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible to apply for the TSLF Arts Education Bursary you must meet the following requirements:
•  must be enrolled in an undergraduate program OR any year of a post-graduate program at a recognized post-secondary institution in a formal performing arts program anywhere in the world
•  demonstrate academic merit and financial need
•  short essay (max 500 words) Arts – Why This Is My Future
•  summary of your previous and current involvement in Arts (max 300 words)
•  have not received the TSLF Arts Bursary in the previous academic year

 

​Deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.


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 External
  
This scholarship is now closed.

This scholarship is awarded to students who have experienced the death of a parent or guardian with little to no life insurance. This scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year. 

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2026 8pm EST.


Link to applyNo3/31/2026$10,000 per yearScholarships07-March
 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 their awards.

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Link to more info about eligibility and criteria: Entrance Awards & Scholarships | Douglas College

Value: There are a variety of one-time scholarships or awards of up to $3,500 and renewable scholarships or awards of up to $20,000, payable over four years. Recipients will also receive priority registration and be permitted to register for their classes the day registration opens.



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 ExternalThe Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
  

This scholarship is now closed.

This award will support a student pursuing a career in Occupational Health and Safety through post-secondary studies. The successful student will also demonstrate a commitment to building physically and psychologically healthy and safe environments for workers and their local communities.

​Deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

See link below for more info.


Link to more info and applicationNo3/31/2026$2,500 scholarship Scholarships07-March
 ExternalCoquitlam Foundation
  

This scholarship is now closed.
Eligibility:
  • General eligibility requirements require applicants to:
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Demonstrate a history of school and community service and leadership OR school and community involvement
  • Demonstrate academic success sufficient to enter into post-secondary studies
  • Begin designated studies within three years of formal notification of awarded bursary/scholarship
  • Submit a written report upon completion of the applicable term of studies

Applicants should also review the specific eligibility criteria of each fund before applying.

DEADLINE: The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, March 31, 2025, at 11:00pm (PST).


See link below for more information about required documents. ​

For more info and applicationNo3/31/2026Bursaries07-March
 ExternalEagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary
  

​This scholarship is now closed.

The Auxiliary will award two bursaries of $2,500.00 to two graduating Tri-Cities students planning to pursue their post-secondary school education in the healthcare field.

Applicants must be a Tri-Cities resident (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam or Port Moody) for a period of not less than two years. You must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. 

​See attached application form and more information. Make sure you include all requested documents!

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2026. 

2026-STUDENT-BURSARY-APPLICATION.pdf

Link to application and informationYes3/31/20262 @ $2,500Bursaries07-March
 ExternalChristensen Family and the Vancouver Foundation
  

This scholarship is now closed.

Criteria: Must be a graduating student intending on pursuing post-secondary in the

upcoming graduating year and post-secondary must be a registered charity:

List of charities and certain other qualified donees - basic search

Requirement: Must show where you would like to be in 10 years through a

visual presentation. This can include anything, a painting, a song, a sculpture,

an interpretive dance, whatever represents your goals.

Submit application as either a photo of your work and a 300 max. explanation or

a maximum 1-minute video.​

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

See link below for more information.

Link to scholarship informationYes3/31/2026$2,000Scholarships07-March
 ExternalBC Hydro Power Pioneers
  

​This scholarship is now closed.

Applications are due March 31 of each year.

Eligibility: Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of BC, graduating from high school.

Criteria: Must have made outstanding contributions in their local community for a considerable amount of time or have initiated, organized or contributed significantly to a one-time project.

Application: BCH20-030-PowerPioneers_Communit​yServiceAward_Application-FillableARE.pdf

Link to details No3/31/2026Up to 20 @ $500Awards07-March
 ExternalCroatian Soccer Club Vancouver
  
This scholarship is now closed.

The successful applicants will be well-rounded individuals and will be selected on the following criteria:

  • ​Have at least one parent of Croatian ancestry
  • Academic performance
  • Athletic participation
  • Participation in extracurricular activities (school, church and/or the community)
  • Volunteerism and service to others

The deadline for the completed applications is March 30th.

See attached application:

ZARKO PERKO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.pdf

Link to more infoYes3/30/20262 @ $2,500 (one male and one female)Scholarships07-March
 ExternalRetail Council of Canada
  
This scholarship is now closed.
  • ​Enrolled (full-time or part-time) at a Canadian college or university for Fall 2026 in a retail-related program (e.g., retail, business, fashion, marketing, analytics, supply chain, IT/cybersecurity for retail, etc.). 
  • Currently working (part-time or full-time) in the retail industry or meaningfully pursuing a retail career pathway.

2026 Application Guidelines

Deadline to apply is March 30, 2026

Link to applyNo3/30/2026$3,000 to $5,000 awardsScholarships07-March
 ExternalGirl Guides
  

​This scholarship is now closed.

The Girl Guides of Canada National Scholarship Program recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments of Girl Guide members and supports them as they work towards the future they’ve been dreaming of.

No matter what you aspire to become – an engineer, an artist, an entrepreneur, or something else entirely – Girl Guides National Scholarships are here to support you as you take the exciting next step of post-secondary education.

​​​Applications for the 2025 National Scholarships will close March 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.


Link to more info and applicationNo3/25/2026VariesScholarships07-March
 ExternalSkills for Hope Foundation
  

This scholarship is now closed.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must:

- Be attending a Canadian post-secondary institution in Fall 2026

- Demonstrate community engagement

- Show commitment to their studies

- Have persevered through adversity

- Provide references in support of their application

Deadline to apply is March 22, 2026.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at scholarships@skillsforhope.org

We also offer scholarship application tips on our social media, which can be accessed here: linktr.ee/skillsforhope


https://www.skillsforhope.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships-2026/No3/22/2026Scholarships07-March
 ExternalBC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries
  

​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 applicationNo5/15/20263 @ $2,000Bursaries09-May
 ExternalGrace Family Network Foundation
  
​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. ​


​The application is available at the following website: Grace Family Network Foundation (gfnf.org)

​​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 applicationNo5/31/20263 @ $1,000Scholarships09-May
 ExternalItalian Cultural Centre
  

​​​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 applicationNo5/31/2026$500Scholarships09-May
 ExternalMother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada
  
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 applyNo5/31/20261 @ $10,000 - additional bursaries of $5,000 will also be availableBursaries09-May
 ExternalItalian Cultural Centre
  

​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 infoNo5/31/20264 @ $500Scholarships09-May
 ExternalPerimeter Institute
  

​​​​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.

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 External
  

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.

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