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Due to an ongoing labour dispute, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills is currently experiencing a disruption in service. As a result, access to the StudentAid BC online application system is temporarily unavailable.

Please note: Applying for a student loan is a requirement for bursary eligibility. However, if you were unable to apply for a loan due to the strike, you should still submit your bursary application.

It is your responsibility to apply for a student loan as soon as the StudentAid BC application system is back online. We encourage you to monitor the StudentAid BC website for updates on service availability.

Bursaries are non-repayable awards granted to full-time students who demonstrate financial need. Students may apply following successful completion of their first term/level or 4 months of full-time study.  There are three deadlines per year, January 30, June 30, October 30, and the online application opens one month prior to each deadline.

Generally, students are eligible to apply during the corresponding deadline when they are enrolled in*:

  • Eligible Technology programs – Level/Term 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10
  • Bachelor of Science in  Nursing – Term 2, 5, 8
  • Eligible Trades programs (must meet eligibility criteria below)

*Please note – some programs may not align, and this is subject to change.

Details and deadlines by term

Expand each section below to find the term-specific application period, deadline, and bursary eligibility list, if applicable.

Online applications will close at 11:59 pm on each deadline date.

Bursary application results

All term bursary results will be posted on your myBCIT account by the end of month following the application deadline.

Terms and conditions

Bursary appeals

Students seeking to appeal the decision regarding their bursary application can access the BCIT Bursary Appeal Request form through their myBCIT account. 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.

Frequently asked bursary questions