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Category: BIPOC Scholarships

Boxx-Barr Bursary Fund

May 6, 2026 / / 0 Comments
Criteria
The Dogwood Monarchist Society, a non-profit in British Columbia since 1972, raises funds for 2SLGBTQIA+ charities and supports Vancouver’s queer community through social initiatives. The Boxx-Barr Bursary, inspired by Scotty and Karmella’s commitment to education, provides financial assistance to students pursuing post-secondary studies, helping them focus on their academic and personal growth. The bursary prioritizes applicants from diverse backgrounds—particularly Indigenous, Black, women, and gender-diverse communities—and acknowledges that it operates on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Value
  • 1 x $2,000 Future Leaders Bursary – For students who are active in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, supporting with fundraising efforts for non-profits.
  • 1 x $1,000 Rainbow Pathways Bursary – For students who are involved in community programs such as drag performers, queer sports teams or other community groups.
  • 1 x $1,000 Two-Spirit Resilience Bursary – For students who identify as Two Spirit, First Nations or Metis who are active in community fundraising or activism.
  • 1 x $1,000 POC Excellence Bursary – For students who identify as a person of colour and an active member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, helping create a brighter, more inclusive future.
Due Date
online by June 15, 2026.

Procedure

If you have any questions, email us at vancouverdms@gmail.com.

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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