Ministry of Education Provincial Awards:
These awards require no written application, are to recognize student achievement and to encourage students to pursue post-secondary education. All scholarships will be in the form of vouchers to be used upon registration and payment of tuition at a designated post-secondary institution. New awards this year include BC Excellence Scholarship, BC Achievement Scholarship and Secondary School Apprenticeship. For more information https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships
Bursary:
Bursaries are non-repayable awards that are given to students on the basis of financial need and/or predetermined criteria.
Scholarships:
Recognize students for academic excellence, athletic ability, community service and leadership. Scholarships can be in the form of an entrance scholarship or a specific sponsored award. For example, high grades may get you an entrance scholarship but good citizenship may win you a specific award from a local organization. Both scholarships can be used to help with the costs associated with attending a post-secondary institution.
Work Study Programs:
For many students, working part-time while studying is a great way to earn some extra cash, meet new people and get a break from studying. Many universities have programs that create well-paid on campus jobs for Canadian and international students. Most on campus employers are flexible with hours and willing to work around exam and study schedules.
Student Loans:
Government-funded financial assistance that you repay after completing your studies. Student loans are beneficial because while you are registered in full-time studies you are not required to make payments on your loan. Instead, the government pays your interest during this time. This means you can focus on your education instead of on managing your debt load. If you’re Canadian, you’re eligible to apply for federal and provincial loans. It’s important to keep in mind that to receive a loan or qualify for interest-free status (the government pays the interest on your loan), you need to take at least 60% of a full-time course load. Dropping below the 60% threshold can cause you to lose your funding and have to begin repayment. Apply directly to the government assistance provider. This is a one-stop process that considers you for both federal and provincial assistance. For information on student loans check out: www.studentaidbc.ca
Youth in Care Tuition Waiver:
To be eligible, you must have started post-secondary education within five years of being in care. Definition of youth in care as defined by the Child, Family and Community Service Act, "a youth in care is someone who is currently, or has been, one of the following: in the continuing custody of the director under the Child, Family and Community Service Act or a delegated Aboriginal agency for at least one year between the ages of 12 and 19, under the guardianship of a director as referred to in the Family Law Act for at least one year between the ages of 12 and 19, under a Youth Agreement at their 19th birthday, or in the temporary care of the director under the Child, Family and Community Service Act or a delegated Aboriginal agency for a minimum period of three years between the ages of 12 and 19."
Awards for Students with Disabilities:
Many post-secondary institutions are committed to creating a welcoming and accessible community where all students can participate fully and are supported in realizing their potential. To be eligible, you must be a student with a disability and provide supporting documentation where required, demonstrate financial need by fully answering all questions in the application (for bursaries).
These awards require no written application, are to recognize student achievement and to encourage students to pursue post-secondary education. All scholarships will be in the form of vouchers to be used upon registration and payment of tuition at a designated post-secondary institution. New awards this year include BC Excellence Scholarship, BC Achievement Scholarship and Secondary School Apprenticeship. For more information https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships
Bursary:
Bursaries are non-repayable awards that are given to students on the basis of financial need and/or predetermined criteria.
Scholarships:
Recognize students for academic excellence, athletic ability, community service and leadership. Scholarships can be in the form of an entrance scholarship or a specific sponsored award. For example, high grades may get you an entrance scholarship but good citizenship may win you a specific award from a local organization. Both scholarships can be used to help with the costs associated with attending a post-secondary institution.
Work Study Programs:
For many students, working part-time while studying is a great way to earn some extra cash, meet new people and get a break from studying. Many universities have programs that create well-paid on campus jobs for Canadian and international students. Most on campus employers are flexible with hours and willing to work around exam and study schedules.
Student Loans:
Government-funded financial assistance that you repay after completing your studies. Student loans are beneficial because while you are registered in full-time studies you are not required to make payments on your loan. Instead, the government pays your interest during this time. This means you can focus on your education instead of on managing your debt load. If you’re Canadian, you’re eligible to apply for federal and provincial loans. It’s important to keep in mind that to receive a loan or qualify for interest-free status (the government pays the interest on your loan), you need to take at least 60% of a full-time course load. Dropping below the 60% threshold can cause you to lose your funding and have to begin repayment. Apply directly to the government assistance provider. This is a one-stop process that considers you for both federal and provincial assistance. For information on student loans check out: www.studentaidbc.ca
Youth in Care Tuition Waiver:
To be eligible, you must have started post-secondary education within five years of being in care. Definition of youth in care as defined by the Child, Family and Community Service Act, "a youth in care is someone who is currently, or has been, one of the following: in the continuing custody of the director under the Child, Family and Community Service Act or a delegated Aboriginal agency for at least one year between the ages of 12 and 19, under the guardianship of a director as referred to in the Family Law Act for at least one year between the ages of 12 and 19, under a Youth Agreement at their 19th birthday, or in the temporary care of the director under the Child, Family and Community Service Act or a delegated Aboriginal agency for a minimum period of three years between the ages of 12 and 19."
Awards for Students with Disabilities:
Many post-secondary institutions are committed to creating a welcoming and accessible community where all students can participate fully and are supported in realizing their potential. To be eligible, you must be a student with a disability and provide supporting documentation where required, demonstrate financial need by fully answering all questions in the application (for bursaries).