VIU SAB deadlines and processes

With one application, students will be considered for all bursaries, awards and scholarships that they are eligible for. The Scholarship, Award and Bursary Profile is our application system. Some awards are based on program, some on external affiliations and activities, some on grades, some on financial need. The questions in the Profile application form reflect the qualities and characteristics we are looking for in the award criteria. Every award is different; the donors typically set the criteria. With hundreds of awards, scholarships and bursaries, we encourage students to apply. 

NOTE: you must be considered a full-time student to be eligible for any scholarship, award or bursary. 

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!

1. Log onto your VIU Student Record
2. Click on "Finances" tab and then choose Scholarship Award Bursary Profile
3. Answer questions relevant to you
4. Click "Save Profile" We will use the saved information for selections

• Bursary recipients will be notified by email early January
• Entrance Award recipients between February - March 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
• The more information you provide, the better! Selecting among many great candidates can be a challenge so if your information stands out, you are more likely to be selected