Provincial Scholarships Program Information for Students
Scholarship winners can now submit vouchers for redemption electronically. See ways to redeem your scholarship voucher.
The program recognizes student achievement and encourages students to pursue post-secondary education.
To win a scholarship, you should meet its specific requirements and the basic eligibility requirements.
If you are expecting to get a scholarship voucher and don't know its processing status or where it is, see Using or Replacing a Scholarship Voucher.
| Scholarship | Amount | Application Required | Vouchers Mailed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC Achievement | $1,250 | No | October |
| District/Authority | $1,250 | Yes, through school/district | October |
| BC Excellence | $5,000 | Yes. | September |
| Pathway to Teacher Education | $5,000 | Yes. | September |
The Graduation Program Examinations Scholarships and Passport to Education program are now phased out for current students but past students may be able to redeem these awards.
Using or Replacing a Scholarship Voucher
Most scholarship vouchers must be used within five years of high school graduation. Check the expiry date shown on your voucher.
Learn how to
- Receive your scholarship voucher—Mailing times, updating your address, viewing scholarships
- Redeem your scholarship voucher—Where to redeem, ways to redeem
- Receive your cheque
- Replace your lost voucher or cheque
- Redeem Graduation Program Examinations Scholarships and Passport to Education stamps
Graduating This Year?
Are you are graduating in this school year? See relevant scholarship information:
