Entrance Scholarships

First Time Selkirk Applicants Eligible!

Who qualifies?

• Students registering for the first time at Selkirk College in a full-time* (minimum 80% course load) post-secondary program for Fall 2023. Note: Youth Train in Trades (YTT) and apprenticeship programs are not eligible for entrance scholarships.
• Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have graduated, or who are about to graduate, from secondary school.

* Students with a documented disability are eligible at a minimum 40% course load if registered with  the Accessibility Services Department at Selkirk College.

When do applications open?

Applications open February 15^th and close March 31^st.

How do I apply?

Check out Application Steps below. Then, complete the online Entrance Scholarship application.

Application Steps

1. Apply for a post-secondary program at Selkirk College and have a student number assigned to you.
2. Apply for an Entrance Scholarship during the application period.
3. High school transcripts: applicants upload scanned copies of their high school transcripts during the online application process.
   • High school transcripts can be ordered from your high school;
   • Or, from the BC Ministry of Education website. (Out-of-province students should contact their provincial Ministry offices or high schools).

What happens next?

• Award recipients will be notified by email.
• Students must confirm whether the award will be accepted or declined by the requested deadline date.
• Students who have accepted an award will be requested to complete a Thank You letter to the donors. A link to an online form will be provided.

FAQ’s

• To maintain eligibility for your Entrance award you must be in a minimum 80% course load. If you are unsure please contact Financial Aid by email or phone (250) 365-1295.

• Students who dropped below the required 80% course load will no longer be eligible to receive their award.  If you are unsure please contact Financial Aid by email or phone (250) 365-1295.

• In certain circumstances Entrance awards can be deferred.  All requests for deferrals must be emailed to Financial Aid. A committee will review the requests and determine eligibility.