B.C. Access Grants are now available for outstanding students who want to pursue an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate programme in Canada for the academic year 2021-2022. The programme is organized by StudentAid BC.

This scholarship programme provides upfront, non-repayable financial support to low and middle-income learners entering a full-time degree programme at B.C. public post-secondary institutes.

Why choose this programme? It aims to encourage eligible students with their post-secondary learning expense through credits, grants, studentships, and additional programs. It also has plans for borrowers who require help to reimburse their loans.

Application Deadline: June 2021

Brief Description

• University or Organization: StudentAid BC
• Department: N/A
• Course Level: Undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate program
• Award: up to $29.41 per week of study
• Number of Awards: N/A
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Canada Students
• The award can be taken in Canada

Eligibility  

• Eligible Countries: Canada
• Eligible Course or Subjects: The grant will be awarded for the undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate program in Canada.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the grant, the applicants must have to follow the following given requirements:
• Apply and qualify for full-time StudentAid BC financial assistance;
• Have at least $1 of financial need assessed by the province;
• Attend a B.C. public post-secondary institution.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: In order to apply for the grant, aspirants can navigate the online portal.
• Supporting Documents: Candidates must submit a copy of the following required documents along with the application, i.e., an ID card, a passport photo in JPG format, a CV, and academic records.
• Admission Requirements: Scholars holding an offer letter for their degree with unique curricular criteria and must meet the requirements of eligibility.
• Language Requirement: English is the preferred language, so aspirants need to show good English language skills as per institutes need.

Benefits

Benefits of the B.C. Access Grant are as follows:

• up to $4,000 per eight-month school year (up to $117.65 per week of study) for students enrolled in undergraduate programs that are less than two years in length.
• up to $1,000 per eight-month school year (up to $29.41 per week of study) for students enrolled in undergraduate programs that are two or more years in length.
• Students in a longer study period (up to 52 weeks of grant eligibility) may be eligible for more; students in a shorter study period may receive less.
• You can receive this grant for each year of your undergraduate studies as long as you still qualify.

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