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Post-Secondary Bursary Program
Bursaries for post-secondary students in need
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
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
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
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)