BCIT Entrance Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed online application
• ✓ Valid BCIT ID (assigned after applying for admission)
• ✓ Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• ✓ Supporting documents submitted via email by the deadline
• ✓ Enrollment in a full-time program of at least five months duration

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact British Columbia Institute of Technology to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As these are entrance awards, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a new student or someone starting a new program who has a mix of academic and non-academic achievements to share. There are two main deadlines: April 15, 2027, for those starting studies between April 1, 2027 and March 31, 2028, and October 1 for those starting between January 1, 2028 and March 31, 2028. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the portal. All entrance awards are decided through a competitive selection process. Selection criteria aren't published — ask British Columbia Institute of Technology how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask British Columbia Institute of Technology during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with British Columbia Institute of Technology whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. You must have applied for admission to British Columbia Institute of Technology and have a BCIT ID, though you do not need to be fully accepted by the deadline. You must enter an eligible full-time program of at least five months duration, which includes both part-time and full-time Bachelor’s degrees. To qualify as full-time, you must take 60% or more of a 100% course load. Depending on your start date, you must meet the April 15, 2027 deadline (for starts between April 1, 2027 and March 31, 2028) or the October 1 deadline (for starts between January 1, 2028 and March 31, 2028). You can only apply once per calendar year.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to post-secondary students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• AchievementsAvoid only listing your grades. Instead, highlight both your academic and non-academic successes to show a full picture of who you are. List a specific project or volunteer role where you led others.
• DocumentsAvoid sending your supporting papers after the deadline. Instead, email all required files as soon as you finish the online form. Create a checklist of every document mentioned in the Entrance Award Guide to ensure nothing is missing.
• StrategyAvoid applying without reading the specific award rules. Instead, go through the Entrance Award Guide carefully to match your profile to the specific eligibility of each award. Note which awards prioritize certain programs or backgrounds.
• RealismAvoid assuming you will get the award just because you meet the basic rules. Instead, remember that these are competitive and based on a selection process. Apply for multiple eligible awards within the guide to increase your chances.

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