A future within reach.
Sometimes, the right support is all it takes to get there.
Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries support graduating students across Nanaimo and Ladysmith as they take the next step into post-secondary education and training. They help cover the real costs ahead, while also recognizing students for their hard work, their circumstances, and the paths they’ve taken to get there.
For many students, this support makes moving forward possible. It’s not just financial, it’s a reminder that their community is behind them. Whether a student is recognized for academic achievement, financial need, perseverance, or their contributions to others, this support helps them step into what comes next with confidence.
Community support in action.
$457,000+
Offered to Graduating Students in 2025
$481,125
In Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards Distributed in 2024–2025
$161,250
In District Authority Awards
What post secondary can cost.
Estimated first-year costs at Vancouver Island University based on 2 semesters, 5 courses per semester, in a Bachelor of Arts program
Tuition and student fees $5,784
+ Textbooks $1,500
+ Living costs $7,200
+ Miscellaneous $2,800
+ $640 Transportation $640
Estimated Total $17,924/year
What Scholarships & Bursaries make possible.
How students access support.
Parents and students can access applications through the portal, along with information about deadlines and criteria.
Teachers and counsellors also have access to student applications to review and print as needed.
Donors & Community
Help a student take the next step after graduation.
You can establish a new award, scholarship, or bursary based on your own criteria, such as field of study, financial need, overcoming adversity, or community involvement.
Schools & Educators
Support students as they move through the application process.
Teachers and counsellors can guide students, review applications, and help them prepare for post-secondary opportunities.
Students & Parents
Get the information you need to take the next step in your education.
Access applications, deadlines, and criteria through the portal.