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Capilano University Entrance Awards
$56,000.00
If you’re applying to CapU as a new student, you can also apply for the entrance awards.Scholarships, bursaries, and awards are financial assistance that you don't have to pay back.Our entrance awards are given to new students to recognize and support achievement in academics, sports, and the arts. Some awards also look at financial need, and many awards are given for your commitment to community involvement and leadership.Step 1 — Apply to CapUOnce you've applied to CapU, you'll get an email confirming your application with important information about how to log in to your myCapU account.Step 2 — Apply online...
Deadline
Mar 01, 2024
TCF Undergraduate Scholarship
$45,000.00
BC students who have lived in Canada for at least seven years and have experienced adversity in their lives are eligible to apply. They may not have top grades through high school but must be capable of succeeding at the post-secondary level.EligibilityIn order to be eligible for a TCF Scholarship, applicants must:Be a current resident of BCHave lived in Canada for at least 7 yearsBe in Grade 12 or a recent secondary school graduateHave demonstrated financial needHave faced adversityPlan to be a full-time studentBe ineligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program (for former youth in care)Use funding for a post-secondary...
Deadline
Feb 07, 2024
Uggla Family Scholarship
$35,000.00
This scholarship was created in perpetuity to:Reduce financial and other barriers students face when accessing post-secondary educationFoster academic achievementEnsure successful transition to university learning and lifeBuild confidence and develop life skillsPosition students for career and leadership successBuild a life-long international community in partnership with the Uggla Family Scholars program at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and graduates of the Shitima School in Kabwe, ZambiaFoster networks for life through a dynamic alumni cohortEligibilityTen scholarships are awarded each year to students who face significant financial barriers to participation in post-secondary education. This may include students who identify as...
Deadline
Jan 22, 2024
Prospera Educational Awards Program
$5,000.00
Tuition, books, living expenses — education can be a big investment. But it’s an investment in your future, and we don’t want the cost to stand in your way. That’s why Prospera provides education grants to post-secondary students every year.Credit Union Foundation of BC Bursary ProgramThroughout the year, the Credit Union Foundation of BC Bursary Program disburses awards to deserving post-secondary students in need of financial assistance to complete their course of studies. There are three application periods each year:Winter: January 1 – February 15Spring: May 1 – June 15Fall: September 1 – October 15You can apply to the Credit...
Deadline
Feb 15, 2024
Public Guardian and Trustee Educational Assistance Fund
$4,530.00
The Public Guardian and Trustee Educational Assistance Fund was established in June 1989. The Fund was derived from the generous donations of three private benefactors. The charitable intention of all three benefactors was to financially assist British Columbians in pursuing educational development for their future careers. In establishing the Fund, the government of British Columbia has attempted to reflect the charitable intentions of the original benefactors. Since 1989, the Fund has provided annual bursaries to individuals who meet the requirements of the terms of the trust document and demonstrate a strong desire to develop a future career path through their...
Deadline
Apr 15, 2024
Jack Davis Scholarship
$4,000.00
The Jack Davis Scholarship is awarded annually to the most outstanding all-round North Shore secondary school graduate to assist in his or her entering the University of British Columbia. It was established to commemorate the many contributions of the late Honourable Jack Davis, P.C., to Canada and British Columbia.Best known for the 27 years he represented North Shore constituents, at both the federal and provincial levels, Jack Davis was also an all-round student. His high grades, impressive athletic achievements, and leadership positions in student organizations earned him scholarships to U.B.C. and ultimately a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford in 1939. The...
Deadline
Apr 30, 2024
Les Dames d’Escoffier Scholarship
$3,000.00
The Scholarship Committee of the BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier is an administrative body that annually grants scholarships to women with a desire to begin training in culinary, beverage or hospitality fields, and to women already skilled in these fields who seek to refine or further their expertise at an educational institution taking a course of their choice. All scholarships are awarded based on merit, ability, commitment, and passion, and may range in value anywhere between $1,000 – $3,000 depending on funds available and program requirements.Each application is reviewed and evaluated by the Scholarship Committee composed of Les Dames...
Deadline
Jan 31, 2024
Susan & Steven Rubin Educational Scholarship Fund
$1,800.00
Steven Rubin, a 32nd Degree Mason, has been involved with helping people to better themselves and their businesses.Steven has worked with children with Special Needs, as a Block Parent and Advisor to those who needed his help.The Scholarship Fund was created for those wishing to go to University or an Institution of Higher Learning but who may not have the “A to A-” threshold for other Scholarships. Open to those Students who have a grade average of 60 to 79% or less to qualify.The Scholarship is given annually with an endowment of up to $1,800.00 per student. It aims to...
Deadline
May 01, 2024
PCAHA Scholarship Program
$1,000.00
Welcome potential scholarship winners!Each year the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association awards a number of scholarships in recognition of academic achievement and community/school service combined with hockey participation.If you are:A currently PCAHA-registered player in the U18 (Midget) or U21 (Juvenile) divisionswho is in Grade 11, Grade 12, or finished high school orA currently registered referee or team official who is in Grade 11, Grade 12, or finished high school and who would be eligible to be registered as a player in the PCAHA U18 (Midget) or U21 (Juvenile) divisions.Before applying, please read the program summary and guidelines, below. Then, carefully...
Deadline
Mar 31, 2024
Culinary Scholarship
$1,000.00
In partnership with the Chefs’ Table Society of BC, the BC Hospitality Foundation awards scholarships to individuals interested in expanding their culinary knowledge by enrolling in programs provided by BC schools.Important datesAPLICATIONS OPEN: From January 15 through March every yearREWIEWING PERIOD: 2/3 weeks after closing by The Chefs’ Table Society selection committeeCHEQUE PRESENTATION: Winners will be contacted and cheques presented end of MayScholarship PartnerChefs’ Table Society of British Columbia selection committeeSpecial ConsiderationsWinners are expected to work in British Columbia in the hospitality industry sector for at least 2 years after receiving the scholarshipYou are NOT eligible to receive this scholarship...
Deadline
Mar 31, 2024
BC Student Citizenship Awards
$750.00
BCSTA’s Scholarships for Student Citizenship recognize graduating students for outstanding contributions they have made to their school and community.These scholarships reflect BCSTA’s commitment to its values:Focus on students.Support lifelong learning.Support public education.Recognize the importance of community in public education.Provide opportunities to recognize and celebrate public education.We wish all of British Columbia’s graduating students the best as they move forward with their education and careers.Deadline:The application deadline was 3:00 p.m. on February 29, 2024.Late applications will not be accepted. Apply early if you anticipate having technical issues.Scholarship Information:Three awards of $750 each will be distributed.Scholarships will be paid directly to the...
Deadline
Feb 29, 2024
Okanagan Short Story Contest
$200.00
The Okanagan Short Story Contest awards the best new short stories by writers in the Southern Interior of British Columbia: east of Hope, west of the Alberta border, north of the US border and south of Williams Lake. Past winners have gone on to publish with Penguin Random House, Arsenal Pulp Press, and NeWest Press, as well as numerous magazines and journals nationally and internationally.FCCS is offering cash prizes to the top three stories—$1,000, $400 and $200; the first prize winner also wins a one-week retreat at The Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre in Kelowna.  The top short story by a...
Deadline
Feb 02, 2024
How to Become an Accountant or Auditor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$59,430.00
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.2%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Producer or Director
EXPECTED WAGE:
$64,430.00
Directors and producers are responsible for ensuring a project stays on budget and on schedule. The majorities have a bachelor's degree and have finished numerous years of work experience in...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.2%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Actuary
EXPECTED WAGE:
$84,810.00
In order to become certified professionals, Actuaries require a bachelor's degree and have to pass numerous exams. Bachelor's degrees are typically taken in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or some form...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Advertising, Promotions, or Marketing Manager
EXPECTED WAGE:
$105,960.00
Typically, these managers bring previous work experience to the table including: sales, advertising, promotions or marketing. For most of these promotions, advertising and related marketed management positions, a bachelor's degree...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become and Aerospace Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$101,000.00
Aerospace engineers use the principles of calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced topics in mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work. Aerospace engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.5%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Agricultural Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$76,000.00
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Airline or Commercial Pilot
EXPECTED WAGE:
$111,680.00
The majority of airline pilots start their career flying commercially. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Most pilots need a bachelor's degree. The FAA or Federal Aviation Administration...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Anthropologist or Archaeologist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$57,000.00
Commonly, archaeologists and anthropologists live in the community they are studying. A PhD or a master's degree is required in archaeology or anthropology; however, bachelor degree holders may obtain employment...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.7%
Education: Master's degree
How to Become an Architect
EXPECTED WAGE:
$70,320.00
Typically, there are 3 specific steps in order to become a licensed architect including: finishing a professional degree in architecture, working under a paid internship to gain relevant experience and...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.5%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Curator
EXPECTED WAGE:
$45,020.00
It is common for curators to specialize in one particular time period. The majority of curator, archivist or conservator positions require a minimum of a master's degree that is related...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3.2%
Education: Master's degree
How to Become an Art Director
EXPECTED WAGE:
$78,000.00
Numerous art directors initiate their career as photographers, graphic designers and fine artists. They may have previous work experience as editors or experience in design occupation prior to becoming art...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.1%
Education: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience
How to Become an Atmospheric Scientist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$81,290.00
Atmospheric scientists are responsible for issuing severe weather warnings. They typically have a bachelor's degree in meteorology or a similarly related field in earth sciences. Those interested in research positions...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become an Audiologist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$62,030.00
Audiologists work with patients on a regular basis to check their hearing and balance. They may continue with the current treatment plan or make appropriate changes. Audiologists require a doctoral...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 0.4%
Education: First professional degree
How to Become an Editor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$53,070.00
Typically, a college degree is required for a person to be an editor. A bachelor's degree in English, journalism or communications is common. An editor must additionally be computer literate.
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 4.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Biochemist or Biophysicist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$88,000.00
In order to work in development and research positions, biophysicists and biochemists are required to hold a Ph.D. The majority of Ph.D. holders initiate their careers in temporary postdoctoral research...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 3%
Education: Doctoral degree
How to Become a Biomedical Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$85,000.00
Biomedical engineers commonly work in quality assurance or in research and development modes. Typically, these engineers require a bachelor's degree from an accredited program in biomedical engineering in order to...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.8%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chemical Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$91,000.00
A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is required for one to become a chemical engineer. Ideally, education is supplemented with practical experience. Numerous facilities offer cooperative engineering programs where students...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.8%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chemist
EXPECTED WAGE:
$80,230.00
The majority of materials scientists and chemists work in laboratory settings. These careers require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related subject. Those wishing to pursue...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 2.4%
Education: Bachelor's degree
How to Become a Chiropractor
EXPECTED WAGE:
$66,490.00
Those who wish to become a chiropractor need to earn their D.C. degree or Doctor of Chiropractic designation. Licensing needs to be obtained prior to working on people. Most chiropractors...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 0.3%
Education: First professional degree
How to Become a Civil Engineer
EXPECTED WAGE:
$79,000.00
In order to become a civil engineer, a bachelor's degree is required in civil engineering or one of its related specialties. For senior positions, a graduate degree and licensure is...
Exam Scores
Unemployment: 1%
Education: Bachelor's degree