Confirmed ongoing yearly

David C. Lam TEAL (BC Teachers of an Additional Language) Foundation Award

January 31 is the deadline each year. 

The Scholarship is valued at up to $3,000. It 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 C. Lam/BC TEAL ELL Scholarship must be documented permanent residents of Canada.  International students on student visas are not eligible for this award.

Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation Bursaries

The CST Foundation Bursaries are awarded to students who require financial assistance to access post-secondary education.  Applicants must be students whose parents did not attend post-secondary education.  From university degrees to apprenticeships, all Canadian post-secondary education programs are eligible for bursaries.

The funds can be used to cover the cost of tuition and related expenses such as books, supplies or living expenses.

Canadian Union of Public Employees Aubrey Burton / Reg Ford Memorial Scholarships

See the website provided below for application form and details (including application deadline). 

Applicants must: 
- be a child of a CUPE member 
- be completing Grade 12 in the current year or previous year
- be entering first year studies at a recognized post-secondary institution in BC.  A copy of the acceptance letter from the admitting institution must be provided.
 

Burger King Scholarships

The Burger King Foundation is a U.S. based 501(c)(3) public nonprofit that believes without education you limit your potential to be your own way. Inspired by Burger King Restaurants co-founder, Jim McLamore, it's our mission to create brighter futures by empowering individuals and feeding potential through education and emergency relief. As a global Foundation, the Burger King Foundation partners with select nonprofits focusing on scholarships, literacy, and creating sustainable learning environments.

Betty Spalton Scholarship Program

For students entering or continuing studies leading to a career in road building, road maintenance, or heavy construction.  (examples: civil engineering, heavy duty mechanic, ...)

Must be planning to attend full or part-time program at a BC college, university, or technical institute

Usually applications are due May 31 of each year.  See the website below to confirm details. 

BC School Trustees Association Student Citizenship Award

Each year, BCSTA selects graduating BC public school students who have displayed exemplary citizenship within their school and community.  

See BCSTA website for full details including application requirements, application form, and exact application deadline.  The updated application form is usually available in November.  Be sure to confirm the application deadline. (usually in February or early March)

BCGEU Student Scholarships

Applicant must be:
• A BCGEU member, or related to a current retired, or deceased BCGEU member or staff; and
• A student or prospective post-secondary or higher learning student enrolled, registered or planning to attend an eligible educational institution in the upcoming school year.

Eligible relatives include spouses, parents, and children or grandchildren (including foster, adopted and step children and grandchildren). 

BC Soccer Scholarship

BC Soccer Scholarships are awarded to successful applicants who, for three or more years, have played with a team affiliated with BC Soccer and/or someone who is currently participating in some capacity in soccer (player, referee, coach, or administrator). I

See the BC Soccer website for full details, including the application form, and to confirm the application deadline for the current year.  

Usually, applications open in March are due in April.