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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/

BCGEU Scholarship:

DEADLINE:  February 15, 2026:  Our annual scholarship program of up to $125,000 offers awards of $2,500 for full-time students and $1,500 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.  Applicants must be a BCGEU member in good standing, or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff, and a student or prospective post-secondary or higher learning student enrolled, registered or planning to attend an eligible educational institution in 2026. 

For more information and to apply, visit:  https://www.bcgeu.ca/scholarships


BCGEU Indigenous Scholarship:

DEADLINE:  February 15, 2026:  Our annual scholarship program of up to $125,000 offers awards of $2,500 for full-time students and $1,500 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.  Applicants for the BCGEU Indigenous Scholarship must be a BCGEU member in good standing, or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff, and a student or prospective post-secondary or higher learning student enrolled, registered or planning to attend an eligible educational institution in 2026. Applicants must also be an Indigenous person (the legal term is Aboriginal person) in Canada, as recognized in the Constitution Act, 1982, is a person who identifies as First Nations (Status/Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit. 

For more information and to apply, visit:  https://www.bcgeu.ca/scholarships


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


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: