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
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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