Scholarships Bursaries
British Columbia Student Awards and Scholarships
There are a variety of awards and scholarships available through the Ministry of Education. An outline of the awards is noted below, and detailed descriptions can be found in the Handbook of Procedures for the Graduation Program.BC Achievement Scholarships
- Meet basic eligibility requirements
- Fulfil graduation requirements of the Graduation Program by August 31st of the student’s graduating year.
- Attain a "B" (73% or above) or better average in their Language Arts 12 course:
- English 12
- Communications 12
- Français langue premiere 12, or
- English 12 First Peoples
District / Authority Scholarships
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.
- District Authority Application Form (this form is being updated)
- District Authority Application Form (Fillable PDF Form) (this form is being updated)
- Teacher / Community Statement of Recommendation (Fillable PDF Form) (to be submitted with District Authority Application form)
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 areas:
- Indigenous Languages and Culture, demonstrated at school or in the community
- Fine Arts (e.g., Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)
- Applied Skills (e.g., Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics)
- Physical Activity (e.g., Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, not limited to Physical Education)
- International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments, including A.P. and I.B. courses
- Community Service (Volunteer Activity), which includes demonstration of local and global issues and cultural awareness
- Technical and Trades Training (e.g., Carpentry, Automotive, Mechanics, Cook Training)
- Fulfil the B.C. graduation requirements of either the 2004 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
Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships
These $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating secondary school apprentices who:
- Have been registered in a school district Secondary School Apprenticeship Program (SSA) prior to graduation,
- Successfully complete SSA 11A, SSA 11B, SSA 12A, and SSA 12B (Please note: In 2017-2018 these course codes changed to: MWRK 11A, MWRK 11B, MWRK 12A, and MWRK 12B),
- Maintain a C+ average or better in their Grade 12 numbered courses, and
- Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation.
There is no need to apply for Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships. All students who meet the criteria for the Scholarship are automatically considered for the award.
Scholarships in SD73
A number of district-wide scholarships are available. In addition, there are many scholarships available that are specific to each school. Please see your school counsellor for more Information on both District and school awards.
- Student Documents for District Awards
- SD73 Scholarship and Bursary Awards Description and Criteria (this form is being updated)
- SD73 Scholarship and Bursary Awards Application (this form is being updated)
- SD73 Scholarship and Bursary Awards Application (Fillable PDF Form) (this form is being updated)
Aboriginal Scholarships and Bursaries
The following scholarships and bursaries are available to Aboriginal Students of School District No. 73:
- Aboriginal Education Council Grade 12 Scholarship
- Duncan & Marie McRae Award
- Gabriel Palmer Award
- Howling Coyote Education Fund
- Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
- Mustang Powder Cat Skiing Scholarship
- Sun Ridge Equipment Ltd. Bursary
- Vincent Spina Award
- Wally Deneault Memorial Scholarship
- All Nations Trust Company Bursary
BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships
Applications are now being accepted from 2020-2021 graduating students for one of 55 BC Excellence and 20 Pathway to Teacher Education scholarships. Recipients receive a scholarship voucher worth $5,000 for tuition at a designated post-secondary institution or B.C. authorized trades training provider (Excellence) or approved K–12 teaching program in B.C. (Pathway). Please share this information with your eligible students. Applications are due February 15, 2021. Contact scholarships@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
Other Scholarship Resources
- Face of Today - Self-Investment Scholarship is a multi-year $5,000 scholarship towards post-secondary schooling (Deadline: August 4, 2020)
- Scholarships Canada has a large, searchable database of awards and scholarships
- Student Scholarships is another source for awards and scholarships
- Judith Anderson Memorial Law Scholarship offered by Harris & Company LLP
- BC Ministry of Education has information on scholarships, bursaries and loans
- Quest for Excellence Bursary Program offered by RE/MAX of Western Canada
- Educational Facility Managers Association of BC Bursary
- United Steelworkers Local 7619 Bursaries
- Kamloops and District Woodlot Association Scholarship
- Lisa Huus Bursary to assist students with physical disabilities or health challenges
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BC Tech Scholarship |
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Student Loans
- Student Aid BC provides information on applying for and monitoring your student loan.
- National Student Loan Services Centre is the Federal government's web-site designed to help students plan for post-secondary education financially.
Accessing Exam Results
To access your exam results, go to Ministry of Education Exam Results. To look up your exam results you will need your PEN (Personal Education Number) found on your transcript or any report card.Contact Us