Scholarships / Bursaries

There are 5500 District/Authority Scholarships distributed across school districts and independent school authorities that recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength. Winners will receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition.

Students can submit an application for this scholarship through their school counsellor.

To win a scholarship, a student must apply and:

• Meet the basic eligibility requirements

• Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee, which requires a student to demonstrate outstanding achievement in any of the following focus areas:  
• Indigenous Languages and Culture, demonstrated at school or in the community
• Fine Arts (e.g., Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)
• Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (e.g., Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics, Information Communication Technology)
• Physical Activity (e.g., Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education)
• International Languages from the International Languages curriculum or External Assessments, including AP and IB courses 
• Community Service (Volunteer Activity), which includes awareness of local, global, and cultural issues
• Technical and Trades Training (e.g., Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training) 

• Fulfil the B.C. graduation requirements of either the 2018 Graduation Program or the Adult Graduation Program by August 31st of the student’s graduating year
• Have not previously received a District/Authority Award or a District/Authority Scholarship