ENTRANCE sCHOLARSHIPS
Each post-secondary institution offers entrance scholarship opportunities. These are funds to attract students to a particular college or university. Sometimes these scholarships are offered automatically based on high school grades and sometimes additional application forms, resumes and reference letters are required. Any scholarship offer is contingent on accepting the offer of admission for that institution.
BCIT Entrance Scholarships
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More than $300,000 of awards are available for incoming students. Get rewarded for your hard work.
Application deadlines:
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Application deadlines:
- April 15, 2024* for programs starting between May and December 2024.
- October 1, 2024* for program starting between January 2025 and April 2025.
- *or next business day.
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Cap u entrance scholarships
Scholarships, bursaries, & awards recognize excellence in scholastic, athletic, and artistic achievement, as well as demonstrated commitment to community involvement and leadership endeavours, and help reduce financial barriers to pursuing post secondary education. This guide is a comprehensive listing of the scholarships, bursaries, & awards administered by Capilano University.
How to Apply for Awards
Individual applications for specific awards are not required. One online application puts you in the running for most awards. If you have explored the guide and are ready to start your award application, visit:
Awards Guide List
How to Apply for Awards
Individual applications for specific awards are not required. One online application puts you in the running for most awards. If you have explored the guide and are ready to start your award application, visit:
- Future Students: if you will be starting your education at CapU next Fall.
- All scholarships, bursaries, & awards are subject to minimum eligibility criteria.
Awards Guide List
KPU Entrance Scholaships
KPU Scholarships
President’s Scholarship
Merit Scholarship
Indigenous Entrance Scholarship
Students submit one online application through the KPU self-service (OSS) portal, in order to be considered for the above scholarships. Supporting documentation is also required and must include:
Scholarship/Bursaries 2022-2023 handout
President’s Scholarship
- Enrolling at KPU in a four-year program
- 80% average in Englisn 12 and 3 other academic Grade 12 courses
- Demonstrated leadership, community involvement and volunteerism
Merit Scholarship
- Enrolling in any KPU program
- 80% average in Englisn 12 and 3 other academic Grade 12 courses
- Demonstrated leadership, community involvement and volunteerism
Indigenous Entrance Scholarship
- Identify as aboriginal, First Nations, Metis or Inuit
- 80% average in Englisn 12 and 3 other academic Grade 12 courses
- Demonstrated leadership, community involvement and volunteerism
Students submit one online application through the KPU self-service (OSS) portal, in order to be considered for the above scholarships. Supporting documentation is also required and must include:
- High school transcripts showing final and/or interim grades for English 12 and three other academic Grade 12 courses
- Minimum one reference letter from a High School counsellor, teacher or principal
- Minimum one reference letter to support leadership, community involvement/volunteer activities
Scholarship/Bursaries 2022-2023 handout
Douglas College Entrance Scholarships & Awards
The Douglas College Entrance Scholarship and Award program recognize students who are transitioning to Douglas College from secondary school or another post-secondary institution.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE
Entrance Scholarships:
Students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.5 and significant contributions to their school or community.
Entrance Awards:
Students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 and significant contributions to their school or community.
APPLICATION PROCESS
In your application, you must clearly illustrate your contributions to your school or community, the promotion of social justice and/or truth and reconciliation. Please include two letters of reference from members of your school or community If applicable, please outline your personal and/or family financial circumstances and why you feel you should be considered for awards that include a financial need component.
TIMELINE
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS AVAILABLE
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE
Entrance Scholarships:
Students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.5 and significant contributions to their school or community.
Entrance Awards:
Students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 and significant contributions to their school or community.
APPLICATION PROCESS
In your application, you must clearly illustrate your contributions to your school or community, the promotion of social justice and/or truth and reconciliation. Please include two letters of reference from members of your school or community If applicable, please outline your personal and/or family financial circumstances and why you feel you should be considered for awards that include a financial need component.
TIMELINE
- The application period is from October 1, 2020 through March 1, 2021.
- All completed applications must be received by Douglas College by March 1, 2021 at 4pm.
- All applicants who submit an Entrance Scholarship & Award application for the 2021/2022 academic year will be notified of Douglas College’s decision by April 15, 2021.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS AVAILABLE
- PRESIDENT'S ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
- DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
- CANADIAN HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
- CJP ARCHITECTS SCHOLARSHIP
- DOUGLAS COLLEGE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP & PERFORMANCE-BASED SCHOLARSHIP
- FACULTY OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
- NEW WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
- COQUITLAM 1991 BC SUMMER GAMES AWARD
- DOUGLAS COLLEGE MUSIC ENTRANCE AWARD OF DISTINCTION
- DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ENTRANCE AWARD
- DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ENTRANCE AWARD
- FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED ENTRANCE AWARD
- Y.P. HEUNG FOUNDATION ENTRANCE AWARD
- THE JOYCE FAMILY FOUNDATION ENTRANCE AWARD
- GOOD NOISE VANCOUVER GOSPEL CHOIR ENTRANCE AWARD
- LOYAL PROTESTANT ASSOCIATION ENTRANCE AWARD
- NAKED STAGE READERS THEATRE ENTRANCE AWARD
SFU Entrance SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS/Bursaries
SFU recognizes high school students who demonstrate excellence in both their academic and extracurricular activities. The value of a scholarship may range from $10,000 up to an amount sufficient to cover all tuition and mandatory supplementary fees normally required for the completion of a student’s first undergraduate degree at SFU.
Scholarships are available to domestic and international high school students admitted for the fall term to an undergraduate degree in any faculty.
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Application Period for Fall 2021: October 5, 2020 - December 17, 2020
Supporting Documents* Deadline: January 31, 2021
Minimum Requirement: grades in the 90% range or a minimum 31 International Baccalaureate points**
Scholarship Value: ranges from $10,000 up to an amount sufficient to cover tuition and mandatory supplementary fees
Further funding, in the form of a living allowance, may be offered to support exceptionally talented students with demonstrated financial need.
Recipients will be notified from mid-March to mid-May 2021.
*This includes an academic reference, a community involvement reference, and all admission items on the To Do List
**Predicted bonus points are not considered in the calculation
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
ENTRANCE AWARDS AND BURSARIES
Application Period: November 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021Award & Bursary Value: $2,500 - $30,000
Supporting Documentation Deadline: April 30, 2021
Award & Bursary Value: $2,500 - $30,000
Supporting Documentation Deadline: April 30, 2021
Minimum: grades in the 80% range or IB diploma score* required for admission into faculty
Application RequiredENTRANCE BURSARIES AND AWARDS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED
Application Not Required
Scholarships are available to domestic and international high school students admitted for the fall term to an undergraduate degree in any faculty.
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Application Period for Fall 2021: October 5, 2020 - December 17, 2020
Supporting Documents* Deadline: January 31, 2021
Minimum Requirement: grades in the 90% range or a minimum 31 International Baccalaureate points**
Scholarship Value: ranges from $10,000 up to an amount sufficient to cover tuition and mandatory supplementary fees
Further funding, in the form of a living allowance, may be offered to support exceptionally talented students with demonstrated financial need.
Recipients will be notified from mid-March to mid-May 2021.
*This includes an academic reference, a community involvement reference, and all admission items on the To Do List
**Predicted bonus points are not considered in the calculation
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
- SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship
- SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship with Distinction
- The Darcy and Karina Biagioni Family Entrance Scholarship
- SFU Surrey Close to Home Entrance Scholarship
- Tadeusz Specht Memorial Scholarship in Science and Health Sciences
ENTRANCE AWARDS AND BURSARIES
Application Period: November 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021Award & Bursary Value: $2,500 - $30,000
Supporting Documentation Deadline: April 30, 2021
Award & Bursary Value: $2,500 - $30,000
Supporting Documentation Deadline: April 30, 2021
Minimum: grades in the 80% range or IB diploma score* required for admission into faculty
Application RequiredENTRANCE BURSARIES AND AWARDS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED
- Fairfax Entrance Bursary (90% range required)
- Alan and Margaret Eyre Entrance Bursary
- Erm Fiorillo-Hal Davis CKNW Orphan's Fund Bursary
- H.Y. Louie and Lohn Entrance Award
- Y.P. Heung Foundation Entrance Award
Application Not Required
UBC Entrance scholarships and awards
UBC is strongly committed to recognizing students for academic excellence and leadership. Last year, UBC and its donors awarded $15 million to incoming UBC students for excellent grades, community and school involvement, and demonstrated leadership.The following awards are available to Canadian students:
Lists of awards students can receive their first year at UBC.
Lists of awards students can receive their first year at UBC.
- Presidential Scholars Awards
- UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Awards
- Loran Awards
- Schulich Leader Scholarships
- Awards for Indigenous students
- Tuum Est Experiential Award
Langara entrance scholarship
The Sangra Family Scholarship was created to support students entering Langara College directly out of high school.
Eligibility CriteriaPlease note the iWeb application for Fall 2022, will not be available until late-Spring 2022.
Recipients will:
Eligibility CriteriaPlease note the iWeb application for Fall 2022, will not be available until late-Spring 2022.
Recipients will:
- Be entering Langara College as a full-time student in Fall Semester 2022.
- Have completed high school in Vancouver, Richmond, or Burnaby within six months of starting at Langara College.
- Have participated on a high school sports team during their grade 10 and 12 years.
- Have an academic standing of a "B-" average or higher in their grade 12 year, at the time of their application, as validated by their high school Administrator or Athletic Director.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Download the Reference Form, and have your high school Administrator or Athletic Director fill out.
- Complete the application form below and upload the completed reference form in the upload area provided.
UFV Entrance Scholarship
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Download and complete the fillable UFV Entrance Scholarship Application
Follow the checklist within the application and compile all supporting documentation. Put your application and documentation together as one complete package. Remember, this is a representation of you.
For Fall 2022, there are 3 ways to submit your application. Your COMPLETE application package may be:
UFV Financial Aid and Awards
33844 King Road
Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 7M8
Calculation of Entrance Scholarship GPAs are based on grade 11 and 12 courses.
More Info HERE
Visit: https://www.ufv.ca/fineaid/awards/ufv-entrance-scholarships/
Download and complete the fillable UFV Entrance Scholarship Application
Follow the checklist within the application and compile all supporting documentation. Put your application and documentation together as one complete package. Remember, this is a representation of you.
For Fall 2022, there are 3 ways to submit your application. Your COMPLETE application package may be:
- Scanned and emailed to [email protected]. (Only PDF attachments will be accepted – photos (jpeg, png) and links to shared drives will not be considered). Please do not send multiple emails. Your application package should be complete in a single email.
- Mailed in original form to:
UFV Financial Aid and Awards
33844 King Road
Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 7M8
- Dropped off at the Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus Financial Aid & Awards offices during regular business hours. For after hours, there is a secure drop slot at our Abbotsford office located just past the Student Services doors (B214).
Calculation of Entrance Scholarship GPAs are based on grade 11 and 12 courses.
More Info HERE
Visit: https://www.ufv.ca/fineaid/awards/ufv-entrance-scholarships/