Scholarships
It is students' responsibility to search out scholarships and apply for them. Scholarships are posted on the Career Centre Calendar and the ones posted there are also emailed to students. Some scholarships are nominated requiring students to apply to be nominated.
The process is discussed in this document. The McRoberts Scholarship application is posted on the McRoberts website (Students>Grad 2025) before spring break - this is for school-based scholarships that are presented at valedictory. All students are encouraged to apply.
There are many places to apply for scholarships so the following offers more information.
Helpful Hints
- Start researching scholarship options during grade 11 as the scholarship process begins early in your grade 12 year
- Begin volunteering regularly as many scholarships require a strong/consistent history of involvement as part of the eligibility
- Each award has unique criteria. You may have to complete an essay and/or provide school transcripts and references
- Consider a variety of smaller scholarships/awards as they may attract fewer applicants
- Have an updated resume and cover letter, that you can change for a specific scholarship
- Dedicate a specific time each week for your scholarship research
- Pay close attention to application deadline date/time, particularly if sending hardcopy documents
Find a Match
Some websites will match a student with a variety of awards in their database.
Register online for this option at:
https://yconic.com/?redirect_from=studentawards
http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
https://scholartree.ca/
More Sites to Search:
https://studentlifenetwork.55rush.com/99scholarships
https://studentscholarships.org/#google_vignette
https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/index.aspx?lang=eng
https://www.keytoscholarships.com/
Scholarships For International Students
One place to try: https://www.topuniversities.com/
Most universities will have entrance scholarships for international students, so this is a place to start.
Students can also register at the following websites and indicate you are an international student:
Student Scholarships: http://www.studentscholarships.org/
Student Awards: http://www.studentawards.com/
Scholarships Canada: http://www.scholarshipscanada.com
ScholarTree: https://scholartree.ca/
Student Loans
https://studentaidbc.ca/sabc-home-page
CURRENT NOMINATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Note: Students are responsible to check and meet the deadlines showing on the program website.
1. Schulich Leader Scholarship
Details: https://schulichleaders.com
Dec 13/24- Deadline for students to submit nomination requests to the school.
Jan 29/25 - Deadline for students to submit their completed application
As school nomination is required, see your School Scholarship Representative asap for date and details if you would like to be considered for nomination.
One Schulich Leader Nominee per school.
Schulich Leader Scholarships are entrance scholarships awarded to high school graduates enrolling in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) programs at one of the 20 Canadian partner universities: https://schulichleaders.com/universities/.
$120,000 scholarships are designated for students pursuing an engineering degree, and $100,000 scholarships are designated for students pursing a science, technology, or math degree.
Eligibility Criteria
• Graduate from high school in the 2024/2025 academic year
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Be entrepreneurial-minded and plan to enroll in STEM at one of the partner universities
• Meet the following criteria:
◦ Academic excellence AND
Leadership charisma and creativity
◦ Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need
• Not intending to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc. School submits their nominee:
The selected Student Nominee must submit their application to Schulich by Jan 29/25 .
2. CMolik Foundation Scholarships
Details at: https://thecmolikfoundation.com/undergraduate/
Dec 13/24- Deadline for students to submit nomination requests to the school.
Feb 7/25 - The Cmolik Foundation Scholarship Application deadline.
Are you a student graduating from a BC high school? Have you demonstrated a strong work ethic and tenacity in overcoming adversity and in achieving your goals? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Every year, 20 scholarships are awarded each with a maximum value of $45,000, paid over five years, to deserving students.
Eligibility criteria:
Be a current resident of BC
Have lived in Canada for at least 7 years
Be in Grade 12 or a recent secondary school graduate
Have demonstrated financial need
Have faced adversity
Plan to be a full-time student
Be ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care)
Use funding for a post-secondary institution or college
Be endorsed by their school principal
For more details and to submit completed application, visit: https://thecmolikfoundation.com/
3. BC Excellence Scholarship
Dec 13/24- Deadline for students to submit nomination requests to the school.
FEB 15/25 2:59 PM - PST BC Excellence Scholarship deadline for nominated student to submit application.
Each school can only nominate one grade 12 student.
Review the following pages for information regarding scholarship requirements and for resources, such as a sample application.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/bc-excellence-scholarships https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12/support/awards/bces_-_sample_application.pdf
The BC Excellence scholarship is awarded to 55 well-rounded high school graduates who have demonstrated service and leadership, both at school and in their communities. Recipients receive a $5,000 scholarship voucher that they can redeem with the Ministry of Education after they are attending a designated post-secondary institution or B.C. authorized trades training provider.
Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- be eligible for a B.C. Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma)
- fulfill the requirements of the B.C. Graduation Program
- be graduating in the same year the scholarship is awarded; and have the following final marks:
- Minimum “B" average in grades 11 and 12 courses required for graduation.
- Minimum "B" (73% or above) in English or English First Peoples 12.
- Minimum “B" average, no more than one "C+" (67% or above), and no marks lower than “C+" in courses that fulfill graduation requirements for Science 11 or 12, Math 11, and Social Studies 11 or 12.
Note: students may apply for both the BC Excellence scholarship and the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship, but they can only be awarded one. The Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship DOES NOT require a nomination.
To complete your application for the BC Excellence Scholarship, the nominated student must attach a digital copy of the signed nomination form provided by their school. The form can be found at the beginning of the BC Excellence Scholarship application.
Complete details and the online application can be found at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/bc-excellence-scholarships
(Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship - Interested students may apply for both the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship and be nominated for the BC Excellence scholarship but can be awarded only one. For more information about the Pathway to Teacher Education scholarship, go to:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/scholarships/provincial-scholarships/pathway-to-teacher-education-scholarship)
- Late Fall 2024: Online applications for 2025 awards year open
- February 2025: Online applications for 2025 awards year due