Scholarships & Bursaries

Scholarships Bursaries

British Columbia Student Awards and Scholarships

There are a variety of awards and scholarships available through the Ministry of Education and Child Care. An outline of the awards is noted below, and detailed descriptions can be found in the .

Student Loans

  •  provides information on applying for and monitoring your student loan.
  •  is the Federal government's web-site designed to help  for post-secondary education financially. 

Accessing Exam Results

To access your exam results, go to . To look up your exam results you will need your PEN (Personal Education Number) found on your transcript or any report card. 

District / Authority Scholarships

There are 5500 District/Authority Scholarships distributed across school districts and independent school authorities that recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength. Winners will receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.

Students can submit an application for this scholarship through their school counsellor.

Due date for this application is May 1st, 2023 by 3 pm. 

District Authority Award Reference Form

To win a scholarship, a student must apply and:

  • Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee, which requires a student to demonstrate outstanding achievement in any of the following focus areas:  
    • Indigenous Languages and Culture, demonstrated at school or in the community
    • Fine Arts (e.g., Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)
    • Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (e.g., Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics, Information Communication Technology)
    • Physical Activity (e.g., Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education)
    • International Languages from the International Languages curriculum or External Assessments, including AP and IB courses 
    • Community Service (Volunteer Activity), which includes awareness of local, global, and cultural issues
    • Technical and Trades Training (e.g., Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training) 
  • Fulfil the B.C. graduation requirements of either the 2018 Graduation Program or the Adult Graduation Program by August 31st of the student’s graduating year
  • Have not previously received a District/Authority Award or a District/Authority Scholarship
School District No. 73 District Scholarships

To qualify for the ÌÇÐÄSwag Scholarships, Bursaries & Community Awards, applicants must meet the following basic eligibility criteria:

  1. Graduate from a School District No.73 Secondary School
  2. Meet the academic requirements for the awards you are applying for
  3. Submit the Financial Need Statement if you are applying for the BURSARIES
  4. Submit a personal letter of application addressing:
  • Future goals and objectives
  • School involvement
  • Community involvement
  • Athletic and/or Fine Arts involvement
  • Specific requirements for individual awards **unless a separate letter is required

    5. Enclose TWO letters of recommendation

Please find application here. Due date for this application is May 1st, 2024 by 3 pm. 

Pritchard Bursaries - ÌÇÐÄSwag Secondary Schools - Pritchard Residents

The Pritchard Ladies Group Society wishes to provide support to a deserving PRITCHARD Resident. Each year, the Society offers a $1,000 bursary for a Pritchard resident graduating from a ÌÇÐÄSwag School who plans to pursue post-secondary education after graduation.

Pritchard Ladies Group Society Application Form

The Pritchard Community Association wishes to provide support to a deserving PRITCHARD Resident. Each year, the Society offers a $500 bursary for a Pritchard resident graduating from a ÌÇÐÄSwag School who plans to pursue post-secondary education after graduation.

Pritchard Community Association Application Form

Deadline: May 1st of each school year.

Dufferin Elementary PAC would like to offer a graduating student of ÌÇÐÄSwag this award.

Criteria:

Must be a former Dufferin Elementary student (at least one school year) pursing a post-secondary education 

  • Write a letter about why you deserve the award and your educational goals
  • Award Value $1000.00
  • Closing date April 30
  • Winner will be contacted June 5 (only winner will be contacted)

Applicants can apply to: Dufferin Elementary PAC email

RL Clemitson Elementary PAC Award

The RLC PAC wishes to support one deserving Grade 12 Graduate. The RLC PAC $1000 Award was created to offer $1,000.00 to an RLC alumni that displays excellent community involvement/service, dedication to their academic studies, and participation in community or school activities. The RLC PAC values community spirit and volunteers; we wish to reward a past student that holds the same values.

Deadline: May 1st of each school year - 3:00 pm

RLC PAC Application Form

Rotary Bursary 

This bursary will be awarded to students planning to attend post-secondary education within the two years following graduation. Students must be graduating in the year of application and be residents of the greater Sun Peaks area including Whitecroft and Heffley Lake. Learn more.

Deadline: May 15, 2024

Rotary Bursary Application

Rotary Bursary Criteria

 

BC Achievement Scholarships

Students do not need to apply for this award. Each year the B.C. graduates with the highest cumulative average based on courses required for graduation (both required and elective) are eligible to receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.

The Ministry will determine recipients based on students’ achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy  requirements (including elective courses). Grad Transitions will not be included. A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for awarding the BC Achievement Scholarship.Recipients must:

  • Fulfil graduation requirements of the  by August 31st of the student’s graduating year.
  • Attain a "B" (73% or above) or better average in their Language Arts 12 course:
    • English 12
    • Communications 12
    • Français langue premiere 12, or
    • English 12 First Peoples

A student can receive only one BC Achievement Scholarship in their lifetime.

BCSSA Grade 12 Scholarships

The British Columbia School Superintendents Association will award six regional scholarships to students planning to pursue post-secondary studies.

Students wishing to be considered for a scholarship must be currently enrolled in their final year of studies at a public secondary school in British Columbia and expected to graduate in June 2024. One recipient will be chosen from each of the six BCSSA provincial chapters (Fraser Valley, Kootenay-Boundary, Metro, Vancouver Island, Northern, Thompson-Okanagan). Each recipient will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

The deadline to submit is April 16, 2024.

Other Scholarships and Bursaries Resources
  •  has a large, searchable database of awards and scholarships
  •  is another source for awards and scholarships
  • The is dedicated to supporting post-secondary education in our communities. .
  •  has information on scholarships, bursaries and loans
  • Kamloops Blazers Education and Scholarship Society Application form - Deadline: April 30, 2024

Canfor High School Scholarship Awards
Canfor awards $1,000 High School Scholarships to graduating students in its operating communities to encourage young people to choose a professional, technical or trades career pathway that supports the forest and wood products manufacturing sector.

Eligible Areas of Study include:

  • Forestry / Forest Ecology & Management
  • Wood Products Manufacturing
  • Process, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
  • Certified Trades Programs:
  • Millwright, Electrician, Heavy-duty Mechanic, Instrumentation, Sawfiler/Benchman, Pipefitter, Welder, Power Engineer, and Carpentry
  • Business Programs
  • Business Administration, Business Technology, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Human Resources

All nominations must be received by Friday, May 3, 2024.

Visit for more information.

Future Bright Program

 (also known as EFry) is sharing information about Future Bright, a free program that helps families with net income of less than $48,535 access up to $3,200 in education savings grants that are available to fund their child’s education after high school.  The said grants are in addition to child benefits, bursaries, scholarships, and other incentives that eligible children may qualify for.
Lisa Huus Bursary

To assist persons with physical disabilities to begin or continue post-secondary education in British Columbia or Alberta.

The Lisa Huus Memorial Fund was created in memory of Lisa Pauline Huus to help students with disabilities achieve their educational goals.

Successful applicants awarded up to $5,000.

Lisa Huus Application Guidelines

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024

Learn more .
Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities

 scholarships provide financial support to Canadian youth with disabilities looking to complete a 1- to 4-year post-secondary program. Funding of up to $40,000 is available. Up to three scholarships are available this year.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024

Scholarship Guidelines

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Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships

These $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating secondary school apprentices who:

  • Have been registered in a school district Secondary School Apprenticeship Program (SSA) prior to graduation,
  • Successfully complete SSA 11A, SSA 11B, SSA 12A, and SSA 12B (Please note: In 2017-2018 these course codes changed to: MWRK 11A, MWRK 11B, MWRK 12A, and MWRK 12B),
  • Maintain a C+ average or better in their Grade 12 numbered courses, and
  • Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation.

There is no need to apply for Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships.  All students who meet the criteria for the Scholarship are automatically considered for the award.

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