Scholarships are awarded up to the graduate level of studies. Bursaries are available to all students including for post-graduate studies.

The student:

1. must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident status
2. must be a resident of British Columbia for at least the last 12 months
3. 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
4. must be enrolled in post-secondary studies at an accredited Canadian educational institution.

Students may apply and be awarded a scholarship or a bursary every two years (not consecutively) up to a maximum of three times.

2024 Application Package

The Application Package must include your completed online application and required documents as PDF attachments for either a Scholarship or a Bursary:

1. Online Application – Provide contact information at the time of the deadline: address, phone, email
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Transcript of the latest available marks.
6. Verification of enrollment from the institution attending.

Application Deadline
Submit your online application by Monday, 23 September 2024, at 5:00 pm PDT with requested attachments (PDF format only).