Financial Aid

VCC Awards and Scholarships

VCC offers hundreds of scholarships and awards which are presented at two ceremonies every year. Numerous awards and scholarships are available to recognize student achievement and provide educational assistance at VCC. Many of the awards are proudly supported by Vancouver Community College Foundation and its community of donors.

For complete descriptions of all VCC's financial awards, visit our Online Awards Guide.

Many financial aid forms will ask you to list program costs. To help you determine the cost for your VCC program we have an online calculator.

Spring 2025

Please stay tuned for updates on the Fall 2025 Scholarship program.

The Canada Life Scholarship for New Canadians  supports new Canadians, either permanent residents or Canadian citizens, who have become BC residents within the last five years to assist in advancing their education, and alleviate financial barriers to pursuing post-secondary study.

Awards will be granted on the basis of financial need and a desire to enter into or be currently enrolled a full-time VCC program.

Application deadline: March 31, 2025
Award amount: 5 x $1,250

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Early Admission Awards 

Save up to $4,000 on tuition and fees on select programs.