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Scholarships & Awards

The awards listed below are administered by Vancouver Island University's (VIU) Financial Aid & Awards office, located in Student Services, Building 200 at the Nanaimo Campus. For further information, please email FinancialAidInfo@viu.ca or call:

 

Scholarship & Award Applications will be available on-line approximately two months prior to deadline dates. Submit completed applications to the Financial Aid & Awards Office by the specified deadline dates. Awards will be selected based on specific criteria and information provided on the application form. The value of some awards may vary dependent on investment returns.

 

Scholarship & Award Applications Currently Available:

The following applications are now available to complete on-line. Once all information has been entered, be sure to save a copy for your records. Print and SIGN your completed application and submit to Financial Aid & Awards by the posted deadlines. (Please remember that you must have attained a term and cumulative gpa of at least 6.0 to be considered)

Available to current VIU students:

 

Available to students entering VIU for the first time:

 

The following applications must be printed to complete. Be sure to SIGN your completed application and submit to Financial Aid & Awards by the posted deadlines.

Available to current VIU students:

 

Available to students entering VIU for the first time:

 

Award Sections:

 


ENTRANCE

Entrance Awards are available only to students who are entering post-secondary studies for the FIRST TIME, unless otherwise stated.

Aurora NanoDevices Entrance Award

1 award, $500; available to students entering the Engineering program. To benefit students who demonstrate strong academic credentials and show good character, motivation to serve and succeed and commitment to the community, evidenced through leadership in school, civic and extra-curricular activities. Applicants will be required to include an essay (up to 500 words) describing how they fulfill the criteria and a copy of their high school transcript. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

BC Lions Society Advanced Education Fund Entrance Awards

2 awards, $600 each; available to students with a developmental, learning, neurological, sensory or physical disability, enrolling full-time in first year of university studies at VIU in the Fall term. Financial need will also be considered. Two application deadlines: March 15 & April 30. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Bruce Williams Entrance Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students who have progressed from an Adult Literacy program, and have successfully completed the Career & Academic Preparation Program at VIU, or another institution (verification will be required), and will be enrolling in full-time post-secondary studies at VIU in the fall. Two application deadlines: March 15 & April 30. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Canadian Federation of University Women - Cowichan Valley Award

1 award, $500; available to mature female students (minimum 20 years of age), enrolled or enrolling in any academic, technical, career or upgrading program at VIU, who have been a resident of the Cowichan Valley for at least one year, and who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Canadian Federation of University Women - Nanaimo Re-Entry Award

1 award, $1,000; available to female students who have experienced an interruption of studies of at least two years, and who will be commencing full-time studies at VIU in the fall in a university program leading to a degree. Must have completed at least the equivalent of one year in a degree program. Also based on community service, excellent achievement, and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Canadian Hospitality Foundation - Jack C. Sim University Entrance Scholarship

1 award, $3,500; available to students in their final year of high school who will be enrolling in September in Hospitality Management or Tourism Management programs, for professional promise, leadership, scholastic ability and work experience. Deadline to apply May 1st. For application forms and information visit the CHF website at www.chfscholarships.com

Canadian Hospitality Foundation - YUM! Restaurants International (Canada) LP University Entrance Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to students in their final year of high school who will be enrolling in September in Hospitality Management or Tourism Management programs, for professional promise, leadership, scholastic ability and work experience. Deadline to apply May 1st. For application forms and information visit the CHF website at www.chfscholarships.com

CIBC Entrance Awards

3 awards, $500 each; available to graduates of Canadian High Schools from Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast; awarded for academic excellence combined with evidence of community involvement and/or entrepreneurship. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Coastal Community Credit Union Award

1 award, $350; available to current Nanaimo or Parksville/Qualicum campus ABE students, or residents of SD #68 or #69, who will be enrolling in full-time post-secondary studies for the first time, in the fall semester at any campus of VIU. Financial need will be considered, as well as academic performance (current ABE students). Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island at VIU Entrance Scholarships

3 awards, $1,000 each; available to high school or mature students who will be entering the Culinary Arts program at VIU in the up-coming school year, August or January intake. Selection will be based on academic excellence. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office. Two application periods: March 15 and April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall or spring term.

Frank Ney Memorial Entrance Award

1 award, $500; available to graduates of a Nanaimo High School entering an applied, technology or university program at VIU. Must demonstrate financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Hayes Stewart Little Award

1 award, $400; for strong students with evident motivation who may not necessarily be in the top 5% academically and who demonstrate financial need; available to students entering a certificate, diploma or degree program in business at either the management or support level. Preference given to students graduating from Secondary School in the Cowichan Valley, SD #79. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Herold Engineering Entrance Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students entering the Engineering program at VIU. The intent of this award is to benefit a first year student who demonstrates strong academics / leadership in school, sports or clubs / volunteer and extra-curricular activities / commitment to their community. Applicants will be required to include an essay (up to 500 words) describing how they fulfill the criteria and a copy of their high school transcript. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Island Scallops - K'omoks First Nation Education Fund

1 award, $750; available to students entering or continuing at VIU who are community members of the K'omoks First Nation. Any degree, diploma or certificate program is eligible, with preference given to students entering or enrolled in the Fisheries & Aquaculture program. Applicants must contact the K'omoks Band Council for a letter of support. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15 and April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Island Scallops - Qualicum First Nation Education Fund

1 award, $750; available to students entering or continuing at VIU who are community members of the Qualicum First Nation. Any degree, diploma or certificate program is eligible, with preference given to students entering or enrolled in the Fisheries & Aquaculture program. Applicants must contact the Qualicum Band Council for a letter of support. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15 and April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Macville Foundation Entrance Award

1 award, full tuition (does not include Student Union or Activity fees), jointly funded by the Vancouver Island University Foundation and the Macville Charitable Foundation; available to students who have been accepted into a university transfer or degree program at VIU, were born on Vancouver Island or resided here for at least the last five years. The Macville Charitable Foundation was established to help Vancouver Island students acquire, through post-secondary education, the tools required to contribute significantly to society. The Foundation aims to strengthen the voice of students with financial need who have demonstrated their potential, motivation and commitment to higher education, and who have a vision for their on-going role as contributing members of society. Selection will be based on financial need, academic excellence and letters of recommendation. Applicants must submit an essay, as part of the application package, describing how they fulfill the award criteria. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15.  Funds will be applied to fall and spring tuition in the upcoming school year.

Nicholas Plecas Entrance Scholarships

3 awards, $1,000 each; for academic excellence, available to students entering Bachelor of Science or Applied Science programs. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Nora Fulton Gibson Entrance Awards

3 awards, $500 each; for academic achievement and financial need; available to high school graduates or mature students entering VIU for the first time in any program. Preference to students from the Cowichan Valley. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Pisces Entrance Scholarship

1 award, $2,000; available to students of First Nations background, entering a degree program at VIU. Preference will be given to students entering the Bachelor of Business Administration program. Applicants must have attained a minimum gpa of 7.5 in the previous year (in high school, or VIU upgrading). Award will be renewed for the duration of the student's four year undergraduate program, as long as a cumulative gpa of 7.5 and a minimum course load of 60% is maintained. Applicants are requested to include a short bio with their application, outlining their background and aspirations. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Rotary Club of Parksville/District 69 Benevolent Association Entrance Award

1 award, $1,000; available to permanent residents of Parksville/Qualicum, SD #69, entering VIU in any post-secondary program, for academic excellence and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Royal Bank Award (Parksville/Qualicum)

1 award, $300; available to current Parksville/Qualicum Campus ABE students or residents of School District #69, who will be enrolling in full-time post-secondary studies for the first time, in the fall semester at any campus of VIU. Financial need will be considered, as well as academic performance (current ABE students). Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15 and April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Tommy Douglas Entrance Award

1 award, $500; for academic excellence, available to students proceeding directly from High School to post-secondary education at VIU. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Vancouver Island University Entrance Award for Students with Disabilities

1 award, $700; for academic achievement, available to first year students with a disability, enrolled in a full-time course load. Financial need will also be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Vancouver Island University Entrance Scholarships for High School Students

Awards, $1,000 - $2,000; awarded for excellence; available to students graduating from each Regional High School entering VIU in any post-secondary program. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

VIU Chancellor's Entrance Scholarships for Aboriginal Students

6 full tuition scholarships available to top academic students from First Nations Communities, Friendship Centres and Metis Organizations on Vancouver Island (including Powell River). Students must have achieved an "A" average in High School and be enrolling in a 100% program course load at VIU. This scholarship is eligible for renewal, to a maximum of 5 years, providing students continue in their program with a 100% course load, and maintain a minimum semester and cumulative gpa of 8.0. A completed Application/Endorsement form and transcript must be submitted to the Financial Aid & Awards office, by the Education Counselor, by April 30. (These forms are available on this website January 15 - April 30).

VIU President's Entrance Awards for Scholar Athletes

8 full tuition awards available to top academic student athletes upon entrance to first year studies at VIU. One award is available for each of the following Mariner teams: Volleyball (men and women), Basketball (men and women), Soccer (men and women), Golf and Badminton, each year. Current grade 12 students must have attained an "A" average (minimum 86%) in grade 11, with no grade less than a "B". Students who have already graduated from high school must have attained an "A" average (minimum 86%) in grade 12. This award is eligible for renewal, to a maximum of 5 years, providing the student remains on the team, continues with a minimum 80% course load, and maintains a minimum cumulative gpa of 7.0 (B+). Selections for these awards are determined by the Athletic Department.

VIU President's Entrance Scholarships for Vancouver Island High School Students

One full tuition scholarship available to the top academic student from each Vancouver Island High School (including Powell River). Students must have achieved an "A" average in high school and be enrolling in a 100% course load in any degree program at VIU. This scholarship is eligible for renewal, to a maximum of 5 years, providing students continue in their degree with a 100% course load and maintain a minimum semester and cumulative gpa of 8.0. A completed Application/Endorsement form and transcript must be submitted to the Financial Aid & Awards office, by the high school principal, by April 30. (These forms are available on this website January 15 to April 30).

DEGREE ENTRANCE

Vancouver Island University Board Members Award

1 award, $400; based on academic performance and financial need, for students entering third year of any VIU degree program. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Vancouver Island University Degree Entrance Scholarships

Awards, $1,000 each; available to students entering third year of the following degree programs: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care, Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Aquaculture, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Tourism Management. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Vancouver Island University Education Degree Entrance Scholarships

2 awards, $1,000 each; one available to students entering year three of the concurrent Bachelor of Education program; and one available to students entering year five of the Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education program. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Vancouver Island University Faculty Association Degree Entrance Scholarship

1 award, up to full tuition; for students enrolled in a 100% course load and high GPA in second year, continuing into a degree program at VIU delivered by members of VIUFA. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall and spring terms.

VIU President's Scholarships for Continuing Students

6 full tuition scholarships available to top academic students who will be continuing their studies at VIU. One scholarship available to each of the following academic faculties: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Health & Human Services, Education, Management, Science & Technology. Students must have achieved a minimum gpa of 8.0 in each of their first 3 semesters, while enrolled in an 80% course load. No application necessary. Funds will be awarded as a tuition credit for year three of studies, with eligibility for renewal each year until graduation, providing students maintain a cumulative gpa of 8.0, with an 80% course load.

GENERAL AWARDS: NOT SPECIFIC TO PROGRAM

These awards are not specific to any one Vancouver Island University program.

'A' British Columbia Media Studies Award

1 award, $1,000; available to 1st or 2nd year media Studies students, who will be continuing in the Media Studies program at VIU in the fall term. Awarded based on demonstrated promise and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Annette De Roux Memorial Award

1 award, $500; available to support promising Aboriginal and/or female students at the Cowichan Campus, with preference to students pursuing studies in Creative Writing, Arts, or Women's Studies. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards Office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Anthropology Club Awards

2 awards, $200 each; available to third or fourth year anthropology students. Must have minimum "B" average and demonstrated financial need. Students must submit a 300 word essay with their application. The essay should address the question, "How will you use anthropology in your career?"  Apply to Anthropology Department by December 20th.

Art Mann Memorial Award

1 award, $500; based on financial need, available to residents of the Cowichan Valley (from Mill Bay to Ladysmith). Apply to Financial Aid & Awards Office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Audrey Gordon Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to students who demonstrate outstanding character, effort and diligence, and whose contributions to the community as a whole deserve recognition and encouragement; financial need will also be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Barbarah Nielsen Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $500; available to 4th or 5th year students, upon graduation, who intend to pursue graduate studies in Counselling Psychology or School Psychology. The award recognizes Barbarah's wonderful work in the many schools and communities she served over her life-long career. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards Office by January 15. Award will be issued in September, once enrolment at chosen institution is confirmed.

BMO Bank of Montreal Awards for BC Aboriginal Students

2 awards, $1,000 each; available to aboriginal students who will be continuing their studies in a diploma or degree program at VIU. Selection based on academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation National In-Course Awards

Awards, ranging in value from $4,000 to $10,000; available to full-time students (minimum 80% courseload), pursuing their first diploma or degree, (two year diploma students in first year, OR Associated Bachelor/Bachelor's Degree students in second year of studies). Must be active in community and school life and have demonstrated a commitment to the value of community service, leadership, innovation and academic excellence. Additional information can be found at www.millenniumscholarships.ca.  Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by May 31.

Canadian Federation of University Women – Cowichan Valley Award

1 award, $500; available to mature female students (minimum 20 years of age), enrolled or enrolling in any academic, technical, career or upgrading program at VIU, who have been a resident of the Cowichan Valley for at least one year, and who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Canadian Federation of University Women - Nanaimo Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; to be awarded to a top female student at the end of her first year in a full-time university program at VIU, who will be continuing full time studies towards a degree at VIU, or an accredited university, or in a university transfer program at a community college. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Canadian Information Processing Society Award

1 award, $200; for academic achievement and financial need; available to students planning to earn a diploma in Computer Technology or a degree in Computer Science at VIU or another post-secondary institution. (Proof of registration will be required if attending another institution, and funds will be issued upon confirmation). Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. If attending VIU, funds will be awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.

CanWest Global Communications Scholarship

1 award, $1,500; for students who have taken first or second year Media Studies courses at VIU, and are pursuing further education in Media Studies at VIU. Applicants must be full-time continuing students in any discipline who plan to continue with upper level courses. Award will be based on academic excellence and faculty recommendation. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Cloverdale Paint Awards

2 awards, $700 each; for full-time students who are Canadian Citizens and whose family resides in BC or Alberta, with a demonstrated commitment to community service and career or entrepreneurial activities. Preference to students related to employees of Cloverdale Paint. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Coastal Community Credit Union Award

1 award, $350; available to current Nanaimo or Parksville/Qualicum campus ABE students or residents of SD #68 or #69 who will be enrolling in full-time post secondary studies in the fall semester at either campus. Financial need will also be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Coastal Community Credit Union Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to students in any program, based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Cowichan Dogwoods Chapter of IODE Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students attending the Cowichan Campus of VIU, and who are residents of the Cowichan Valley (Duncan, Mill Bay, or Shawnigan - not Lake Cowichan or Chemainus).  Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30.  Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Cowichan Foundation Awards

8 awards, $500 each; for financial need, available to residents of the Cowichan Valley (from Mill Bay to Ladysmith). Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Credit Union Foundation of BC Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to students in any year of any program; must be a Canadian Citizen and BC resident. Financial need will be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

CUPE Local 1858 Scholarship

1 award, $750; for academic excellence, available to continuing students who are members in good standing with CUPE Local 1858, or in the immediate family of a member of the local. Contact CUPE office for more information. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Cyril S. White & Family Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to students in any program, based on academic achievement. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

David & Margaret Bradbury Award

1 award, $400; available to full-time students in any program; based on GPA and a demonstrated history of community service. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

David Paul Rice Memorial Award

1 award, $250; available to students normally residing on Vancouver Island from Campbell River north, based on financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

David Yates Award

1 award, $400; for leadership shown through contributions to student government, student newspaper, athletics, or other student activities; available to students returning for second, third or fourth year who demonstrate financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Dean Lane Continuing Student Award

1 award, $500; awarded to a student in a program in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, who will be continuing in the fall term at VIU. The department or program is designated annually by the Dean of the Faculty. Based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Dennis Alphonse Memorial Award

1 award, $500; for financial need, available to residents of the Cowichan Valley (from Mill Bay to Ladysmith), with preference given to First Nations students. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Diane Caillet Memorial Award

1 award, $500; available to students pursuing a future career in animal health or service, with a love for animals, who also volunteer in work which supports animals. Applicants will be required to submit a short essay (up to 500 words) describing how they fulfill the criteria. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Don Duncan Memorial Awards

2 awards, $450 each; available to students in Technology Programs: Fisheries & Aquaculture, Forest Resources, Resource Management; based on achievement and faculty recommendation. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Don Morton Memorial Award

1 award, $500; for financial need, available to residents of the Cowichan Valley (from Mill Bay to Ladysmith). Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Donna Allen Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in any program, based on academic achievement. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Dr. Prem Shanker Award

1 award, $400; for academic achievement; available to continuing students in any program, with preference to members of the following religions: Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds awarded in March.

Elizabeth Newham Award

1 award, $500; available to deserving First Nations students attending the Cowichan campus of VIU; preference will be given to students enrolled in post-secondary studies, but consideration will be given to students progressing from ABE to post-secondary studies. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Essex & Kent - Stephen Salem Award

1 award, $1,000; available to 3rd and 4th year anthropology students, based on academic achievement and recommendation of faculty. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

George Robbins Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in any program, who will be continuing in the fall term at VIU. Award based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Gerry Goodwin Memorial Scholarships

2 awards, $500 each; one available to students in a full-time program continuing studies at VIU and one to full-time students in a Trades & Applied Technology program of at least four months duration. Preference to students with a career interest in any aspect of the marine industry. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds will be awarded as follows: Trades & Applied Technology Program - funds issued at graduation; University Program - funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.

Gerry Robbins Memorial Awards

2 awards, $1,000 each; in memory of Gerry Robbins, to support and encourage students at VIU who exemplify Gerry's personal strength, integrity and leadership through community service. Students must cite their history of volunteerism, involvement in government and/or civic affairs, and their commitment to physical fitness. Special consideration will be given to students who have a history of involvement in 4H programs. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.

Giani Chanan Singh Parmar Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in Philosophy and Religious Studies. Financial need will be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Global Studies Award

1 award, $300; for a deserving student in the Global Studies program who has contributed, both inside and outside the classroom, to an awareness and understanding of global issues and concerns; based on faculty recommendation. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the spring semester.

Governor General's Academic Medal - Bronze

Awarded to the student who achieves the highest academic standing upon graduation from a diploma-level, post-secondary program (minimum 2 year, full-time duration). No application necessary. Medal will be presented at graduation.

Governor General's Academic Medal - Silver

Awarded to the undergraduate who achieves the highest academic standing upon graduation from a bachelor degree program. No application necessary. Medal will be presented at June convocation.

Governor General's Academic Medal - Gold

Awarded to the student who achieves the highest academic standing upon graduation at the graduate level. No application necessary. Medal will be presented at June convocation.

Heath & Company Lawyers Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to students in any program, based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Helen Chapman Memorial Award

1 award, $300; for community involvement, outdoor recreation experience, and ability to relate to various age groups; available to full-time students, with preference to those in the Recreation diploma or Tourism & Recreation Management degree program. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

HSBC Bank Canada Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students enrolled in any certificate, diploma or degree program, based on academic achievement and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Inez Bowen Colbert Memorial Award

1 award, $300; for academic achievement and financial need; available to mature female students who are members of a visible minority continuing studies at VIU. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Irene Shoop Memorial Awards

3 awards, $1,000 each; available to Canadian Citizens and graduates of School District #68, who are entering their final year of study in Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science in Nursing at VIU. The award will recognize students who demonstrate both commitment and compassion. Applicants must submit an essay stating why they believe they qualify for the award. Personal qualities must be endorsed by a reference letter from faculty. Short-listed applicants will be forwarded to the Shoop family for final selection. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Irving K. Barber Scholarships

Scholarships of $5,000 each; available to students who have completed two years of full-time study and must transfer to another public post-secondary institution in BC to complete their degree. GPA must be at least 8.25 and students must demonstrate exceptional involvement in their school and community.  Additional information can be found at www.StudentAidBC.ca in the "Scholarship" section.  Applications available at the Financial Aid & Awards Office. Deadline to apply: March 31st.

Jim & Vi Kenefick Memorial Award

1 award, $300; for financial need; available to Social Science students, with preference to students enrolled in Political Science. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Jim Cox Memorial Award

1 award, $200; for academic excellence and contributions to the student community; available to university transfer students attending Powell River Campus full time. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

John & Gillian Moss Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in any program, who will be continuing in the fall at VIU. Based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Kathryn Barnwell Award

1 award, $1,000; available to returning students in the Bachelor of Arts program, with a major or minor in Women's Studies. Applicants must have third or fourth year standing with an "A-" or better in Women's Studies courses taken, and the highest GPA of all upper level Women's Studies courses. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Koki Sato International Scholarship

1 award, $300; available to full-time Canadian or International students, based on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership in international and community development and relations.  Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15.  Funds issued in March.

Leanne Johnson Memorial Award

1 award, $300; for academic achievement and demonstrated leadership, motivation and a cooperative attitude towards classmates as supported by letters from 3 instructors; available to full-time students in university transfer or degree programs. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Leslie King Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in any program who will be continuing in the fall term at VIU. Based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal

A medal; to be awarded for excellence in studies and positive contribution to the life of the college/community; available to students enrolled in a one year certificate program. Department Nomination Required by May 15. Medal presented in June.

Lorne Ball Memorial Award

1 award, $500; available to students who have completed the first year of a university program, (with distinction), in any academic discipline. Awarded to honor the memory of Lorne "Lucky" Ball (ex-offender and former VIU professor), to a student who has turned his or her life around, after having been incarcerated in a provincial or federal prison, and who is now able to demonstrate through education, the beginning of a new path in life. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Lt. Col. Norman Bunnin, MBE Award

1 award, $300; for continuing students, based on academic performance and significant financial need. Not restricted to any particular program or year. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Lt. Sardar Jagat Singh Manhas & Family Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; selection based on academic excellence. Available to students in any program, with preference given to students enrolled in Bachelor of Science. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Macville Foundation Continuing Student Award

1 award, full tuition (does not include Student Union or Activity fees), jointly funded by the VIU Foundation and the Macville Charitable Foundation; available to students who are enrolled in a university transfer or degree program at VIU, have completed at least one year of study and will be continuing with their studies at VIU, were born on Vancouver Island or resided here for at least the last five years. The Macville Charitable Foundation was established to help Vancouver Island students acquire, through post-secondary education, the tools required to contribute significantly to society. The Foundation aims to strengthen the voice of students with financial need who have demonstrated their potential, motivation and commitment to higher education, and who have a vision for their on-going role as contributing members of society. Selection will be based on financial need, academic excellence and letters of recommendation. Applicants will be required to submit an essay as part of the application package describing how they fulfill the award criteria. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds will be applied to fall and spring tuition in the upcoming school year.

Margaret J. Brown Memorial Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students enrolled in, and continuing in either a Bachelor of Business Administration or a Bachelor of Education degree program (including post-Baccalaureate Education degree). Selection based on academic achievement, financial need and faculty input. Applicants must describe how the criteria has been met, and why they qualify for this award. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Marjorie Lewis Bunnin Award

1 award, $300; for continuing students, based on academic performance and significant financial need. Not restricted to any particular program or year. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Mary Garland Coleman Prize in Lyric Poetry

1 award, $150; for students in Career & Academic Preparation or University courses in any year of study, who demonstrate excellence in writing lyrical poetry. Applicants must submit a poem with their application. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Mike Coleman Award for Citizenship

1 award, $250; for Cowichan Campus students in developmental programs or university programs who have demonstrated citizenship within the Cowichan community at large and/or the Cowichan Campus and who are good all-round students. Does not have to be returning. For nomination forms and more information, contact Student Services at Cowichan Campus. Funds issued in June.

Minerva Foundation Awards for BC Women

4 awards, $2,500 each; available to assist women in the following categories: single mothers advancing their education, mature women retraining for a return to the workforce after a long absence, women in non-traditional fields of study, immigrant, aboriginal, or women with disabilities who need assistance in overcoming educational barriers. Criteria includes academic proficiency and financial need, in addition to one or more of the criteria listed above. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Nanaimo Riptide Swim Team Alumni Awards

3 awards, $500 each; available to continuing students in any program who are current or former members of the Nanaimo Riptide Swim Team (for a minimum of 3 years). Preference will be given to students who have performed volunteer work with the team. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing how they meet the award criteria. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Nanaimo Safer City Award

1 award, $300; available to students who have completed a road safety project, or invested volunteer hours in a road safety-related endeavor. Student must be returning to VIU in the fall term. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Nelson Allen Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in any program, based on academic achievement. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Oceanside Rotary Award

1 award, $1,000; available to deserving students who are enrolled in any year of a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate program; students must have attended an Adult Basic Education program at VIU. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Oceanside Women's Business Network Award

1 award, $500; available to female residents of the Oceanside area, with dependants, who are doing something positive to improve their family's quality of life;  preference will be given to students enrolled in a Business program, who are intending to start their own business.  Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Pathfinder Awards

2 awards, $500 each; for university program or Trades & Applied Technology students in financial need, who demonstrate effort and diligence. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Patricia Hadaway Award

1 award, $500; for academic achievement and demonstrated financial need; available to returning students who are single parents and primary care givers of their children, enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities or Social Sciences. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Patrick Ross Award

1 award, $500; available to students in any program who will be continuing in the fall term at VIU. Selection based on academic achievement. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Ramsay Lampman Rhodes Award

1 award, $500; for returning students enrolled in a degree or degree transfer program pursuing a career goal in business or law, who are permanent residents of mid-Vancouver Island (Duncan to Qualicum). Selection based on academic achievement with preference given to students who also participate in athletics. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Real Estate Foundation of BC Award

1 award, $500; available to students who demonstrate financial need, high academic achievement, and are enrolled in second year of any of the following programs: 1) Financial Services concentration in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program, 2) Interior Design Program, or 3) Bachelor of Arts Geography Major - Natural Resource Management or Urban Growth Management. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Real Estate Foundation of BC Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; awarded to a top student, based on GPA, who is entering third year of studies in either of the following programs: 1) Financial Services concentration in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program, who is intending to pursue a career in real estate brokerage, appraisal, property management, property development or mortgage brokerage; or 2) Bachelor of Arts Major in Geography specializing in Natural Resource Management or Urban Growth Management. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Robert Ross Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $600; for academic achievement; available to full-time students (100% course load) continuing to fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts Program in Philosophy, Liberal Studies, English or History. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Robyn Muir Memorial Award

1 award, $250; for returning female students who exemplify the dedication, commitment and excellence of women’s volleyball athlete, Robyn Muir. Recipient must be a continuing member of a varsity athletic team with a commitment to play in the coming year. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Rotary Club of Lantzville Award

1 award, $500; available to continuing students who exemplify the Rotarian qualities of humanitarian service, based on academic achievement and financial need. Applicants must submit a written statement in order to demonstrate a history of volunteer work for school and/or community functions (participation in student council, management for school teams, organization or running of intramural programs or clubs, etc). Statement must provide a self-evaluation of how applicant meets the following Rotarian principles: truthfulness, fairness, contributions to building goodwill and better friendships, and actions that will be beneficial to all concerned. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Rotary Club of Nanaimo - Helmut Graf International Award

1 award, $700; available to presently enrolled students planning to pursue further studies outside Canada; the period of international study must take place in the calendar year in which the award is received (includes field school, study abroad, etc). Recipient must be a graduate of a Nanaimo High School. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Rotary Club of Nanaimo North Award

1 award, $1,000; for high academic achievement and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Rotary Club of Nanaimo North Humanitarian Awards

2 awards, $1,000 each; based on academic achievement, available to continuing students who exemplify the Rotarian qualities of humanitarian service. Applicants must submit a written statement in order to demonstrate a history of volunteer work for school and/or community functions (participation in student council, management for school teams, organization or running of intramural programs or clubs, etc). Statement must provide a self-evaluation of how applicant meets the following Rotarian principles: truthfulness, fairness, contributions to building goodwill and better friendships, and actions that will be beneficial to all concerned. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Rotary Club of Nanaimo North Richard Johnston Awards

2 awards, $1,000 each; for deserving students based on financial need and academic achievement, available to continuing students who exemplify the Rotarian qualities of humanitarian service. Applicants must submit a written statement in order to demonstrate a history of volunteer work for school and/or community functions (participation in student council, management for school teams, organization or running of intramural programs or clubs, etc). Statement must provide a self-evaluation of how applicant meets the following Rotarian principles: truthfulness, fairness, contributions to building goodwill and better friendships, and actions that will be beneficial to all concerned. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards Office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Royal Bank Awards

3 awards, $300 each; for continuing full-time students enrolled at either Nanaimo, Cowichan or Powell River campuses, based on academic performance and financial need; not restricted to any particular program or year. Powell River students may be continuing at VIU or another post-secondary institution. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to returning VIU students, based on academic excellence.  No application necessary.  Funds award as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Shaun Copp Memorial Award

1 award, $500; available to continuing students in a Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy major. Financial need will be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

TD Bank Financial Group Award

1 award, amount varies; available to continuing students; based on academic achievement and financial need. Must be a Canadian Citizen. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Ted & Patti Miller Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in any program, who will be continuing in the fall term at VIU. Based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

The Gunners - 1990 Metro Boys Soccer Team Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in any program who demonstrate a commitment to athletics and community volunteerism. Financial need will be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Tom & Josie Michael Memorial Award

1 award, $300; for financial need; available to first year students whose permanent residence is in Ladysmith, Cedar, or North Oyster district. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Vancouver Island University Faculty Association Scholarship

1 award, up to full tuition (does not include Student Union or Activity fees); for students enrolled in a 100% course load with the highest GPA in first year; available to returning second-year students enrolled in an academic program delivered by members of VIUFA. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall and spring terms.

Vancouver Island University Graduation Awards

Awards, $150 each; for top students graduating from each VIU certificate program. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Vancouver Island University Scholarships for Academic Excellence

Awards, $500 each; in recognition of academic achievement in various programs for students entering second to fifth year at VIU. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Vancouver Island University Student Union Awards

3 awards, $500 each; selection based on academic achievement, current college and community involvement. No restriction as to program or year of study. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

VIU President's Scholarships for Continuing Students

6 full tuition scholarships available to top academic students who will be continuing their studies at VIU. One scholarship available to each of the following academic faculties: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Health & Human Services, Education, Management, Science & Technology. Students must have achieved a minimum gpa of 8.0 in each of their first 3 semesters, while enrolled in an 80% course load. No application necessary. Funds will be awarded as a tuition credit for year three of studies, with eligibility for renewal each year until graduation, providing students maintain a cumulative gpa of 8.0, with an 80% course load.

Walter O'Keeffe Literacy Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students pursuing Creative Writing, Music or Philosophy. Preference will be given to residential school survivors, or their descendants. Priority will be given to students who are challenged with a learning disability. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Zonta Club of Nanaimo Scholarship

1 award, $300; for returning female students enrolled in a program leading to a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, or Bachelor of Arts (Women's Studies) degree. Based on academic performance and demonstrated community service. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

ABORIGINAL

Education Fund

Vancouver Island University / Chatwin Engineering - First Nations Education Fund

4 awards, $1,000 each; available to First Nations students who will be entering, or continuing, in any program at Vancouver Island University. One award available to band members, or community residents of each of the following: Huu-ay-aht First Nation, Snaw-naw-as First Nation, Ucluelet First Nation and Uchucklesaht Tribe. Generally funds will be issued as a tuition credit. Qualifying students can apply anytime on the application below, or through their band.

Awards

Annette De Roux Memorial Award

1 award, $500; available to support promising Aboriginal and/or female students at the Cowichan Campus, with preference to students pursuing studies in Creative Writing, Arts, or Women's Studies. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards Office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

BMO Bank of Montreal Awards for BC Aboriginal Students

2 awards, $1,000 each; available to aboriginal students who will be continuing their studies in a diploma or degree program at VIU. Selection based on academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Chancellor's Aboriginal Excellence Scholarship

1 full tuition award (less ancillary fees); available to the top Aboriginal student upon completion of their first year in a VIU degree program. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in a 100% course load, who has achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 8.0. This scholarship is eligible for renewal, for up to 2 additional years, providing the student continues in their program of studies at VIU, with a 100% course load and maintains a minimum term and cumulative gpa of 8.0. No application necessary. Recipient will be selected in May, with funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.

Charlotte Ramsay Memorial Award

1 award, $300; available to female First Nations Cowichan Campus ABE students who plan to continue studies at an accredited educational institution, in either ABE courses or at the post-secondary level; based on academic achievement and financial need. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

Cummins Western Canada Dependability Award

1 award, $500; available to students graduating from the Heavy Duty Commercial Transport Mechanics program, with a preference to students of aboriginal origin. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds issued in June.

Dennis Alphonse Memorial Award

1 award, $500; for financial need, available to residents of the Cowichan Valley (from Mill Bay to Ladysmith), with preference given to First Nations students. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Elizabeth Newham Award

1 award, $500; available to deserving First Nations students attending the Cowichan campus of VIU; preference will be given to students enrolled in post-secondary studies, but consideration will be given to students progressing from ABE to post-secondary studies. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Island Scallops - K'omoks First Nation Education Fund

1 award, $750; available to students entering or continuing at VIU who are community members of the K'omoks First Nation. Any degree, diploma or certificate program is eligible, with preference given to students entering or enrolled in the Fisheries & Aquaculture program. Applicants must contact the K'omoks Band Council for a letter of support. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15 and April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Island Scallops - Qualicum First Nation Education Fund

1 award, $750; available to students entering or continuing at VIU who are community members of the Qualicum First Nation. Any degree, diploma or certificate program is eligible, with preference given to students entering or enrolled in the Fisheries & Aquaculture program. Applicants must contact the Qualicum Band Council for a letter of support. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15 and April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Kw Umut Le Lum Child & Family Services Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; awarded to a top student who will be continuing in either the Child & Youth Care or Bachelor of Social Work degree programs. Available to members of the following First Nations: Chemainus, Halalt, Lake Cowichan, Lyackson, Malahat, Nanoose, Penelakut, Qualicum or Snuneymuxw. No application necessary. Recipient will be selected in May, with funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.

Minerva Foundation Awards for BC Women

4 awards, $2,500 each; available to assist women in the following categories: single mothers advancing their education, mature women retraining for a return to the workforce after a long absence, women in non-traditional fields of study, immigrant, aboriginal, or women with disabilities who need assistance in overcoming educational barriers. Criteria includes academic proficiency and financial need, in addition to one or more of the criteria listed above. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Pisces Entrance Scholarship

1 award, $2,000; available to students of First Nations background, entering a degree program at VIU. Preference will be given to students entering the Bachelor of Business Administration program. Applicants must have attained a minimum gpa of 7.5 in the previous year (in high school, or VIU upgrading). Award will be renewed for the duration of the student's four year undergraduate program, as long as a cumulative gpa of 7.5 and a minimum course load of 60% is maintained. Applicants are requested to include a short bio with their application, outlining their background and aspirations. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Snuneymuxw First Nation Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to top aboriginal students enrolled in a diploma or degree program, continuing in the fall term, who are members of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. No application necessary. Recipient will be selected in May, with funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

VIU Chancellor's Entrance Scholarships for Aboriginal Students

6 full tuition scholarships available to top academic students from First Nations Communities, Friendship Centres and Metis Organizations on Vancouver Island (including Powell River). Students must have achieved an "A" average in High School and be enrolling in a 100% program course load at VIU. This scholarship is eligible for renewal, to a maximum of 5 years, providing students continue in their program with a 100% course load, and maintain a minimum semester and cumulative gpa of 8.0. A completed Application/Endorsement form and transcript must be submitted to the Financial Aid & Awards office, by the Education Counselor, by April 30. (These forms are available on this website January 15 - April 30).

ATHLETICS

Michael Walker & Janice Tissington Badminton Award

1 award, $500; available to continuing full-time students, who are also continuing members of the Mariners Badminton Team. Selection will be based on recommendation of the coaches, and awarded for contributions to the team. Academic achievement will also be considered. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

VIU President's Entrance Awards for Scholar Athletes

8 full tuition awards available to top academic student athletes upon entrance to first year studies at VIU. One award is available for each of the following Mariner teams: Volleyball (men and women), Basketball (men and women), Soccer (men and women), Golf and Badminton, each year. Current grade 12 students must have attained an "A" average (minimum 86%) in grade 11, with no grade less than a "B". Students who have already graduated from high school must have attained an "A" average (minimum 86%) in grade 12. This award is eligible for renewal, to a maximum of 5 years, providing the student remains on the team, continues with a minimum 80% course load, and maintains a minimum cumulative gpa of 7.0 (B+). Selections for these awards are determined by the Athletic Department.

BUSINESS PROGRAMS

A. Rod Glen Business Management Award

1 award, $600; for Canadian Citizens who are BC Residents; available to students in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program. Financial need will be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Canadian Western Bank President's Award

1 award, $2,500; available to 2nd or 3rd year BBA students who plan to pursue a career in banking, and demonstrate leadership qualities, community/school involvement. Applicants must be out-going and enjoy meeting/working with the public. Short-list of qualifying applicants will be interviewed by an external selection committee, before final selection. Successful recipient will have an opportunity for paid summer work experience with the Canadian Western Bank. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards by January 15th. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for 3rd or 4th year. In the case of 3rd year students, the award may be renewed for 4th year. This award is normally offered every two years.

Certified Management Accountants of BC Award

1 award, $1,500 remission of fees upon enrolment with the CMA program; for highest marks in Accounting 362; available to graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration program - Accounting concentration. No application necessary.

CGA Academic Excellence Scholarship

1 award, $500; for academic excellence; awarded to a top student who has completed third year of the BBA-Accounting stream, proceeding to fourth year.  Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

CGA Continuing Education Scholarship

1 award, $2,000; offered to a VIU Student who has graduated from the BBA-Accounting Concentration program, who is enrolling in the professional education program of the Certified General Accountants Association of BC. This scholarship is valid for the academic year following the award (September to June). Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30.

Coast Realty Award

1 award, $500; for academic achievement and community involvement, available to students returning to year 3 or 4 of the BBA Degree program, in the Marketing option. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Dana Spicer Bertrand Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $600; available to continuing students in the Bachelor of Business Administration program with preference to students enrolled in the Financial Services concentration; for outstanding achievement. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Douglas A. Johnston Accounting Award

1 award, $500; available to graduating students from the Bachelor of Business Administration Program - Accounting concentration, who will be enrolling in the CGA of BC Professional Education program. Successful applicants will be in the top 15% of BBA - Accounting concentration graduates in the current year. Preference will be given to students who are involved in community service, and who have been residents of Vancouver Island for the past five years, from Ladysmith to Qualicum Beach. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds issued in September upon verification of enrolment in the CGA program.

DTZ Barnicke Business Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in any year of the BBA program. Selection based on academic achievement and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

H. Ray & Grace L. Ballard Accounting Scholarship

1 award, $350; available to Bachelor of Business Administration students enrolled in Intermediate Accounting. Selection based on high achievement. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Hub City Paving - LaFarge Canada Business Administration Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to continuing students in the Bachelor of Business Administration program, based on achievement. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

J.A. Smith & Associates Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to students in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program - Accounting concentration, who will be continuing at VIU in the fall term. Based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Jim Huard Jr. Memorial Awards

2 awards, $300 each; for students enrolled in the Health Services Administration in Long Term and Community Care program; one available to first year students with the highest GPA, and one available to graduating students with the highest GPA. Both must be employed by a BC Care Providers Association member employer. No application necessary. Funds issued in July.

Kerm Culham Business Award

1 award, $600; available to students enrolled in a Business Degree program. Selection based on academic achievement and financial need. Preference will be given to members, employees (or dependents) of Coastal Community Credit Union. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Ladysmith Women's Business Network Award

1 award, $500; available to mature, female students, whose career direction is in a business environment. Preference will be given to single parent students who are residents of the Ladysmith-Chemainus area. Financial need may also be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

MNP Nanaimo Founders Award - Bob McDougall and Barney Bestwick

1 award, $1,000; available to students in the Bachelor of Business Administration program. Selection based on academic achievement, community involvement and/or sportsmanship. Preference given to students in the Accounting concentration. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Nanaimo Women's Business Network Award

1 award, $500; for female students enrolled in, or continuing in full-time business related certificate or degree programs. Based on financial need and achievement. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Nanaimo Women's Business Network Business Award

1 award, $500; available to mature female students continuing from first to second year at VIU in the Business program, with a 100% course load. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Oceanside Women's Business Network Award

1 award, $500; available to female residents of the Oceanside area, with dependants, who are doing something positive to improve their family's quality of life;  preference will be given to students enrolled in a Business program, who are intending to start their own business.  Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Pisces Entrance Scholarship

1 award, $2,000; available to students of First Nations background, entering a degree program at VIU. Preference will be given to students entering the Bachelor of Business Administration program. Applicants must have attained a minimum gpa of 7.5 in the previous year (in high school, or VIU upgrading). Award will be renewed for the duration of the student's four year undergraduate program, as long as a cumulative gpa of 7.5 and a minimum course load of 60% is maintained. Applicants are requested to include a short bio with their application, outlining their background and aspirations. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Ramsay Lampman Rhodes Award

1 award, $500; for returning students enrolled in a degree or degree transfer program pursuing a career goal in business or law, who are permanent residents of mid-Vancouver Island (Duncan to Qualicum). Selection based on academic achievement with preference given to students who also participate in athletics. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Real Estate Foundation of BC Award

1 award, $500; available to students who demonstrate financial need, high academic achievement, and are enrolled in second year of any of the following programs: 1) Financial Services concentration in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program, 2) Interior Design Program, or 3) Bachelor of Arts Geography Major - Natural Resource Management or Urban Growth Management. Apply to the Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Real Estate Foundation of BC Land Economics Scholarship

1 award, $700; available to students with the highest GPA transferring from the second year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program at VIU to the third year of the Urban Land Economics Option of the UBC Bachelor of Commerce Program. Proof of registration will be required. Apply to the Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30.

Real Estate Foundation of BC Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; awarded to a top student, based on GPA, who is entering third year of studies in either of the following programs: 1) Financial Services concentration in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program, who is intending to pursue a career in real estate brokerage, appraisal, property management, property development or mortgage brokerage; or 2) Bachelor of Arts Major in Geography specializing in Natural Resource Management or Urban Growth Management. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Sabo Cross Accounting Award

1 award, $500; available to support third year Accounting students who are continuing into fourth year. Students must demonstrate financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Sabo Cross Accounting Scholarship

1 award, $500; available to recognize the top Accounting student graduating from fourth year. No application necessary. Funds issued as a cheque in June.

Tyce Carle-Thiesson Scholarship

1 award, $2,000; available for academic excellence to students continuing in the Bachelor of Business Administration program, with an Accounting concentration. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Vancouver Island Real Estate Board - Business Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; awarded to a top second year student, based on GPA, progressing to third year in the Finance Option of the Bachelor of Business Administration Program. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Vancouver Island Real Estate Board - Nanaimo Scholarship

1 award, $500; available to students continuing in the BBA program at VIU, based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

VILGMA Robert Skene Memorial Award

1 award, $500; available to undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Business Administration diploma or Certificate in Business Management programs, with preference to students having obtained a B+ average. Students must demonstrate an interest in local government which can be evidenced through university course work, past employment or future career plans. Applicants must be residents of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast or Powell River, and show financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

VIU Bookstore Business Award

1 award, $500; available to third or fourth year Business students. Preference to marketing or management students with financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Windsor Plywood Business Management Award

1 award, $500; awarded to a top 2nd year BBA student returning for 3rd year, with the highest GPA, who will be continuing to a Marketing option. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Woodgrove Centre - Ivanhoe Cambridge Award

1 award, $1,000; available for academic achievement, to 4th year students in the Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing concentration program. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

CAREER & ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Bruce Williams Entrance Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students who have progressed from an Adult Literacy program, and have successfully completed the Career & Academic Preparation Program at VIU, or another institution (verification will be required), and will be enrolling in full-time post-secondary studies at VIU in the fall. Two application deadlines: March 15 & April 30. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Canadian Federation of University Women - Nanaimo Adult Basic Education Award

1 award, $500; available to female students in their final year of Career & Academic Preparation (ABE) courses, who have overcome barriers to their education, and who will be continuing studies at VIU in the fall semester in a university degree program.  Selection will be based on proven community involvement and excellent achievement.  Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30.  Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Career & Academic Preparation (CAP) Awards

2 awards (1-May, 1-December), amount varies; available to top students enrolled in Career & Academic Preparation (ABE) courses. No application necessary.

Charlotte Ramsay Memorial Award

1 award, $300; available to female First Nations Cowichan Campus ABE students who plan to continue studies at an accredited educational institution, in either ABE courses or at the post-secondary level; based on academic achievement and financial need. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

Coastal Community Credit Union Award

1 award, $350; available to current Nanaimo or Parksville/Qualicum campus ABE students, or residents of SD #68 or #69, who will be enrolling in full-time post-secondary studies for the first time, in the fall semester at any campus of VIU. Financial need will be considered, as well as academic performance (current ABE students). Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Dennis Silvestrone Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to students in Adult Basic Education who will be continuing to post-secondary studies in the fall term at VIU. Based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.

Don Hubbard ABE Awards

6 awards, $100 each; for top students enrolled in their final year of Career & Academic Preparation (ABE) courses who will be continuing to post-secondary studies at VIU. Based on faculty recommendation, in recognition of hard working, determined and motivated individuals. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Fred Clozza Memorial Awards

4 awards, $250 each; for financial need; available to students in Career & Academic Preparation (ABE) at Nanaimo or Cowichan Campus, showing strength or career direction in math or science. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards Office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Jean Campbell Memorial ABE Achievement Awards - Certificate Programs

$1,000 awards; for academic achievement; available to students enrolled in ABE at the Nanaimo Campus. No program restriction but preference will be given to students who will be proceeding to one of the following certificate programs: LPN, Dental Assisting, Applied Business Technology Program (ABTP) or Culinary Arts. Students must demonstrate strong motivation and commitment to learning. Preference will be given to students with financial need who live in the mid island area. Two application deadlines: April 15 & June 15. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Jean Campbell Memorial ABE Achievement Awards - Degree & Diploma Programs

$2,000 awards; for academic achievement; available to students enrolled in ABE at the Nanaimo Campus. No program restriction but preference will be given to students who will be proceeding to one of the following degree or diploma programs: Bachelor of Science (including Nursing), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Forest Resources Technology, or Information Technology & Applied Systems (ITAS). Students must demonstrate strong motivation and commitment to learning. Preference will be given to students with financial need who live in the mid island area. $1,000 will be applied to tuition for first year, and $1,000 will be applied to tuition for second year, providing students maintain a gpa of 6.0 or better. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 15 / June 15.

John Rostron Award

1 award, $150; for students in Career & Academic Preparation (ABE) at the Nanaimo Campus who demonstrate exceptional dedication and motivation in returning to learning, overcoming significant obstacles; based on recommendation of the department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Spring term.

Mary Garland Coleman Prize in Lyric Poetry

1 award, $150; for students in Career & Academic Preparation or University courses in any year of study, who demonstrate excellence in writing lyrical poetry. Applicants must submit a poem with their application. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Mid Island Co-op Adult Basic Education Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students enrolled in an ABE program at VIU. Selection based on academic achievement, with financial need being considered. Preference will be given to students continuing to post-secondary studies at VIU. 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.

Nicholas Plecas Achievement Scholarships

awards, amounts vary; for high academic achievement; available to students enrolled in ABE Advanced or Science Foundations courses, proceeding to Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, Resource Management, Forest Resources, or Fisheries & Aquaculture. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Parksville/Qualicum Campus Foundation Committee Award

1 award, $250; for Parksville/Qualicum Campus students who are continuing studies, based on faculty recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

Powell River Campus ABE Award

1 award, $100; available to full time ABE students attending Powell River Campus, who are highly motivated and have excellent attendance. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

Powell River Campus Student Services Award

1 award, $100; available to Powell River Campus ABE students who have excellent attendance, are hard working and are enthusiastic learners. Students can be part-time or full-time. Based on faculty recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

Richard W. Johnston ABE Awards

4 awards, $200 each; for full-time Career & Academic Preparation (ABE) students enrolled at Nanaimo, Cowichan, Parksville/Qualicum and Powell River Campuses. Students must maintain a “B” average, have good attendance and be highly motivated. No application necessary. Funds issued at individual campus presentations.

Royal Bank Award (Parksville/Qualicum)

1 award, $300; available to current Parksville/Qualicum Campus ABE students or residents of School District #69, who will be enrolling in full-time post-secondary studies for the first time, in the fall semester at any campus of VIU. Financial need will be considered, as well as academic performance (current ABE students). Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 15 and April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

CRIMINOLOGY

Dianne Dale Award

1 award, $1,000; available to continuing students in the Criminology program who demonstrate a positive attitude, effort and diligence towards their program of studies. Financial need will be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Securiguard Award

1 award, $500; selected annually by a committee of Criminology faculty members; to be awarded to a Criminology student deemed to have written the best paper during the academic year, for a VIU Criminology course, on a security issue. Appropriate topics may include, but are not limited to: public & private security (and issues relating to the surrendering of personal rights), crime prevention through environmental design, residential crime prevention programs, neighborhood / block watch, citizens on patrol, crime displacement, situational crime prevention, computer crime, and identity theft. A student interested in being considered for the award must submit the paper s/he would like the committee to consider, to the Chair of the Criminology department by April first. Funds issued in May.

Ted Strongitharm Award

1 award, $300; available to continuing students in Criminology, with a proven record of recent community service, a demonstrated commitment to studies, and outstanding personal qualities which advance the field of Criminology. Financial need may be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

CULINARY ARTS

BakeMark Canada Award

1 award, $100; for academic achievement, leadership and demonstrated potential in the baking field. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation in June.

Bakers Association of BC Scholarship

1 award, $125; for most promise shown in the field and on instructor’s recommendation; available to students enrolled in the Culinary Arts program in baking and pastry courses. No application necessary.  Funds issued at graduation in January.

Canadian Hospitality Foundation Culinary 2-Year Program Scholarship

1 award, $1,500; available to students enrolled in first or second year of the Culinary Arts program, for professional promise, leadership, scholastic ability and work experience. Deadline to apply May 1st. For application forms and information visit the CHF website at www.chfscholarships.com

Canterbury Food Service Award

1 award, $100; available to students in the Culinary Arts program, for achievement. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation in January.

Caspar Beuk Memorial Culinary Award

1 award, $1,000; available to Culinary Arts students for professional promise, enthusiasm and passion for the Culinary field, and improvement in the program. Recommendations made in consultation with the department chair. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation in October.

Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island at VIU Entrance Scholarships

3 awards, $1,000 each; available to high school or mature students who will be entering the Culinary Arts program at VIU in the up-coming school year, August or January intake. Selection will be based on academic excellence. Applicants must supply their most recent transcript with application. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office. Two application periods: March 15 and April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall or spring term.

David & Maureen Thomas Culinary Arts Award

1 award, $500; available to students who are hard working, ambitious, talented, passionate about the profession, and who show promise in the Culinary field. Selection based on instructor recommendation. No application necessary.  Funds issued at graduation in October.

DRC Culinary Arts Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to students enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at the Nanaimo Campus, for talent and promise shown in the culinary field. Selection based on department recommendation and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are residents of the mid island area. No application necessary. One award issued at each of January and October graduations.

Lentia Enterprises Scholarship

1 award, $250; for top achievement in pastry & dessert, available to fee-paying students enrolled in the Culinary Arts program. No application necessary. Funds issued at June graduation.

Pacific Rim Academy of Chefs Awards

2 awards, $300 each; available to top graduates of the Culinary Arts program. No application necessary. One award issued at each of January and October graduations.

Pepsi Bottling Group (Canada) Co. Culinary Arts Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to top students graduating from the Culinary Arts program. No application necessary. One award issued at each of January and October graduations.

Powell River Campus Culinary Arts Academic Achievement Award

1 award, $75; available to students for high achievement in theory in the Culinary Arts program - Powell River Campus. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

SYSCO Food Services Scholarship

1 award, $250; for high achievement upon graduation from the Culinary Arts program. Students must be planning to enter the BC Apprenticeship program. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation in January.

Windward Culinary Arts Awards

2 awards, $1,000 each; available to Culinary Arts students, based on financial need. Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate volunteerism in the community or on campus. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15 (August intake), and April 30 (January intake). One award issued in March, and one issued in May.

DENTAL

Dental Assisting

Central Island Certified Dental Assistants Society Team Player Award

1 award, $150; available to students in the Dental Assisting program who demonstrate professional integrity, a positive outlook and supportive attitude, empathy, kindness and generosity, a sense of humor, and who values diversity; as nominated by students in the program. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation in June.

DFI Personnel Award for Excellence in Dentistry

1 award, $200; available to students in the Dental Assisting program who continuously go that "extra mile", whose attitude and effort provides a positive influence on the overall learning environment within the class. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation in June.

Donna Blackhall-Pearce Award for Professionalism

1 award, $150 or more; available to students in the Dental Assisting program who exhibit professional behavior and attitude in all areas of the program, and work well within the classroom team, and during clinical practical. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation in June.

Nanaimo & District Dental Society Award

1 award, $200; available to top students graduating from the Dental Assisting program. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation in June.

Patterson Dental Canada Inc - Scholarships for Excellence in Chairside Assisting

2 awards, $100 each; available to students in the Dental Assisting program, based on instructor recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation in June.

Dental Hygiene

Best Overall Student Award - Dental Hygiene

1 award, $300; available to students in the Dental Hygiene program, based on instructor recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation in June.

Dr. Michael Rockwell Dental Health Award

1 award, $500; available to 1st year students continuing to 2nd year in the Dental Hygiene diploma program. Selection based on overall achievement, attitude, professionalism and faculty recommendation. Financial need may be considered. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation in June.

DISABILITIES

BC Hydro Endowment Award

1 award, $600; available to continuing students with a disability; for scholastic achievement, community involvement, knowledge of and commitment to the protection of the environment and efficient and safe use of electricity. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

BC Lions Society Advanced Education Fund Entrance Awards

2 awards, $600 each; available to students with a developmental, learning, neurological, sensory or physical disability, enrolling full-time in first year of university studies at VIU in the Fall term. Financial need will also be considered. Two application deadlines: March 15 & April 30. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Judith Arnold Award

1 award, $500; available to students with a disability who are enrolled in Career & Academic Preparation (ABE), or a minimum of 3 courses (9 credits) in a university program, or at least half-time in an applied or career program, for academic achievement (min. GPA 4.0) in the Fall semester. Financial need will also be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Kiwanis Sunrisers Special Needs Awards

2 awards, $1,000 each; for students with a disability who are not eligible for other funding; not determined by GPA but based on demonstrating incentive, and working and learning to the best of their abilities. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Minerva Foundation Awards for BC Women

4 awards, $2,500 each; available to assist women in the following categories: single mothers advancing their education, mature women retraining for a return to the workforce after a long absence, women in non-traditional fields of study, immigrant, aboriginal, or women with disabilities who need assistance in overcoming educational barriers. Criteria includes academic proficiency and financial need, in addition to one or more of the criteria listed above. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Sharon Althouse Notary Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students with a disability. Preference will be given to students with dyslexia. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Vancouver Island University Entrance Award for Students with Disabilities

1 award, $700; for academic achievement, available to first year students with a disability, enrolled in a full-time course load. Financial need will also be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Vancouver Island University Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

1 award, $1,000; for academic excellence, available to continuing students with a disability, enrolled full-time. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & CARE

Early Childhood Educators of BC Scholarship

1 award, $200; for academic achievement and instructor recommendation regarding potential; available to students continuing to second year of the Early Childhood Education & Care program. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Margaret Mitchell Scholarship

1 award, $250; available for high achievement in the Early Childhood Education & Care program for 1st or 2nd year students who normally reside in the Cowichan Valley (Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Crofton). No application necessary. If recipient is 1st year, funds will be awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term. If recipient is 2nd year, funds will be issued at graduation.

Mid Island Co-op Early Childhood Education & Care Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students returning to the Early Childhood Education & Care 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.

ECONOMICS

Dr. Jixin Xu Economics Awards

2 awards, $1,000 each; for students enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program - Economics Major, Economics Minor or BBA with concentration in Economics. For further information, students are encouraged to contact the Department Chair. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Spring term.

EDUCATION

Annie May Beck Education Awards

3 awards, $1,000 each; available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program; preference will be given to graduates of School District #68 (Nanaimo). Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

BCTF Maxwell A. Cameron Memorial Award

1 award, $250; available to outstanding students graduating from the Bachelor of Education program, based on recommendation of the Dean and the Faculty of Education. No application necessary.  Funds issued in December.

Dean's Academic Scholarship

1 award, $500; available to students in the Bachelor of Education program, who will be continuing in the fall term at VIU. Based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.

Helga Bonkowski Education Awards

2 awards, $600 each; available to students returning to fourth year of the Bachelor of Education program, whose objective is to teach in the primary grades (years K-4); for academic achievement, instructor recommendation and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Irene Shoop Memorial Awards

3 awards, $1,000 each; available to Canadian Citizens and graduates of School District #68, who are entering their final year of study in Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science in Nursing at VIU. The award will recognize students who demonstrate both commitment and compassion. Applicants must submit an essay stating why they believe they qualify for the award. Personal qualities must be endorsed by a reference letter from faculty. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Jean Whittaker Memorial Award

1 award, $1,500; Available to returning students entering year 3 of the Bachelor of Education program, based on academic achievement, community involvement, and demonstrated financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Jennie Hrushowy Award

1 award, $500 available to mature students who have spent some time in the workforce and are enrolled in, or enrolling in the Education program; based on academic excellence and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 - Alice Hobbs Education Award

1 award, $350; for students continuing in an Education Degree program at VIU or another post-secondary institution. 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.

ENGINEERING

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of BC - Vancouver Island Branch Awards

2 awards, $750 each; available to students entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an Engineering program at VIU OR to VIU students who are proceeding to an Engineering degree at another institution for the upcoming fall term. Award is based on high academic achievement and extra-curricular involvement. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30.  Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term. (Proof of registration must be received prior to release of funds if attending another institution).

Aurora NanoDevices Award

1 award, $1,000; available to first year Engineering students progressing to second year at VIU. To benefit a student who demonstrates strong academic credentials and shows good character, motivation to serve and succeed and commitment to the community, evidenced through leadership in school, civic and extra-curricular activities. Applicants are required to include an essay (up to 500 words) describing how they fulfill the criteria and a critique (up to 250 words) of the strengths and weaknesses they have found with their first year of study in VIU's Engineering program, and provide ideas for improvement. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Captain Sydney & Thelma Mansbridge Memorial Scholarships

2 awards, $1,000 each; available to students enrolled in Engineering; based on academic achievement. Preference given to one female and one male.  No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Herold Engineering Award

1 award, $1,000; available to first year Engineering students progressing to second year at VIU. The intent of this award is to benefit a continuing student who demonstrates strong academics / leadership in school, sports or clubs / volunteer and extra-curricular activities / commitment to their community. Applicants are required to include an essay (up to 500 words) describing how they fulfill the criteria. Selection will be based on recommendation from faculty and will take into consideration the applicant's motivation to serve and succeed, their positive attitude and good character. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Mid Island Co-op Engineering Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students continuing in the Engineering 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.

Newcastle Engineering Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to first year engineering students returning for second year at VIU; based on academic achievement for first semester grades. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

ENGLISH & CREATIVE WRITING

Barry Broadfoot Awards for Journalism/Creative Non-Fiction

2 awards, $500 each; for students in journalism and/or creative writing non-fiction courses, whose efforts, integrity and potential as a writer in the field is deserving of encouragement. Recipients recommended by faculty, based on classroom participation and written assignments. No application necessary. Award presented at the Portal Launch in Spring.

Bill Juby Award

1 award, $750; for mature part-time students in English or Creative Writing, returning to VIU in the fall; based on academic achievement. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Helen "Nellie" Keigan Memorial Award

1 award, $500; for students of children’s literature who demonstrate a sensitivity to the imagination of children, and who show originality and creativity in unlocking children’s natural potential. Recipients recommended by the English department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Jason Mayes Memorial Award

1 award, $500; available to third or fourth year Creative Writing / Journalism students enrolled in Publishing or Script writing, based on recommendation of the department. No application necessary. Award presented at the Portal Launch in Spring.

Jason Peskanovich Memorial Award

1 award, $500; for continuing students majoring in English or Creative Writing, based on academic achievement and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Kevin Roberts Poetry Award

1 award, $500; for continuing students in English or Creative Writing, who demonstrate excellence in writing poetry or the literary study of poetry, as determined by faculty from the English and Creative Writing departments. No application necessary. Award presented at the Portal Launch in Spring.

L.C. Parkin Memorial Award

1 award, $250; available to full or part-time students enrolled in a university degree program who intend to complete a degree in Journalism, English or Creative Writing at VIU or another Canadian university. Applicants must demonstrate potential for success through traits such as ability to meet deadlines, by showing original written expression, and by having had work published or performed in a medium for which the consumer pays. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Mary Garland Coleman Prize in Lyric Poetry

1 award, $150; for students in Career & Academic Preparation or University courses in any year of study, who demonstrate excellence in writing lyrical poetry. Applicants must submit a poem with their application. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Morris Donaldson Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $750; for continuing students who demonstrate academic growth, originality and commitment to a career in English studies. Recipients recommended by the English department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Myrtle Bergren Creative Writing Award

1 award, $300; for full or part-time creative writing students demonstrating promise in the field, who intend to pursue further studies in creative writing at VIU or another BC University. No application necessary. Award presented at the Portal Launch in Spring.

Pat Bevan Scholarship in Creative Writing - Fiction

1 or more awards, $500 each; for continuing full-time students showing promise in writing fiction, who combine high academic achievement, creativity, motivation and enthusiasm, and who make a positive contribution to their classes. Recipients recommended by Creative Writing department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Pat Bevan Scholarship in Creative Writing - Poetry

1 or more awards, $500 each; for continuing full-time students showing promise in writing poetry, who combine high academic achievement, creativity, motivation and enthusiasm, and who make a positive contribution to their classes. Recipients recommended by Creative Writing department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Pat Bevan Scholarship in English Literature

1 or more awards, $500 each; for continuing full-time students in English literature, who combine high academic achievement, creativity, motivation and enthusiasm, and who make a positive contribution to their classes. Recipients recommended by English department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

The Meadowlarks Awards

4 awards, $500 each; available to full-time or part-time students in Creative Writing who have produced a body of promising work and have demonstrated a genuine dedication to, and grasp of the craft of fiction. Must be a "Jacob Wrestler"; not awarded to writers of genre fiction; financial need may be considered. Preference will be two awards to students currently enrolled in year 2, and two awards to students currently enrolled in year 3. No application necessary. Award presented at the Portal Launch in Spring.

FINE ARTS PROGRAMS

Apollo Award

1 award, $150; for students in a Graphic Design program; based on academic achievement and faculty recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Art Award

1 or more awards, amounts vary; for Fine Arts students. Based on faculty recommendation; general award criteria may be waived. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Art Club Awards

Several awards, amounts vary; available to students in Fine Arts programs. Based on performance and recommendation of Fine Arts faculty; general award criteria may be waived. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Art Faculty Awards

Several awards, amounts vary; for Art students showing most promise. Based on faculty recommendation; general award criteria may be waived. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Brian Saunders Computer Graphics Awards

1 or more awards, amounts vary; available to Computer Graphics students, as recommended by faculty. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

CEI Architecture Interior Design Scholarship

1 award, $500; available to students in third year of the Interior Design program, based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Copeland Graphic Design Canada Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students returning for second year of the Applied Arts - Graphics program; based on academic standing and achievement in design. Portfolios to be judged by Graphic Design Canada - Vancouver Island Chapter. Apply through the Graphics program coordinator. Funds issued in April.

David Lambert Memorial Purchase Prizes

1 or more awards, amounts vary; for excellence in ceramics; judging of works entered in annual Student Art Show; available to full-time students registered in a ceramics course. Based on faculty recommendation; general award criteria may be waived. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Delinea Design Consultants Award

1 award, $500; available to students in the Interior Design program, awarded for excellence in drafting and an inclination, aptitude or interest in architecture. Based on faculty recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Edith Lenhart & Norah Moffat Award

1 award, $1,000; available to deserving students in the fine arts program. Based on faculty recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Edward Goodall Scholarship in Painting

1 award, $200; available to first year students in the Visual Arts program whose work in painting reflects the "Spirit of Edward Goodall's love of nature". Students must show promise and have demonstrated hard work and commitment in the study of painting. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Graphic Office Interiors / Steelcase Interior Design Awards

2 awards, $1,000 each; available to 2nd & 3rd year students in the Bachelor of Interior Design program, based on the “Office Design Project,” and on excellence in studies. Preference will be given to students planning to pursue a career in interior design, preferably commercial. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

InSight Developments Award - Interior Design

1 award, $500; available to students in the Interior Design program, based on academic excellence and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Jumpin' Java Coffee Express Purchase Award

1 or more awards, amounts vary, to a total of $250 annually; offered to students in Fine Arts program to purchase specific works of art. Based on faculty recommendation; general award criteria may be waived. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Real Estate Foundation of BC Award

1 award, $500; available to students who demonstrate financial need, high academic achievement, and are enrolled in second year of any of the following programs: 1) Financial Services concentration in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program, 2) Interior Design Program, or 3) Bachelor of Arts Geography Major - Natural Resource Management or Urban Growth Management. Apply to the Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Shakespeare Cup Award

1 award, $75; to purchase a specific ceramic work, determined by a jury designated by the Fine Arts faculty, on the theme of “Shakespeare Cup,” with the work becoming the property of VIU, displayed in the Arts & First Nations general office. Based on faculty recommendation; general award criteria may be waived. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Spaceworks Design Award

1 award, $500; available to full-time students graduating from the Interior Design program; based on academic achievement and instructor recommendation for consistent quality of work. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Warner Hewer Newton Memorial Award

1 award, $250; available to full-time first-year students in the Visual Arts Diploma program who will be returning for second year and who attended high school in Nanaimo; for academic achievement and promise in the field. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE

Al Fowler Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $350; for science or technology program students who demonstrate innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit in science or technology, preferably working towards the development of a creative business idea. Students must submit an essay describing in detail how the criteria has been met. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

BC Shellfish Industry Award

1 award, $750; for full-time students proceeding to fourth year in the Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Aquaculture degree program, majoring in shellfish. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Cultured Crustacean Award

1 award, $2,000; to benefit students in the Fisheries & Aquaculture program who deserve financial help, and whose family background is in the resource industries: forestry, farming, aquaculture, fishing, mining or energy. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Don Duncan Memorial Awards

2 awards, $450 each; available to students in Technology Programs: Fisheries & Aquaculture, Forest Resources, Resource Management; based on achievement and faculty recommendation. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

ECO Dynamic Solutions Inc. Achievement Award

1 award, $1,000; for academic achievement and demonstration of entrepreneurial skills, determination and leadership, available to first year students pursuing a Technical Diploma in Fisheries & Aquaculture at VIU. No application necessary. Based on faculty recommendation. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Eunice Lam Award

1 award, $1,000; for students enrolled in a Fisheries & Aquaculture diploma or degree program, who demonstrate participation in community volunteer activities. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Fan Seafoods Ltd. Geoduck Endowment Scholarship

1 award, $400; for students returning for second year in the Fisheries & Aquaculture program who have demonstrated potential for practical research in Geoduck Aquaculture. GPA and outstanding work on the Geoduck project considered in selecting recipient. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Frank Bernard Award in Fisheries

1 award, $2,000; for students continuing to second, third or fourth year in Fisheries & Aquaculture, who demonstrate financial need and above average dedication and commitment to their work. Students recommended by Fisheries & Aquaculture department. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Frederick Cairns Memorial Award

1 award, $500; for financial need, to a deserving student in the Fisheries & Aquaculture program. First preference to, but not exclusively for a resident of Cedar. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Marine Harvest Salmon Aquaculture Scholarship

1 award, $1,500; available to returning students in the Fisheries & Aquaculture program, who have demonstrated academic achievement, applied skills and a career interest in finfish aquaculture. Applicants must submit a paper on the topic of their choice about the salmon aquaculture industry in BC, to be reviewed by Marine Harvest Canada. Selection based on submitted paper and faculty recommendation. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Mid Island Castaways Fly Fishing Club Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students enrolled in the Fisheries & Aquaculture program who will be continuing their studies in the fall semester, and who plan to work in the area of research, conservation enhancement or management of sport fish and/or recreational fisheries in the province of BC.  Applicants must be active volunteers in the aquatic stewardship community and provide a brief summary outlining their volunteer experience with a salmonid enhancement project or stream keepers group in BC.  Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30.  Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarships

4 awards, $500 each; one award each for students continuing from first to second year in Recreation & Tourism, Hospitality Management, Fisheries & Aquaculture, and Resource Management programs, based on GPA. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Nicholas Plecas Aquaculture Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; for academic achievement and proficiency in the field; available to returning Fisheries & Aquaculture students. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Underwater Harvesters Association Research Society Award

1 award, $2,500; available to students continuing into third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Aquaculture program. Applicants must submit a research paper on a topic of their choice related to their program; papers will be reviewed by the donor organization. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

William E. Ricker Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $2,000; available to an outstanding third year student in Fisheries & Aquaculture who is going on to graduate studies in Fisheries; based on student’s third year of study, and as recommended by faculty. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

FOREST RESOURCES

Al Fowler Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $350; for science or technology program students who demonstrate innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit in science or technology, preferably working towards the development of a creative business idea. Students must submit an essay describing in detail how the criteria has been met. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Association of BC Forest Professionals Award

1 award, $1,000; for Forestry students returning to second year of the Forest Resources Technology program at VIU who demonstrate a strong desire to pursue a career as a Forest Professional and obtain Registered Forest Technologist (RFT), or Registered Professional Forester (RPF) registration with the ABCFP; OR a graduating Forestry student returning to any accredited post secondary institution in Canada to take further Forestry courses (or related courses) aimed specifically toward a career in Professional Forestry with the goal of obtaining Registered Professional Forester (RPF) registration with the ABCFP. Preference to students who exhibit a combination of academic achievement, leadership and involvement in extracurricular Forestry activities. Apply in writing to the Forestry Department by April 1st, clearly identifying program of studies and study goal. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Canadian Institute of Forestry Scholarship

1 award, $500; provided by the Southern Vancouver Island Chapter of CIF for first or second year Forest Resources Technology students combining academic achievement, good citizenship, sports involvement and participation in forestry awareness programs. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Coastal Cruising Supervisors Task Force Scholarship

1 award, $500; for high GPA and excellent field application; available to 1st year Forest Resources Technology students, who will be returning to 2nd year in the Forestry program for the Fall term. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Coastal Silviculture Committee Awards

2 awards, $500 each; for academic achievement and financial need; available to second year Forestry (silviculture) students, based on faculty recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued in January.

Coastland Wood Industries Award

1 award, $500; available to students in the Forest Resources Technology program, based on academic achievement. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

C.S.Buzzard Scholarship

1 award, $300; for academic excellence; available to students with a forestry-related career goal. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Don & Beth Hammond Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $500; for academic standing, instructor recommendation and promise in the field of silviculture; available to second year Forest Resources Technology students. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Don Duncan Memorial Awards

2 awards, $450 each; available to students in Technology Programs: Fisheries & Aquaculture, Forest Resources, Resource Management; based on achievement and faculty recommendation. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Hoo Hoo Club Awards

6 awards, $500 each; for financial need and academic achievement; available to Forest Resources Technology students whose permanent residence is on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Ken Haley Memorial Fire Protection Award

1 award, $200; for Forest Resources Technology students who have completed a Fire Management course, and who demonstrate financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Lake Cowichan Combined Fire Organization Awards

2 awards, $300 each; to Forestry Resources Technology students who demonstrate an interest or career objective in fire protection, as recommended by faculty. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Nicholas Plecas Forest Resources Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; for academic achievement and proficiency in the field; available to returning second year Forest Resources Technology students. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Squire Forestry Award

1 award, $500; for first or second year Forest Resources Technology program students whose attitude and effort engender a positive influence on the overall learning environment within the class. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Truck Loggers' Association of BC Scholarships

6 awards, $1,000 each - 2 for first year students who plan to continue in the Forestry program, and 4 for second year students. Selection based on scholastic ability, field proficiency, and leadership in the field; available to students enrolled in the Forest Resources Technology program. No application necessary. Funds issued in January.

Vancouver Island University Forest Biosolids Awards

4 awards, $750 each; available to full-time students in the Forest Resources Technology program, with preference to students who have an interest in the VIU Forest and its biosolid operations. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Vancouver Island University Forest Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to full-time first year students in the Forest Resources Technology program; based on academic achievement, professional promise in the field, and recommendation of the department. No Application necessary. Funds issued in March.

GEOGRAPHY

Lady Rose Prize in Geography

1 award of two return tickets on the MV Lady Rose; available to top students graduating from a Bachelor of Arts program with a major in Geography, based on GPA of the best 6 upper level VIU Geography courses. No application necessary. Prize issued in July.

HEALTH

Dawne & Donald Grant Nursing Award

1 award, $1,500; available to students in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, who will be continuing in the fall term at VIU. Based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Doreen Parken Memorial Awards

1 or more awards, $2,000 each; available to Bachelor of Science in Nursing students currently enrolled in year 3, (September intake); who plan to complete a BSN degree at VIU, are residents of the mid-island area and have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. Preference will be given to students with an interest in geriatric nursing. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Edna Lucy Woodcock Nursing Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; awarded for academic excellence; available to Bachelor of Science in Nursing students who will be continuing their studies in Nursing at VIU. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Home Support Resident Care Attendant Program – Instructors' Awards

2 awards, $100 each; for graduating students of the Home Support Resident Care Program based on academic achievement and clinical excellence. No application necessary. One award issued at January graduation and one award issued at July graduation.

Irene Shoop Memorial Awards

3 awards, $1,000 each; available to Canadian Citizens and graduates of School District #68, who are entering their final year of study in Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science in Nursing at VIU. The award will recognize students who demonstrate both commitment and compassion. Applicants must submit an essay stating why they believe they qualify for the award. Personal qualities must be endorsed by a reference letter from faculty.  Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Muriel Rhodes Memorial Awards

1 or more awards, $2,000 each; available to Bachelor of Science in Nursing students currently enrolled in year 4, (January intake); who plan to complete a BSN degree at VIU, are residents of the mid-island area and have demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds issued in June.

Nanaimo Home Support Association Awards

2 awards, $250 each; for students enrolled in the Home Support Resident Care Attendant program at the Nanaimo Campus; based on demonstrated clinical and academic excellence, leadership and the recommendation of the department. No application necessary. One award issued at each of February & June graduations.

Patricia Robinson Memorial Award

1 award, $500; available to 1st year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students, based on financial need. Preference will be given to single parents. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 - Alice Hobbs Health & Human Services Award

1 award, $350; for students continuing in Health or Human Services programs at VIU, or another post-secondary institution, with 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.

Sidney R. & Gladys L. Sharman Excellence in Nursing Awards

Up to 4 awards, $5,000 each; available to students in 3rd year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (September & January intakes), who will be proceeding to 4th year. Selection based on academic excellence, financial need, a demonstrated commitment to health care in the community, and demonstrated care and compassion in their nursing practice. Recipients must make a commitment to remain and work in the health care profession in BC for three years following graduation. This continued involvement in the health care profession in BC is to be done in the workplace, in a post graduate program, or a combination of both. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds will be applied to 4th year tuition.

Trudy Krall Memorial Nursing Awards

2 awards, $300 each; for Bachelor of Science in Nursing students currently enrolled in third year, (one from January intake and one from September intake); who have demonstrated academic achievement and a good integration of knowledge and skills in bedside nursing; a commitment to collaborative learning, and who have made a significant contribution to the development of a positive learning community amongst peers in the classroom and practice settings. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15 (September intake - funds issued in March), and April 30 (January intake - funds issued in June).

Victor Cowley Memorial Award

1 award, $250; available to third year Bachelor of Science in Nursing students returning for year 4; for academic excellence, strong clinical performance and an interest and aptitude in a career in intensive care, including emergency room and post-anesthetic room work, as supported by an instructor’s letter of reference. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Windsor Plywood Practical Nursing Award

1 award, $500; available for Practical Nursing or Practical Nursing Access students. Selection based on academic achievement, quality of clinical practice and participation/leadership in student activities. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

HISTORY

Bygone Books Award for History

1 award, $500; available to continuing students enrolled in History courses, based on academic achievement and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Chuck Hee Wong Memorial Award

1 award, $300; available to first or second year History students returning to VIU in the Fall. Based on achievement in a second year History course. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Effie Galena Kilpatrick Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to students enrolled in their final year of study in a Bachelor of Arts program and who have recently completed History 480 or 481. Preference will be given to applicants who are intending to pursue further studies in a Heritage-related field. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Karr History Scholarship

1 award, $350; awarded to a returning fourth year student, majoring in History, who has achieved the highest gpa in their third year of studies. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Margaret Ormsby Essay Prize

1 award, $300; available to students for the best original essay of first class standing on any aspect of British Columbia's history (including, but not limited to, histories of aboriginal peoples, immigrants, women, art history, historical geography, historical sociology, and the history of education). Essays adjudicated by the History department. Submit essays to History department by May 1. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Nanaimo Historical Society's Ethel Barraclough Memorial History Award

1 award, $250; for continuing students registered in a "300" or "400" level History course who have written an original research essay on local Vancouver Island, or British Columbia history. Essays adjudicated by the History department. A copy of the prize-winning essay to be sent to the Nanaimo Historical Society. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

William Barraclough History Scholarship

1 award, $250; based on academic achievement, available to students who are currently enrolled in, and will be continuing in History courses at VIU in the fall term. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

HORTICULTURE

Betty & Doug Jones Scholarships

3 awards, $500 each; available to students in the Horticultural Technician program, who combine academic achievement and demonstrate proficiency in the field. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

Cairnpark Nursery Book Prize

Books valued to $100; available to students in the Horticultural Technician program showing the most improvement, based on recommendation of faculty. No application necessary. Prize issued in November.

Central Vancouver Island Botanical Garden Society Book Award

Books valued to $100; available to students in the Horticultural Technician program, based on faculty recommendation. No application necessary. Prize issued in June.

Filberg Park Garden Show Award

1 award, $250; available to students from SD #71 (Comox Valley) who are continuing studies in horticulture or related programs, with a preference to students with an interest in heritage gardens. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 31. Funds issued in April.

Grace McDermid-Osolin Memorial Award

1 award, $300; available to students in the Horticultural Technician program, based on academic progress. Financial need may also be considered. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

Joy Cameron Horticulture Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students who will be graduating from the Horticultural Technician program at VIU. Selection based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Ladysmith Saltair Garden Club Award

1 award, $500; to support a deserving student continuing studies in the Horticulture Therapy program, with preference to residents of Ladysmith or Chemainus; based on recommendation of the department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the May term.

Milner Gardens & Woodland Landscape Award

1 award, $600; for students in the Horticultural Technician Foundation program participating in the maintenance of Milner Gardens & Woodland, based on strong interest in the profession of landscape horticulture. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society Award

1 award, $1,000; available to full time students residing in School District #69 or #70, who are enrolled in the Horticultural Technician program. Award based on demonstrated academic achievement; financial need may also be considered. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

Mount Klitsa Garden Club Horticultural Award

1 award, $250; available to students in the Horticultural Technician program, based on academic performance (B average), and proficiency in the field. Students must reside in School District #70, (Alberni - Clayoquot Regional District). Financial need may be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by March 31. Funds issued in June.

Nanaimo Horticultural Society Scholarship

1 award, $500; available to full-time students with high GPA in the Horticultural Technician program who will be continuing education in the horticultural field. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

Nanaimo Rhododendron Society Award

1 award, $300; for successful academic progress, available to students in the Horticultural Technician program. Financial need may also be considered. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

Veronica Milner Memorial Award

1 award, $300; for students in the Horticultural Technician program working hands-on in garden and woodland maintenance, design construction and documentation at Milner Gardens. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

HOSPITALITY

BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association Scholarship (first year)

1 award, $500; for academic achievement, motivation, participation, special events, and demonstrated interest in the field; available to first year Hospitality Management students returning for second year. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association Scholarship (second year)

1 award, $500; for academic achievement and interest in pursuing further studies in the field; available to second year Hospitality Management students. No application necessary. Funds issued in April.

Canadian Hospitality Foundation Hospitality Management Scholarship

1 award, $2,500; available to students enrolled in first or second year of the Hospitality Management program, for professional promise, leadership, scholastic ability and work experience. Deadline to apply May 1st. For application forms and information visit the CHF website at www.chfscholarships.com

Dale Francis Memorial Awards

2 awards, $800 each; one award available to students graduating from the Hospitality Management diploma program, and one award available to 2nd year diploma students who will be continuing into 3rd year of the Bachelor of Hospitality degree program. Selection based on motivation, participation, financial need, and recommendation of Hospitality department. No application necessary. Funds issued as follows: graduating students, funds will be issued in April; continuing students, funds will be awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.

Henry Wong Rotary Award

1 award, $500; available to Hospitality Management students demonstrating leadership and involvement in the community; financial need will be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarships

4 awards, $500 each; one award each for students continuing from first to second year in Recreation & Tourism, Hospitality Management, Fisheries & Aquaculture, and Resource Management programs, based on GPA. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

HUMAN SERVICES

Carol Matthews Community Service Award

1 award, $300; for continuing students in Human Services programs, who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community involvement, community service, and leadership qualities and skills. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Carol Matthews Human Services Award

1 award, $300; available to continuing students in Human Services programs who demonstrate leadership in creating community and collaboration in the classroom and in the workplace. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Community Living Award

1 award, $500; available to students in the Community Support Worker program, based on faculty recommendation.  No application necessary.  Funds issued in May.

CYC Award

1 award, $500; available to 2nd or 3rd year students in the Child & Youth Care program, who will be continuing to 3rd or 4th year; based on GPA and involvement in the CYC professional community. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term.

Early Childhood Educators of BC Scholarship

1 award, $200; for academic achievement and instructor recommendation regarding potential; available to students continuing to second year of the Early Childhood Education & Care program. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Margaret Mitchell Scholarship

1 award, $250; available for high achievement in the Early Childhood Education & Care program for 1st or 2nd year students who normally reside in the Cowichan Valley (Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Crofton). No application necessary. If recipient is 1st year, funds will be awarded as a tuition credit for the fall term. If recipient is 2nd year, funds will be issued at graduation.

Mid Island Co-op Early Childhood Education & Care Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students returning to the Early Childhood Education & Care 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.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 - Alice Hobbs Health & Human Services Award

1 award, $350; for students continuing in Health or Human Services programs at VIU or another post-secondary institution, with 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.

Windsor Plywood Human Services Award

1 award, $500; for continuing students in Human Services programs who have demonstrated a resilient attitude in overcoming adversity and challenge in pursuit of educational goals, and who practice and model human service values. Applicants are required to provide a written statement with their application, explaining fully how they meet the criteria. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Around the World Travel Services Award

1 award, $500; available for International students demonstrating outstanding achievement. Based on recommendation of the department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

David E. Jones Award

1 award, $500; available for International students demonstrating outstanding achievement. Based on recommendation of the department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Koki Sato International Scholarship

1 award, $300; available to full-time Canadian or International students, based on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership in international and community development and relations.  Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15.  Funds issued in March.

More International Education Scholarships and Awards

LIBERAL STUDIES

Alexandro Malaspina Liberal Studies Award

1 award, $500;  The intent of this award, founded by the Alexandro Malaspina Research Centre and faculty in the Liberal Studies Department, is to honour both the recipient and the navigator-thinker after whom our institution was originally named.  It will be awarded to a Liberal Studies student who has completed the 3rd year requirements and is enrolled in the 4th year requirements for a Liberal Studies Major, and who has demonstrated, in the judgment of the Liberal Studies Department, significant interdisciplinary interest, commitment and achievement in the wide range of intellectual endeavor (literary, artistic, humanistic, philosophical and scientific) embraced by the Liberal Studies program.  Grades and need may be considered by the Department as tie-breaking factors, but are not the primary consideration.  No application necessary.  Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Fred John Brown Liberal Studies Award

1 award, $500; available to mature female students (40-65), who are enrolled in a minimum 60% course load, (minimum cumulative GPA of 6.0), in year four of the Liberal Studies program. Selection based on achievement, financial need and recommendation of the department. Students should have demonstrated an active interest in working towards social change. No application necessary.  Funds issued in March.

June Jefferies Liberal Studies Scholarship

1 award, $600; available to students who have declared a major in the Liberal Studies program.  Students must have completed at least one Liberal Studies course in previous years, and be enrolled in Liberal Studies 310 in the coming Fall semester.  No application necessary.  Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

MATHEMATICS

Horosko Scholarships

2 awards, $500 each; for academic achievement in mathematics, available to first or second year students continuing with studies in math or science at VIU. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS

Bob and Dorothy Pulleyblank Scholarship

1 award, $2,000; available to third year music students who will be proceeding to fourth year at VIU. Scholarship will be selected based on GPA. No application necessary. Funds will be issued at the commencement of fourth year.

Caline Artists International Music Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in the music program who are pursuing a career in music performance. Selection based on academic achievement. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Dr. Carl Opgaard Scholarship

1 award, $600; for first year GPA and on faculty recommendation; available to Theatre students entering second year. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Edith Emerson Memorial Scholarship in Music

1 award, $400; for academic achievement and recommendation from the Music department; available to full-time female students continuing in the music program at VIU. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

George & Daisy Fraser Awards in Music

2 awards, $500 each; to continuing students in the Music program showing exceptional promise in piano, with a minimum GPA of 6.00 and recommendation of the Music department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Gregory Allan Tucker Memorial Music Award

1 award, $500; available to continuing "piano" students in the music program, showing exceptional promise and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards Office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Jane McKerricher Classical Music Award

1 award, $500; available to a music student with an interest in classical or opera music.  Based on recommendation of department.  No application necessary.  Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Lionel Hennessy Memorial Award

1 award, $350; available to an outstanding student in the Jazz program, as nominated by faculty, based on musicianship, personal qualities and potential to contribute to Canadian music. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Mike Monych Memorial Award

1 award, $150; available to second year Theatre students who inspire excellence by example. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Neil Rutherford Memorial Awards

2 awards, $700 each; available to students entering second year of the Technical Theatre program; based on a commitment to a career in theatre, academic achievement, demonstrated effort in first year, and recommendation of the Theatre department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Pieter de Reuver Music Scholarships

7 awards, $1,000 each; available to students continuing in the Music program at VIU. Preference will be given to students from the Parksville / Qualicum area. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Red Letter Counsel Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to students enrolled in the Theatre program, based on academic excellence. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Ross & Judy Fraser Award in Music

1 award, $350; awarded to a deserving student in any year, who is continuing in the Music program at VIU. Based on a minimum GPA of 6.0 and recommendation of the Music department. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Subhadra Ghose Award

1 award, $1,000; available to outstanding students in the Music program, as determined by faculty. Award based on musicianship, personal qualities and potential. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Vernis Whisker Classical Music Award

1 award, $300; awarded to a deserving student attending Nanaimo Campus of VIU, who shows promise in the Classical Music program. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Virginia Southwell Music Award

1 award, $300; awarded to a deserving student attending the Nanaimo Campus of VIU, who shows promise in the Music program. Award alternates annually between Classical and Jazz programs. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Barbara Meyer Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $750; for academic achievement, available to students who reside on Gabriola Island. Preference will be given to students enrolled in Tourism & Recreation or Physical Education. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

John D. Dennison Physical Education Scholarship

1 award, $400; for high academic achievement; available to first year Physical Education students returning for second year. Preference to students pursuing a degree or degree transfer program. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Physical Education Award

1 award, $500; available to Physical Education students returning to 3rd or 4th year of the degree program. Based on academic achievement, community involvement and participation in recreation and sports. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Ralph Pomphrey Memorial Award

1 award, $300; for academic achievement and leadership shown through contributions to the program and extra-curricular activities; available to first year Physical Education students returning for second year. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Terry & Judy Napper Award

1 award, $250; for high academic achievement, community involvement and participation in recreation and sports, available to continuing students in Tourism & Recreation or Physical Education programs. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

PROFESSIONAL BAKING

BakeMark Canada Award

1 award, $100; for academic achievement, leadership and demonstrated potential in the baking field. No application necessary. Funds issued at June graduation.

Jonathan Knight Award of Excellence

1 award, $1,000; Jonathan Knight founded True Grain Bread in Cowichan Bay in 2004. Through his vision and commitment to authentic, organic craft bread making, and locally sourced ingredients, he forever impacted the community. This award is available to students enrolled in the Baking Apprentice program at VIU who best exemplify the characteristics of passion for craft bread making, honesty, integrity and sustainability. No application necessary. Funds issued at February graduation.

Lentia Enterprises Scholarship

1 award, $250; for top achievement in pastry & dessert, available to fee-paying students enrolled in the Culinary Arts program. No application necessary. Funds issued at June graduation.

Robert MacDonald Memorial Award

1 award, $500; available to students in the Professional Baking program for excellence in baking and pastry. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding commitment and passion for the art of baking. Financial need will be considered. No application necessary. Funds issued at June graduation.

RECREATION & TOURISM

Barbara Meyer Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $750; for academic achievement, available to students who reside on Gabriola Island. Preference will be given to students enrolled in Tourism & Recreation or Physical Education. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Hammond Bay Oceanside B&B Tourism Award

1 award, $500; available to Bachelor of Tourism Management students who will be continuing their studies at VIU in the fall semester.  Applicants must demonstrate current involvement in the promotion of tourism in the mid-island region.  Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30.  Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Helen Chapman Memorial Award

1 award, $300; for community involvement, outdoor recreation experience, and ability to relate to various age groups; available to full-time students, with preference to those in the Recreation diploma or Tourism & Recreation Management degree program. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Lisa O'Donnell Memorial Award

1 award, $150; for students continuing to second year of the Recreation diploma or Tourism & Recreation Management degree program who can demonstrate a history of working with people, strong community development, perspective and sensitivity to wilderness protected areas. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Malaspina Recreation & Tourism Association Awards

2 awards, $150 each; available to students who are members of the Malaspina Recreation & Tourism Association (MRTA). Applicants must submit a 1-2 page essay with application, describing their volunteer involvement with MRTA and the general community. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

M.C. Sutherland Memorial Award

1 award, $200; for students who have completed two years in the Recreation diploma or Tourism & Recreation Management degree program and who are continuing in an accredited degree program at VIU or another institution. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Mid Island Co-op Tourism & Recreation Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in Recreation & Tourism Management programs 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.

Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarships

4 awards, $500 each; one award each for students continuing from first to second year in Recreation & Tourism, Hospitality Management, Fisheries & Aquaculture, and Resource Management programs, based on GPA. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Recreation and Sport Management Award

1 award, $500; available to first year Recreation and Sport Management diploma students, who are returning for second year of the program. Based on academic achievement and leadership shown through contributions to the program and extra curricular activities. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Recreation and Tourism Award

1 award, $200; for high academic achievement; available to first year students in the Recreation diploma or Tourism & Recreation Management degree program, returning for second year. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Terry & Judy Napper Award

1 award, $250; for high academic achievement, community involvement and participation in recreation and sports, available to continuing students in Tourism & Recreation or Physical Education programs. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Warsh Law Corp Undergraduate Research Award

1 award, $1,000; available for outstanding research in any of the following: independent research supervised by a faculty member; an independent project undertaken for credit, e.g. under the 491 code; research undertaken as a Work-opportunity student; financially supported or pro bono research as part of the faculty member's project; or any other similar project. The award is intended for students who intend to pursue post-graduate studies. Please contact the Research & Scholarly Activity office for application details and deadline.

Additional awards available at: www.viu.ca/research/studentawards/

 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Al Fowler Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $350; for science or technology program students who demonstrate innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit in science or technology, preferably working towards the development of a creative business idea. Students must submit an essay describing in detail how the criteria has been met. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Canadian Groundfish Research and Conservation Society - Dan McMillan Memorial Award

1 award, $1,000; available to continuing students enrolled in Resource Management Officer Technology or Bachelor of Natural Resources Protection, for academic achievement and an aptitude in coastal fisheries conservation and management. Must be a Canadian citizen. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Don Duncan Memorial Awards

2 awards, $450 each; available to students in Technology Programs: Fisheries & Aquaculture, Forest Resources, or Resource Management; based on achievement and faculty recommendation. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

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.

Mike Merriman Memorial Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to RMOT program students continuing to the Bachelor of Natural Resources Protection degree program. Awarded to recognize potential to 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.

Nanaimo Fish & Game Protective Association: Ernie Johnson Memorial Awards

2 awards, $400 each; for academic achievement, good judgment, volunteer work, motivation, and a co-operative attitude towards classmates and the public, available to Resource Management Officer Technology students returning for second year. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Nanaimo Marine Pavilion Scholarships

4 awards, $500 each; one award each for students continuing from first to second year in Recreation & Tourism, Hospitality Management, Fisheries & Aquaculture, and Resource Management programs, based on GPA. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 - RMOT Award

1 award, $350; for students continuing in the Resource Management Officer Technology program at VIU; 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 Resource Management Officer Technology 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.

SCIENCE & APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Al Fowler Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $350; for science or technology program students who demonstrate innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit in science or technology, preferably working towards the development of a creative business idea. Students must submit an essay describing in detail how the criteria has been met. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of BC - Vancouver Island Branch Awards

2 awards, $750 each; available to students entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an Engineering program at VIU OR to VIU students who are proceeding to an Engineering degree at another institution for the upcoming fall term. Award is based on high academic achievement and extra-curricular involvement. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30.  Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term. (Proof of registration must be received prior to release of funds if attending another institution).

Biology Outstanding Student Award

1 award, $200; awarded to the top Bachelor of Science graduate, majoring in Biology. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

Canadian Information Processing Society Award

1 award, $200; for academic achievement and financial need; available to students planning to earn a diploma in Computer Technology or a degree in Computer Science at VIU or another post-secondary institution. (Proof of registration will be required if attending another institution, and funds will be issued upon confirmation). Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. If attending VIU, funds will be awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

December 6, 1989 Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $400; for academic excellence, available to top female students enrolled in a science or applied science program. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Ina Roelants Memorial Awards

2 awards, $500 each; one award available to a top female and one to a top male student with the highest GPA in 3rd year of the Bachelor of Science - Computing Science program, who are continuing to 4th year. If both top students are male, one award shall be given to the top female student enrolled in 3rd year of Womens' Studies. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Kathryn Caswell Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $1,250; available to science students for academic achievement. Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in engineering. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Lt. Sardar Jagat Singh Manhas & Family Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; selection based on academic excellence. Available to students in any program, with preference given to students enrolled in Bachelor of Science. No application necessary. Funds issued in March.

MISTIC Science & Technology Scholarship

1 award, $1,000; available to students enrolled in a science or technology related program who have researched, developed or created a potentially useful innovation. Applicants will be required to submit a short paper describing the innovation and how it might benefit society. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Municipal Information Systems Association of BC (MISA) Technology Award

1 award, $500; available to students enrolled in any of the following programs: Bachelor of Science - Computing Science major, Computing Science diploma, or Information Technology & Applied Systems (ITAS) diploma. Selection based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Philip W. Mar Memorial Award

1 award, $600; for academic achievement and financial need, available to science students (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science or Math) continuing at VIU or transferring to UBC. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Ralph Vernon Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $1,500; available to students for academic achievement in a first year calculus course, continuing to second year Bachelor of Science, preference given to female students. No application necessary. Funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

STUDY ABROAD

Audrey Hansen International Study Abroad Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students participating in a one semester internship, who can demonstrate that they will be furthering their awareness and understanding of the economic barriers to poverty alleviation and contributing to initiatives that may be able to overcome these barriers. Financial need will be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by February 28. Funds will be applied to Study Abroad fees where applicable.

Bev Revin International Study Abroad Award

1 award, $500; available to students in Early Childhood Education or Child & Youth Care programs, who will be participating in a study abroad program. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by February 28. Funds will be applied to Study Abroad fees where applicable.

Fred Jacklin International Study Abroad Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students participating in a study abroad program. Applicants must show current involvement in school activities. Financial need will be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by February 28. Funds will be applied to Study Abroad fees where applicable.

Jane Kelly International Study Abroad Award

1 award, $500; available to students participating in a study abroad program, with preference to students enrolled in Liberal Studies. Financial need will be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by February 28. Funds will be applied to Study Abroad fees where applicable.

Maggie Kennedy International Study Abroad Award

1 award, $500; available to students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, who will be participating in a study abroad program. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by February 28. Funds will be applied to Study Abroad fees where applicable.

Mark Herringer International Study Abroad Award

1 award, $500; available to students in any program who will be participating in a study abroad program. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by February 28. Funds will be applied to Study Abroad fees where applicable.

Morvah Award for International Development

1 award, $500; available to Canadian students working on short-term projects overseas; based first on overall abilities and life goals, then GPA. Awarded on the basis of the Centre for International Studies evaluation of a short proposal demonstrating the following objectives: 1) furthering international awareness and understanding of the economic barriers to poverty alleviation, contributing to initiatives that may be able to overcome these barriers, in a sustainable manner; 2) bringing tangible benefits to both VIU and the host country counterparts, and 3) where possible to leverage co-funding of development projects from other sources (eg CIDA, Province of BC, CCC) to maximize the awards' impact. Recipient would be expected to follow up with a community presentation learnings and results (event, inclusion in local media such as newspaper articles, etc), and to meet with the donors. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by February 28. Funds will be applied to Study Abroad fees where applicable.

Ruth Kroek International Study Abroad Award

1 award, $500; available to students in any program who will be participating in a study abroad program. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by February 28. Funds will be applied to Study Abroad fees where applicable.

The Griffel Family International Study Abroad Award

1 award, $500; available to students in any program who will be participating in a study abroad program. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by February 28. Funds will be applied to Study Abroad fees where applicable.

TRADES & APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Applied Business Technology Program Faculty Awards

2 awards, $100 each; available to students in the Applied Business Technology Program, based on recommendation of faculty. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Berk's Intertruck Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in the Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanics program, based on recommendation of faculty. No application necessary.  Funds issued at graduation.

Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors Award

1 award, $500; available to students in the Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanics program, based on academic achievement and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued at graduation.

Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors Graduation Award

1 award, $500; for academic achievement, proficiency in the field and promise of success in Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanics. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Carel Properties Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to students in the Carpentry Framer Technician program, based on faculty recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Cummins Western Canada Dependability Award

1 award, $500; available to students graduating from the Heavy Duty Commercial Transport Mechanics program, with a preference to students of aboriginal origin. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds issued in June.

Duncan MacRae Award

1 award, $500; for achievement and commitment to studies; available to students in any applied program, including Applied Business Technology. Based on recommendation of instructor and program area. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Finning/Caterpillar Award

1 award, $350, available to students graduating from the Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanics program who are also high school graduates; based on academic achievement, leadership, team involvement and a willingness to assist fellow students. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

George & Bev deLure Attitude Awards

2 awards, $250 each; available to students in the Heavy Duty Commercial Transport Mechanics program, who have shown a positive attitude toward the trade and ongoing education. No application necessary. Funds issued in June.

George Nielsen Awards

2 awards, $500 each, for achievement and commitment to studies; available to students in the Welding program. Based on recommendation of instructors. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Gerry Goodwin Memorial Scholarships

2 awards, $500 each; one available to students in a full-time program continuing studies at VIU, and one to full-time students in a Trades & Applied Technology program of at least four months duration. Preference to students with a career interest in any aspect of the marine industry. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by April 30. Funds will be awarded as follows: Trades & Applied Technology Program - funds issued at graduation; University Program - funds awarded as a tuition credit for the Fall term.

Hazelwood Construction Services Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to students in the Road Building & Heavy Construction Equipment Operator program, for achievement and commitment to studies. Selection also based on instructor recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued at June & December graduations.

Henry R. Nash Award

1 award, $300; for academic achievement and financial need; available to students enrolled in the Automotive Service Technician program who are residents of Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith or Nanaimo; must have strong aptitude in Automotive Mechanics and demonstrate industriousness, tenacity and integrity. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Hub City Paving - LaFarge Canada Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to students in Welding or Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanics programs. Selection based on achievement. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Inland Kenworth Commercial Transport Award

1 award, $1,000;  available to students in the Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanics Program, based on recommendation of instructors.  No application necessary.  Funds issued at graduation.

InSight Developments Award - Carpentry

1 award, $500; available to students in the Carpentry program, for academic excellence and financial need. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Jack & Kathleen Brodie Award

1 award, $500; for achievement and commitment to studies; available to students in Trades & Applied Technology programs. Based on recommendation of instructors and program area. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Jack McReady Award

1 award, $500; for achievement and commitment to studies; available to students in any applied program, including Applied Business Technology. Based on recommendation of instructors and program area. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Kla How Ya Social Club - A. Rod Glen Memorial Award

1 award, $500; for students in an applied program who are Canadian Citizens and BC Residents. Financial need will be considered. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Lionel Hennessy Award

1 award, $500; available to Information Technology students; awarded to the student who has achieved the highest marks among those students who are changing professions. Selection based on instructor recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Mazzei Electric Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to students graduating from the ELTT Electrician program, based on achievement and recommendation of faculty. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation, (1-February & 1-June).

Mid Island Co-op Trades & Applied Technology Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students enrolled in a Trades & Applied Technology 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.

Municipal Information Systems Association of BC (MISA) Technology Award

1 award, $500; available to students enrolled in any of the following programs: Bachelor of Science - Computing Science major, Computing Science diploma, or Information Technology & Applied Systems (ITAS) diploma. Selection based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

Nanaimo Chapter IAAP Awards

2 awards, $300 each; available to students in the Applied Business Technology Program at Nanaimo Campus, based on recommendation of instructors, with consideration for achievement, commitment to studies and financial need. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Parker Pacific Heavy Duty Mechanics Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in the Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanics program, based on recommendation of instructors.  No application necessary.  Funds issued at graduation.

Pat Madill Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $200; for academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and promise in the field; available to students in the Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanics program. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation

Pat Wapple Award

1 award, $500; for achievement and commitment to studies; available to students in the Applied Business Technology Program. Based on recommendation of instructors and program area. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Ray Hindle Award

1 award, $500; for achievement and commitment to studies; available to students in any Trades & Applied Technology program, including Applied Business Technology. Based on recommendation of instructors and program area. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Rotary Club of Nanaimo North- Frank Gregory Award

1 award, $1,000; for achievement, proficiency and promise in the field of Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanics. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 257 - Alice Hobbs Trades Award

1 award, $350; for students enrolled in an Applied Trades program at VIU, with 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 January 15. Funds issued in March.

Steel Container Systems Awards

2 awards, $500 each; available to students in the Welding program, for achievement and commitment to studies. Selection also based on instructor recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued at June and August graduations.

Ted Stroyan Memorial Scholarship

1 award, $225; for academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and promise in the field; available to students in the Carpentry & Residential Construction program. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Vancouver Island University Facilities Services & Campus Development Award

1 award, amount varies, available for academic achievement and financial need to students in Trades & Applied Technology programs. Apply to Financial Aid & Awards office by January 15. Funds issued in March.

William B. Somerville Memorial Award

1 award, $500; available to students in the Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanics program, who have achieved a minimum "B" average; based on financial need and faculty recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

William Matthews Endowment Scholarship

1 award, $100; available to top students graduating from the Power Sports & Marine Technician program. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

Zulak Financial Group Award

1 award, $1,000; available to students in the Carpentry & Residential Construction program at the Nanaimo Campus of VIU, based on achievement and faculty recommendation. No application necessary. Funds issued at graduation.

TRANSFER

College Transfer Entrance Award to Royal Roads University

1 award, $1,000; Students enrolled at Vancouver Island University who are planning to enter a Royal Roads University undergraduate program, may apply to VIU for a $1,000 tuition credit. An eligible candidate will be able to demonstrate achievement through academic or other preparation in one of our major theme areas: sustainable development, entrepreneurship, empowering leadership, and conflict analysis and management.

A complete application consists of an application form and a one page essay (application form and information available online at www.royalroads.ca/awards). Submit completed application package to the Financial Aid & Awards Office at VIU by May 23.

Irving K. Barber Scholarships

Scholarships of $5,000 each; available to students who have completed two years of full-time study and must transfer to another public post-secondary institution in BC to complete their degree. GPA must be at least 8.25 and students must demonstrate exceptional involvement in their school and community.  Additional information can be found at www.StudentAidBC.ca in the "Scholarship" section.  Applications available at the Financial Aid & Awards Office. Deadline to apply: March 31st.

VIU EDUCATION FUNDS

Vancouver Island University / Chatwin Engineering - First Nations Education Fund

4 awards, $1,000 each; available to First Nations students who will be entering, or continuing, in any program at Vancouver Island University. One award available to band members, or community residents of each of the following: Huu-ay-aht First Nation, Snaw-naw-as First Nation, Ucluelet First Nation and Uchucklesaht Tribe. Generally funds will be issued as a tuition credit. Qualifying students can apply anytime on the application below, or through their band.

Vancouver Island University / VI Raiders Football Society Education Fund

Educational tuition credits are available to VI Raider players, upon successful completion of their first semester or term of study at Vancouver Island University, and for the duration of their studies at VIU. Continuation of funding is dependant upon students maintaining a satisfactory gpa, and availability of funds. Applications are available through the VI Raiders head coach.

 


Vancouver Island University Foundation

The Vancouver Island University Foundation is a registered non-profit society made up of community volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to raise funds for Vancouver Island University and its students.

For information on how to contribute to the VIU Foundation, please contact:

Foundation and Alumni Office
Telephone: 250-740-6212
Email: foundation@viu.ca
Internet: viu.ca/foundation

 

Other Scholarships and Awards

Irving K. Barber Scholarships

Scholarships of $5,000 each; available to students who have completed two years of full-time study and must transfer to another public post-secondary institution in BC to complete their degree. GPA must be at least 8.25 and students must demonstrate exceptional involvement in their school and community.  Additional information can be found at www.StudentAidBC.ca in the "Scholarship" section.  Applications available at the Financial Aid & Awards Office. Deadline to apply: March 31st.

For information on awards based on athletic rather than on scholastic achievements, visit our website at viu.ca/mariners/recruiting.htm or contact the Director of Athletics at 250-740-6419.

Students transferring to the University of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, or Simon Fraser University are advised to contact the Financial Aid & Awards office at the respective institution, as each have many "in-house" scholarships and bursaries, some specifically designated for students transferring from regional colleges.

For additional information regarding scholarships and awards not administered by VIU, please check with Financial Aid & Awards in Building 200 or call 250-740-6423 (Nanaimo Campus), 250-746-3509 (Cowichan Campus) or (604) 485-2878 (Powell River Campus).

Direct Awards

Aboriginal Youth Sport Legacy Fund - Post Secondary Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: November 2

Additional information and applications can be obtained from www.2010legaciesnow.com/aboriginalyouth_sport_fund/

Chartered Accountants' Education Foundation Awards
- Amount: 7 at $1,000 each
- Deadline: February 28

Additional information and applications can be obtained from www.caef.bc.ca

Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Scholarship

- Amount: 3 at $1,000 each
- Deadline: April 30

Additional information can be obtained from www.gofishbc.com

Pacific Salmon Foundation Volunteer Stewardship Community Bursary Program
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: September 30

Additional information and applications can be obtained from www.psf.ca/bursary

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program
- Amount: 20 at $5,000 each
- Deadline: February 28

Additional information and applications can be obtained from www.earthday.ca/scholarship

Useful Financial Assistance Websites

Updated March 1, 2010