British Columbia Institute of Technology

Different than a college or university, BCIT’s approach combines small classes, applied academics and hands-on experience so that you’re ready to launch your career from day one.

All Scholarships from British Columbia Institute of Technology

• One World International Scholarships of between $2,000 – $5,000 are awarded to students participating in study, or work-abroad programs that are either experiential learning opportunities (language or cultural training), or that provide credits toward the BC academic credential they are working towards.
• Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant), convention refugee, or protected person living in Canada;
• Are a resident of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in the province for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of full-time enrollment in the program for which the scholarship is applied for;
• Have clearly demonstrated significant community and/or school involvement and academic achievement, supported by two references submitted with the application;
• Are enrolled full-time in an academic program of at least one year at a BC public post-secondary institution leading to a credential and have been accepted into an eligible international program outside of Canada or United States;
• Can demonstrate links between the international experience you are pursuing and your educational or career goals;
• Are not planning an international experience in a country from which you have immigrated within the past 5 years;
• Have not previously received a One World International Scholarship or a Premier’s International Scholarship;
• Plan to begin your international experience within 12 months of receiving the scholarship;

The scholarship offers a $2000 – $5,000 amount, to help you with your studies

Review the Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship;

Obtain “unofficial” transcripts of all your post-secondary studies (in British Columbia and elsewhere);

Obtain two references using the forms included with the Application (link below). One reference must be completed by an academic reference (commenting on your academic abilities) and one by a non-academic reference (commenting on your volunteer or extra-curricular activities);

Submit the completed Application including your transcripts and reference forms to the International Awards Office of your institution.