Deadlines to apply
Apply now for scholarships, awards and bursaries.
There are two deadlines for VIU scholarships, awards and bursaries (SAB).
- Midnight - October 30 for Bursaries
- Midnight - March 30 for Scholarships, Awards, and Entrance Awards
You must be in "good standing" as per the Student Conduct Policy to be considered for VIU's scholarships, awards and bursaries (SAB) program.
VIU scholarship, award and bursary (SAB) profile
You must have a VIU Student Number to apply! NOTE: The profile is currently closed for internal updates; we expect to launch in mid-September
Complete in 4 easy steps by Application Deadlines!
- Log onto your VIU Student Record
- Click on "Finances" tab and then choose Scholarship Award Bursary Profile
- Answer questions relevant to you
- Click "Save Profile" We will use the saved information for selections
Midnight - October 30: Bursaries
NOTE: We are excited to announce we are in the final stages of implementing improvements to the Scholarship and Bursary Application Form! Please check back later in September.
Midnight - March 30: Scholarships, Awards, and Entrance Awards
- Complete your SAB profile each year between early September and March 30. We recommend that you do this every year before October 30.
- Profiles are closed from March 31 to August 31 for internal updating.
- Bursary recipients will be notified by email early January
- Entrance Award recipients between April - May by email
- Scholarship and Award recipients by late July by email
Please keep your contact information in your student record up to date.
- Visit scholarships, awards and bursaries for specific award information
- Provide clear, concise and relevant information, where required
- Ensure you check any affiliations or memberships relative to you
- Provide detailed information on financial hardships
- Check the external listings for available funding sources outside of VIU
If you make any enrollment changes or withdraw from classes, and you have a scholarship, award, or bursary, you must contact Financial Aid & Awards.