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Chevening Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships are funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations. They are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential and strong academic backgrounds. The scholarships offer full financial support to study for any eligible master's degree at any UK university. Since the programme was created in 1983, nearly 60,000 outstanding professionals have had the opportunity to develop in the UK through Chevening. There are more than 1,000 scholarships on offer each year, demonstrating the UK's ongoing commitment towards developing the leaders of tomorrow. Chevening is one of the most prestigious and competitive UK scholarships available to international students. It is designed to support Britain's public diplomacy overseas, providing scholars with the knowledge, confidence and connections they need to make a positive global impact. Additionally, Chevening scholars gain access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences. As a fully funded scholarship, tuition fees, living expenses, and return flights to the UK are all covered. Scholars also gain access to exclusive networking events, workshops, talks, internships, and volunteering opportunities, giving them a diverse introduction to life in a global role. The programme is designed for ambitious leaders in the making who are looking for a postgraduate experience that will give them the very best preparation for success.

The Nurses Education Bursary

This program provides bursary funding, awarded each year, to qualified nursing applicants who demonstrate the greatest financial need in British Columbia. The bursary is designed to support students enrolled full-time in eligible nursing programs at designated B.C. post-secondary institutions. Recipients are automatically assessed when applying for a student loan, with no separate application required. Awards are disbursed based on a limited budget and applicants are ranked against other applicants in each bursary period to determine who has the greatest financial need.

Learning for Future Grant

The Learning for Future Grant is a financial assistance program offered by StudentAid BC to support students who were formerly in government care. The grant provides $3,500 annually (per program year from August 1 to July 31) to help cover education-related costs not covered by the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program, such as textbooks, computers, and supplies. To be eligible, students must meet all eligibility criteria for the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program and be enrolled in a program or course below graduate level that leads to a credential (citation, certificate, diploma or degree). Each study period must be a minimum of 6 weeks or 35 tuition hours in duration. First-time applicants must submit an application through their institution's Financial Aid Office to StudentAid BC, while returning students need only submit an annual Declaration form.

Health Program Bursaries – Indigenous Student Recruitment Bursary

This bursary has been developed through the Ministry of Health's Health Human Resource Strategy and is designed to support Indigenous student enrollment and retention in priority health education programs across British Columbia. The Indigenous Student Recruitment Bursary is available to students who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis, and are enrolled in eligible health programs between September 1, 2023 to October 1, 2025. The bursary is awarded once in a 12-month period at a rate of $5,000 per recipient per program year. Eligible programs include Dietitian, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Practical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, and Speech Language Pathology programs at public B.C. post-secondary institutions that lead to a Certificate, Diploma or Degree recognized for practice in B.C.

Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students

This grant program provides extra financial help to students from low and middle-income families pursuing full-time post-secondary education in Canada. Based on the previous year's annual income and family size, eligible students may receive up to $525 per month of study (temporarily increased by 40% from pre-pandemic levels until July 31, 2026), which equals $4,200 for a standard 8-month academic year. Lower amounts are awarded based on higher incomes. The grant is automatically assessed when students apply for a student loan through StudentAid BC, requiring no separate application. Students must qualify for a federal student loan, meet income thresholds established by the Government of Canada, and be pursuing full-time post-secondary studies leading to an undergraduate degree, certificate, or diploma in a program of at least two years (60 weeks) duration at a designated institution.

Fieldwork Apprenticeships

The Fieldwork Apprenticeships aim to give first year undergraduate geography students the opportunity during the summer to work as a Fieldwork Apprentice for a number of weeks on a research project either in the UK or overseas, led by an academic member of staff at their university. Grants of £1,500 are offered annually for students to participate in fieldwork projects led by one of their university lecturers. Applicants must be resident in the UK and be in the first year of an undergraduate geography degree at a UK Higher Education Institution. Applicants must have the support of a lecturer at their UK HEI to participate in a fieldwork project. Applicants should demonstrate how opportunities to get involved in fieldwork would not be available to them were it not for the Field Apprenticeship, and where possible should demonstrate the challenging circumstances that prevent them from having access to such opportunities. These awards are supported through the generous donation of John and Anne Alexander and are part of a portfolio of grants, the Alexander Awards, to support and enthuse students from less advantaged backgrounds through fieldwork. One Apprenticeship is supported through the generous donation of the Hepworth Family, through the Dorothy Hepworth Expedition Award. Recipients are expected to share their experiences with others, for example at their own institution or through the Professional Ambassadors programme.

Kindred Grants

The Kindred Grants programme provides financial, emotional, and practical support to descendants of Henry Smith's sister, Joane. When Henry Smith died in 1628, his Will included a legacy to help members of his family (his 'Kindred') in financial need. Today, more than 4,500 people are registered as Kindred, and the Foundation awarded 472 grants to 223 people in 2024. The programme offers a range of help including low income support for adults on low incomes (retired or working), one-off costs for essential household items like replacing a washing machine, and financial assistance for students taking their first degree at a UK university. Financial assistance is mainly for those with low incomes and is tailored to individual circumstances. The programme also includes a free, confidential helpline open to all Kindred regardless of income, providing support for mental and physical health, financial advice, personal issues, befriending, counselling services, and legal advice. The Foundation works with partners including Charis for streamlined support delivery, The OT Practice for occupational therapy assessments, and Pennysmart for money and debt advice.