Provincial Scholarships Program Information for Students
Winners of the BC Excellence Scholarship and the Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship for the 2017/18 school year have been notified, along with their school principals.
The program’s purpose is to recognize student achievement and encourage students to pursue post-secondary education.
Winners must meet the basic eligibility requirements and the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Review our Provincial Scholarships Program Policy for public schools and independent schools for more information.
| Scholarship: | Application Required: | Application Process: | Winners Selection by: |
Vouchers mailed: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Achievement Scholarship - $1250 |
No | None | Ministry | October |
| District/Authority Scholarship - $1250 |
Yes | Student applies to District/Authority | District/Authority and validated by Ministry | October |
| BC Excellence Scholarship - $5000 |
Yes | School's selected grade 12 nominee applies directly to Ministry | Ministry Committee |
September |
| Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship - $5000 |
Yes | Student applies to Ministry | Ministry Committee |
September |
Using or Replacing a Scholarship
Most scholarship vouchers must be used within five years of high school graduation. Check the expiry date shown on your voucher.
Learn how to:
