Students must currently be in "good standing" as per the Student Conduct Policy to be considered for Vancouver Island University scholarships / awards / bursaries. Scholarship / award / bursary programs, coordinated through the Financial Aid & Awards office, provide financial assistance to eligible students in their pursuit of post-secondary education. Students enrolled in fall, spring and intersession courses will be considered for emergency aid bursaries.
Scholarships / awards / bursaries are funded by a combination of University funds, government grants and private donations managed by the VIU Advancement and Alumni Relations. The application process and approval of student recipients is a function of the Financial Aid & Awards Office. A Selection Committee, made up of representatives from across the institution, exists to select recipients for scholarships / awards / bursaries with criteria of a discretionary nature.
VIU Scholarship, Award and Bursary Profile
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 "Finances" tab and then choose Scholarship / Award / Bursary Profile
- Answer questions relevant to you and upload any supporting information
- Click Save (last information saved will be used for selections)
Check out the VIU Scholarship, Award and Bursary Application Video for a step-by-step process
Noon - October 31: Bursary / Award / Research / Conference / Travel
Noon - March 31: Bursary / 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.
- 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
- 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
If you have received a scholarship, award or bursary you must contact the Financial Aid & Awards Office at FinancialAidInfo@viu.ca if you make any enrollment changes or withdraw from any classes.