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:
- October 31st: Bursary / Research / Conference / Travel
- March 31st: Scholarship / Award / Entrance / Research / Travel
- Profiles are open for entry from September 1st through March 31st
- Information DOES NOT carry over from year to year
- You must update your profile EACH YEAR by the application deadlines
- Profiles are closed to students from April 1st to August 31st for internal updating
Important tips in applying for VIU Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
- Visit Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries for specific award information
- Speak to specific criteria of awards in your profile essay template section
- Ensure you check any affiliations and/or memberships relative to you
- Provide detailed information on financial hardships
- Be sure to fill out your profile by deadline dates
- Information provided in your final profile submission will be used for selections
- Check the external listings for awards outside VIU
Education Abroad Awards - Deadline March 31st
Education Abroad awards are available to VIU students studying in the current academic year who will be participating in a field school, internship or study abroad program.
- Update your profile from your VIU Student Record by March 31st
- Profiles are open for entry from September 1st through March 31st
- Information DOES NOT carry over from year to year
- You must update your profile EACH YEAR by the application deadlines
- Profiles are closed to students from April 1st to August 31st for internal updating
- To learn more visit Education Abroad Awards from the International Education website
When will selected students be notified?
- Bursary recipients by mid-December
- Entrance Award recipients by mid-June
- Scholarship / Award recipients by mid-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.