What is BC Study Abroad Scholarship?
The BC Study Abroad Scholarship celebrate the study abroad experience through student-generated content and financial support.
Scholarship recipients will receive $1,000 toward their in-person study abroad program and create short-form video content to share stories from their time abroad.
Who is eligible to apply?
To be eligible for the BC Study Abroad Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be currently enrolled at an active BC Study Abroad Consortium Institution. The following institutions are part of the BCSA Consortium:
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Capilano University
- Coast Mountain College
- College of New Caledonia
- Douglas College
- Justice Institute of BC
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Langara College
- Northern Lights College
- Royal Roads University
- Simon Fraser University
- Selkirk College
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of the Fraser Valley
- University of Victoria
- Vancouver Community College
- Vancouver Island University
- Be enrolled in or accepted into a short-term study abroad program.
To be eligible for the BC Study Abroad Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be currently enrolled at an active BC Study Abroad Consortium Institution. The following institutions are part of the BCSA Consortium:
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Capilano University
- Coast Mountain College
- College of New Caledonia
- Douglas College
- Justice Institute of BC
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Langara College
- Northern Lights College
- Royal Roads University
- Simon Fraser University
- Selkirk College
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of the Fraser Valley
- University of Victoria
- Vancouver Community College
- Vancouver Island University
- Be enrolled in or accepted into a short-term study abroad program.
What is expected from scholarship recipients?
- During the program: Submit two videos for social media, filmed vertically in 9:16 format.
- Within 60 days of completion: Submit a third video for social media.
- Submit 8-10 high-resolution photos (at least 150 dpi) documenting your experience, accompanied by a document with:
- Image file names;
- Captions;
- Locations.
How to apply
Prepare the following documents:
- Transcript from your home institution (unofficial or official).
- Confirmation letter of program acceptance from the host institution.
- Note: If you do not have your official acceptance letter at the time of application, please submit your nomination letter instead and provide the official letter to us as soon as it becomes available.
- Reference letter from a staff/faculty member at your home institution supporting your study abroad application, describing your dedication and aptitude for intercultural work.
- Introduction Video (1-3 minutes) where you tell us about yourself and answer:
- Why are you applying for the BCSA scholarship?
- What do you hope to learn from your study abroad program?
- How will you share your knowledge after completing the program?
- Video Idea Pitch (200-300 words) where you briefly outline 2–3 video ideas you’d like to create. For each:
- Include a topic and title.
- Describe what you would film and where.
- Explain how it’s useful to other BC students who are thinking about studying abroad.
- Sample Content (Optional)
- Share links to any videos or digital content you’ve created (e.g., Reels, TikToks, YouTube videos, blogs.)
The application deadline is October 13, 2026.
If you have any questions or comments, please email info@bcstudyabroad.ca
Content use
Photos and blog posts will be featured on the BC Study Abroad website and associated social media channels. They may also be featured on Study in BC and BCCIE, as well as social media.
Diversity statement
BCCIE is committed to an inclusive learning environment that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. BCCIE welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, and all groups protected by the BC Human Rights Code.
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