Education Awards Program

1.  Confirm your basic eligibility.
2. Fill out an application form for all awards where you meet specific eligibility requirements. Review the list of awards/bursaries available below.
3. Submit your application by April 30th:
   • Mail: Education Awards Program, Suite 1701 - 4555 Kingsway, Burnaby BC V5H 4V8
   • Email: educationawards@bchousing.org 
   • In person:  You can submit your application to any of our BC Housing office locations.  

	Award		Description	Eligibility
	BC Housing Bursaries (BCHB)		$750 is awarded for use towards tuition and other school-related expenses.	17 - 64 years old; Resident of accommodation subsidized by BC Housing at the start of course(s); Pursuing post-secondary education or vocational education, at a recognized BC post-secondary institution on a full-time or part-time basis in the coming school year (part-time is considered to be two classes per term) in September 2012; Not receiving government income assistance.
	BC Housing Award for Full-Time Studies (BCHA)		$1,000 awarded for use towards tuition and other school-related expenses.	17 - 64 years old; Resident of accommodation subsidized by BC Housing at the start of course(s); Pursuing full-time studies in September 2012; Pursuing education or vocational training at any recognized BC post-secondary institution on a full-time basis in September 2012 (minimum 60 per cent course load);  Not receiving government income assistance.
	Margaret Mitchell Outstanding Achievement Award (MMA)		$750 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 award is named in her memory.	A youth graduating from Grade 12 with a record of achievement in academics, sports, the arts or community involvement; Nominated by a fellow student, teacher, community leader or neighbour; Resident of accommodation subsidized by BC Housing at the start of course(s); Pursuing education or vocational training at any recognized  BC post-secondary institution. Students must be registered as full-time in September 2012 (minimum 60 per cent course load); Not receiving government income assistance.
	Minerva Foundation Award for BC Women (MFAA)		$1,000 is awarded to Aboriginal women pursuing post-secondary education. This award: Assists single mothers in advancing their education; Assists women with children fleeing from abusive relationships; Re-trains mature women returning to the workforce after a long absence; Advances women in non-traditional fields of study; Assists women with disabilities to overcome educational barriers.	Aboriginal woman between the ages of 17 and 64; Living in accommodation subsidized by BC Housing at the start of courses; Pursuing education at any recognized BC post-secondary institution. Students must be registered as full-time in September 2012 (60 per cent course load); Not receiving government income assistance. Awards will be granted on the basis of academic proficiency and financial need in addition to one or more of the criteria listed.
	Kinloch Education Award for Women (KEAW)		This $1,000 award assists women in pursuing educational opportunities. Priority will be given to women who who may have overcome significant barriers in their lives which hindered their educational opportunities who are now pursuing post-secondary education on a full-time or part-time basis. This includes:  Women who have experienced violence and/or abusive relationships; Single mothers advancing their education; Mature women seeking retraining to return to the workforce after a long absence; Women in pursuit of non-traditional fields of study; and, Women with disabilities.	Resident of accommodation subsidized by BC Housing at the start of course(s); Attending post-secondary school or vocational training in the coming year; Between the age of 17 and 64; Not receiving government income assistance.