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The Nurses Education Bursary

This program provides bursary funding, awarded each year, to qualified nursing applicants who demonstrate the greatest financial need.

What is available?

Bursary award amount is $2,000 per recipient. Recipients can only receive one bursary award in a 12-month period.

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible if you:

  • are enrolled full-time in an eligible nursing program of at least 4 months in length at a designated B.C. post-secondary institution that leads to a Certificate, Diploma or Degree recognized for practice in B.C.

Notes:

  • Applicants in default of B.C. Student Loan or with bankruptcies including B.C. Student loans are not eligible for funding through this program.
  • Awards are disbursed based on a limited budget and not all applicants demonstrating financial need will be awarded. Applicants will be ranked against other applicants in the bursary period to determine who has the greatest financial need.
  • Part-time students in nursing programs are not eligible for this program.

How do I apply?

There is no need to apply for this bursary. You will be automatically assessed when you apply for a student loan for each of the following three bursary periods.

Bursary period Application deadline
January - April January 15
May - August May 15
September - December September 15

Any errors or omissions (e.g. missed bursary deadline, wrong program code, incomplete full-time StudentAid BC loan application, etc.) on the loan application can not be appealed. Applicants will be considered in the next bursary period, provided all other eligibility criteria are met.

Pacific Leaders Programs for Public Service Employees

Pacific Leaders is making the BC Public Service an even better place to build a career. It recognizes and encourages high achievement amongst BC Public Service employees.

Through scholarships and loan forgiveness programs, we’re investing in our public service by supporting the education and growth of talented and dedicated staff. Pacific Leaders strengthens the public service’s contribution to our province and it sharpens our competitive edge to recruit and retain high-caliber employees.

Please visit the Pacific Leaders website for more information.

Am I eligible?

Please visit the Pacific Leaders website for more information

How do I apply?

Please visit the Pacific Leaders website for more information

Pacific Leaders Programs for Public Service Employees

Pacific Leaders is making the BC Public Service an even better place to build a career. It recognizes and encourages high achievement amongst BC Public Service employees.

Through scholarships and loan forgiveness programs, we’re investing in our public service by supporting the education and growth of talented and dedicated staff. Pacific Leaders strengthens the public service’s contribution to our province and it sharpens our competitive edge to recruit and retain high-caliber employees.

Please visit the Pacific Leaders website for more information.

Am I eligible?

Please visit the Pacific Leaders website for more information

How do I apply?

Please visit the Pacific Leaders website for more information

Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities

This program helps full-time or part-time students with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability with the cost of education.

What is available?

$2,800* $2,000 per program year (August 1 to July 31).

*Note: the above Canada Student Grant amount is temporarily increased by 40% from 2019/20 pre-pandemic levels until July 31, 2025.

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible if you:

Please see the Canada.ca site for full eligibility requirements.

How do I apply?

  • There is no need to apply for this grant . You will be automatically assessed for the Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities if you have previously submitted verification of your disability to StudentAid BC.
  • If you have a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged diability, but it has not been verified by StudentAid BC, complete the Appendix 8 – Disability Programs Application form.
  • For more information contact us or visit the federal Canada.ca site.

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Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities

This program helps full-time or part-time students with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability with the cost of education.

What is available?

$2,800* $2,000 per program year (August 1 to July 31).

*Note: the above Canada Student Grant amount is temporarily increased by 40% from 2019/20 pre-pandemic levels until July 31, 2025.

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible if you:

Please see the Canada.ca site for full eligibility requirements.

How do I apply?

  • There is no need to apply for this grant . You will be automatically assessed for the Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities if you have previously submitted verification of your disability to StudentAid BC.
  • If you have a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged diability, but it has not been verified by StudentAid BC, complete the Appendix 8 – Disability Programs Application form.
  • For more information contact us or visit the federal Canada.ca site.

Download Form

Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities

This program helps full-time or part-time students with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability with the cost of education.

What is available?

$2,800* $2,000 per program year (August 1 to July 31).

*Note: the above Canada Student Grant amount is temporarily increased by 40% from 2019/20 pre-pandemic levels until July 31, 2025.

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible if you:

Please see the Canada.ca site for full eligibility requirements.

How do I apply?

  • There is no need to apply for this grant . You will be automatically assessed for the Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities if you have previously submitted verification of your disability to StudentAid BC.
  • If you have a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged diability, but it has not been verified by StudentAid BC, complete the Appendix 8 – Disability Programs Application form.
  • For more information contact us or visit the federal Canada.ca site.

Download Form

Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependants

This program helps full-time students with dependants with the cost of education.

What is available?

Up to $280* $200 per month of study for each child under 12 years of age.

*Note: the above Canada Student Grant amount is temporarily increased by 40% from 2019/20 pre-pandemic levels until July 31, 2025.

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible if you are:

  • qualify for a federal student loan
  • are enrolled in full-time or part-time studies at a designated post-secondary institution
  • are from a low-income family
  • have a child under 12 years of age (or 12 years of age or older with a permanent disability) at the beginning of the school year

Please see the Canada.ca site for full eligibility requirements.

How do I apply?

There is no need to apply for this grant. You will be automatically assessed when you apply for a student loan.

For more information contact us or visit the federal Canada.ca site.

Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependants

This program helps full-time students with dependants with the cost of education.

What is available?

Up to $280* $200 per month of study for each child under 12 years of age.

*Note: the above Canada Student Grant amount is temporarily increased by 40% from 2019/20 pre-pandemic levels until July 31, 2025.

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible if you are:

  • qualify for a federal student loan
  • are enrolled in full-time or part-time studies at a designated post-secondary institution
  • are from a low-income family
  • have a child under 12 years of age (or 12 years of age or older with a permanent disability) at the beginning of the school year

Please see the Canada.ca site for full eligibility requirements.

How do I apply?

There is no need to apply for this grant. You will be automatically assessed when you apply for a student loan.

For more information contact us or visit the federal Canada.ca site.