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Scholarship, Award & Bursary Program

VIU Scholarship & Bursary FundVIU Scholarship recipients

A general fund where donations in any amount are accepted, with all of the funds directly supporting VIU students. These are distributed through Scholarships which are based on academic excellence or Bursaries which consider financial need. VIU students receive 100 percent of your gift.

Named Annual Scholarship, Award & Bursary Program

Pledged annual gifts of $1,000 for three years, allow donors to create named Scholarship, Award or Bursary such as the "Mary J. Smith Memorial Award". Sample of the Award Agreement.

Matching Program

VIU may match up to $1,000 in the Named Annual Scholarship, Award & Bursary Program if funds are available.

Realty Support Project

Some local realtors who are established donors to the Vancouver Island University Foundation have pledged continuing support for VIU students by donation 25% of their net commission on purchases and sales of property. Details here.

Questions? Contact:

Susie Caswell, Advancement Manager, Donor Relations & Services, 250.740.6216

Crystal Carew, Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Coordinator, 250.740.6210