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​A number of scholarships available, please see website for details and application

Deadline: June 15, 2026

1. Vocational & Technical Education Scholarship

2. Crown lift Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships

3. Horatio Alger Seaspan VTE Scholarship (BC residents only)

4. Horatio Alger Skills and Trades Scholarship (BC resident only)

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Please submit your application by 4:30PM on MAY 15, 2026.

See website for details and application.

Eligibility:

• Students Indigenous to Canada living in British Columbia

• 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. ​



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​Application deadline: April 24, 2026

Please see website for details and application

Criteria

  • Student is resident of British Columbia (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident)
  • Grade 12 student on track to graduate 
  • Student has applied for post secondary program(s)
  • Overcome adversity to achieve personal success

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Applications will close at 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, April 30, 2026. 

  • Must have participated in a leadership role in community and school service work or volunteer activities.
  • Must plan to enroll in, for the first time, beginning in the fall, a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited post-secondary institution or vocational technical school
  • 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

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    Please note the deadline to submit applications is June 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. 


    Criteria and Application Details

    • The Youth of Canada Student Scholarship is a $1500 CAD scholarship awarded to Canadian youth (citizen or permanent resident) aged 14-18 years old.

    • There will be 3 recipients.

    • Candidates are required to submit three short essays demonstrating community service, impactful experiences, and critical thinking.

    • Candidates must be enrolled in high school or post-secondary education in September of 2026 and provide proof of acceptance or enrolment if they are chosen as a recipient of the Youth of Canada Student Scholarship.

    • By applying for this scholarship, candidates agree that, if selected as a recipient, any funds received from the Youth of Canada Student Scholarship will be used for school-related expenses only.

    •  Youth of Canada reserves the right to disburse funds directly to the recipient’s educational institution or, where appropriate, to contribute funds to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) in the recipient’s name, rather than issuing funds directly to the recipient.


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    PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FOR APPLICATION AND DETAILS​, DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2026

    2026-Karin Khuong (2K) Memorial Award.pdf

    One to four awards will be granted annually to any grade 12 student in Port Coquitlam who meets the following criteria:

    • In their grade 11 & 12 years is enrolled in Terry Fox Secondary or Riverside Secondary.
    • Is in good academic standing with a minimum overall grade of 75%
    • Has competed in at least one sport, or has been a team manager for at least one sport, at their high school in their grade 11 and 12 years
    • Has demonstrated high standards of leadership, athletic performance or service to a team at their high school
    • Has demonstrated a passion for their sport and a willingness to share their knowledge with younger athletes.
    • Will be attending a post-secondary institution in the fall of the award




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    The 2026 Hebden Bursary Award deadline is May 15th, 2026 (scroll down to Hebden Bursary to see details)​

    The Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary will be awarded to a student who has performed service for their school and/or community while maintaining the grades in science that are necessary for success in post-secondary education. This year, the bursary will remain $1000. The $1000 bursary, to be used for post-secondary studies, is presented annually by Western Campus Resources, the exclusive distributor of the best-selling Hebden Chemistry Workbooks 11 & 12.

    Please note that the bursary is applicable only to B.C. students.​


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    Deadline for Submissions: November 30, 2026

    The Geraldo Donato Vertone Biennal Scholarship is open to any student who is willing to work hard toward their education.

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    Application deadline: May 31, 2026

    ​1. Italian Cultural Centre Scholarships:

    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 applicants will plan to attend a post-secondary institution where they must also be prepared to pursue Italian-language course work. 

    2. Tony Marzitelli Memorial Scholarship Fund:

    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.


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    Two bursaries of $1250 each will be awarded to students entering or returning to a BC post- secondary institution who demonstratetrate financial need.

    Applicants must submit a 300 word essay on how epilepsy has impacted their life.

    Applications due: April 30, 2026


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    The Educational Facility Managers Association of British Columbia is pleased to offer seven $1,500.00 bursaries to graduates of the 2025/2026 school year. Our association is comprised of administrative and management personnel of school districts who are responsible for construction, maintenance and custodial services, etc.​​

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    The Education Awards Program helps residents in a household directly receiving subsidy from BC Housing, or receiving rental assistance through the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) at the start of courses pursue their educational goals as a way to achieve success and personal growth. The bursaries and awards are for post-secondary education and training programs.

    We offer seven education awards and bursaries. We encourage you to apply for as many awards as you’re eligible for. We grant one award a year to each successful applicant based on academic achievement and financial need.​​


    April 30 – Application Deadline – All applications must be received by 2 pm​


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    The H&R Block Canada Future Finance Experts Scholarship is 10 x $3,000 awards that will directly support the winners’ tuition and other post-secondary expenses

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    To be eligible for the bursary, you need to be:

    You also need to be:

    • At least 19 years old
    • A high school graduate or equivalent
    • Enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary academic, technical or vocational program



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    To qualify for a $1000 CRCCS bursary, the student will be required to meet the criteria including:

    • Grade 12 graduating student 

    • Loss of a parent and/or a sibling

    • Enrolled in a certified post-secondary program within the same year of graduating

    • Involved in the community/volunteer work

    • a BC Resident

    • Complete mailing address, contact information, and full name of the applicant

    • Complete mailing address, contact information and the name of secondary school

    • A 300-500 word essay on how they fit the criteria, including all contact information.​




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     Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)BCIT
      

    The 2026-2027 BCIT Entrance Awards are for students who will begin a full-time BCIT program between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027.

    Entrance Awards are open to full-time students who are either new to BCIT or starting a new program. These awards recognize both academic and non-academic achievements of students entering eligible full-time BCIT programs. All entrance awards are adjudicated through a competitive selection process.


    April 15 – Primary deadline

      • Application window: February 2 to April 15*
      • For programs commencing between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027.

    October 1 – Additional deadline for some awards

      • Application window: August 4 to October 1*
      • For programs commencing between January 1, 2027 and April 30, 2027.


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    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.



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    The application period is Feb 15 - May 15, 2026.

    ​Any Canadian student who is 17 years or older and will be beginning or continuing their studies at a recognized post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis may be eligible to receive the Lotus Light Charity Society (LLCS) Scholarship to assist in those studies.  Applicants will be assessed on scholastic record and community volunteer involvement.​

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    Application Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026

    Bursaries will be awarded to qualified applicants through the Legion Poppy Fund and are available to children or grand children of Veterans and ex-service personnel.

    Students without a Legion or military affiliation are also eligible to apply for bursaries that are available through our educational funding 

    Awards are based on financial need, good grades and residence in Port Coquitlam

    applicant's total family income cannot exceed $120,000 annually.


    Please see attachment for details ​NEW- 2026 Legion 133 application.pdf

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    Please see website for details and application

    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 2026.
    • Not a team member or a dependent of a team member.
    • Not a previous recipient of the Joint Diversity Scholarship.

    If you have any questions, please email scholarships@pattisonfoodgroup.com

    All applicants that meet these criteria are welcome to apply on or before May 1st, 2026.


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    Application deadline: May 1, 2026 at 4pm

    Several Scholarships available:

    1. Bert &Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarship

    2. BC Dairy Scholarship

    3. Molten Scholarship

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    Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary awards two bursaries annually, in the amount of $2500, to graduating students in the Tri-Cities who are planning to pursue a career in the healthcare field.​

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    Please check website for updates

    The PCAHA Scholarship Program is dedicated to supporting the educational and athletic aspirations of our players. Each year, we award scholarships to deserving athletes who have demonstrated excellence on the ice and in the classroom. These scholarships provide financial assistance to help our players pursue their post-secondary education and reach their full potential. Apply today and take a step toward a brighter future with the support of the PCAHA community.​

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    ​See website for details and application

    Up to ten (10) awards of $1000 each, to students who graduate from the BC Public School System.  Applications are ONLY accepted between January 1st and March 31st.


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    The Theatre Society Legacy Fund – Arts Education Bursary is intended for a student enrolled at a CRA-recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or internationally 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 others to experience. It includes drawing, painting, sculpting, photography, digital art, performance art, dance, music, poetry, prose, theatre, and culinary arts.

    Deadline Dates:

    • Annual Bursary Application Intake: February 17th – March 31st
    • All applications are submitted online

    Contact: Info@pocofoundation.com








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     Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
      

    If you are enrolling at UFV in the academic year immediately following your high school graduation, you may qualify for a UFV Entrance Scholarship award. Recipients are selected based on academic excellence, community/school involvement, volunteer experience, and leadership endeavours.

    Deadline: March 10, 2026


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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



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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


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    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)​




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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



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