The Society’s International Scholarship Program assists students who plan to complete some of their post-secondary courses or related work experience outside of North America.
Premier’s International Scholarships are $8,000 – $12,000 scholarships for credential granting study abroad and are awarded to students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and a clear sense of how a globally literate citizenry impacts our society.
Eligibility
- are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant), convention refugee, or protected person living in Canada;
- are a resident of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in the province for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of full-time enrollment in the program for which the scholarship is applied for;
- have achieved a minimum 3.5 (B+) academic standing;
- can demonstrate links between the study- or work-abroad experience you are pursuing and your educational or career goals;
- are enrolled full-time in an academic program of at least one year at a BC public post-secondary institution leading to a credential and have been accepted into an eligible international program outside of Canada or United States;
- will be studying abroad for a period of no less than three months (not including travel time);
- are not planning an international experience in a country from which you have immigrated from within the past 5 years;
- have not previously received a Premier’s International Scholarship;
- will return to British Columbia after completing your international experience for further education or work.
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Benefits
The scholarship offers a $8,000- $12,000 amount, to help you with your studies
Application
Create an account (or login, if you already have one). To start the application process, you will be asked a series of questions regarding your eligibility for a Scholarship;
If you are found to be eligible, you will automatically be able to begin working on the the application form. Your work is saved as you go and you may continue to edit the application form until you submit your fully completed application package;
You will need to upload a copy of your unofficial transcript(s);
Applicants must provide two (2) email addresses for separate References who can speak to your abilities, accomplishments, activities, character, motivations and/or success as a global citizen.
You will NOT be able to submit if you are missing any supporting documentation. Once you submit your application package, you are no longer able to make edits.