BCIT Bursaries

To be considered all students must meet the following:

• Have applied and been assessed for financial need by the StudentAid BC (or the government student assistance loan program from your home province if you are not a BC resident).
• Have successfully completed one of the following at BCIT within the last 12 months:
  • A full-time term or level of study in a multi-level/term program where tuition is paid per term or level.
    or
  • One month of full-time study (must be after the withdrawal deadline), in a program that is not term or level based (under 12 months long) and requires only a single tuition payment.
• Have a minimum average of 60% in prior full-time studies at BCIT (Technology students).
• Be a citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
• Be enrolled in a StudentAid BC-eligible BCIT credential program (credential programs lead to a certificate, diploma or degree).
• Be enrolled as a full-time student at BCIT during the bursary academic period (full-time is defined as  60%+ of a 100% course load or 40% + for students with approved permanent disabilities).
• Document financial need by completing a bursary application form.
• For each deadline, you must be enrolled in one of the eligible levels, terms, or intake dates on the list of eligible programs.

Note: You can only receive BCIT full-time student bursaries once per calendar year (January 1 to December 31), or one time per program if program is 12 months or less.

As funds are limited, bursaries are awarded to those students who demonstrate that they have exhausted all other sources of financial assistance.

Some bursaries are restricted to specific applicants (e.g. hometown, geographic region, union affiliation, gender, etc.). Questions on the application will help to identify if you meet any of these criteria.

Bursaries are available to students enrolled in designated programs, levels/terms, and intake start dates. A list of eligible programs for each term will be posted on the first day of each application window.

Fall Term Eligible Program List [PDF]

During a bursary application period, the application form for that period will be available on your myBCIT account.

Steps to apply:

1. Go to my.BCIT, and log in to your account.
2. Click Online Self-Service.
3. Select “Student Financial Aid & Awards” from the menu.
4. Log in again with your A# Student ID.
5. Select the “Application” icon.
6. Select the correct “application term” and “Bursary Application” to begin.

This video is a walk through of the application.

Note: You can update your bursary application at any time during the application period by making changes and clicking Save Section. Once all sections are marked COMPLETE, you must click Mark Application as Complete to officially submit your application.

Important: If you don’t complete this final step, your application will remain incomplete and will not be reviewed. Please note that no changes can be made after the deadline.

Application windows

• Fall Term: October 1 – October 31
• Winter Term: January 2 – January 31
• Spring/Summer Term: June 1 – June 30

The online application will close at 11:59 PM on the last day of each application window.

All bursary results will be posted on your myBCIT account.
Result Availability

• Fall Term: Results released by the end of November
• Winter Term: Results released by mid-March
• Spring/Summer Term: Results released by the end of July

To view your results, log in to myBCIT and select:

1. Online Self-Service
2. Select ‘Student Financial Aid & Awards’ from the menu
3. Log in again with your A# student ID
4. Select the ‘Application’ icon to view your bursary status
5. If approved, select the ‘Financial Aid Disbursements and Awards’ icon to view the names(s) of the bursary you are receiving and the amount of your award(s)

Students can register for Direct Deposit (EFT) through BCIT Financial Services for any expected payments including awards, scholarships, and bursaries. Register for Direct Deposit through this link.

If you do not register for EFT, payment will be issued by cheque and mailed within 4 weeks of fund disbursement. Please ensure your mailing address is up to date in your myBCIT account.

Note: If you have outstanding monies owing to BCIT, this amount will be deducted from your award.

We are deeply grateful for the generous contributions of individuals and organizations supporting our bursary fund.  To express your gratitude, please write a Letter of Appreciation by following these steps:

• Click here to find a Thank-You letter guide
• Submit your letter to the BCIT Foundation Office via email.

Deadline: Your letter must be submitted within 30 days of receiving your Notice of Award.
The Foundation Office will forward your letter to the donor.

Bursary appeals

Students seeking to appeal the decision regarding their bursary application can access the BCIT Bursary Appeal Request form through their myBCIT account. Information will be provided in your bursary results email.  Please provide details of your extenuating circumstances in the form.

Note: This appeal process is for full-time students who applied initially for a BCIT Bursary in the current term. If you didn’t apply initially, you can’t appeal. For extenuating circumstances, contact Student Financial Aid & Awards to schedule an advisor appointment at 604-432-8555.

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Log in to myBCIT.
2. Go to Online Self-Service.
3. Choose ‘Student Financial Aid & Awards.’
4. Re-enter your A# student ID.
5. Click on the ‘Application’ icon.
6. Select ‘Bursary Appeal’ to start your application.

The application status and decisions for the all bursary appeals will be available on your myBCIT account by the end of the month following the application deadline.

Awarded bursaries are subject to cancellation. Students that withdraw, reduce their course load, or no longer meet the bursary eligibility criteria may have to forfeit all or part of their award. This decision will be made by Student Financial Aid and Awards. A cancelled award will be charged against the student’s BCIT account.