How to apply for VIU Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
You must have a VIU Student Number to apply!
Complete in 4 easy steps by Application Deadlines!
- Log onto your VIU Student Record
- Click on Scholarship / Award / Bursary Profile
- Answer questions relevant to you and upload any supporting information
- Click Save (last information saved will be used for selections)
Application Deadlines:
- NOON - October 31: Bursary / Research / Conference / Travel
- NOON - March 31: Scholarship / Award / Entrance / Research / Travel
- You must complete your profile each year between early September and March 31 as information is not brought forward annually.
- Profiles are closed to students from April 1 to August 31 for internal updating.
Important tips in applying for VIU Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
- Visit Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries for specific award information
- Provide clear, concise and relevant information, where required
- Ensure you check any affiliations and/or memberships relative to you
- Provide detailed information on financial hardships
- Check the external listings for available funding sources outside of VIU
When will selected students be notified?
- Bursary recipients will be notified via email early January
- Entrance Award recipients by mid to late June
- Scholarship / Award recipients by mid to late July
- Research, Graduate, Conference & Travel recipients by mid-Dec & mid-May
If you have received a scholarship, award or bursary you must contact the Financial Aid & Awards Office if you make any enrollment changes or withdraw from any classes.