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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: March 31, 2026

Alpha Gamma Delta UBC Entrance Award.docx.pdf

Selection Criteria

Identifying young women with the potential to lead for a lifetime means getting to know students beyond their academic achievements. The selection process for the Alpha Gamma Delta UBC Entrance Award seeks those who share our values:

  1. the pursuit of wisdom
  2. developing and prizing health and vigour of body
  3. contributing to the world's work in the communities where we are placed
  4. holding truth inviolable, sincerity essential, kindness invaluable
  5. possessing high ideals and working to attain them

Conditions of Eligibility

Applicants must:

  1. identify as a woman
  2. have applied to UBC – Vancouver with the intent to enter their first year of study in September 2026

While we hope applicants will consider joining a sorority at UBC, neither participation in recruitment nor membership in any sorority is a requirement of this award. No applicant, including the recipient, will be given any preference in membership selection during UBC Sororities Recruitment.​


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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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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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 The deadline is March 16, 2026. 

Recognizing academic achievement & school or community leadership


Applicants who are pursuing education in trades, technical, and career fields, as well as those entering universities and colleges, are encouraged to apply.

• Up to 10 scholarships are reserved for the children of BCPVPA members.

• Up to 8 scholarships are awarded to other graduating students.

• Up to 2 scholarships are awarded to Indigenous students.

Please encourage any potential applicants to apply. The deadline is March 16, 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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 ExternalEagle Ridge Hospital Auxilliary
  

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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​Canadian scholarships are available for students in all provinces and territories in Canada interested in pursuing post-secondary education.

  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and begin a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university in Canada starting Fall 2027
  • Prove financial need ($80,000 or less annual net income per household is required)
  • Be involved in co-curricular activities and community service
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade percentage of 70%
  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Applicants for both the Entrepreneurial and Canadian Scholarships are required to fill out only ONE application. The Association will use one application to consider you for all programs for which you are eligible. 
  • The university application for current Grade 11 students will be open from January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026.​


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​The Society offers Indigenous Award programs for students pursuing post-secondary education in BC. They are available to students who identify as Indigenous – First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit. All are renewable in order to provide sustained funding over multiple years.


The deadline for applications is 4:30PM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Late applications will NOT be considered.

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 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)BCIT
  
Deadline April 2, 2026, by 3:30pm​ (despite the application indicating April 3, 2026), please hand in completed applications to your counsellor or Ms. Tsang


*please type out the answers*

AWARD-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Selection is based on demonstrated leadership skills and/or additional responsibilities. Examples are:
„ Leadership training/courses
„ Volunteer and/or community service
„ Work experience
„ Captain/president of sports team or group
„ Involvement in extracurricular activities
„ Plays a major role in supporting their family, financially or otherwise
„ Letter of recommendation from school district
 for form 'D', this should be a teacher, counselor or coach from their school that can speak on behalf of them on these points


    • Students needs to have applied to a full-time program (technical, technology or trades foundation excluding apprentice) and have a BCIT student number. 

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Since 2017, we have proudly provided scholarships to dedicated students who demonstrate not only academic excellence but also a commitment to their communities and a strong work ethic. Our scholarships are designed to support individuals who have overcome challenges to achieve their academic and vocational goals, demonstrating resilience and determination along the way.

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​Graduating grade 12 applicants must:

  • Show passion for the technology sector, involvement in the tech community, and desire to leave a mark in the future of technology;
  • Be accepted into a publicly funded or private BC-based post-secondary educational program beginning in 2026*;
  • Be a permanent resident, landed immigrant or Canadian citizen; and
  • Have a minimum 3.4 GPA.

* Graduating Grade 12 students who have not yet received a letter of enrolment are still eligible to apply. Once shortlisted, proof of enrolment will be required by 31 May 2026.​

Applications are open until Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, 11:59PM PST.​


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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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 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.​

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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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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.



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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?"


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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).​


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​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. 


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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.



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 Entrance (Post-secondary Sponsored)
  

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.​



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 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. 



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