BC Transit Indigenous Bursary

Amount

$1,000

Description

BC Transit is one of the most robust and complex public transportation services in British Columbia. Serving every part of BC except the lower mainland, this provincial crown corporation oversees a fleet of 1,200-plus vehicles in 83 transit systems, serving 51 million riders annually. More than 130 communities depend on BC Transit to meet their unique transportation needs.

In 2021, driven by the commitment to becoming an even more diverse and inclusive employer, BC Transit started its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion journey. As part of this journey, BC Transit has identified reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and communities as a priority. The BC Transit Indigenous Bursary aims to create more opportunities for Indigenous students and support them to have a positive impact on their communities.

Criteria

To be eligible a student must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee, and BC resident;
  • Identify as Indigenous;
  • Demonstrate financial need;
  • Be enrolled full-time (60% min) in any program (Trades preferred).

 

General Award Application - Printable Version [PDF]

Campus locations:

  • Terrace
  • Smithers
  • Regional
  • Prince Rupert
  • Hazelton
  • Haida Gwaii

Funding source

  • CMTN - Foundation

Deadline

October 1