{"id":1267,"date":"2026-01-02T14:33:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T22:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/north-scholarships\/?p=1267"},"modified":"2026-01-13T15:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T23:16:29","slug":"bcgeu-indigenous-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/north-scholarships\/?p=1267","title":{"rendered":"BCGEU Scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"
Criteria<\/h6>\n

Scholarships are funded by the dues of BCGEU members. You are eligible if you are related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU (BC Government Service and Employees Union) member or staff; and<\/strong> are a\u00a0 student or prospective post-secondary or higher learning student enrolled, registered or planning to attend an eligible educational institution in 2026.<\/p>\n

There are also scholarships for Indigenous students. Applicants who are Indigenous may apply for the Indigenous scholarship fund which offers the same value awards listed below. Proof of Indigenous Ancestry is required.<\/p>\n

Value<\/h6>\n

multiple @ $2,500 (full-time students) and $1,500 (part-time students) including Indigenous students.<\/p>\n

Due Date<\/h6>\n

online by midnight Monday, February 15, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Procedure<\/h6>\n

Go to this page for details: https:\/\/www.bcgeu.ca\/scholarships<\/a><\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: There are two components to the applications – Part 1: 2 short personal questions, and Part 2: interview an activist from the labour movement and write a reflection on the interview. This could be written, a video, or in infographic format.<\/p>\n

Indigenous application process is slightly different. Please refer to website.<\/p>\n