Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and more!

Category: Indigenous Ancestry

BCPVPA Scholarships

Criteria

Recognizing academic achievement & school or community leadership

Each year, the BCPVPA awards scholarships to up to 20 students who are graduating from the BC public school system and proceeding to post-secondary education. The successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each. The BCPVPA offers this opportunity in the spring, to align with graduation and other scholarship application timelines. All applicants will be judged on excellent achievement in courses taken and demonstrated leadership within the school and community.

Applicants who are pursuing education in trades, technical, and career fields, as well as those entering universities and colleges, are encouraged to apply.

• Up to 10 scholarships are reserved for the children of BCPVPA (Principals and Vide Principals) members.

• Up to 8 scholarships are awarded to other graduating students.

• Up to 2 scholarships are awarded to Indigenous students.

Please encourage any potential applicants to apply. The deadline is March 16, 2026. 

Value

10 x $1,000

Due Date

online by March 16, 2026.

Procedure

Information and application: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4UvW0tf_kUCeVkNnOPKvjc1tjXC6S8tKi24RgVXAumhUMzU1TTg1Sk9QV0tZNjVZWEFWS0tFNEtERCQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl 

 

BEEM Credit Union

Criteria

Young adults are the face of our future and at Gulf & Fraser, we have made a commitment to support their quest for higher education. Annually, we award several scholarships and bursaries to students in our communities.

Preference will be given to students who are members of Gulf & Fraser or who have family who are members; however, all students are eligible to apply if they are in good academic standing and those who demonstrate financial need.

*One award is for a qualified candidate who identifies as an individual of Indigenous ancestry. Should there not be a qualified candidate that fits the criteria, the award will be extended to all students who fulfill the requirements, but who are not of Indigenous ancestry.

Value

$500 to a Burnaby North student

Due Date

To Ms. Mihic (paper or email) by 3pm on THURSDAT, APRIL 2, 2026 BEFORE 3PM .

PROCEDURE

Download or pick up a paper form and submit all forms, in order,  to Student Services or email to Ms. Mihic by due date. Refer to “FAQ” tab > “Creating and Combining PDF documents” if you need help combining PDFs.

BCGEU Scholarship

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

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