SIDIT Bursaries

SIDIT bursaries are determined through an analysis of financial need. The assessment process considers student/family resources against eligible educational expenses, and standard of living costs based on the Moderate Standard of Living Allowance, in order to determine a student’s financial need.

Two types of SIDIT bursaries are available:

1. Trade and Technology – post-secondary students in select trade and technology programs – see application for list of eligible programs.
2. Secondary School Transitions – students currently in High School attending Selkirk College’s Youth Train in Trades programs (formerly ACE-IT) and other select programs – see application for list of eligible programs.

Who qualifies?  Trade and Technology Bursary (for current post-secondary students)

• Preference to residents of the Southern Interior of BC.
• Enrolment in select post-secondary semester program - must complete the Fall and Winter semesters maintaining a minimum 60% course load. * 
• Enrolment in select post-secondary trades programs - must maintain a minimum 60% course load during their program.*
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 = “C” grade.

*Students with a documented disability must maintain a minimum 40% course load and be registered with  Accessibility Services at Selkirk College.

Who qualifies?  Secondary School Transitions Bursary (for current High School students)

• Preference to residents of the Southern Interior of BC.
• Enrolment in select post-secondary semester program - must complete the Fall and Winter semesters maintaining a minimum 60% course load. * 
• Enrolment in Youth Train in Trades (formerly ACE-IT) programs - must maintain a minimum 60% course load during program.*
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 = “C” grade.

*Students with a documented disability must maintain a minimum 40% course load and be registered with  Accessibility Services at Selkirk College.

When do applications open?

Applications are open all year, however there are three deadlines per year:

1. August 15^th deadline for students enrolled during the September to December study period.
2. October 31^st deadline for students enrolled during the January to April study period.
3. March 31^st deadline for students enrolled during the May to June study period.

How do I apply?

Complete the online application forms:

Trade and Technology award (for post-secondary students)

Secondary Transitions award (for current high school students)

Application Steps

• Apply for the SIDIT bursary before the deadline date.
• Applicants will be required to answer questions regarding the following:
  • Sources of income
  • Student loan and/or bank loan information
  • Family size
  • Number of dependents
  • Living arrangements, etc.

What happens next?

1. Award recipients will be notified by letter four to six weeks after the closing date.
2. Students who have accepted an award will be asked to complete a SIDIT Bursary Thank You letter to the donors.

How will funds be released?

1. Award funds will be applied to the student’s trust account three weeks before the semester start date.
2. In the third week of the semester Financial Aid will confirm that students are in the required minimum 60% course load (40% for students with a documented disability) and have met the minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 = “C” grade. Students who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be eligible to receive their award.
3. If students meet the eligibility requirements the funds will be release to pay for tuition and fees. 

Thank You Letters

The SIDIT bursaries have been made possible through the generous support of the Southern Interior Development Trust Initiative (SIDIT). Award winners are asked to write a short ‘Thank You’ letter to the Trust using our online Thank You form. This gesture is greatly appreciated by those who work with Selkirk College to support students in reaching their educational goals.

SIDIT Bursary Thank You.

FAQ’s

1. What if I’m not in a minimum 60% course load?
   • To maintain eligibility for your SIDIT award you must be in a minimum 60% course load.* If you are unsure please contact Financial Aid by email or phone (250) 365-1295. * Students with a documented disability must maintain a minimum 40% course load and be registered with  Accessibility Services at Selkirk College.
2. If I drop below a 60% course load will I still be eligible for my SIDIT award?
   • Students who dropped below the required 60% course load will no longer be eligible to receive the award. If you are unsure please contact Financial Aid by email or phone (250) 365-1295.