British Columbia Student Awards and Scholarships

There are a variety of awards and scholarships available through the Ministry of Education.   An outline of the awards are noted below, and detailed descriptions can be found at: Handbook of Scholarships and Awards – Chapter 6 (PDF)(Site).

Passport to Education

To offset the cost of future tuition fees, Grade 10 and 11 students can earn $250 each school year, based on academic and non-academic achievements.  Check with your school for specific requirements.  Grade 12 students can earn a $500 Passport stamp.

Graduation Program Examinations Scholarships

The Graduation Program Examinations Scholarships rewards graduating students in BC for academic excellence in their provincial examinations from Grades 10 to 12. These $1,000 awards and $2,500 (to the top 20 students only) awards can be redeemed when a student enters a designated post-secondary institution.

Dogwood District/Authority Awards Program

The Ministry of Education provides 3,000 awards pro-rated to school districts based on each district’s September 30th Grade 12 enrolment.  These $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating students who meet the criteria determined by the local District Scholarship Committee, which requires a student to demonstrate superior achievement in any of the following areas:

  • Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music)
  • Applied Skills (Business Ed, Technology Ed, Home Economics)
  • Physical Activity (not limited to Physical Education)
  • Second Languages (including Aboriginal Languages) with IRPs or External Assessments, including AP and IB courses

An equitable distribution should be made across the four areas. Committee criteria must ensure that the winning candidates have been cumulatively evaluated in the courses chosen for presentation to the committee, and satisfy other criteria which may include factors such as attendance, punctuality, work habits and cooperation.

Secondary School Apprenticeship Scholarships

These $1,000 scholarships are awarded to graduating secondary school apprentices who:

  • Successfully complete SSA 11A, 11B, 12A, and 12B
  • Maintain a C+ average or better in their Grade 12 numbered courses
  • Continue working or training full-time in the trade for at least six months after secondary school graduation

Scholarships in School District #73

A number of District-Wide scholarships are available to School District #73 students.  Descriptions and criteria of all District scholarships and buraries are available here.  Please use the School District #73 Scholarship & Bursary Awards Application to apply for all District awards.  In addition, there are many scholarships available that are specific to each school or available through other sources.  A searchable database is found at AMAS Awards and Scholarships.

Other Scholarship Resources

Student Loans

Student Aid BC provides information on applying for and monitoring your student loan.

Accessing Exam Results

To access your exam results, go to Ministry of Education Exam Results to look up your exam results. You’ll need your PEN (Personal Education Number) found on your transcript or report. 

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