Scholarships & Bursaries
Here we will share information about local and national scholarships that you might be eligible to apply for.
National Scholarships
There are no current National Scholarships
Major Scholarships
For now, the scholarships that are most relevant are considered to be Major awards—usually national awards that are tough to get. Most of you will be automatically considered for Entrance awards to the universities you apply to, without a separate application.
Between those are other scholarships that need to be found by looking at resources such as the following sites: scholarshipscanada.com and yconic.com. On these sites, you need to set up a profile and search through matched awards.
If you think you would be a suitable candidate, be sure to investigate the Major Entrance Scholarship process for the schools to which you are applying. Each will have a different process for scholarships, so better to do your research now to ensure you know what exactly to do and when to submit!
There are some major scholarship programs that require work to be done and application submitted early this fall. Here is a list of scholarship opportunities, and information about the work you need to do to apply.
Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships.
100 are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $120,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $100,000 for science and math scholarships.
Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship.
Before you get too excited, consider their note about suitable nominees...
"We are NOT considering students who:
Focus on activism (environmental/political/societal)
Intend to become a practicing physician and/or medical researcher (e.g. Doctor, Dentist, Nurse, Psychology, Pharmacist, Optometrist, etc.)
Intend to become a Professor and conduct theoretical research"
If you are interested in being Brentwood’s Schulich Leader Nominee, you must indicate your interest with University Counselling by January 15. We have to make a decision and nominate the selected student by January 29. The application is then made available to the Nominee and must be completed by February 19.
This year we are once again offering (40) $1,000 bursaries to grade 12 students.
This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. Students can enter online HERE.
2025 Quest for Excellence program is open for submissions until March 9. Only online entries will be accepted.
British Columbia Scholarships
Click HERE to see what scholarship/award/grant opportunities are available to students who attend a school here in British Columbia.
School District 79 Scholarships
If you were born and live in the Cowichan Valley School District Click HERE to see what scholarship/award/grant opportunities are available.