Funding for Students
Below is information about funding opportunities such as scholarships and bursaries for students.
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CMHA BC scholarships and Bursaries
CMHA BC helps people with mental illness further their post-secondary education through scholarship and bursary programs. Several awards are available each year to BC post-secondary students who live with mental illness or addiction. Available scholarships and...
The Lambda Foundaton
The Lambda Foundation is a Canadian charity organization that strives to create more possibilities for the LGBTQ+ community by offering awards and scholarships. They have partnered with universities across Canada including the University of Victoria, University of...
LOUD Scholarships
The LOUD (Leadership, Opportunity, Unity, Diversity) Foundation is providing scholarships worth $2500 to people who self identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants must be enrolled, currently studying or have completed a program in the last 12 months in a...
Indspire bursaries, scholarships, and awards for Indigenous students
Indspire offers various scholarships and bursaries for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students enrolled in post-secondary education. Since 2004, Indspire has provided over $115 million in financial support. Application deadlines: February 1, August 1, and November 1...
BCAAFC funding for Indigenous students
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres has multiple funding opportunities available for Indigenous students. The Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) provides funding First Nations students who are BC residents and are ineligible for funding...
Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
Access over 600 bursaries for Indigenous students in one place with the Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool. The list can be filtered by location, field of study, and Aboriginal group. Application deadline: Varies by bursary...
UVic Emergency Bursaries for Indigenous Students
The University of Victoria's Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement has partnered with The Mastercard Foundation to provide Indigenous students with emergency funds for the following unexpected situations: medical, optical, dental, technology,...
UVic Indigenous bursaries, scholarships, awards
Indigenous students at the University of Victoria can learn about bursaries, scholarships, and awards that are specific to Indigenous students by contacting the LE,NOṈET, Mentorship and Financial Aid Coordinator, or the Indigenous Students Support Coordinator who...
BC nurses education bursary
Full-time nursing students in BC may be eligible for extra funding with demonstrated need. Applicants must be enrolled in a designated program lasting at least 4 months. Funding received is based on the demonstrated need of all applicants. Application...