External awards describes scholarships, bursaries, and awards that are not administered by BCIT. Students interested in applying are responsible for inquiring and applying through the appropriate agency as indicated in the award description. In most cases, the awards are available to students from other institutions. Criteria and application procedures vary greatly and in some cases students must have a connection or affiliation to the donor organization.
The BCIT Student Financial Aid and Awards office publicizes external award information for general reference only. The information was current at the date of publication. Please note that government and other programs are subject to changes and modifications at any time.
External awards
BC Scholarship Society
The BC Scholarship Society provides scholarships and financial awards to help British Columbia post-secondary students achieve their educational goals. These include:
- Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship
- Transition Award for Adult Basic Education (ABE)
- Indigenous Student Awards
- Indigenous Masters / Doctoral Awards
- Indigenous Teacher Education Awards
- One World International Scholarships
- Premier’s International Scholarships
- Women in Technology Scholarships
Beedie Luminaries Scholarship Program
The Beedie Luminaries Scholarship is for students with potential who are facing financial adversity. We offer three comprehensive programs that support Grade 12 students, single parents, and refugee students in their pursuit of further education.
More info
Horatio Alger Scholarships
The Horatio Alger Association of Canada provides need-based scholarship support for deserving students across all Canadian provinces and territories.
- Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships – For students pursuing a certificate or diploma program, helping them achieve their career goals and reach their full potential.
- Graduate Scholarships – For students who have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher and plan to pursue a master’s, PhD, or postdoctoral program.
CICan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary Program
The Colleges and Institutes Canada Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary provides financial support to college students that demonstrate financial need and face challenges or barriers to participating in and completing post-secondary education.
Note: 2024 Application is now closed.
Susan & Steven Rubin Educational Scholarship for BC High School Students
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants Canada, having three years Landed Immigrant Status, and reside with his or her parents or parent in Canada, at the time of application to the Steven and Susan Rubin Educational Scholarship Fund administered by the Delta Community Foundation in Delta, BC.
Details:
- 3 x $1800 scholarships available
- Required average: 60% to 79% in grades 11 and 12
- Deadline: May 1st in the year of graduation
General awards
General Awards [PDF] include external scholarships, bursaries, and awards that are open to the general full-time students.
Awards for Indigenous students
Visit Indigenous Initiatives for information on external scholarships, bursaries, and awards that are specifically for Indigenous Peoples who are full-time students.
Global Talent Loans Program
The Global Talent Loans Program is available to Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs) who are Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, or Refugees in BC. This low-interest loan program is funded by the federal government to support ITPs with skills upgrading, retraining, credential recognition costs, and employment support. ISS of BC welcomes all ITPs to contact them.
Loan amounts can range from $1,000 – $15,000.
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