The provincial scholarships program recognizes student achievement and encourages students to pursue post‑secondary education.
Scholarship | Amount | Application Process | Vouchers |
---|---|---|---|
BC Achievement | $1,250 | No application required | November |
District/Authority | $1,250 | Apply through the school or district | November |
BC Excellence | $5,000 | Seek the school’s nomination and apply by February 15 | October |
Pathway to Teacher Education | $5,000 | Apply by February 15 | October |
To receive a scholarship, students must meet the program’s core eligibility requirements as well as the specific requirements of the award.
A student must do the following:
How to turn your scholarship voucher into a cheque:
Get help redeeming your scholarship
Please review our instructions on redeeming your voucher.
However, you can also to speak to someone about how to redeem your scholarship. For example, you could ask, "How can I get proof of enrolment if my classes are all online?" Please try one of the options below.
Victoria
250-387-6121
Vancouver
604-660-2421
Elsewhere in B.C. Toll Free
1-800-663-7867
Email
servicebc@gov.bc.ca
Request a status update
If you would like to ask for an update regarding the status of your scholarship or scholarship payment, please use the online form. With this form, you may ask a question such as, “I redeemed my scholarship over eight weeks ago and have not received my payment. Was my cheque returned to the Ministry as undeliverable?”