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External Scholarships

External Scholarship Websites to check out:

**Please note that Mount Baker does NOT vet the scholarships that are posted on the above websites.  We strongly discourage applying for scholarships that require any kind of payment**

Allied Van Lines Scholarship:  

Deadline: December 15, 2026: Allied Van Lines is pleased to offer qualifying Canadian students a chance to apply for our scholarship, which is intended for students across the areas of business, logistics and similar fields. Four qualified candidates will be selected annually to receive an award amount of $1,000 each. Through the scholarship competition, Allied Van Lines will select four winners to receive an award of $1,000 each after the scholarship deadline. https://www.alliedvanlines.ca/scholarship

Tom Finnie Indigenous Trades Bursary:

Deadline: October 23, 2026:    In memory of Tom Finnie. In recognition of Tom's commitment to his community and the communities served by the M'akola, the organization established an annual Tom Finnie Indigenous Trades Bursary. Six bursaries will be awarded to indigenous students enrolled in a trades program. Each bursary will be in the amount of $2500. Each region will receive on bursary.

Students can find application information here: Tom Finnie Indigenous Trades Bursary

Association of School Transportation Services of BC (ASTSBC) Scholarship:

DEADLINE:  June and December:  The Association of School Transportation Services of British Columbia (ASTSBC) will award a scholarship to eligible student(s) attending an educational facility in the Province of British Columbia for the express purpose of attaining certification as a Commercial Mechanic or Heavy Duty Mechanic.  Each successful candidate may receive up to a maximum of $7,000 over the 4 years of their schooling.

Students must apply directly through the ASTSBC website at: https://astsbc.org/scholarship/.

Applications are also available in the Counselling Office. 

Construction, Maintenance & Allied Workers, Local 1237 Pre-Apprentice Bursary:

DEADLINE:  No Deadline Posted:  When the Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers Canada Local 1237 decided to sell their Union Hall in Dawson Creek, they donated the proceeds from the building to establish a Pre-Apprentice Bursary fund.  There will be on average 6 $500 bursaries awarded each year.  To qualify for one of these bursaries, please see the Bursary Requirements below.

Local 1234 Pre-Apprentice Bursary Information:  CMAW Local 1237 Pre-App Bursary Information.pdf

Bursaries for Post Secondary Studies in French as a Second Language:

DEADLINE:  No Deadline Posted:  Are you interested in pursuing your post-secondary studies in French?   English-speaking Canadians enrolled in the first year of a college or university program have an opportunity to receive a $3,000 bursary to perfect their bilingualism while studying in a field of interest.  

For more information, visit:  https://acufc.ca/fslbursaries/

Jake Weitz Memorial Scholarship:

DEADLINE: March 1, 2027:  This scholarship supports students pursuing education and training in areas such as: Automotive service technician, Heavy-duty Equipment technician, Agricultural Equipment technician, and Aviation Maintenance Technician. We encourage eligible students to apply. In our first two year, we have awarded 24 scholarships totaling $24,000 and April 2027 will mark the third year of awarding scholarships. For additional information, eligibility requirements and application details, please visit Jake Weitz Scholarship



Scholarship Websites to check out: