Education Bursary Awards – Application form

Please read the eligibility requirements, application process information, and timeline before submitting an application form to ensure you submit the best possible application.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  • Have accessed ISSofBC services or participated in an ISSofBC program within the 3 years preceding the application deadline.
  • Be a British Columbia resident with protected person/convention refugee, or Permanent Resident (PR) status.
  • Be enrolled in or accepted to a post-secondary institution in British Columbia.
  • Demonstrate financial need for assistance with tuition costs.

Application process and timeline

  • Applications Open: June 5, 2026
  • Application Deadline: July 5, 2026
  • Application Review and Selection: July 6 – August 4, 2026
  • Recipients Notified: August 5, 2026
  • Bursary Awards Ceremony: August 20, 2026

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