The Education Awards Program offers 97 awards and bursaries to adults and youth living in subsidized housing, or recipients of the Rental Assistance Program or the Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters program. The bursaries and awards can be used towards post-secondary educational and training programs. Our Education Awards Program:

Encourages tenants to pursue educational goals and new skills.
Promotes education as a way to success and personal growth

Bursaries and Awards:

BC Housing Bursaries (BCHB) will be awarded to 86 recipients at $750 each to tenants between the ages of 17 and 64 living in accommodation subsidized by BC housing. This award can be used towards tuition and other school-related expenses.
The Margret Mitchell Outstanding Achievement Award (MMA) is awarded to a graduating grade 12 student for excellence in academics, sports, the arts or community involvement. Margaret Mitchell was a housing advocate who helped develop the Bursary Program. This $750 award is named in her memory.
The Alexandra Thorpe Award for BC Women (ATA) at $1000 is awarded to five women between the age of 17 and 64 living in accommodation subsidized by BC Housing. Alexandra Thorpe was a bright young woman whose goal was to return to school despite her struggle with depression and drug addiction. This award is a tribute to her spirited short life, offering hope for a and healthy future.
The Minerva Foundation Award for BC Women (MFAA) at $1000 is awarded to five Aboriginal women pursuing post-secondary education.

For basic eligible for a bursaries and awards, you must be:

Living in accommodation subsidized by BC Housing or recipients of the Rental Assistance Program or the Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters program.
Attending post-secondary school or vocational training in the coming year
Between the age of 17 and 64
Not receiving employment and Government assistance income

Click here to view a description and eligibility requirements of each bursary and award and for instructions of how to apply - Education Awards Program Brochure .

Download Application Forms:

BC Housing Bursary (BCHB)
Margret Mitchell Outstanding Achievement Award (MMA)
Alexandra Thorpe Award for BC Women (ATA)
Minerva Foundation Award for BC Women (MFAA)

Application deadline
All applications must be received by May 29, 2008, 4pm.

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For more information
To find out more about the Education Awards Program, contact (604) 454-5432 or toll free 1-866-465-6873 or email educationawards@bchousing.org.