Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards
There are three types of student awards: scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Scholarships reward academic achievement and are generally awarded to students with the highest grades.
Awards reward academic achievement but also require the recipient to demonstrate special qualities that match the priorities of the donor, such as community involvement or financial need.
Bursaries are intended to provide financial assistance and are generally awarded to students who demonstrate financial shortfalls.
(The value of awards is subject to change as a result of market fluctuations)
Some of these scholarships and bursaries are designed to offer financial assistance specifically to Resource Management Program students. All students are encouraged to apply and to research these areas as some application dates are in advance to the start up of the semester.
Application Deadlines
There are five application deadlines depending on the type of student award.
- Scholarships and Awards: January 15, March 15, April 30
- Bursaries: October 31 (Tuition Bursary); January 31 (General Bursaries)
Any exceptions to these deadline dates are noted in the description of the award.
Other Bursaries/Scholarships
(deadline: TBA)
The Saskatchewan Association of Conservation Officers are proud to offer the attached scholarships in memory of Murray Doell and Art Haugen, two Saskatchewan Conservation Officers who died while protecting our natural resources. Two scholarships of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) each are awarded annually. By offering these scholarships we can provide financial assistance to students in memory of Mr. Doell and Mr. Haugen. The scholarships are available to Saskatchewan residents who are enrolled in a two, three or four year Renewable Resources Technology or Integrated Resource Management program in North America. Students must have already completed 50% of the enrolled program. Only one application is required for both scholarships. Applicants must include a transcript of their completed classes
"The Washington British Columbia Chapter, AFS is offering scholarships made possible through a generous donation from BC Hydro and administered through the Sustainable Fisheries Foundation. There will be up to four awards totaling $4,000. These scholarships will be made available to students who are British Columbia residents, are attending post-secondary educational institutions in British Columbia, and majoring in environmental studies (fisheries, wildlife, ecology, water resources, etc.)."
(deadline TBA)
The Pacific Salmon Foundation 2009 Stewardship Community Bursaries are awarded to BC students who are active volunteersin the aquatic stewardship community, demonstrate financial need, and are registered full time in at least the 2nd year of an education or training program that supports their goal of a career in salmon conservation.
For 2011 -- there were two bursaries available --each worth $2000.
Congratulations to Heather McCubbin, 3rd year student in the Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection Degree Program!
Heather was awarded her bursary at the Pacific Salmon Foundation Fundraiser Dinner held in Nanaimo on November 26, 2011.
Canadian Wildlife Service The Orville Erickson Memorial
Scholarship Fund deadline TBA
Awards
First year students are eligible for the following RMOT specific awards(this does not include general bursaries/scholarships offered throught the financial aid department):
Dan McMillan Memorial Award - Canadian Groundfish Research and Conservation Society (2 awards)
$500 each; available to Resource Management Officer Technology students in the RMOT diploma and Bachelor of Natural of Resource Protection degree programs; for academic achievement and an aptitude in coastal fisheries conservation and management. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.
Nanaimo Fish & Game Protective Association (2 awards)- Ernie Johnson $400 each;available to RMOT students returning to second year for academic achievement, good judgment, volunteer work, motivation, and a co-operative attitude towards classmates and the public. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.
Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarship- $500 available to RMOT students continuing from first to second year Resource Management programs, based on GPA. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257-1 award, $350; for students continuing in the Resource Management Officer Technology program at Vancouver Island University; preference to someone who is 1) a member, or whose parent or grandparent is a member of Branch 257, or 2) a resident of Lantzville, or 3) affiliated with another Royal Canadian Legion or has served in the Military/Cadet service. Financial need may also be taken into consideration. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.
Salisbury /Knight RMOT award-- 1 award, $300; available to RMOT students continuing to second year who have attained a high academic standard in fisheries, wildlife habitat and law enforcement courses; displaying professionalism and a positive attitude, and who demonstrate an aptitude in field skills appropriate to a career in the above areas. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.
Five RMOT specific awards that Second Year Diploma students compete for are:
President's Award --Top academic performance throughout the two years of the Diploma Program (plaque and financial award)
BC Environment Award -- Top academic performance in the Wildlife component of the RMOT Diploma Program (plaque)
Fisheries and Oceans Award --Top academic performance 
in the Fisheries component of the RMOT Diploma Program (plaque)
Mike Merriman Bursary Award -- 1 award, $500; available to RMOT program students continuing to the Bachelor of Natural Resources Protection degree program. Awarded to recognize potential students who are team players and demonstrate exceptional dedication to wildlife conservation through volunteer work in the RMOT program, or in the community during the first two years of the program. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.
For more information on the background of this award, please visit the website created in Mike's memory: www.throughmikeseyes.ca
Awards specific to the Bachelor Degree of Natural Resource Protection
Vancouver Island University Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection Degree Entrance Scholarship--Award is $1,000 available to a student entering third year of the Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection. No application necessary. Funds are awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.
Mid Island Co-op Natural Resource Protection Award
1 award, $1,500; available to students continuing in the Natural Resource Protection program at VIU. Selection based on academic achievement, with financial need being considered. Open to residents in the area from French Creek to Duncan. Applicants must be affiliated with Mid Island Co-op. Member's name and number will be required on the application. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.
For more information on Scholarships or Bursaries offered to Vancouver Island University students please contact the Financial Aid office.