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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

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: