VIU entrance awards

BC Lions Society Advanced Education Fund Entrance Award 

$1,800 | 2 available

Available to students with a developmental, learning, neurological, sensory or physical disability, enrolling full-time in first year of university studies at VIU in the Fall semester.  Financial need will also be considered.

CIBC Entrance Award 

$500 | 2 available

Available to high school graduates from Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast, who are Canadian Citizens.  Selection will be based on academic excellence, combined with evidence of community involvement and/or entrepreneurship.

CIBC Entrance Endowment Award 

$1,500 | 1 available

Available to high school graduates from Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast, who are Canadian Citizens.  Selection will be based on academic excellence, combined with evidence of community involvement and/or entrepreneurship.

Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island at VIU Entrance Award 

$1,500 | 3 available

Available to students entering the Culinary Arts certificate or diploma program. Selection will be based on academic excellence and financial need. Applicants must upload their most recent transcripts via the on-line award profile. Students who successfully complete first year, and are continuing to second year of the diploma program, may be eligible for additional funding toward their second year.

Frank Ney Memorial Entrance Award 

$1,400 | 1 available

Available to graduates of a Nanaimo High School entering an applied, technology or university program at VIU.  Must demonstrate financial need.

Herold Engineering Entrance Award 

$500 | 2 available

Available to students entering the Engineering program at VIU.  The intent of this award is to benefit a first-year student who demonstrates strong academics, leadership in school, sports or clubs, volunteer and extra-curricular activities, and a commitment to their community. 

International Student Entrance Scholarship 

 $5,000 each | 25 available

Available to first year students in any undergraduate program at VIU.  Selection based on academic excellence.

Lobstick Foundation Entrance Bursary for Women  

$5,000 | 12 available

Available for any female student entering any program at VIU. Award decision will be based on financial need. 

Margaret Stroyan Memorial Scholarship 

$1,000 | 1 available 

Entrance scholarship for VIU students from School District 68, Duncan and Powell River. Selection is based on academic achievement

Micah Messent Memorial Indigenous Award 

$2,500 | 1 available

Available to Indigenous Students entering the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Program. Selection based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. First preference given to students from George P. Vanier Secondary School. If no qualified candidates from George P. Vanier, next preference will be given to students graduating from other schools in District #71.

Mosaic Forest Management Forestry Entrance Scholarship 

$2,000 | 1 available

Available to students entering the Forestry Program at VIU. Selection based on academic achievement and demonstrated intent to work in the related field. Preference to First Nations students.

Nicholas Plecas Engineering Entrance Award 

$1,500 | 1 available

Available to students entering either the Engineering Transfer or Engineering Technologist Diploma program at VIU. Selection will be based on financial need and community involvement.

Nicholas Plecas Entrance Scholarship 

$2,500 | 1 available

Available for academic excellence, to students entering Bachelor of Science or Applied Science programs at VIU in the fall semester.

Nora Fulton Gibson Entrance Award 

$1,000 | 1 available

Available for academic achievement and financial need to high school graduates, or mature students, entering VIU for the first time in any program.  Preference will be given to students from the Cowichan Valley.

Peninsula Co-op Entrance Award 

$1,000 | 3 available

Available to high school graduates who have achieved a high academic standing in both Grade 11 and 12, (B average or better), who will be enrolling in a full time post-secondary program for the first time. Students are required to be Canadian Citizens and be able to demonstrate a history of contributions to the community through volunteering, leadership, high school involvement or extra-curricular activities. Applicants, or their immediate family, must also have an active membership in good standing with the Peninsula Co-op, for no less than one year at the start of classes. Membership will be verified prior to selection.

Pisces BBA Entrance Scholarship 

$2,500 | 1 available

Available to students of First Nations background, entering the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program at VIU.  Applicants must have attained a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the previous year (in high school or VIU upgrading).  Award may be renewed in the fall term each year for the duration of the student’s four-year undergraduate program, providing a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a minimum course load of 80% is maintained.  

Pisces BSN Entrance Scholarship 

$2,500 | 1 available

Available to students of First Nations background, entering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program at VIU.  Applicants must have attained a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the previous year (in high school or VIU upgrading).  

Pisces Entrance Scholarship 

$2,500 | 1 available

Available to students entering a degree program at VIU.  Preference will be given to students entering the BBA program, or who are of Aboriginal descent.  Applicants must have attained a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the previous year (in high school or VIU upgrading).  Award may be renewed in the fall term each year for the duration of the student’s four year undergraduate program, providing a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a minimum course load of 80% is maintained.  Applicants are requested to include a short bio outlining their background and aspirations.

Stan and May Radzik Entrance Scholarship

$2,500 | 20 available

Available to first year students in any post-secondary program at VIU.  Selection based on academic excellence with preference given to those in financial need.

Thelma Mansbridge Early Childhood Education Memorial Scholarship 

$2,400 | 1 available

Available to students entering the Early Childhood Education program for the upcoming fall semester. First preference will be given to those who will be enrolled in the program at the Cowichan Campus, or secondly to a Cowichan resident. If no qualified students meet the Cowichan Campus or residency criteria, those enrolling at Nanaimo campus will be considered.

Tommy Douglas Entrance Award 

$1,800 | 1 available

Available for academic excellence to students proceeding directly from High School to post-secondary education at VIU for the fall semester.

Victoria Foundation Chinese Canadian Community Scholarship 

$5,000 | 3 available

Available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents, who are of Chinese origin, and who will be entering VIU for the first time in the fall semester.

VIU Cowichan Campus High School Entrance Award

Available to students who are proceeding directly from high school and will be entering their first year of University studies at VIU.

VIU International Refugee Newcomer Award 

Several available

Entrance award based on financial need is available to students who have arrived as refugees to Canada within the last five years.  Applicants must be accepted into any Academic or Trades program, including ESL - Level AP4 or above.

Woody and Marlene Hayes Award 

$1,200 | 1 available

For strong students with evident motivation, who may not necessarily be in the top 5% academically, and who demonstrate financial need. Available to students entering a certificate, diploma or degree program in business at either the management or support level. Preference given to students graduating from a Secondary School in the Cowichan Valley, SD #79.