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Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary
Financial support for Surrey post-secondary students
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,200
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary supports Surrey students in British Columbia seeking post-secondary education with financial assistance. It helps cover tuition, student fees, textbooks, and course materials for study at accredited public universities, colleges, or trade schools.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,200 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary education leading to a diploma or bachelor’s degree
Documents Needed
- Complete application form
- Two reference letters
- Unofficial transcript provided by the current school
- Current photograph
- Letter from the school nominating the student
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Surrey students
- Students who graduated or will graduate from a Surrey public secondary school
- Students attending a Surrey public secondary school or learning centre
Who is not eligible
- Students eligible for the BC Tuition Waiver Program for former youth in care
- Students who previously received a BBF bursary and did not meet the requirements, unless invited to re-apply by the BBF Selection Committee
- Students planning to attend a master’s or doctoral program
Eligible expenses
- Tuition
- Student fees
- Textbooks
- Other educational materials
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Master’s or doctoral programs
- Courses repeated due to failure or late withdrawal
Eligible geographic areas
- Surrey
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Financial need
- Good work ethic
- Academic potential to succeed
- Tenacity to achieve goals
How to apply
- Submit the request to the student’s secondary school or learning centre for approval.
- Have the application endorsed by the school through a letter from a School Administrator nominating the student.
- Submit the application by mail or online no later than February 25th.
Processing and Agreement
- The BBF Selection Committee reviews all applications and selects a shortlist of candidates for interviews.
- Short-listed candidates are contacted by phone to arrange an interview.
- Final selections are made after all interviews are completed.
- Decisions are communicated to successful applicants as soon as possible.
- Scholarships are conditional on the student being accepted into one of the post-secondary institutions listed on the application form.
Additional information
- Applications must be endorsed by the applicant’s school through a nomination letter from a School Administrator.
- Short-listed candidates will be contacted by phone for an interview.
- The bursary may be reassessed yearly and can continue for up to four consecutive years for university degrees or two for college or trade school diplomas.
- At the end of each semester or reporting period, students must provide proof of credit granted and a brief progress summary.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary Program
What is the Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary?
Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary supports Surrey students in British Columbia seeking post-secondary education with financial assistance. It helps cover tuition, student fees, textbooks, and course materials for study at accredited public universities, colleges, or trade schools.
How much funding can be received?
Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary Funds up to $1,200 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary program, you must:
Must need financial assistance for post-secondary studies
Must have combined parental or guardian income under $50,000 per year
Must graduate from a Surrey public secondary school or learning centre
What expenses are eligible under Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary?
Post-secondary education leading to a diploma or bachelor’s degree
Who can I contact for more information about the Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary?
You can contact Bright Beginnings Foundation (BBF) by email at contact@brightbeginningsfoundation.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary available?
The Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bright Beginnings Foundation Bursary is a Grant and Funding