THE CHIEF JOE MATHIAS BC ABORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE TWO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2025
The Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship Fund was established to honour the memory of the late, great, Chief Joe Mathias, a hereditary and elected Chief of the Squamish Nation. He will long be remembered for his vision and tireless leadership for the rights of Indigenous People in BC and across Canada. Central to Chief Joe Mathias’s vision was his passionate belief in and advocacy for higher education for Indigenous People. The Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship was created to further this goal.
The Chief Joe Mathias Aboriginal Scholarship is one of the longest running and largest Indigenous scholarships in BC. With the generous support of private donors and the Province of BC, we have provided over 500 scholarships to students from almost every First Nation in BC.
In addition to The (Original) Scholarship, beginning in 2025, the Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce the addition of two new specialty scholarships:
The BC First Nations Teachers’ Scholarship, specifically for First Nation students pursuing a Bachelor of Education at a BC post-secondary institution that leads to a Certificate of Qualification to teach in K-12 schools; and
The Nursing Scholarship, specifically for First Nation students pursuing a career in nursing.
Full eligibility requirements are provided in the application forms and can be downloaded from our website at Chief Joe Mathias British Columbia Aboriginal Scholarship Fund. If a student does not meet the eligibility requirements for one of the specialty scholarships, we encourage you to apply under the original, non-specialty scholarship application form.
Please note the following application submission deadlines:
2025 Nursing Scholarship Application: June 14, 2025 at 11:59PM (Pacific)
2025 BC First Nations Teacher Scholarship Application: June 14, 2025 at 11:59PM (Pacific)
2025 Original, Non-Specialty Application: June 20, 2025 at 11:59PM (Pacific)
The Horatio Alger Association of Canadais thrilled to offer a unique scholarship opportunity for students in British Columbia planning to pursue vocational, technical, or trades programs this Fall. Over 100 scholarships, each worth up to $9,000, are available to help students gain the skills they need to become career-ready and join the workforce.
Eligibility Criteria: 📚 Enrolled in a vocational, technical, or trade program for Fall 2025 🎯 Under the age of 35 💰 Household income under $100,000 🏡 Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident living in BC (Students currently in apprenticeship programs who plan to return to school to complete their program are also eligible!)
The British Columbia School Superintendents Association will award seven regional scholarships to students planning to pursue post-secondary studies.
Students wishing to be considered for a scholarship must be currently enrolled in their final year of studies at a public secondary school in British Columbia and expected to graduate in June 2025. One recipient will be chosen from each of the six BCSSA provincial chapters (Fraser Valley, Kootenay-Boundary, Metro, Vancouver Island, Northern, Thompson-Okanagan). Each recipient will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship.
In selecting the recipients for this year’s awards, the scholarship committees will consider demonstrated distinctive leadership that has made significant impacts to the social, ethical and collaborative fabric and practice of school(s) and community. Letters of reference will be required affirming the applicant’s accomplishments and efforts to improve the quality of life and foster diversity, equity and inclusion. The applicant must submit a short description (450 words maximum) of how their leadership has made a difference in the life or lives of others in their school and/or community. Leadership examples may include, but are not limited to, the following domains: arts, trades, physicality, scholastics, social justice, equity, well-being, diversity, advocacy, and cultural responsiveness.
The recipients will be announced in late spring 2025.
Only complete applications will be accepted for the scholarship selection process. The application package and guidelines can be found on the BCSSA website: BCSSA Grade 12 Scholarship – BCSSA.
Applications will be accepted until April 3, 2025, at 5PM.
The Horatio Alger Association of Canada is looking for high-achieving, university-bound Grade 11 students to apply for our Undergraduate Scholarships—awarding up to $25,000 to support their post-secondary journey. In addition to financial assistance, Horatio Alger Scholars gain access to our University Success Program during their Grade 12 year, which includes: ✅Personalized support for university applications, essays, and admissions. ✅Financial aid guidance to help navigate provincial aid and external scholarships. ✅Mental health and wellness resources to support their well-being in Grade 12 and beyond. ✅Skill development workshops to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary education. ✅…and more!
Alpha Gamma Delta UBC Entrance Awardfor an outstanding all-round female student going to UBC
There is a new scholarship that a group of UBC alumnae has just established through the Vancouver Foundation. The Alpha Gamma Delta UBC Entrance Award is a $2,000 award for an outstanding all-round female secondary school graduate entering the University of British Columbia – Vancouver in September 2025. They look for students with a sense of purpose who exemplify the values that have defined Alpha Gamma Delta since its founding in 1904. The application deadline is March 15, 2025.
Attached is an overview of the award with information on the online application and selection process. As the website is new, if you encounter firewall limitations, here’s the direct link to the application form. They can also provide this in Word format if a student is unable to access the online form.
Alpha Gamma Delta is an international women’s organization committed to providing opportunities for personal development, service to others and a lifelong community. Inspired by common values, Alpha Gamma Delta connects, empowers and celebrates our members to lead lives of significance that positively impact their communities.
This is a friendly reminder that the RE/MAX Quest for Excellence scholarship program is accepting essay submissions until March 9, 2025. RE/MAX Canada is offering 40 scholarships of $1,000 eachto graduating high school students across Canada (except for Quebec).
How to Enter the Scholarship Program:
To apply, eligible students are invited to write and submit an online essay of a minimum of500 words in length, answering one of the following questions: What does a “bright future” look like for you? How have you demonstrated leadership or charity within your community to make it a better place? How can we ensure fair and affordable housing for all Canadians? Students must submit their essay online before March 9, 2025: rem.ax/questforexcellence
Registered Nurses Foundation of B.C. (RNFBC) Bursary 2025 for nursing students
On behalf of the Registered Nurses Foundation of B.C. (RNFBC), I am delighted to share the news with you that there are bursaries available to your students who are entering college or university for a nursing education in 2025.
RNFBC has been providing financial assistance to nurses and nursing students for 46 years in our province. In 2024 we were able to disperse 886 bursaries thanks in part to our generous donors and a substantial grant from the Ministry of Health. The majority of the bursaries were for $1,000.00 each.
For the purposes of the bursary application process, “nurse” is defined as:
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
Nurse Practitioners (NP)
Registered Nurses (RN)
Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN)
There are no applications fees to apply for a bursary and all recipients are randomly selected.
The bursary cycle for 2025 will commence on June 16 and run to September 15. As we get closer to the opening, more Information will be available on our website We will hold a live webinar for students before the end of June which will be recorded and uploaded to the website. https://www.rnfbc.ca/bursaries-how-to-apply/
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RBC Students Leading Change Scholarships for undergraduates
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