These external awards are listed for your information. VCC does not manage these programs and cannot guarantee the accuracy of details. If you have questions, please contact the organization directly.
Choose2Care Access to Practical Nursing Education Bursary
Amount: $10,000 For students enrolled in an Access to Practical Nursing (APN) program at a qualifying B.C. public institution.
BC Scholarship Society Transition Award
Amount: $5,000
For students completing an Adult Basic Education program who plan to enter full-time post-secondary studies.
Credit Union Foundation of BC Bursary Program
Amount: varies
This is for Canadian citizens or permanent residents with financial need. Proof of enrolment, tuition payment, and transcripts are required.
Jean Ip Foundation Scholarship Program
Amount: $5,000–$10,000
For students facing financial hardship who demonstrate academic excellence and community involvement.
SkilledTradesBC supports
Amount: varies
Financial support is available for employers and apprentices registered with SkilledTradesBC.
Pacific Leaders Scholarships for Public Servants
Amount: $5,000
For B.C. government employees working toward a diploma, certificate, or degree.
Choose2Care bursaries and stipends
Amount: $342 and up
Helps cover costs such as prerequisite courses, English Language tests, and immunizations.
Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $500
For Canadian students in two-year programs pursuing hospitality, food service, or tourism careers.
BC Scholarship Society Indigenous Scholarships & Awards
Amount: $1,000–$5,000
For Indigenous students (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) in trades, apprenticeships, diplomas, degrees, or post-degree programs. Renewable for multiple years.
Helen Bassett Commemorative Student Award
Amount: $1,000
For Indigenous women, gender-diverse, or Two-Spirit students under 31 pursuing post-secondary studies.
Native Women’s Association of Canada
Indspire Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarships
Amount: $750–$2,500
For Indigenous students in full- or part-time post-secondary studies, trades, apprenticeships, or technology programs.
BC Scholarship Society Transfer Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 For students transferring credits after one or two years of study to complete their program at a second institution.
BC Scholarship Society Women in Technology
Amount: $1,000–$5,000
For women who have completed at least one year of studies in Computer/Data Science, Physics, Engineering, or Math. At least two awards are reserved for Indigenous women.
Other resources
How to manage your money (webinar)
Free one-hour webinar to help students learn about responsible financial management before or during post-secondary studies.