student stories
Donor-funded awards, scholarships and bursaries make a meaningful difference to BCIT students as they prepare for their chosen profession—helping them focus on making their career goals a reality.
Students across BCIT benefit from donor support. Here are just a few of their stories:
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Jennifer's dream of becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer looked at risk in her second year when she couldn't make ends meet. During her darkest hour, Jennifer received a bursary and later, an entrance award to keep her dream alive.
:: Meet Jennifer Mitchell
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If it weren't for five student awards from generous donors like Garfield Weston and Dr. G. Wynne Powell, Julia Paskovic's exceptional marketing and leadership talents may have taken a backseat to the stress of meeting her educational and living expenses.
:: Meet Julia Cameron |
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A BCIT-funded President's Entrance Award has helped Maximilian Lundberg, one of BCIT's brightest, to focus his talents on excelling in the Digital Animation Certificate program.
:: Meet Maximilian Lundberg |
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Nancy Ricard faced exceptional personal and financial challenges while working towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Three donor-funded bursaries helped her complete her education and embark on her career.
:: Meet Nancy Ricard |
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Receiving two donor-funded awards meant that electrical trades student Ryan Lal could stay in school without having to take a part-time job. He could focus on his apprenticeship, and continue towards his goal.
:: Meet Ryan Lal |
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A BCIT Bursary helped Broadcast and Media Communications student Gabriel Colome focus on the graduation projects that would demonstrate his skills to employers in an intensely competitive industry.
:: Meet Gabriel Colome |
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Dawn Rumsby faced increasing financial pressures as she neared completion of her studies in Medical Radiography, but receiving an endowed bursary ensured that she could complete the program.
:: Meet Dawn Rumsby |
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