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Category: Indigenous Ancestry

BCGEU Scholarship

January 2, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

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 are a  student or prospective post-secondary or higher learning student enrolled, registered or planning to attend an eligible educational institution in 2026.

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.

Value

multiple @ $2,500 (full-time students) and $1,500 (part-time students) including Indigenous students.

Due Date

online by midnight Monday, February 15, 2026.

Procedure

Go to this page for details: https://www.bcgeu.ca/scholarships

Note: 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.

Indigenous application process is slightly different. Please refer to website.

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Uggla Family Scholarship

October 3, 2025 / / 0 Comments
Criteria

Ten 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 Indigenous, Black, or a person of colour, students living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ students, and students of all gender identities. The intent of the Uggla Family Scholarship is to promote equity and remove historical and existing discrimination, including barriers to full participation in social, cultural, economic and political life.

Available to domestic (Canadian) students admitted for the fall term to any undergraduate degree.

Value

10 x full SFU program costs

You will receive funding for each term of your academic program as long as you meet and maintain scholarship renewal criteria, such as minimum course enrollment, minimum academic standing, and scholars program involvement.

Due Date

ONLINE by January 19, 2026

Procedure

The following provides a summary of what you can expect to complete as part of the Uggla Family Scholarship application:

  • A written, short answer on your academic excellence and your intended area of study. (250 words max)
  • A description of your achievements and contributions. (250 words max)
  • A short essay sharing your future goals and how your personal experiences impacted these goals. (750 words max)
  • A Financial Need Assessment, disclosing your parent(s)/guardian(s) gross annual income from 2024, as well as the number of dependents in your household.
  • Two letters of support, each written by someone who is not a family member and who has direct knowledge of the experiences you describe in your application, such as your academics, extra-curricular activities, employment, volunteer, or personal achievements. In lieu of one letter, you may choose to include a supporting document, including but not limited to a certificate of appreciation, media story, or community publication.

Your application materials will be reviewed by members of the admissions department of SFU, as well as members of the Uggla Family and Trustees of the Uggla Family Foundation who reside outside of Canada.

Application and information at: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/fees-scholarships/uggla.html#faq01

 

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