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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**

College of the Rockies Entrance Awards: There are many scholarship, awards and bursaries. You can find them here: https://cotr.bc.ca/student-services/student-support/financial-aid/


Jake Weitz Memorial Scholarship:

DEADLINE:  March 1, 2026:  The Jake Weitz Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Jake Weitz and to provide scholarships to High School students for post-secondary education, in the field of mechanics (automotive services, heavy duty mechanics, ag mechanics, aviation mechanics, etc.) who also share a love for mechanics.

For more information and to apply, visit:  jakeweitz.ca


BC School Superintendents Association Scholarship:

DEADLINE:  April 3, 2026:  The British Columbia School of Superintendents Association will award seven regional scholarship to students planning to pursue post-secondary studies. Applicants will have shown outstanding leadership that positively impacts their school and community. Students must apply directly through the link provided. Students must provided letters of reference that confirm their achievements.

For more information and to apply, visit:  https://scholarship.bcssa.org/apply


EFMABC Bursaries:

DEADLINE:  April 30, 2026:  The Educational Facility Managers Association of British Columbia (EFMABC) is pleased to offer seven $1,000.00 bursaries to graduates of the 2025/2026 school year. Our association is comprised of administrative and management personnel of school districts who are responsible for construction, maintenance and custodial services, etc.  These bursaries are offered to secondary students completing their grade 12 year who will enter a recognized post-secondary educational institution in the 2026/2027 term.  Bursaries will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement and/or special needs.  Preference will be given to students entering the fields of engineering, architecture, or building technology.  Should there not be suitable applications received in these fields, students in other courses of study will be considered, however, all applicants MUST be dependents of school district employees in the school facilities area (i.e. Maintenance or Custodial).

For more information and for the application form, visit:  https://efmabc.com/bursaries.  Forms are also available in the Counselling Office.

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/


Scholarship Websites to check out: