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Scholarships

Gulf & Fraser is dedicated to supporting students as they pursue their educational goals.

We offer a number of scholarships and bursaries to both high school and post-secondary students in our local communities.

High school scholarships

Gulf & Fraser offers scholarships through many high schools in the communities we serve. If you’re a high school student interested in a Gulf & Fraser scholarship, check with your school to find out what's available. 

Post-secondary scholarships

Gulf & Fraser offers many education awards to students who are beginning or continuing a full program of studies at an accredited university or technical institute in BC, including, but not exclusive to:

  • University of British Columbia
  • Simon Fraser University
  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • University of the Fraser Valley

Applicants must be active members or immediate family of an active member of the credit union.

Contact your school to learn more about how to apply for high school and post-secondary scholarships.

The Credit Unions of BC Bursary Program awarded over $208,267 in bursaries in 2021. 

Bursaries

Gulf & Fraser is proud to help BC students reach their post-secondary educational goals through the Credit Unions of BC Bursary Program. Submit your bursary application today!

To qualify for funding from this bursary program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be able to demonstrate financial need
  • Reside in BC and be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or designated as a protected person
  • Have proof that you are enrolled in an academic, vocational, technical or technological post-secondary program* at a public** Canadian post-secondary institution at the time of your application
  • Provide transcripts from your program

Important deadlines

If attending... Application open for submission Application deadline Award notice
Fall semester September 1 October 15 mid-December
Winter semester January 1 February 15 mid-March
Spring/ summer semester May 1 June 15 mid-July

*Please note: graduate and post-graduate students are not eligible

**Applicants attending accredited private institutions will only be considered if their chosen program is not available at a public institution. In this case applicants must provide a statement as to why they are not attending a public institution, as well as a receipt for tuition.

​Together, Gulf & Fraser and our fellow credit unions fund the Credit Unions of BC Bursary Program, helping students in financial need to complete their studies.

 Submit your bursary application today and get help funding your future