| | External | CWB Welding Foundation | | 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 | 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: 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 | | | 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 | Opterus | | 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 | | 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 | 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 | | | 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 | Confratellanza Italo-Canadese Society | | Please see below scholarship opportunity from the Confratellanza Italo-Canadese, with the application attached and available online here: The Confratellanza Italo-Canadese was founded in 1904 and is committed to the preservation of Italian cultural heritage and contributing to the enrichment of the multicultural community in the Greater Vancouver area (for more information about us visit our web site at www.confratellanza.com. This year we are offering several $1,000 scholarships to assist eligible students in their post-secondary studies: The scholarships are open to this year's graduating secondary school students planning to enroll in a post-secondary educational institution for the first time in 2025. To be eligible for this scholarship candidates must 1) be of Italian origin i.e. as having at least one parent or grandparent of direct Italian descent, 2) be living in a city or municipality within the 21-member Greater Vancouver Regional District, 3) have an academic standing sufficient to qualify for entry into the post-secondary institution of their choice, and 4) submit a completed application form with supporting documentation post-marked no later than June 25, 2026.
The scholarship winner will be determined by a selection committee appointed by the directors of the Confratellanza Italo-Canadese Society. The decision of the Selection Committee will be final. The Confratellanza will pay the $1,000 scholarship directly to the winner. This will be done upon presentation of an official receipt of registration and fee payment from the educational institution to which the winner has enrolled. The winner will be required to provide his/her photograph and agree to allow it and a related news release to be circulated and publicized. The winner or his/her representative will be required to attend, as a guest, the Confratellanza's Christopher Columbus banquet at the Italian Cultural Centre in October 2025. Send completed application with supporting documents post-marked no later than June 15, 2025 to: Confratellanza Italo-Canadese Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 57091 2748 East Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V5K 1Z9 You may also upload your application to our website www.Confratellanza.com
Confratellanza Scholarship Application.pdf
| Link to information | Yes | 6/25/2026 | several $1,000 awards | Scholarships | 10-June | | | External | Alexandra Foundation | |
What is the Elmer Helm Youth Fund?Each year, the fund provides financial assistance to deserving students who wish to pursue or continue post-secondary training in the artistic, academic, or technical fields. It is the aim of the fund to make such education possible for students who may otherwise not have the financial means. Up to eight Elmer Helm Youth Scholarships will be presented to participants, volunteers or staff of a BC neighbourhood house. Each recipient will receive $1,500.00 in late August. Who is eligible?The fund is open to young people who: - Are residents of BC,
- Have been accepted into or continuing post-secondary training in an artistic, academic or technical field,
- And have been significantly involved in a neighbourhood house, through program participation, volunteering, or as an employee.
The applicant should demonstrate a significant contribution to the life of their community to exemplify the neighbourhood house values of community service. Students who receive this award are welcome to re-apply each year that they are registered in post-secondary training or education. However, priority will not be given to past-recipients, and these applications will be reviewed alongside all applications received in a given year.
Deadline: June 30 at 5:00pm.
Elmer-Helm-Youth-Fund-Information-Package.pdf
| Link to info | Yes | 6/30/2026 | up to 4 @ $1,500 | Bursaries | 10-June | | | External | Engineering & Geoscience Education Foundation BC | | Scholarships are offered to BC high school graduates entering engineering or earth science programs at UBC, UVic, SFU, BCIT and Vancouver Island University (earth science only), and the University of Northern British Columbia. The entrance scholarships are awarded based on a combination of factors, including academic standing, extracurricular activities, financial need, and a student statement. Scholarships are also offered to BC high school graduates entering engineering transfer programs. The transfer scholarship, valued at $2,500, is awarded on the basis of a combination of factors, including academic standing, extracurricular activities, financial need, and student statement.
For more info and to apply: Post-Secondary Entrance and Transfer Scholarship
| Link to more info and application | No | 6/30/2025 | several at $2,500 | Scholarships | 10-June | | | External | Metro Vancouver Housing | | This bursary is now closed.
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 info | Yes | 5/3/2026 | $2,000 bursaries | Bursaries | 09-May | | | External | | | This scholarship is now closed.
Value: - 6 @ $1,000 Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarships
- 2 @ $1,000 BC Dairy Scholarships
- 6 @ $1,000 Molten Scholarships
To view criteria and application for these three athletic scholarships, see attached booklet:
2025-26 Scholarship Booklet.pdf
Deadline to submit your application is May 1, 2026, at 4pm.
| | Yes | 5/1/2026 | | Scholarships | 09-May | | | External | Supply-Build Canada | | This scholarship is now closed. There are four different scholarships, valued up to $5,000, three of which are dedicated to underrepresented groups: women (including gender-expansive community members), Indigenous Peoples and newcomers to Canada—while a general scholarship is open to all.
These scholarships are for students who will be pursuing a post-secondary program related to the building materials industry such as (but not limited to): - Business Administration
- Sales
- Marketing
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Finance
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- Engineering
- Skilled Trades
- Design and Architecture
For more info about the 4 different scholarships: Scholarships - Let's Go Build Deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. SupplyBuild Scholarship 2026.pdf
| Link to more info | Yes | 5/1/2026 | 4 @ up to $5,000 | Scholarships | 09-May | | | External | The Port Coquitlam and District Hunting & Fishing Club & BC Hydro | | This award is now closed. This award is intended for those who plan to continue to study environment stewardship in university. These studies may include forestry, agriculture, fisheries, environmental management, or any other similar studies.
Deadline to apply is May 1 of each year.
See link below for instructions on how to apply.
| Link to more info | No | 5/1/2026 | $500 | Scholarships | 09-May | | | External | Save-on-Foods | | This scholarship is now closed.
Save-On-Foods, Urban Fare, PriceSmart Foods, and Bulkley Valley Wholesale are proud to have partnered with UFCW Local 1518 to establish a Joint Diversity and Training Trust to support and maintain a respectful and positive working environment. Our goal is to work collaboratively to promote diversity awareness and build strong, healthy and mutually beneficial relationships within the diverse communities that we serve.
We offer $1,000 scholarships to help students who share this commitment by offering the Joint Diversity Scholarship.
Eligibility: B.C. resident who will be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution within the province of B.C. in the Fall of 2025. Not a team member or a dependent of a team member. Not a previous recipient of the Joint Diversity Scholarship.
All applicants who meet these criteria are welcome to apply on or before May 1, 2026. If you have any questions, please email scholarships@pattisonfoodgroup.com
| Link to apply | No | 5/1/2026 | $1,000 scholarships | Scholarships | 09-May | | | External | CUPE Local 561 Bursaries | | Office hours: Mon-Fri - 8:30am-3:30pm.
| Link to applications | Yes | 5/1/2026 | $500 for General Bursary/$650 for Elizabeth McKnight Trades Bursary/$650 Colin Gray Trades Bursary | Bursaries | 09-May | | | External | Medavie Foundation | | Eligibility Criteria: - Currently between the ages of 17 and 25 years old
- Canadian citizen or Canadian permanent resident
- Enrolled in full-time studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution based in Canada (university or community college)
- Pursuing a health-related field of study (e.g., medical school, nursing, psychology, kinesiology, physiotherapy, nutrition, paramedicine, chiropractic care, public health, health research, etc.)
- Plans to pursue a career in your health-related field of studies
- Living with a mental health challenge of their own or that of a family member
Confirmation of your enrolment in a recognized post-secondary institution (university or community college) in Canada is required prior to funds being awarded. The Medavie Scholarship is administered by the Medavie Foundation.
Deadline to apply is May 30 2026 11:59 PM (EDT).
| Link to apply | No | 5/30/2026 | up to 10 scholarships @ $7,000 | Scholarships | 09-May | | | External | Otter Co-op | | This scholarship is now closed.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS - Eligibility: Graduating high school students residing in Otter Co-op's trading area. Applicant's immediate family (parent/grandparent/guardians) must have been active members of Otter Co-op for more than one year and have purchased in excess of $1,000 during the previous year (which has been reduced from $2,000).
- Criteria: Academic performance, community involvement, and/or leadership
- Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
- Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms and along with the full scholarship details can be accessed online at:
https://www.otterco-op.crs/sites/otter/local/detail/student-scholarship-program
| Link to apply | No | 4/30/2026 | | Scholarships | 08-April | | | External | | | This scholarship is now closed.
- 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 apply | No | 4/30/2026 | 4 @ $2,500 | Scholarships | 08-April |
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