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Purpose: To recognize a refugee student graduating from a BC Secondary School who has combined hard work with school and community involvement, and who wishes to further her/his education/training at a tertiary institution in BC.  This student will have started their schooling in BC as a student with refugee status in Canada. 

Scholarship amount: $1000.00

Tenure: Any BC post secondary institution/training facility. 

Application deadline:

 Thursday, April 30, 2026



Please see website for details and applicationNo4/30/2026Scholarships08-April
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Purpose: To recognize an immigrant student graduating from a BC Secondary School who has combined hard work with school and community involvement, and who wishes to further her/his education/training at a tertiary institution in BC.

Scholarship Amount: $1, 000.00

Application deadline:

 Thursday, April 30, 2026


Please see website for details and applicationNo4/30/2026Scholarships08-April
 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
  

​If you will be starting Douglas in the Fall semester (September-December) and are coming from high school or another post-secondary institution, 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.​

Please see website for details and applicationNo3/31/2026Scholarships07-March
 ExternalBCAAFC
  

The First Citizens Fund Student Bursary Program provides financial awards to Indigenous students enrolled in post-secondary education. Bursaries up to a maximum of $1,200 per funding cycle are awarded to students who meet all eligibility requirements and who demonstrate significant financial need. Students apply for the bursary after they successfully complete a semester of post-secondary school.



Application Deadline
September 15th, 2025
for students applying for the Summer semester (May-August 2025)

January 15th, 2026
for students applying for the Fall semester (September-December 2025)

May 15th, 2026
for students applying for the Winter semester (January-April 2026)​




https://bcaafc.com/education/first-citizen-funds/No1/15/2026Bursaries05-January
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The David Lam/ BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship Award is for a refugee who has shown courage and determination while adapting to a new language and culture in Canada. It is valued at $4,000.

The David Lam/ BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship Award recognizes an English language learner graduating from a BC secondary school who has combined academic competence with school and community service, and who wishes to further his/her education at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia.

Please note that applicants for the David Lam/BC TEAL English Language Learner Scholarship must be documented permanent residents or citizens of Canada. International students on student visas are not eligible for this award.


Note that the application deadline is January 31st of each year



https://tealcharitablefoundation.ca/david-lam-bc-teal-english-language-learner-scholarship/No1/31/2026Awards05-January
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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. Each refugee award is valued at $4,000.

Each of the TCF refugee awards is awarded to an applicant who meets the following criteria:

  • Entered Canada as a refugee
  • Completed Grade 12 or the equivalent
  • Studied English as an additional language since arriving in Canada
  • Wishes to study in a vocational or academic program at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia
Note that the application deadline is January 31st of each year.



Please see website for details and applicationNo1/31/2026Awards05-January
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Deadline: February 10th 2026, 11:59 PM EST

What They're Looking For

  • 🏀Sports: Soccer
  • 🌎Citizenship: Canadian
  • 👍Activities (Not Required): Entrepreneurship
  • 💵Financial Need (Not Required)​


Please see website for details and applicationNo2/10/2026Scholarships06-February
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There is no deadline to apply to the Yes2Me Scholarship Program as we accept applications on an ongoing basis. You can send in your applications year-round.


​Anyone who is a resident of British Columbia, diagnosed with a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, and enrolled in an eligible educational program can apply.

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Deadline: March 31, 2026

Eligibility:


To be eligible for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship" a student must:

1) Be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September 2026.

2) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.

3) Submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.

4) Be a resident of one of the following countries:

A) Canada
B) United States

*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.



Essay Question:


In under 1000 words, please answer only ONE of the following questions:

1) "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for a Company?"

2) "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for an Individual?"


Please see website for details and applicationNo3/31/2026Scholarships07-March
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The 2025-26 contest closes at day’s end on June 10, 2026.


Students must create and submit the following two items to enter the scholarship contest:

A one or two paragraph introductory document that explains why you chose to apply for Valour Canada’s History and Heritage Scholarship (.doc or .pdf format please). This will not be evaluated.

A YouTube-compatible video between four and six minutes long that educates viewers about your chosen memorial, monument, or place (see the question below). Your video should open with a still screen title page that includes: the video title, your name, your town/city, and your school. Your video should close with a still screen showing your references (as per Chicago-style formatting requirements). Your video should not have music.


The Essay Question:

Visit a local Canadian war memorial, monument, or important place in military history. 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).​


Please see website for detials and applicationNo6/10/2026Scholarships10-June
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Submit your application by January 31st, 2026, 11:59 PM EST.​​

The INKAS® ‘’Rising Star’’ Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship program that aims to recognize outstanding post-secondary students pursuing degrees in engineering and business.

Engineering & Technology Scholarship

This is for students pursuing engineering studies who have a passion for the future of security, manufacturing, or the advancement of technology.


Business, Finance & Law Scholarship

This is for students pursuing business studies who have a passion for global security, defense trade, corporate operations, and financial technologies.





Please see website for details and application No1/31/2026Scholarships05-January
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​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.


February 17, 2026: Online applications for 2026 scholarships due by 3 pm


Note: Students may apply for both the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship and the BC Excellence scholarship, but can be awarded only one.  ​​

Please see website for details and applicationNo2/17/2026Scholarships06-February
 ExternalMinistry of Education
  

​Grade 12 students, if you would like to be considered for a nomination, please hand in a short paragraph of how you meet the criteria to Ms. Tsang by 3:30pm on Tuesday, January 13 2026

The B.C. Excellence scholarship is awarded to 55 high school graduates who have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities, and who show aptitude for and commitment to their chosen career or area of post-secondary study.

Each school may nominate only one student.

Note: students may apply for both the B.C. Excellence scholarship and the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship but they can only be awarded one.

2026 BC Excellence scholarship online applications are due by 3 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. 


Please see website for details & applicationNo1/13/2026Scholarships05-January
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The BC Hydro Power Pioneers annual Community Service Awards recognize students who dedicate a significant amount of their time and energy to volunteering in their local communities. There are up to twenty $500 awards available to students in British Columbia.



Please see website for detail and applicationNo3/31/2026Awards07-March
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Capilano Excellence Scholarships (CAPX) are the premier entrance scholarships at Capilano University. Up to 10 of these scholarships are offered each year and are awarded to both domestic and international high school graduates who have demonstrated excellence in academics and shown leadership in their school and community.​



Please see website for details and applicationNo3/1/2026Awards07-March
 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)Capilano University
  

The Capilano Community Leadership Entrance Award recognizes BC high school students with documented leadership and volunteerism in the community and demonstrated strong academic standing. Valued at up to $2,500 towards tuition and tuition surcharges, twenty of these awards are offered each year to BC high school students with a maximum of one student per school, per year.​

1.​. All Capilano Community Leadership Entrance Award applications require a completed nomination statement from a BC High School Representative.
2. Representatives may complete as many nominations as desired; however, only one student per high school may receive an award.
 3. Students must also submit a completed online application and a Leadership Skills and Community and Campus Engagement Worksheet. 



Please see website for details & applicationNo3/1/2026Awards07-March
 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)U of A
  

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.​​

Please see website for details and applicationNo2/15/2026Awards06-February
 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
  

The Commitment Scholars Award celebrates and recognizes demonstrated leadership in, and commitment to, racial justice, social justice, or diversity initiatives by a student in their high school or in their community. 

The award provides dedicated financial, academic, and career support to help students complete their degree.​




Please see website for details and applicationNo2/15/2026Awards06-February
 ExternalKin Canada
  

  • To be eligible you must:

1. Must be Canadian citizen or PR
2. Must be full time student in process of graduating from high school or currently studying or registered at a post secondary institution
3. Must complete the current application form by February 1. Bursary winners are notified before June 30 by their sponsoring club
4. Must not have previously been awarded a Kin Canada Bursary
5. Will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and Financial need 
  • ​PoCo resident grads should direct their application to Kinsmen Club of Port Coquitlam  







Please see website for details and applicationNo2/1/2026Bursaries06-February
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​Eligibility 

  • Girls of South Asian descent 
  • Academic record - Attachment 
  • Proof of documentation to a post-secondary institution
  • Community involvement - Volunteer hour attachment
  • Graduating from a high school in British Columbia - High School students
  • Demonstrates Financial Need (350-1500 words addressing financial hardship) 
  • A post-secondary registered institution such as: universities, colleges and trade programs 


Please see website for details and applicationNo2/21/2026Scholarships06-February
 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
  
  1. Submit your application form by March 31, 2026 11:59pm PDT. ​


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

SFU Indigenous Undergrad Student Entrance Award: This award is based on demonstrated involvement within the Indigenous community through service and/or cultural contribution.


SFU 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.


Please see website for details and applicationNo3/31/2026Bursaries07-March
 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
  

​*Grade 12 students if you would like to be considered for a nomination, please hand in a short paragraph on how you meet the criteria to Ms. Tsang by 3:30pm on January 13, 2026* 


National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities such as the arts and athletics. A special emphasis is placed on a candidate's commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life.


 Each school is able to nominate up to 4 students for the National Scholarship Program (note: a school can nominate 1 additional student (in addition to the 4) if that student is an international (visa) student).  Schools are not nominating students for a specific scholarship.  The nomination is for the student to be considered for the scholarships available within the National Scholarship Program.

Application Deadline:  February 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST​


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 ExternalCoquitlam Foundation
  

There are a number of bursaries and scholarships:

  • General eligbility 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.

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DEADLINE: The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST)​​


Please see website for details & applications No3/31/2026Bursaries07-March
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In 2017, Nancy McCurrach was the recipient of the prestigious USW International Jefferson Award for her Outstanding Community Service volunteer work helping refugees. Nancy, a Soroptimist of the TriCities founded this $1,500 award that is unique to SI of the TriCities, BC, Canada and is meant to support female immigrants or refugees who have enrolled in or planning to attend a vocational/skills Training Program or undergraduate degree program.​

Please see website for application, scroll down and see "Spread Your Wings Award"No1/15/2026Awards05-January
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​​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.


Please see website for details and application (​scroll down to Bea Kelly Teen Volunteer Award)No1/15/2026Awards05-January
 ExternalU of Ottawa
  

​Varies deadlines- please check website
e.g., French studies Bursary​, Indigenous Leadership Scholarship

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Application is due on January 15, 2026, at 11:59pm​​

Scholarship Eligibility

 1) Applicant must be residing in British Columbia at the time of the application 

2) Applicant must be attending Post-Secondary full time in September 2026 

a. Scholarship amount will only be released once applicant submits proof of acceptance

3) Applicant must currently be in grade 12

4) Applicants must identify as Sikh

Please see website for details and applicationNo1/15/2026Scholarships05-January
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​​HSA offers ten scholarships and 24 bursaries for HSA members and their dependents. In addition, HSA offers two scholarships to people of Indigenous ethnicity for pursuing education in an HSA-related field (current HSA membership is not required).

The application process for the 2026 HSA scholarships and bursaries is now open. The deadline for applications is January 9, 2026.​


See website for details and applicationNo1/9/2026Scholarships05-January
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​*Grade 12 students, if you would like to be considered for a nomination for the Schulich leaders scholarship, please hand in to Ms. Tsang a ​financial need form and a paragraph of how you meet the criteria by 3:30pm on Friday, December 5, 2025. Fox is able to nominate one student*

Financial Need Information Form - blank.pdf

The deadline for nominee to submit scholarship application including reference letters: February 18, 2026

Criteria:

Graduating high school in Canada in 2025/2026 academic year

Canadian citizen

Plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at one of our partner universities

Meet the following criteria:

Entrepreneurial- minded (exhibiting leadership, charisma, creativity)

Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need

Intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas: technology, engineering, entrepreneurship & business enterprise, applied scientific research


We are NOT considering students who:

Focus on activism (environmental/political/social)

Intend to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher (eg., doctor, dentist, nurse, psychologist, pharmacists, optometrist, etc)

Intend to pursue a career in academia or conduct theoretical research



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​Grade 12 students if you would like to be considered for a nomination for the Cmolik scholarship, please hand in to Ms. Tsang a financial need form and a paragraph of how you meet the criteria by 3:30pm on Friday, December 5, 2025. Terry Fox is able to nominate one student.

Financial Need Information Form - blank.pdf

Deadline for nominee to hand in Cmolik scholarship application: February 7, 2026

In order to be eligible for a TCF Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a current resident of BC
  • Have lived in Canada for at least 7 years
  • Be in Grade 12 or a recent secondary school graduate
  • Have demonstrated financial need (total annual family income not exceeding $80,000)
  • Have faced adversity
  • Plan to be a full-time student
  • Be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care)
  • Use funding for a post-secondary institution or college
  • Be endorsed by their school principal​​​


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