Funding for Students
Below is information about funding opportunities such as scholarships and bursaries for students.
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Susan & Steven Rubin Educational Scholarship Fund
The Educational Scholarship Fund provides three scholarships, each worth $1,800. These scholarships were created by Steven Rubin, a 32nd Degree Mason, known for his commitment to supporting individuals in improving themselves and their businesses, with a particular...
TCF Undergraduate Scholarship
The TCF scholarship provides up to $45,000 for books and tuition for students studying in undergraduate programs at a recognized post-secondary school. To maintain eligibility, students are expected to enroll in a minimum of four courses per semester, with a...
Quest for Excellence Scholarship Program
The Quest for Excellence program grants 40 scholarships of $1,000 each to graduating high school students in Canada who are pursuing a post-secondary education. Eligible applicants must write a 1,250-word essay based on one of three key themes: charitable community...
T.S. McPHERSON ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
One or more scholarships of a minimum of $4,500 per year, up to five years, are awarded to students of exceptional promise entering the University of Victoria directly from British Columbia secondary schools, colleges, and universities. Normally two scholarships are...
Dr. J. Donald Rowlatt Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a British Columbia secondary school student entering their first year at UVic and who has been granted admission to the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. Preference will be given to an aboriginal student. This scholarship is...
George W. Nelms Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a student with high academic standing who is entering UVic directly from a secondary school or college in Northern British Columbia or the Peace River district of Alberta and intends to pursue a degree in a program offered by the...
A.H.B. “Spoon” Wotherspoon Memorial Scholarship
Children of insurance industry practitioners can apply for the A.H.B. "Spoon" Wotherspoon Memorial Scholarships, worth $1000. Applicants must show a commitment to community service and preference given to applicants with a connection to an IBABC member. Application...
BC Housing Education Awards Program
The Education Awards Program helps residents in a household directly receiving subsidy from BC Housing, or receiving rental assistance through the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) at the start of courses pursue their educational goals. The bursaries and awards are for...
Jane-Claire Inkster Memorial Scholarship
Three scholarships will be awarded to students who intend to study programs other than business, commerce, or economics and who are entering the University of Victoria from British Columbia secondary schools, colleges, or universities. Preference will be given to...