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Post-Secondary Bursary Program
Bursaries for post-secondary students in need
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 2,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
BC residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons.
See full eligibility
Overview
The program offers bursaries of $500 to $2,000 for post-secondary students facing financial need or additional barriers. It supports studies at public Canadian post-secondary schools and related academic, vocational, technical, and trade programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Proof of enrolment
- Tuition payment confirmation
- Transcripts
- Recent letter of reference
- Social insurance number
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- BC residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons.
- Students in public Canadian post-secondary programs.
- Students in trades, college, certificate, diploma, or bachelor-level programs.
Who is not eligible
- Graduate students.
- Post-graduate students.
- Students in private schools, unless the program is not offered at a public school.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Financial need.
- Additional barriers faced by the student.
- Cooperative values and community-mindedness.
- Strength of the application.
How to apply
- Step 1: Online application
- Visit the bursary application page during an open application period.
- Create an account or profile on Do Some Good.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the online application form.
- Provide your own original responses.
- Step 3: Upload supporting documents
- Submit all required supporting documents through the application form.
- Step 4: Submit before the deadline
- Send the completed application electronically before the application deadline at 6:00 pm PST.
- Step 5: Email notification
- Wait for the email notice after the application has been reviewed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an awards committee after the deadline.
- Selections are based on financial need, additional barriers, cooperative values, and application strength.
- Applicants are notified by email once reviewed.
- Selected recipients are contacted by email and may be replaced if unreachable.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the Do Some Good platform.
- All applicants are notified by email after review.
- Recipients may receive up to two awards per year.
- T4A tax slips are issued the following spring.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Post-Secondary Bursary Program Program
What is the Post-Secondary Bursary Program?
The program offers bursaries of $500 to $2,000 for post-secondary students facing financial need or additional barriers. It supports studies at public Canadian post-secondary schools and related academic, vocational, technical, and trade programs.
How much funding can be received?
Post-Secondary Bursary Program Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Post-Secondary Bursary Program program?
To be eligible for the Post-Secondary Bursary Program program, you must:
BC resident with eligible Canadian status
Financial need must be demonstrated
Enrolled in public post-secondary education
Who can I contact for more information about the Post-Secondary Bursary Program?
You can contact Credit Union Foundation of BC (CUFBC) by email at info@cufoundation.org or by phone at 604-785-8831.
Where is the Post-Secondary Bursary Program available?
The Post-Secondary Bursary Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Post-Secondary Bursary Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Post-Secondary Bursary Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Post-Secondary Bursary Program?
Post-Secondary Bursary Program is funded by Credit Union Foundation of BC (CUFBC)