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Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary
Funding for automotive career education
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This bursary provides up to $2,500 for continuing education tuition related to an automotive career. It supports training and education in the automotive industry in British Columbia for qualified applicants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Continuing education for an automotive career
- Training for work in the automotive industry
Documents Needed
- Applicant statement on long-term automotive goals
- Supporting letter from an automotive instructor or employer
- School transcript
- Outline of leadership and civic abilities
- Outline of financial considerations and need
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Secondary school graduates
- Students entering or enrolled in an automotive program
- Applicants pursuing automotive-related training in British Columbia
Who is not eligible
- Children or dependents of ARFI board members
Eligible expenses
- Continuing education tuition related to an automotive career
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications from children or dependents of ARFI board members
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated need for financial assistance
- Interest in a career in the automotive industry
- Relevant work or school background may support the application
- Special consideration for applicants employed by ARA members
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Write your long-term automotive career goals statement
- Prepare your leadership and civic abilities description
- Prepare your financial considerations statement
- Obtain your transcript and recommendation letter
- Step 2: Complete the online form
- Enter personal, school, and program information
- Provide your instructor's name and education details
- Confirm that all required information and documents are ready
- Step 3: Upload supporting documents and submit
- Upload the transcript
- Upload the letter of recommendation
- Submit the application through the online portal
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are notified of the Selection Committee’s decision
- Awards apply to the academic year starting in September
- Recipients may need to participate in an interview or promotional activities
Additional information
- Up to four bursaries are awarded each year.
- The bursary is administered by the ARFI under the direction of the ARFI Board Chair.
- Recipients may be asked to take part in a brief interview.
- Recipients may also be invited to appear in promotional media and provide a recent photograph.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary Program
What is the Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary?
This bursary provides up to $2,500 for continuing education tuition related to an automotive career. It supports training and education in the automotive industry in British Columbia for qualified applicants.
How much funding can be received?
Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary program, you must:
Secondary school graduate
Automotive training in B.C.
Recognized training provider
What expenses are eligible under Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary?
Continuing education for an automotive career
Training for work in the automotive industry
Who can I contact for more information about the Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary?
You can contact Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI) by email at foundation@ara.bc.ca or by phone at (604) 432-7987.
Where is the Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary available?
The Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Training, Education & Career Advancement Bursary is a Grant and Funding