Financial Aid
External Awards and Other Resources
These resources are provided for your information only. VCC does not assume any responsibility pertaining to these awards, the information shown, or the organizations. If you have any questions, please contact the organization directly.
External Awards
Choose2Care Access to Practical Nursing Education Bursary
$10,000
This bursary is for students enrolled in an Access to Practical Nursing (APN) program at a qualifying BC-based public institution.
BC Scholarship Society Transition Award
$5,000
If you are completing your Adult Basic Education program and plan to enroll in full-time post-secondary studies, you may be eligible for a Transition Award.
Credit Union Foundation of BC Bursary Program
Amount TBD
This bursary is for Canadian and PR students who have demonstrated financial need, proof of enrolment, and tuition payment. Transcripts are required.
Jean Ip Foundation’s Scholarship Program
$5,000 - $10,000
Scholarships for students facing financial hardship who have demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to community involvement.
SkilledTradesBC
Amount TBD
Financial support is available for employers and apprentices registered with SkilledTradesBC.
Pacific Leaders Scholarships for Public Servants Program
$5,000
This scholarship program is for B.C. government employees aiming to attain a diploma, certificate or degree.
Choose2Care bursaries and stipends
$342 and up
Funding is available to cover costs associated with completing pre-requisite courses, taking English Language Proficiency tests, getting immunizations, and more.
Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarship Program
$500
Scholarships for Canadian students in two-year programs wishing to pursue a career in the hospitality, food service and tourism industries.
BC Scholarship Society Indigenous Scholarships & Awards
$1,000 - $5,000
Awards are available to students who identify as Indigenous – First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit, who are pursuing trades training, apprenticeship, diploma, certificates, degree or post-degree programs. All are renewable in order to provide sustained funding over multiple years.
BC Scholarship Society Women in Technology
$1,000 - $5,000
You must have completed a minimum of one year of post-secondary studies (30 credits) leading to an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate in Computer/Data Science, Physics, Engineering, or Mathematics, and be continuing in your studies at a BC public post-secondary institution for at least one additional year. At least two of these scholarships are dedicated to a woman of Indigenous ancestry.
Helen Bassett Commemorative Student Award
$1,000
You may apply if you are an Indigenous woman, gender-diverse, or Two-Spirit person under 31 years of age, pursuing post-secondary studies.
Native Women's Association of Canada
Indspire Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarships
$750 - $2,500
You can apply if you are in full-time or part-time studies in college, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs.
BC Scholarship Society Transfer Scholarship
$5,000
You must have completed either one or two years of study, and be transferring the credits you have earned to a second institution where you will complete your program.
BC Scholarship Society Women in Technology
$1,000 - $5,000
You must have completed a minimum of one year of post-secondary studies (30 credits) leading to an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate in Computer/Data Science, Physics, Engineering, or Mathematics, and be continuing in your studies at a BC public post-secondary institution for at least one additional year. At least two of these scholarships are dedicated to a woman of Indigenous ancestry.
Other Resources
About Your Money - Students
This free one-hour, non-commercial webinar provides easy to understand information to help you develop an understanding of responsible financial management in preparation for post-secondary education.