Money Matters
There are times when the crunch hits you harder than you planned for, and you find yourself in financial difficulty. Financial Aid & Awards may be able to provide you with a short-term emergency loan to help you over the crisis. They can also provide you with information about financial assistance for government student loans, grants, institutional bursaries, and a variety of scholarships and awards.
Financial Aid & Awards
Hours are Monday to Friday
9am—3:30pm
Building 200, Second Floor
250-740-6423
Current Awards
Students enrolled full-time in post-secondary education. Successful applicants will receive a scholarship, compete for a paid summer internship and ultimately land a job at graduation as a Financial Services Manager in BMO Financial Group's Personal and Commercial Banking Group. Comprehensive training, coaching and mentoring will all be provided to set you on the path for success. $2500. Deadline: January 31, 2012.
The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Scholarship Program
The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to offer financial assistance and recognition to hard of hearing and deafened students registered in a full time program at a recognized college or university, in any area of study,with the ultimate goal of obtaining a diploma or degree. Three awards of $1000. Deadline: February 28, 2012.
NEADS National Student Awards and Holly Bartlett Memorial Award
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is now accepting applications for the NEADS National Student Awards Program and the Holly Bartlett Memorial Award. These awards are offered to encourage full access to post-secondary education for persons with disabilities enrolled in undergraduate, graduate or professional degree programs at recognized Canadian universities, or in certified diploma programs at Canadian colleges. A minimum of seven outstanding applicants, who meet the criteria of the Student Awards Program, will be receiving an award in the amount of $3,000 to support the costs of their tuition and student fees. One deserving applicant will receive the new Holly Bartlett Memorial Award in the amount of $1,000. Deadline: March 1, 2012.
JHLT-VI $2000 Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating student who best exemplifies leadership activities and community service. The Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired (PRCVI) administers this scholarship on behalf of the JHLT. No deadline given.
See links below for more awards.
Funding / Scholarships / Awards
The following are funding options for your education:
- Self or Bank of Mom & Dad
- General Scholarships and Awards for students with a disability
- Disability Awards for students with a disability studying at Canadian institutions
- Canada Student Grant-Part-time Studies- Contact Financial Aid: 250-740-6423
- Student loan - Ask about studying at 40%
- Provincial Grants and Bursaries through Student Aid BC
- Band - Contact First Nations Office
- WCB -Workers Compensation Branch
- ICBC - Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- HRDC-the Opportunities fund-must not be eligible for E.I.
- Reach Back-Amber Education-must have had a valid E.I. claim in the last 3 years
- Income Assistance-PWD, PPMB-apply through Human Resources office
*Be sure to check out Student Aid BC for information on loans and bursaries for students with disabilities.