2026 Application Guide for Vancouver Island University Scholarship, Award & Bursary Program

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
The VIU Scholarship, Award and Bursary Program is an application that provides eligible VIU students (domestic and international) the opportunity to be considered for a variety of internal scholarships, awards and bursaries every year. 

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To qualify for a scholarship, students must meet the following:
i. Achieve a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 3.50 (A- average)
ii. Maintain a minimum semester course load of 80% (12 credits for most programs)
iii. Grade 12 graduate students commencing full-time studies at VIU within the upcoming year or
iv. Students enrolling in a university program for the first time since high school

To qualify for an award, students must meet the following:
i. Achieve a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B+ average)
ii. Maintain a minimum semester course load of 60% (9 credits for most programs)
iii. Grade 12 graduate students commencing full-time studies at VIU within the upcoming year or
iv. Students enrolling in a university program for the first time since high school

Value of Scholarship: 
The Vancouver Island University Scholarship, Award & Bursary Program vary in amount.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into VIU.
ii. The is to be completed by prospective students only
iii. Early January: students selected for bursaries will be notified by email and tuition credits applied before the tuition due date once enrollment is confirmed.
iv. February to March: students selected for Entrance awards will be notified by email

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Vancouver Island University Undergraduate Scholarship Page.