Scholarships & bursaries for Indigenous students
If you are an Indigenous student who wants to attend мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ full- or part-time, you may be eligible for the following awards, administered through the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Financial Aid Office:
BC Hydro Scholarship (see General Scholarships)
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Bursary (see Health Sciences Bursaries)
Carillion Aboriginal Bursary The Vanbots Construction Aboriginal Bursary was originally created in 2006 by Vanbots Construction. Its purpose was to provide bursaries to Indigenous students attending мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and recognize the long connection Vanbots Construction had with мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, including the construction of Coquitlam's David Lam Campus. Vanbots was acquired by Carillion in 2008. Carillion is a global company committed to making a difference in the communities in which it works, with a core set of values that supports sustainability and responsible, award-winning development.
Caroline Chan Memorial Bursary (see General Bursaries)
Dave Seaweed Award of Distinction (See Athletics Awards)
Minerva Foundation for BC Women in STEM Bursary (See Science and Technology Bursaries)
Ricoh Canada Inc. Scholarship (See Child, Family and Community Studies scholarships)
Wayne Strandlund Bursary (See Humanities and Social Sciences Bursaries) You may also qualify for financial support from the through Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.
External awards
You may also be eligible for external awards. These are administered through individual donors, so you'll need to apply according to each organization's instructions. For an extensive list of scholarships, bursaries and awards for Indigenous students, see the following resources:
For more information, contact Indigenous Student Services at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾. For more scholarships, bursaries and awards, or to find out about student loans and grants, see Financial Aid.