Provincial Scholarships Program Information for Students
The application period for the 2018/2019 BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education scholarships closed on February 24, 2019. Winners will be announced in September.
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:
