EXTERNAL AWARDS Financial Aid & Awards - Capilano University

E X T E R NA L AWA R D S
    Financial Aid & Awards

Contents
 General ...................................................................................................................................................2
 Awards for Students in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences ..........................................................................13
 Awards for Students in the Faculty of Business & Professional Studies .................................................15
 Awards for Students in the Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts ....................................................................17
 Awards for Students in the Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development .................................21
 Awards for Students in the Faculty of Global & Community Studies......................................................22
 Awards for Study Abroad ......................................................................................................................23
 Awards for Indigenous Students ...........................................................................................................24
 Awards for Students with Disabilities ....................................................................................................28
 Awards for International Students ........................................................................................................34
 Awards for Youth In and From Government Care..................................................................................35
 Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society .................................................................................................36

Scholarship, bursary, and award opportunities outlined in this document are not administered by Capilano
University. This information is intended for general reference only and may be subject to change. Financial Aid and
Awards at Capilano University is not responsible for information contained on any third-party websites. Students
are responsible for enquiring and applying through the appropriate agency as indicated in the award description.
Inclusion of an external award in this document does not imply that Capilano University endorses the award or the
organization offering the award.

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General

AbbVie IBD Scholarship
The AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program awards students living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis and
who strive to sustain an optimal level of wellness, allowing them to excel and inspire others to do the same.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
ibdscholarship.ca

BC 4-H Provincial Scholarships
Open to all 4-H members who are completing grade 12 (or have completed grade 12), have not previously
received a provincial 4-H scholarship, are planning to enrol in post-secondary education by December 31st
annually, have achieved in 2 years within the last 3 years in 4-H and have been registered as a 4-H member
within the last 2 years are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
4hbc.ca/scholarships

BC Recreation and Parks Association Scholarships
The objective of the BCRPA student scholarship program is to ensure future quality leadership through the
provision of financial support to emerging leaders enrolled in recreation and parks related studies
throughout BC to enhance their studies.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
bcrpa.bc.ca/membership/student-scholarships/

BCGEU Scholarships
The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British
Columbia. They are offering $60,000 in scholarships to full-time and part-time post-secondary and higher
learning students. Scholarships for full-time studies are $2,000 and scholarships for part-time studies are
$1,000.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
bcgeu.ca/scholarships

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Beedie Luminaries
Beedie Luminaries is a social-profit enterprise designed to help remove barriers to education and provide
wrap-around support for promising students who are facing financial adversity. Students who are smart,
but constrained by circumstance. Students who are ready to rise above their circumstances and achieve
their dreams. Scholarships available of up to $40,000 per student in a 4-year undergraduate degree and up
to $15,000 per student in a 2-year college or trade-school diploma.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
beedieluminaries.ca/apply/

Canadian Federation of Sexual Health
Action Canada offers a number of awards and scholarships. These awards and scholarships reward
excellence in programs and assist students in their studies in sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
actioncanadashr.org/about/awards-and-scholarships

Canadian Hero Fund Bursaries
Our scholarships help the children of fallen soldiers pursue a post-secondary education and provide the
spouses of fallen soldiers with the necessary support for professional retraining, in order to reestablish
financial stability within the family.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
herofund.ca/our-mission/scholarships/

Canadian Mental Health Association
A variety of scholarships and bursaries are available to students with mental illness to further their pursuit
of post-secondary education.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
cmha.bc.ca/programs-services/scholarships-and-bursaries/

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Cause We Care Foundation Single Mothers Support Fund
The Cause We Care Foundation Single Mothers Support Fund is a holistic fund supporting single mothers
who are restricted by financial barriers. The Single Mothers Support Fund is intended to assist women to
strengthen their educational and economic capacity, and will provide financial assistance for women
wishing to gain new, or update existing, skills and qualifications with accessible funds not provided by
government or any other agency. It will remove funding gaps and barriers by providing unique wrap-around
financial support for single mothers determined to advance out of poverty and lead a life of economic
independence.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
causewecare.org/single-mother-support-landing/

Ceramics Artist in Residence- Port Moody Arts Centre
The Port Moody Arts Centre Society supports artistic excellence and innovation. This residency is open to
all emerging ceramic artists over 19 years of age. The residency will require an emphasis on making, learning
and sharing the process of creating with clay.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
pomoarts.ca/scholarships-residencies

CFUW Parksville/Qualicum Scholarships & Bursaries
The Canadian Federation of University Women/Parksville and Qualicum offers a variety of scholarships and
bursaries to individuals from District 69 (Nanoose, Coombs, Errington, Whiskey Creek, Parksville, Qualicum
Beach, Dashwood, and Bowser).
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
cfuwpq.ca/about-the-scholarship-and-bursary-trust/

CHF BC Scholarship Fund
The Co-Operative Housing Federation of BC works to support the community of housing co-ops in BC. The
purpose of the CHF BC Scholarship Fund is to support the educational goals of co-op members, particularly
young co-op members who are already making a contribution to their communities. Scholarships can be
awarded to students graduating from high school and planning to enrol in a college, university, or
apprenticeship program students already enrolled in a college, university or apprenticeship program; and
students returning to school after a break in their education.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
chf.bc.ca/scholarships/

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CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Young Workers Program and United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC)
are pleased present the annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship.
This scholarship, in the amount of $2,500, will support a young activist who is starting their first year of full-
time post-secondary study at a Canadian public post-secondary institution in September. MoveUP is
affiliated to the CLC and any current MoveUP member, or child/dependent of a member, that is 30-years-
old or under as of September 1 may be eligible.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
usw.ca/members/scholarships

CMSA Scholarship Program
Undergraduate students in any year of a recognized, full-time B.Sc. program in Agriculture and/or Food
Science at a Canadian University, interested in studying Meat Science in Canada, are eligible to apply for
the Ronald A. Chisholm Undergraduate Scholarship.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
cmsa-ascv.ca/eligibility.html

Commissionaires BC Bursary Opportunities
Commissionaires BC is a Canadian not-for-profit organization and one of 16 divisions across the country
that offers a wide range of security services. Everything we do to protect our community and country
supports those who serve and have served. Therefore, we aim to provide meaningful employment to
former members of the Canadian Forces and RCMP. Must be a person, an immediate family member or
descendant of a person who works or has worked for Commissionaires BC, OR who served in the Canadian
forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or the Canadian Merchant Marine. Consideration will also be
given to persons who served in an Allied Force and are now residents of Canada.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
commissionaires.bc.ca/bursary-opportunities-with-commissionaires-bc/

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Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada Scholarship
Consolidated Credit is proud to be offering a Scholarship Program to help students struggling with debt!
This is a great opportunity for students to pay off some of their student loan debt and cover the costs of
higher education like tuition and books.
The Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada Scholarship Program will award $1000 to the
student with the best essay.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
consolidatedcreditcanada.ca/scholarship-program/

Credit Union Foundation of BC Awards
The Credit Union Foundation of British Columbia is the provincial wide philanthropic organization of the
credit union system founded and funded by British Columbia credit union members. Each year the Credit
Union Foundation of B.C. provides grants to public Colleges & Universities throughout British Columbia for
disbursement. The prime criteria is demonstrated financial need for these awards.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
cufoundation.org/student-application/

Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships
The Canadian Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/provincial-programs/

Indspire Bursary/Scholarship
Indspire has seven different awards that can help you meet your educational needs. Please read the
guidelines and select the appropriate awards category.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
indspire.ca/programs/students/bursaries-scholarships/

Irving K. Barber Indigenous Student Award
This award is open to BC Indigenous students or students of Indigenous ancestry that are planning to study
in BC and who demonstrate community involvement and volunteerism. This award is open to Indigenous
students pursuing studies in a certificate, diploma, and undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
ikbbc.ca/indigenous-awards/about-this-award/

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Irving K. Barber International Scholarships
These international scholarships are designed to support students from BC in studying abroad. Successful
applicants must clearly demonstrate academic merit as well as significant involvement in their community
and/or school.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
ikbbc.ca/international-scholarships/about-this-scholarship/

Irving K. Barber Transfer Scholarship
The Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship program is open to students who after completing two years of study
at an eligible sending institution, must transfer their credits into full-time studies at another public post-
secondary institution in BC to complete their degree. Successful applicants must clearly demonstrate
academic merit as well as significant involvement in their community and/or school.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
ikbbc.ca/transfer-scholarships/about-this-scholarship/

Irving K. Barber Women in Technology Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded woman and Aboriginal Women on the basis of academic achievement and
demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of a career in the Technology sector. Candidates must have
completed one-year of full-time studies leading to an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or
Mathematics and are continuing their studies at a BC public post-secondary institution.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
ikbbc.ca/women-in-tech/about-this-scholarship/

James Craig Reid Memorial Scholarship
Given to one student who graduated from a District 69 secondary school or lived in District 69 for at least
three years. Candidates should be entering their fourth year of study or beyond in a Canadian university
academic program. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in Music, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts or
Education. The award will be paid and applied directly to tuition and book fees.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
canadian-universities.net/Scholarships/J/James-Craig-Reid-Memorial-Scholarship.html

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Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms Essay Contest
The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (www.jccf.ca) is a Canadian legal organization and federally
registered charity that defends citizens’ fundamental freedoms under the Canadian Charter of Rights and
Freedoms, through pro bono legal representation and through educating Canadians about the free society.
The JCCF hosts an annual student essay contest. All students enrolled at any level of post-secondary
education in Canada are eligible to submit an essay.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
jccf.ca/projects-media/essay-contest/

LGMA Ken Dobell Public Service Education Fund Scholarship
The Ken Dobell Public Service Education Fund Scholarship has been established to encourage students with
an interest in federal, provincial, local government or First Nations administration and policy studies to
pursue post-secondary opportunities.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
lgma.ca/scholarships

Live Your Dream Award
The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards assists women who provide the primary source of financial
support for their families by giving them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and
employment prospects. There is an annual $10,000 available for award recipients at your Local Club level-
Soroptimists of North and West Vancouver. If you are a woman providing the primary financial support for
yourself and your dependents, have financial need, and are enrolled in or have been accepted to a
vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program then this award is for you. Call
Maureen Cafferata for questions/info regarding this award at 604-913-3178. Submit completed
applications to: mcaffer@telus.net (not to headquarters as stated online)
Value Range Varies - Please See Link
soroptimistvancouver.org/live-your-dream-awards/

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Lotus Light Charity Scholarship
The Lotus Light Charity Society’s annual scholarship program has recognized some of our brightest and most
community-conscious students since 1993. The scholarship recipients had been achieved excellency in
academic performance and at the same time actively involved in community volunteer programs in local,
national, or international level. Every year, hundreds of bright students across Canada apply to this prestige
charity scholarship.
Value Range Varies - Please See Link
vllcs.org/en/activity-2/lotus-light-charity-scholarship-2/

The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF)
Since 1981, the MMMF, a US based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity has awarded over 285 education
grants to women from developing countries who demonstrate a commitment to improving the wellbeing
of women and children in the developing world. The purpose of these grants is to provide financial
resources for the completion of academic degrees to women who are enrolled in designated
universities. Since 1981 many MMMF grantees studying at universities in the US and Canada are from over
70 developing countries, but we seek to provide financial support to more women students.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
www.mmeg.org/

MADD Canada Bursary Fund
MADD Canada’s Bursary Program is open to applicants who have themselves been severely injured or who
have had a parent (or legal guardian) or sibling killed or severely injured as a result of an impaired driving
crash and who are enrolled in a full-time, ministry-approved, post-secondary educational program. Injuries
must be catastrophic or severe and have had a significant impact on the applicants’ lives. Proof of injury
and relation to impaired driving will be required.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
madd.ca/pages/programs/victimsurvivor-services/youth-bursary-fund/

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McCall MacBain Scholarships
The McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill are Canada’s first leadership-driven scholarship for master’s and
professional degree students. They represent an investment in students who are developing expertise in
their respective fields, have a track record of taking initiative, and seek to collaborate with others to
understand and address important problems and challenges.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
mccallmacbainscholars.org/

The National Union of Public and General Employees Scholarships
Each year, the National union of Public and General Employees offers four scholarships that reflect its
pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children for the National Union’s 340,000
members who are starting at post-secondary education.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
scholarships.nupge.ca/

Neekoo Grant Program
Neekoo Philanthropic Society proudly launched the Grant Program in the late summer of 2012 with the aim
of providing financial support to young Iranian students as they pursue post-secondary education in a field
of their choice. Since 2012, we have supported close to 28 students with grant allocations of varying
amounts.
We are proud to be able to provide financial assistance once more to deserving students who have
aspirations of advancing their studies at a British Columbia accredited educational institution (university,
college or trade school). Our hope is that our community can come together to support deserving students
at the most pivotal time in their career development.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
neekoo.org/programs/grant/

Pacific Leaders Scholarships for Children of Public Servants
Every year up to 60 scholarships of $2500 each will be offered to children of public servants who are full-
time students and taking a bachelor’s degree program, trade, technical or vocational training. If you are a
qualified student with a parent who has been in the BC Public Service for three years, you may apply.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/all-employees/career-development/pacific-leaders/scholarships-for-
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Pacific Salmon Foundation Stewardship Bursary
The Pacific Salmon Foundation Stewardship Community Bursaries are awarded to students in BC whom are
dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Pacific salmon and their habitat.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
psf.ca/what-we-do/application-online-form

Public Guardian and Trustee of BC Educational Assistance Fund
The purpose of the Fund is “to assist any beneficiary selected under the provisions of the Trust to further
his or her educational goals, whether academic or vocational, provided that the bursary shall not be used
as a sole means of support but rather as a supplement to existing funding.”
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
trustee.bc.ca/services/estate-and-personal-trust-services/pages/pgt-educational-assistance-fund.aspx

Renal Health Youth Education Support (YES) Award Fund
Ken and Elizabeth established this award to honour Rod MacLeod (Ken’s dad) and their friends Bill and Pat
Bailey. The Renal Health Youth Education Support (YES) Award Fund will provide a bursary to help someone
living with kidney disease pursue their educational goals and hopefully enjoy a better quality of life as a
result.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
vancouverfoundation.ca/renalhealthYES

Skills for Hope Scholarship
Skills for Hope Foundation is a BC based registered charity, providing free educational programs, resources
and scholarships to individuals in need. Students must be registered at the University and the Award will
be paid directly to the registrar.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
skillsforhope.org/scholarships/

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Start Proud Student Leadership Scholarship
 Start Proud is committed to recognizing excellence in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
(LGBTQ+) student community across Canada as an opportunity to help students excel in their career. To
support this commitment, Start Proud awards two scholarships each year to successful student leaders with
bright futures contributing to their school/community through leadership on campus, entrepreneurial
activities or advancing social causes. awards will be awarded at $2,500 each.
The Start Proud Student Leadership Scholarships are available to LGBTQ+ post-secondary students who are
enrolled for the Fall academic term in an accredited Canadian post-secondary program of study. One award
will be reserved for students in their first undergraduate program and the other for students pursuing post-
graduate studies.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
startproud.org/awards/

Veronica Bailey Chapter AQ British Columbia Award
The Veronica Bailey Chapter AQ Scholarship was established in 2005 in memory of Veronica Bailey who was
a charter member of P.E.O. Chapter AQ on the North Shore. This award has been established to provide
financial assistance to women whose education has been interrupted and who wish to resume their post-
secondary studies. The award is open to women attending Capilano University and residing in Greater
Vancouver and who can demonstrate need for financial assistance to achieve their educational goals.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
peobc.org/scholarshipsgrants/

West Vancouver Community Foundation Scholarships
All online applications are listed on the WVCF website. You must be a resident of West Vancouver and you
must have a solid GPA.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
westvanfoundation.ca/index.php/grants-awards/scholarships

Youth Travel Foundation
Multiple awards varying from $100-$1,500 for avid group and individual travelers. All online opportunities
and applications are available on the YTF website.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
ftj-ytf.org/grants

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Awards for Students in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences

BC Tech Scholarship
Investing in the future of the local workforce is one of the keys to success for the BC technology sector; this
includes the students, programs, and institutions that help make that happen. Established in 2005, the
industry-funded BC Tech Scholarship is proud to provide grants to students who have a proven passion for
technology, a desire to leave a mark in the tech sector, and are pursuing a post-secondary education in a
technology-related program.
Eligible disciplines include Engineering, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Biotech, Cleantech, IT &
Applied Technology, Business & Technology Management, Product Management, Digital Media, and other
technical programs.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
wearebctech.com/talent-initiatives/bc-tech-scholarship/

Burnaby Historical Society Scholarship
This scholarship, given by Dr. and Mrs. Blythe Eagles in honour of Evelyn Salisbury, is an annual award of
$1,000 to an undergraduate student enrolled in a major or honors program in Canadian History with good
academic standing. Candidates must apply in writing outlining their course of studies and include a current
academic transcript and 2 letters of recommendation. Applications must be submitted to: The Burnaby
Historical Society Scholarship Committee, c/o Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, BC,
V5G 3T6
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
canadian-universities.net/Scholarships/B/Burnaby-Historical-Society-Scholarship.html

The C.D. Howe Scholarship Endowment Fund National Engineering
Scholarship
The C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation is offering up to two undergraduate scholarships (one to a male
student and one to a female student) valued at $7,500 CAD for students enrolled in an engineering program
in a Canadian university. The candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have
completed the first year of an engineering program. Each Dean or Department Head from each eligible
institution may nominate one male and one female candidate.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
univcan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-cd-howe-engineering-guidelines.pdf

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ISEE Western Canadian Chapter - Dick Shaw Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student attending a college or university in Western Canada
who is studying a subject with some relevance to the non-military use of explosives or blasting. We are
flexible about the subject providing the applicant has an interest in pursuing a career that could involve
blasting. Students may be at any level. The applicant does not need to have any link to the Chapter or
explosives industry and does not need to come from Western Canada, providing he or she is studying here.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
iseewest.org/Scholarships

Women in Technology Scholarships
The Irving K. Barber Society awards ten scholarships annually to recognize women who are excelling at the
study of Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics at the post-secondary level. At least one of these
scholarships is dedicated to a woman of Aboriginal ancestry.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
ikbbc.ca/women-in-tech/about-this-scholarship/

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Awards for Students in the Faculty of Business &
Professional Studies

Ad Standards Scholarship
Ad Standards Scholarship honors Robert E. Oliver by offering $1500 scholarship to students enrolled in an
undergraduate program at a Canadian university or college. Successful applicants display a commitment to
volunteerism, a record of academic excellence, and an interest in pursuing a career in advertising or
marketing.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
www.adstandards.ca/scholarship

EDC International Business Scholarship Program
EDC created the International Business Scholarships because international trade is critical to Canada’s
economic prosperity and we’re dedicated to helping students – the next generation of business leaders
– to succeed.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/edc_international.shtml

David Williams, Q.C. and Donald Taylor, Q.C. Memorial Bursary
Each year the Cowichan Valley Bar Association (CVBA) allocates funds to be awarded to a deserving
applicant who demonstrates a connection to the Cowichan Valley and is currently enrolled in post-
secondary education focused in a law related field.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies
For more information, please contact CVBA Secretary Lance Robson at lance@robsonlegal.ca

Ellen Bell YMCA Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a female student registered in a college or university academic program planning to pursue a
career in Marketing and Advertising.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
gv.ymca.ca/news/ellen-bell-memorial-scholarship

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Mary B. Jordan YVR Scholarship for Women in Business
YVR established the Mary B. Jordan Scholarship to support women pursuing business studies in British
Columbia. YVR will award $20,000 to a female or female-identified student who demonstrates outstanding
academic achievement, and a passion for diversity, inclusion and community participation.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
yvr.ca/en/about-yvr/leadership-and-accountability/mary-b-jordan-yvr-scholarship-for-women-in-business

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Awards for Students in the Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts

BC Arts Council Scholarship Awards
This program develops professional BC artists by assisting with the post-secondary education of outstanding
students of the arts.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
bcartscouncil.ca

George Stroumboulopoulos Music Therapy Scholarship
This scholarship is being offered to Canadian music therapy students to help them complete their studies
and internship hours. The funds have been generously supported by George Stroumboulopoulos.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
http://musictherapyfund.ca/opportunities-scholarships/

Hornby Island Blues Society – Scholarships and Bursaries
The Hornby Island Blues Society’s (HIBS) Blues Music scholarship, Banky Bursary and Casat Bursary were
created to inspire apprentice musicians within the Hornby community and beyond to achieve a greater
awareness of the dynamic nature of the structure, history and creative components of Blues and Roots
music. The funding provides an opportunity for learning in an encouraging and safe environment.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
hornby-blues.bc.ca/bursaries/index.html

James Lee Foundation Scholarship
The scholarship is open to emerging creative talent from across Canada wanting to enter into the
advertising industry. Entrants must be non-professional Canadian residents over the age of 16. All fields of
creativity related to the advertising community will be considered. (e.g. writers, art directors, film makers,
recording artists, illustrators, digital arts, etc.)
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
jamesleefoundation.com

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Kelowna Film Society – Okanagan Filmmaker Scholarship
The Kelowna Film Society awards scholarships and grants to promote filmmaking in the Okanagan. Awards
are open to students normally resident in the Okanagan who are planning to attend approved post-
secondary film studies. Awards will be in amounts from $500 to $2,000, depending on the individual cases
made by applicants.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link.
kelownafilm.com/scholarship/scholarship-and-bursary-award-history/

Kwi Am Choi Exhibition Scholarship Fund
In 2007 the family of talented artist Kwi Am Choi endowed the Port Moody Arts Centre Society (PMACS)
with funds to create the Kwi Am Choi Scholarship Fund. The fund was established to provide
encouragement and support to emerging artists between the ages of 15 and 30. The objectives of the fund
are to further the skills and experiences of student artists, to expand their artistic careers, and to enable
them to better promote their work. This is to be done by covering the costs of mounting a solo exhibition
of their work at the Port Moody Arts Centre.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
pomoarts.ca/scholarships-residencies

Musicounts Scholarships
This annual post-secondary award program will help launch the careers of 4 high-potential young
individuals who are on the cusp of graduating from post-secondary music studies. Through a financial
contribution and a unique series of mentoring and networking sessions, the awards will have a significant
and long-lasting impact on the lives of young individuals at the start of their music careers. MusiCounts
aims to shine a spotlight on music excellence at the post-secondary level, as part of the “educate-develop-
celebrate-honour” spectrum under the CARAS umbrella.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
musicounts.ca

Megan Newton Memorial Award in Theatre
The Megan Newton Memorial Fund has been set up by Meg’s family and colleagues to honour her spirit
and resourcefulness through an award for students in theatre.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
megannewtonfund.org

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Musicians’ Dream Aid Scholarship
Musicians’ Dream Aid is proud to offer an annual scholarship for young musicians. The MDA Scholarship
must be used towards the tuition of a music school or program. Applicants must submit videos of two
contrasting performances, and these are judged by an adjudicator. This year we are offering our winner a
scholarship of $500 CAD and our runner-up a scholarship of $200.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
musiciansdreamaid.weebly.com/scholarship.html

Phyllis Taylor Scholarship
The Phyllis Taylor Scholarship is available to students who are furthering their education in the fields of
music or performing arts. Scholarships up to the value of $5,000 may be awarded annually.
As stipulated by the terms directed by Phyllis Taylor in her will, scholarship applicants must be attending an
accredited post-secondary institution pursuing programs or coursework in the fields of music or performing
arts; be, or have been, a resident of Richmond for a minimum of two years; be able to demonstrate
significant musical or performing arts talent; be able to demonstrate community involvement, academic,
and leadership skills; and be of British, Scottish, or Irish descent. Preference will be given to applicants
pursuing post-graduate studies and to those who have a strong connection, and a history of commitment,
to Richmond.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
rcrg.org/GrantsScholarships/ScholarshipDetails/phyllis_taylor_scholarship

Theatre Society Legacy – Performing Arts Bursary
The Theatre Society Legacy offers two bursaries at $2000 each to individuals pursuing higher education in
Performing Arts anywhere in the world. Applicants must have graduated from a high school (public or
private) in the Tri-cities region (Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Belcarra or Anmore).
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
theatresocietylegacy.com/granting-application/performing-arts-based-bursary/

Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre Awards
The Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre administer an awards program for new writers, media
artists, folk artists and musicians.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
macewan.ca/wcm/SchoolsFaculties/ArtsScience/CentresandInstitutes/
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Vancouver Opera Guild Career Development Grant - Singers
The Vancouver Opera Guild will disburse a $6,000 Career Development Grant. This Grant will be available
to Canadian Citizens and those with Landed Immigrant status between the ages of 20 and 33 years. The
purpose of the Grant is to help people involved with, or preparing for, a career in the performance area of
opera, to improve their skills or to work on a personal project related to opera.
It will be awarded to a singer (between the ages of 20 and 33 years) who intends to make his/her career in
opera. Additional awards may be given when funds are available. Those involved in Production (stage
management, directing, costumes, set design, etc.) may apply for the 2020 Grant from the Fall (November)
of 2019.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
vancouveroperaguild.com

Mike Jarvis Memorial Scholarship
Mike was one of the founders of the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre and Deep Cove Stage Society. This
scholarship, valued at $1,000, will be awarded to anyone residing on the North Shore who has participated
in the theatre arts in any capacity, and will be enrolled in a recognized university or community college level
theatre arts program.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
https://deepcovestage.com/scholarship/

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Awards for Students in the Faculty of Education, Health &
Human Development

B.C. Associated Boards of Health, Dr. Ken Benson Memorial Bursaries
This bursary was established by The Associated Boards of Health with funds which they had raised prior to
their dissolution in 1997. The bursary is named in honour of Dr. Ken Benson who, during a long career in
public health in British Columbia, was a Medical Officer of Health, an Associate Deputy Minister and public
health consultant to the Associated Boards of Health of British Columbia.
The funds are managed by the Vancouver Foundation and the Bursary funds will be released to a successful
applicant(s) annually on the recommendation of the Health Officers’ Council. The Health Officers’ Council
is comprised of the Medical Health Officers and public health physicians of British Columbia.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
healthofficerscouncil.net/bursaries/

The Early Childhood Educators of BC Bursary
The Early Childhood Educators of BC has received funding from the Ministry of Children and Family
Development to establish a bursary fund for students enrolled in early childhood educational programs.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
ecebc.ca

The Isabel Loucks Foster Public Health Bursary Fund
The Isabel Loucks Foster Public Health Bursary fund has been set up to provide bursary funding for public
health post-graduate studies. The funds are managed by the Vancouver Foundation and the Bursary funds
will be released to a successful applicant(s) annually on the recommendation of the Health Officers’ Council.
The Health Officers’ Council is comprised of the Medical Health Officers and public health physicians of
British Columbia.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
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Awards for Students in the Faculty of Global & Community
Studies

BCEIA Student Scholarships Program
The British Columbia Environment Industry Association is pleased to offer a scholarship to a post-secondary
student pursuing Environmental Studies to recognize exceptional achievement and encourage outstanding
students to continue their post-secondary studies. Applicants must be residents of British Columbia and
either attend or plan to enroll at BC universities, colleges or technical institutes.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
https://bceia.com/2021/01/06/bceia-scholarships-program/

GH Global HERizons
Global HERizons is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that believes in the power of women to change
the world, and provide young women from rural Canada with the opportunity to receive a modest financial
contribution to their academic or career ambitions (maximum $5,000 CAD), along with expert mentorship
support to help build bridges between local and global impact.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
globalherizons.ca/for-applicants/

SWANA Pacific Chapter Stuart Somerville Memorial Scholarship
Since 1994 the BC Pacific Chapter of SWANA has offered a number of scholarship awards each year to
students in programs relevant to solid waste management or environmental protection at British Columbia
universities or colleges. In this time, over 50 scholarship awards totalling over $30,000 have been provided
to students from eight different post-secondary institutions throughout BC. Last year the awards were
$1000 each.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
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Awards for Study Abroad

Huayu Enrichment Scholarship
This scholarship supports Canadian Citizens who reside in Western Canada and have a high school diploma
or above, excellent academic performance and good moral character who wish to study Huayu courses in
the Republic of China (Taiwan). This scholarship provide them with opportunities to increase their
understanding of Taiwanese culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interactions
between Taiwan and the international community.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/web/introduce.aspx

Taiwan Scholarship
The Taiwan Scholarship Program was established by the Republic of China (Taiwan) --- the Ministry of
Education (MOE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to encourage outstanding international
students to undertake degree programs in Taiwan. In addition to providing study opportunities for a wide
range of disciplines at Taiwan’s universities and colleges, this program also aims to promote knowledge,
understanding and friendship between people in Taiwan and in countries around the world, provide
opportunities to increase academic and educational links with international institutions of higher learning,
and develop outstanding professionals and experts to meet the needs of the global society.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
roc-taiwan.org/in_en/post/4931.html

Chinese Government Scholarship Program
The Chinese Government is offering scholarships for eligible British Columbia (B.C.) students to study
abroad.
The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the
Chinese people and people around the world. It supports the development of cooperation and exchange in
the fields of education, science, culture, economy and trade between China and other countries.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/post-secondary-education/international-education/study-
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Awards for Indigenous Students

AFOA Canada: Norman Taylor Memorial Bursary Program
AFOA Canada is dedicated to helping Aboriginal people reach the highest standard of excellence in finance
and management. AFOA's initiatives in the development of Awards and Scholarships are examples of that
commitment.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
afoa.ca

BC Aboriginal Student Award
This award was established in 2008 as part of the Provincial Government’s strategy to improve Aboriginal
access and achievement. Its purpose is to support Aboriginal people in securing post-secondary education
by reducing financial barriers.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
ikbbc.ca/aboriginal-awards/about-this-award/

BC Hydro Indigenous Scholarships
Indigenous scholarships are awarded to students who are pursuing a post-secondary education and are
residents of B.C. We are interested in supporting Indigenous People working toward professions relevant
to BC Hydro.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
www.bchydro.com/community/community-giving/scholarships.html

Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards
This unique awards program is part of Canada Post’s Progressive Aboriginal Relations Program.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
canadapost.ca

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CFUW Aboriginal Women’s Award (AWA)
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) is interested in providing you with information
about its postgraduate funding for women. Students enrolled in Graduate Programs and Aboriginal Studies
may benefit. Applicants must have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status and may be studying
in Canada or abroad.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
cfuwcharitabletrust.ca/fellowships-awards-2/

Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship
The Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship Fund was established to honour the memory of the late
Chief Joe Mathias, a hereditary and elected Chief of the Squamish Nation. The scholarship fund has provided
248 scholarships to 183 students from almost 100 First Nations in BC since its inception in 2002.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
chiefjoemathias.ca/

Chilliwack Metis Association Scholarship Program
The Chilliwack Metis Associations’ (CMA) Scholarship Program provides funding to BC students of Metis
ancestry to help support their post-secondary education.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
www.chilliwackmetisassociation.ca/youth-education

Ch’nook Scholars Program
The Ch’nook Scholars program gives Aboriginal post-secondary business students the tools and connections
they need to succeed in their studies and careers, as well as a range of other benefits.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
sauder.ubc.ca/Programs/Chnook/Students/Chnook_Scholars

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Dr. Jacob McKay Awards
Adult Aboriginal students who are attending, or have in the past attended, an IAHLA institute are invited to
apply for one of four $1000 awards to support their education. The Dr. Jacob McKay Awards are provided
by the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA), which is a non-profit, independent that
supports the growth of the Aboriginal-controlled adult education and post-secondary institutes of British
Columbia.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
nisgaanation.ca/news/dr-jacob-mckay-scholarship

First Citizens Fund Student Bursary
The First Citizens Fund student bursary program is funded by the Province of British Columbia and delivered
by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. The bursary program is designed to reward students
with up to for successful completion of their term of study.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
bcaafc.com/index.php/about-us

Horatio Alger Indigenous Achievement Scholarship
The Horatio Alger Indigenous Achievement Scholarship is for Indigenous students starting a four-year post-
secondary program in the Fall. While enrolled in post-secondary program, students must maintain a
minimum 2.0 GPA and a full-time course load to receive the renewed support each year.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
horatioalger.ca/en/scholarships/about-our-scholarships-programs/indigenous-achievement-scholarships/

Indspire Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards
Each one of us has a unique potential to achieve, and for First nation, Inuit, and Metis students, Indspire is
here to help make that happen through financial assistance.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
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Indigenous Learning Centre (ILC) Awards & Scholarships Program
Established in 2013, AFOA Canada’s charity, The Indigenous Learning Centre (ILC), was created to promote
education in the area of finance, management and leadership for Aboriginal people in Canada. The ILC is
pleased to offer Bursaries for Aboriginal students wishing to pursue a career in Finance and Management
disciplines.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
afoa.ca/

New Relationship Trust Scholarships and Bursaries
NRT Scholarships and Bursaries are available to First Nations students pursuing a post-secondary education
from a recognized institution. Scholarships are awarded at the Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate levels.
Bursaries are awarded to students pursuing trades certificates and diplomas.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
newrelationshiptrust.ca

RBC Indigenous Student Award Program
Launched in 1992 to assist Indigenous students to complete post-secondary education and provide an
opportunity for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to strengthen its relationship with the Indigenous
community. Selected students are awarded up to $4,000 each academic year for two to four years to use
towards tuition, textbooks, supplies and living expenses.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
aboriginalstudents.ca/site-sponsors/rbc/

Women in Technology Scholarships
The Society awards ten scholarships annually to recognize women who are excelling at the study of
Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics at the post-secondary level. At least one of these
scholarships is dedicated to a woman of Indigenous ancestry.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
ikbbc.ca/women-in-tech/about-this-scholarship/

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Awards for Students with Disabilities

AbbVie IBD Scholarship
Supported by an educational grant from AbbVie, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada will extend 10 one-time
scholarships of up to $5000 to students living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis who are entering
into or currently attending a post-secondary educational institution for 2014. The AbbVie IBD Scholarship
is a competitive bursary.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
crohnsandcolitis.ca/Support-for-You/IBD-Scholarships

The AEBC & T-Base Scholarship Program
The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is a grassroots organization which, through education,
empowerment, and advocacy, works to improve the lives of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted
Canadians. Each year, the AEBC offers scholarships to recognize outstanding blind, deaf-blind, and partially
sighted post-secondary school students.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
www.blindcanadians.ca/programs/scholarship

The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education
Scholarship
Equity Through Education is a charitable initiative aimed at creating a more diverse workplace by offering
support to help people realize their educational ambitions by giving them opportunities they might not
otherwise have.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
limeconnect.com/programs/page/bmo-capital-markets-lime-connect-equity-through-education-
scholarship

CHS Canadian Hearing Society
The Canadian Hearing Society proudly offers scholarships to Deaf and hard of hearing students to help break
down barriers to higher education and build brighter futures.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
chs.ca/scholarships

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CMHA Lorne Fraser Educational Bursary
Since 1982, CMHA BC has been helping people with mental illness further their pursuit of post-secondary
education through our scholarship and bursary programs. Several $700 bursaries are available to students
for the tuition costs of a post-secondary education at an accredited BC institution.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
cmha.bc.ca/types-programs-services/scholarships-and-bursaries/

CMHA Lorne Fraser Scholarship for Mental Health Promotion
Since 1982, CMHA BC has been helping people with mental illness further their pursuit of post-secondary
education through our scholarship and bursary programs. Scholarships worth $1000 and $2000 are
available to two post-secondary students entering the second, third, or fourth year of an undergraduate
program, or any stage of a graduate program, whose education and career goals are related to mental
health promotion.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
cmha.bc.ca/types-programs-services/scholarships-and-bursaries/

Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) Scholarships
The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program was established in 2002. This Program is
supported by donations of the members of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) and by the
generous contributions from the Algar family, Doreen Laszlo (spouse of Dr. Charles Laszlo) and MedEl.
The mandate of CHHA is to encourage awareness of hearing loss and to advocate self-help for people with
hearing loss. Its aim is to achieve full hearing accessibility in Canadian society. The Canadian Hard of Hearing
Association Foundation (CHHAF) was established to create a perpetual financial legacy to support the
activities of CHHA, and to create specific initiatives for people with hearing loss in Canada.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
chha.ca/get-involved/scholarships/

Cerebral Palsy Association of BC – Tanabe Bursaries
The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC proudly offers 10 bursaries of $1000 each, to any eligible student 17
years and older, with CP, that is currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning and is planning to
continue their studies the following term. The bursary is named for Yoshinori Tanabe in recognition of his
years of dedication to, and advocacy for, people in BC who live with Cerebral Palsy.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
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CNIB Scholarships
CNIB's Post-Secondary Scholarships are awarded to Canadian students who are blind or partially sighted for
the purpose of pursuing their post-secondary studies.
 Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
www.cnib.ca

DCCI Scholarship
Disability Credit Canada is committed to helping young disabled Canadians achieve their goals in higher
education or vocational training towards employment. The annual scholarship winner will be awarded
$1,000 towards their tuition to an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution.
The scholarship will be awarded to a Canadian high school student with a documented disability who is
pursuing post-secondary education in the field of study in health care, criminal justice or community &
social services at an accredited Canadian institution for the upcoming academic year.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
https://disabilitycreditcanada.com/dcci-scholarship-for-canadian-students-with-disabilities/

Google Lime Scholarship
The Google Lime Scholarship is an opportunity for students to receive $10,000 (for those studying in the
U.S.) or $5,000 (for those studying in Canada), attend the annual Google Scholars Retreat, and be
considered for an internship. Open to an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student currently enrolled at a
university in the U.S. or Canada who is pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a
degree in a closely related field
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
limeconnect.com/programs/page/google-lime-scholarship

Janice Lee Blue Wave Youth Bursary
The Janice Lee Blue Wave Bursary honours the legacy of Janice Lee, an 18-year-old who struggled with
depression and anxiety for six years and took her own life in 2006. The following year, Blue Wave was
created by her family to help break the silence around mental illness in teens and to provide support earlier.
The vision of the Janice Lee Blue Wave Bursary program is to invest in the resilience, wisdom, and potential
of young people and to reduce some of the barriers during the major transition from high school to higher
education.
Application Deadline and Value Range Varies - Please See Link
bluewavebc.ca/janice-lee-blue-wave-bursary/

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