StrongerBC future skills grant

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StrongerBC future skills grant

StrongerBC future skills grant

The StrongerBC future skills grant is for British Columbians aged 19 years or older, regardless of financial need, and covers up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.

ECU offers select Continuing Studies programs that periodically qualify for FSG.

FSG Fall 2025 applications are now closed.

Student Eligibility

To be eligible for the future skills grant, you:

To be eligible for the future skills grant, you:

  • Must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person entitled to study in Canada
  • Must be a B.C. resident currently living in British Columbia
  • Must be 19 years of age or older or have graduated from grade 12 or equivalent
  • Must provide consent for ECU to collect and disclose personal information that is relevant to accessing the StrongerBC future skills grant to the provincial government
  • Should not be receiving duplicative and/or overlapping funding to cover eligible costs (i.e. grants, loans, scholarships, or other funding that covers the same program costs as the StrongerBC future skills grant)

You should also understand that:

  • The amount of funding received is subject to review and audit
  • The future skills grant benefits may have tax implications. Please consult the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for tax advice
  • The grant is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500
  • If you are receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or B.C. Employment Assistance (BCEA), you must seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in a program

Eligible Micro-Credentials

FSG Fall 2025 applications is closed.

Once your application is approved, a hold will be placed on your FSG funds. For courses with tuition under $3,500, you may choose to include material costs in your funding request at the time of application. If funds are limited, they will be applied to tuition first, and material costs may not be covered. If your FSG funds do not cover the full cost of tuition, you will be responsible for paying the difference within 2 business days of application approval.