The Finland House Society Student Awards Program is open for individuals who are pursuing a professional certification/ a designated trade/ a degree (undergraduate, Master, or PhD) in Canada. The program should be offered by a Canadian accredited educational institution* and the participants should be registered by the time of their application to study full time in their chosen program.
Additionally, the prospective candidate:
- must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident status
- must be a resident of British Columbia for at least the last 12 months
- must provide proof of their Finnish descent (e.g. names of family member(s), from where in Finland, and describe their connection to Finland and current exposure to Finnish culture), and
- may apply and be awarded a scholarship or a bursary every two years (not consecutively) up to a maximum of three times.
Students may apply and be awarded a scholarship or a bursary every two years (not consecutively) up to a maximum of three times.
2025 Application Package
The Application Package must include your completed online application and required documents as PDF attachments for either a Scholarship or a Bursary:
- Online Application – Provide contact information at the time of the deadline: address, phone, email
- Cover Letter – In a properly formatted letter, elaborate about your connection to Finnish heritage, your family history, or any connections and contributions to the Finnish community. Give reason(s) why you have chosen a particular path of study or training.
- Resumé – List your education thus far and any awards that you have received. Include general information about your work experience, hobbies, interests, and community/volunteer work experiences including leadership roles in sports or extracurricular societies/clubs.
- Statement of Financial Need – Bursary applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide a budget for the coming year, outlining existing resources, including scholarships and other bursaries, and forecasted expenses.
→ Template available here. - Transcript of the latest available marks.
- Verification of enrollment from the institution attending.
Application Deadline
Submit your online application by Monday, 29 September 2025, at 5:00 pm PDT with requested attachments (PDF format only).