Scholarships and grants for British Columbia students

For 55 well-rounded B.C. graduates nominated by their school for community service and commitment to a career path. You need at least a B average in Grades 11 and 12.

1. Ask your school about its one nomination early in Grade 12
2. Keep at least a B average in Grades 11 and 12 and 73% in Language Arts 12
3. Complete the online application once nominated, before the February 2027 deadline

Timing, as the provider states it: The 2027 application opens in late fall 2026 and closes in February 2027. The exact date isn't posted yet

Non-repayable money for low- and middle-income full-time students in an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate at a B.C. public school.

1. Apply for full-time StudentAid BC funding for your program year
2. Report family income accurately; the grant stops at the cut-off for your family size
3. Check your notice of assessment for the grant amount

Timing, as the provider states it: Assessed automatically when you apply for a student loan

Turns part of your B.C. student loan into a grant if you study full time at a B.C. public school and have a permanent, persistent or prolonged disability.

1. Apply for StudentAid BC funding for your program year
2. Send the Appendix 8 Disability Programs Application with your disability verification, if StudentAid BC hasn't verified it before
3. Work with your school's accessibility office on the services, equipment or assessment you need

Timing, as the provider states it: Assessed automatically with your StudentAid BC application once your disability is verified

Pays for disability services and equipment in upgrading, ESL or Accessible Education and Training courses, or at post-secondary level once your federal services and equipment grant is used up.

1. Apply for StudentAid BC funding for your program year
2. Send the Appendix 8 Disability Programs Application with your disability verification, if StudentAid BC hasn't verified it before
3. Work with your school's accessibility office on the services, equipment or assessment you need

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply through StudentAid BC's disability funding process during your study period

Your school district or authority picks graduates who stand out in one area, such as fine arts, trades, community service, physical activity or Indigenous languages and culture.

1. Ask your counsellor which areas your district awards and when it closes
2. Prepare evidence of your strength in that area
3. Apply through your school or district; winners hear in November

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply through your school or district by its own date

An extra bursary for full- or part-time students at a B.C. public school who qualify for the Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities.

1. Apply for StudentAid BC funding for your program year
2. Send the Appendix 8 Disability Programs Application with your disability verification, if StudentAid BC hasn't verified it before
3. Work with your school's accessibility office on the services, equipment or assessment you need

Timing, as the provider states it: Assessed with your StudentAid BC application

For the 8,000 B.C. graduates with the top marks in Grades 10 to 12 graduation courses. You don't apply. Use the voucher for tuition at a designated school.

1. Graduate by August 31 with your citizenship or PR status on record at your school
2. Have a final percentage for your Language Arts 12 course; it breaks ties
3. Watch your StudentTranscripts Service account in November and redeem the voucher

Timing, as the provider states it: No application. Winners are notified in November after graduation

Covers a learning disability assessment for StudentAid BC students at a B.C. public school whose accessibility office recommends one.

1. Qualify for StudentAid BC funding for full- or part-time study
2. Meet your school's accessibility services office and ask whether they recommend an assessment
3. Apply through that office, which arranges the bursary

Timing, as the provider states it: Ask your school's accessibility services office; there is no single date

Waives tuition and most fees at B.C. public schools for former youth in care of the B.C. ministry or an Indigenous Child and Family Service Agency.

1. Confirm you were in care when you turned 19, or for at least 24 months in total
2. Complete the waiver application form and give it to your school's financial aid office
3. Allow up to six weeks for StudentAid BC to verify your time in care

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply through your school's financial aid office; there is no single date

Need-based entrance awards for strong students entering UBC from high school or transferring in. You write about your circumstances and send a reference.

1. Apply to UBC by December 1
2. Complete the Student Application Form and a Description of Circumstance of up to 1,000 words
3. Get the Reference Form and, if you're in high school, the Parent/Guardian Form in by December 1

Timing, as the provider states it: Admission application and Entrance Award application due December 1, 2026

For high school and CEGEP students who excel in class and in arts, service, sport or school life. A share is set aside for Indigenous students.

1. Tick the Presidential Scholars option in your UBC application
2. Complete every section, including the personal profile, and pay the fee by December 1
3. Watch for results in the spring

Timing, as the provider states it: Ask to be considered in your UBC application by December 1, 2026

Named awards, such as the H.Y. Louie, Lohn Foundation and Jack and Sadie Diamond awards, for high school students with 80%+, volunteer work and financial need.

1. Apply to SFU for the fall 2027 term
2. Write a personal summary of up to 500 words on your volunteer work and involvement
3. Send one community reference letter; you're also considered for entrance bursaries

Timing, as the provider states it: Application open November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific

For First Nations, Métis and Inuit students starting at SFU in the fall with at least 80%. Judged on your service and cultural contribution to your community.

1. Apply to SFU for the fall term
2. Gather proof of Indigenous heritage, such as a Status or Métis card
3. Send the PDF application with one community reference letter by March 31, 2027

Timing, as the provider states it: Applications open November 1, 2026 and close March 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific

For academically strong First Nations, Métis and Inuit students entering or transferring into UVic.

1. Apply for admission to UVic
2. Check the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration rules
3. Apply through the entrance scholarship application between February 15 and April 30

Timing, as the provider states it: Application window February 15 to April 30

International applicants with at least 90% (or 31 IB points) and strong extracurricular excellence compete for this award.

1. Apply to SFU as an international student
2. Prepare the entrance scholarship application with your activities and references
3. Submit by SFU's published deadline

Timing, as the provider states it: Check SFU's entrance award page for the next deadline

For Canadian citizens and permanent residents with at least 90% (or 31 IB points) and strong extracurricular excellence. SFU also lists named awards in computing and engineering.

1. Apply to SFU from high school
2. Prepare the entrance scholarship application with your activities and references
3. Submit by SFU's published deadline

Timing, as the provider states it: Check SFU's entrance award page for the next deadline

Scholarships and bursaries for UBC Vancouver students with a disability, studying full time or on a reduced load approved by the Centre for Accessibility.

1. Register with the Centre for Accessibility if you need a reduced course load
2. Read the award descriptions; scholarships weigh merit and bursaries weigh need
3. Apply in the next application window

Timing, as the provider states it: The 2026 application closed September 15, 2026. UBC runs it each year

For Canadian citizens and permanent residents with an A average (4.0 GPA) in all Grade 12 courses, enrolling full-time the year after Grade 12.

1. Apply to UFV; entrance scholarship applications open January 1
2. You need an A average across all Grade 12 courses
3. Take at least 12 credits a semester and keep a 3.5 GPA

Timing, as the provider states it: Fall 2027 deadline not yet published; the last one was March 10, 2026

One award a year for an outstanding woman entering UBC Engineering from high school, weighing marks and leadership. Work promoting women in STEM is preferred.

1. Apply to UBC's Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) program
2. Show your leadership in clubs, volunteering, sport or professional groups in your UBC application
3. The Faculty of Applied Science recommends winners; there's no separate form

Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application. Apply to UBC Engineering by the admission deadline

Automatic ladder for incoming Canadian and non-US students at a full course load.

1. Apply for first-year admission to Trinity Western; there is no separate scholarship form
2. Bands start at 73%, 85% and 90%
3. Each student may receive one entrance scholarship

Timing, as the provider states it: Automatic with admission

10 to 15 awards based on an average of at least 92% in the top four Grade 11 academic courses, including English.

1. Apply to Thompson Rivers University
2. Apply for entrance scholarships between December 1 and March 1
3. Make sure your Grade 11 marks are on file

Timing, as the provider states it: Entrance scholarship window runs December 1 to March 1

Automatic consideration for international secondary-school students who apply by the admission deadline and aren't International Scholars nominees.

1. Apply for first-year admission to UBC by the admission deadline; there is no separate scholarship form
2. Strong academics and involvement are weighed
3. Check renewal conditions in your award letter

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply for admission by UBC's deadline

For a woman entering UBC Engineering directly from high school who shows leadership outside class. B.C. residents are preferred.

1. Apply to UBC's Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) program
2. Show your leadership in clubs, volunteering, sport or professional groups in your UBC application
3. The Faculty of Applied Science recommends winners; there's no separate form

Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application. Apply to UBC Engineering by the admission deadline

Grades-based awards for first-year students who apply and self-declare their grades by January 15.

1. Apply for first-year admission to UNBC by January 15; there is no separate scholarship form
2. Self-declare your grades in the application
3. Confirm the grade bands on the official page

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply and self-declare grades by January 15

Automatic one-time awards for Canadian citizens and permanent residents admitted with 90%+ (or 32 IB points). Students outside B.C. self-report marks February 15 to March 15.

1. Apply for first-year admission to UVic; there is no separate scholarship form
2. You need at least 90%; UVic doesn't round up
3. Self-report your marks (outside B.C.) or order transcripts (B.C.) on time

Timing, as the provider states it: Out-of-province Grade 12 students self-report marks February 15 to March 15

Automatic one-time award for international students admitted with an A- or equivalent.

1. Apply for first-year admission to UVic as an international student; there is no separate scholarship form
2. You need an A- average or equivalent
3. Report or send marks by UVic's dates

Timing, as the provider states it: No application

Renewable awards for outstanding women entering UBC Engineering from high school or by transfer. Leadership and B.C. residency are preferred.

1. Apply to UBC's Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) program
2. Show your leadership in clubs, volunteering, sport or professional groups in your UBC application
3. The Faculty of Applied Science recommends winners; there's no separate form

Timing, as the provider states it: No separate application. Apply to UBC Engineering by the admission deadline

For First Nations, Inuit and Métis students from B.C. in a degree, diploma, certificate or trades program that lines up with a BC Hydro career.

1. Check your program lines up with a BC Hydro career path
2. Collect your transcripts and examples of community involvement
3. Apply when the 2027 intake opens; BC Hydro weighs career fit, marks and community work

Timing, as the provider states it: Applications for 2026 are closed. Sign up for notice of the 2027 intake

For Grade 12 students in British Columbia who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons, with at least a 75% average last school year, applying to an eligible post-secondary school.

1. Read the 2027 Program Guidelines on the Beedie Luminaries site
2. Check you had at least 75% last school year and plan to apply to an eligible school
3. Apply online once applications open on November 2, 2026

Timing, as the provider states it: Applications for Cohort 2027 open November 2, 2026 at 1 p.m. PST; read the 2027 Program Guidelines for the closing date

For top incoming Canadian students from outside Alberta, based on admission average. No application.

1. Apply for first-year admission to the University of Alberta from outside Alberta; there is no separate scholarship form
2. Awards go to top admission averages
3. Check renewal rules in your award letter

Timing, as the provider states it: Assessed at the time of the admission offer

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who aren't Quebec residents pay the Quebec tuition rate when they study in French in an eligible Laval program. Most certificates, bachelor's and master's programs qualify.

1. Choose a French-language Laval program that isn't on the excluded list
2. Confirm your French is strong enough to succeed in the program
3. Apply for admission; the exemption follows eligibility

Timing, as the provider states it: Applied to eligible programs; check the 2026–2027 excluded-program list