Entrance Awards

All Entrance Awards are adjudicated on a competitive basis. Selection is based on academic standing in secondary school and/or post-secondary studies. Other factors may be taken into consideration such as participation in school activities, community involvement and demonstrated leadership qualities. Where applicable, these additional criteria are listed under the Award-specific Information section in the Entrance Awards guide.

April 15 – Primary deadline

• • Application window: February 2 to April 15*
  • For programs commencing between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027.

October 1 – Additional deadline for some awards

• • Application window: August 4 to October 1*
  • For programs commencing between January 1, 2027 and April 30, 2027.

*The online application closes at 11:59pm on the last day of each application window.  You can only apply once per calendar year.

How to apply online:

1. Log in to myBCIT.
2. Online Self-Service
3. Choose Student Financial Aid & Awards
4. Log in again using your A# Student ID
5. Select the Web Application icon.
6. Choose the correct application term and select Entrance Awards – Online Application to begin.

Important:

• You can apply for multiple entrance awards in a single application.
• You may update your application at any time during the application period by selecting Save Section.
• Once all sections are marked COMPLETE, you must select Mark Application as Complete to officially submit.
• Applications not marked complete will not be reviewed.
• No changes can be made after the application deadline.
• You can only apply once per calendar year

While the application is completed online, all supporting documents must be emailed by the deadline to: sawards@bcit.ca

Both high school AND post secondary transcripts are required with all applications.

• Include your high school transcript*.
  • CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT applicants must include an official high school transcript showing all final grade 11 and grade 12 marks and mid-term marks for any grade 12 courses that are not yet completed.  Contact your high school for transcripts showing both mid-term AND final marks.
  • ALL OTHER APPLICANTS (not current high school students) must include a copy of their FINAL high school transcript. If you attended high school in BC or the Yukon, you may be able to obtain a copy of your transcript through the BC Student Transcripts Service (STS) or by contacting your high school or school district.
  • Photocopies are accepted.
  • Report cards are NOT accepted unless accompanied by your official high school transcript.
  • English translations must accompany transcripts that are in another language.
• Include your transcripts from every post-secondary institution you have attended*.
  • You must include the front and back sides of your transcripts.
  • Photocopies of official transcripts are accepted.
  • Unofficial transcripts or copies of certificates are NOT accepted.
  • Transcripts provided must include final grades.
  • English translations must accompany transcripts that are in another language.

*You are responsible for submitting all transcripts, including translations if required.  If you are a BCIT graduate, a copy of your BCIT transcript or an unofficial statement of marks is still required.

Email your transcripts to: sawards@bcit.ca and be sure to include your full name, BCIT student ID number, and indicate that you are applying for Entrance awards.

Important: Official transcripts must be received by the application deadline. Applications will not be considered without them.

Please use the following forms for any awards requiring references. Awards requiring references will be indicated under the required document section in the Entrance Award Guide.

• Confidential High School Reference (Form C) PDF – required for President’s Entrance Awards applicants only
• Confidential Reference (Form D) PDF – if required, refer to award description in the Entrance Awards Guide

Email your references and other supporting documents to: sawards@bcit.ca and be sure to include your full name, BCIT student ID number, and indicate that you are applying for the Entrance Awards.

Important: All supporting document must be received by the application deadline.

Note: If you are having trouble with adding an electronic signature to the fillable forms, please download the application form and use Adobe Acrobat to add a signature. Also, not all fillable forms are compatible with all internet browsers. Please try a different browser if you are having trouble with the forms.

You will be notified of results by email.

• April deadline – notified by the end of June
• October deadline – notified by mid-November

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 to you. 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.

• Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are received by the BCIT Student Financial Aid and Awards office by the applicable deadline date. Incomplete or late BCIT entrance awards applications will not be considered.
• Entrance awards are tenable only at BCIT and are not transferable.
• Entrance awards are not deferrable and must be accepted in the year in which they are awarded.
• Applicants must remain in the program and intake that their award was given for.
• Applicants must remain registered as a full-time student during the academic period for which an award is given.
• Applicants must maintain satisfactory academic standing during the academic period for which an award is given.
• If you are under disciplinary review or placed on a student performance contract, you may be restricted from receiving an entrance award disbursement.
• Failure to adhere to all entrance award criteria will result in the award being revoked. At that time, you will have 30 days to repay the amount of the award.