External Awards + Funding
Find external funding opportunities.
As an undergraduate student, you may qualify for scholarships, bursaries, awards and grants from outside organizations. Emily Carr University does not administer these. Each has its eligibility criteria, including academic achievement, community involvement or affiliation with a company, club or organization.

External Funding Opportunities
The listings below are just a starting point. Explore opportunities through your own networks and online scholarship search tools.
Resources for Further Research
Further information on student loans, scholarships and bursaries is available from:
- Universities Canada
- Fastweb
- Scholarships Canada
- Yconic
- Student Life Network
- International Financial Aid
Emily Carr graduates continuing their studies may also find these resources useful:
Potential Awards + Funding Opportunities
1-800Wheelchair.ca Scholarship
Awards two $500 scholarships annually to undergraduate students. Open to all fields of study. Learn more.
Alberta Scholarship and Bursary Programs
The Government of Alberta offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries for Alberta residents, with some available to students studying outside the province. Learn more.
Applied Arts Magazine Scholarship Awards
Recognizes and celebrates students’ work in creative fields through the annual Applied Arts Awards. Learn more.
Award for Ukrainian Art in Alberta
Two $500 awards for projects that foster awareness of Ukrainian art in Alberta through exhibits, tours, festivals, educational programs or special projects. Open to qualified applicants. Learn more | Email: info@acuarts.ca
B.C. Arts Council Scholarship Awards Program
Supports the education of outstanding B.C. arts students and encourages the development of future professional artists. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Deadline: April 30. Learn more | Email: BCArtsCouncil@gov.bc.ca
B.C. Black History Awareness Society – Senger Family Bursary
Provides funding to Black students of African ancestry in the Greater Vancouver Area who demonstrate financial need and academic merit. Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Learn more | Email: bursary@bcblackhistory.ca
B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Student Scholarships
Awards scholarships to students related to BCGEU members who are entering post-secondary studies in B.C. Learn more | Email: scholarship@bcgeu.ca
B.C. Housing Bursary Program
Assists social housing residents, including youth and adults, in pursuing their educational goals. Deadline: April 30. Learn more | Email: educationawards@bchousing.org
B.C. Scholarship Society
Provides a range of scholarships, including transfer scholarships for students moving from one B.C. post-secondary institution to another. Learn more
Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) National Scholarship Program
Supports Black students in Canada with funding for post-secondary education. Learn more.
The Byrnes Bursary (The Whonnock Foundation)
For students from Whonnock or Ruskin who demonstrate dedication to completing their studies and may face financial barriers. Learn more.
Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary
For children or wards of those employed in pipeline construction. Deadline: October 31 of first post-secondary year. Learn more | Email: plcac@pipeline.ca
Canada Council Grant for Individual Projects
Provides grants to professional artists for individual creative projects in the visual arts. Learn more.
Canadian Federation of University Women – Parksville Qualicum
Awards scholarships and bursaries to women from the Parksville/Qualicum Beach area. Open to undergraduate, graduate and mature students. Learn more.
Canadian Federation of University Women – South Delta Bursary
Bursaries for women residents or graduates of South Delta entering or continuing post-secondary studies. Deadline: May 31. Contact: ocragg@telus.net or ocragg@gmail.com
Canadian Mental Health Association Scholarships + Bursaries
Supports B.C. students living with mental illness or addiction to pursue their educational goals. Application period: May 15 – July 15. Learn more.
Childhood Cancer Canada – Survivor CIBC Scholarship
Helps cancer survivors pursue post-secondary education or vocational training. Learn more.
Coast Capital Savings Youth Get It Education Awards
Awards for B.C. residents attending a Canadian post-secondary institution in the fall. Learn more.
Columbia Institute Awards Program
Scholarships for working people and mature students returning to school for retraining or skills upgrading. Learn more | Email: awards@columbiainstitute.ca
Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada Scholarship Program
Awards $1,000 for the best essay on student loan and debt-related topics. Learn more.
The Craft Council of BC Grants + Scholarships
Supports innovation and excellence in fine craft across multiple media through grants and scholarships. Learn more.
Credit Union Foundation of BC
Provides financial assistance to B.C. students in need, with awards ranging from $500 to $3,000. Learn more.
CUPE Local 15 Dependent’s Bursary
Offers tuition bursaries to dependents of CUPE Local 15 members. Awards are based on financial need and academic merit. Learn more.
David Evans Scholarship of Art + Design – New Art Foundation of Vancouver
For emerging artists aged 25 and under in Metro Vancouver passionate about art and creativity. Learn more.
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
Awards grants of $15,000–$18,000 CAD to early-career figurative artists worldwide. Learn more | Email: info@greenshieldsfoundation.ca
Harold Arvid Christenson Memorial Scholarship
For children of members or employees of Pacific Coast Fishermen’s Mutual Marine Insurance Company. Deadline: September 1. Learn more.
Icelandic Canadian Club of BC Scholarships
Two annual awards for B.C. students of Icelandic descent pursuing post-secondary studies. Deadline: August 15. Learn more | Email: icc_of_bc@hotmail.com
Indspire – Building Brighter Futures Bursaries + Scholarships
Provides scholarships and bursaries to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada. Learn more.
The James Lee Foundation Scholarship
For emerging creative talent across Canada pursuing a career in advertising-related fields. Learn more.
The Joseph Plaskett Foundation Award
Awards $25,000 to an emerging Canadian painter for a year of study and creation in Europe. Learn more.
Kin Canada Bursaries – Hal Rogers Endowment Fund
Awards $1,000 bursaries based on financial need, community involvement and knowledge of Kin Canada. Deadline: February 1. Learn more.
The Leonard Foundation Scholarships
Awards $1,000 scholarships to full-time undergraduate students, with preference for certain backgrounds. Learn more.
MADD Canada Youth Bursary Program
Provides up to $2,000 to students who have lost a parent or guardian in an impaired driving crash. Deadline: May 31. Learn more.
NEADS National Student Awards Program
Supports post-secondary students with disabilities by reducing financial barriers to education. Learn more.
New Brunswick Arts Scholarships Program
Awards for New Brunswick students and arts professionals pursuing studies to become arts professionals. Learn more.
Prospera Credit Union Educational Awards
Scholarships and bursaries for Prospera Credit Union members pursuing post-secondary studies. Learn more.
Public Guardian and Trustee Education Assistance Fund
Provides bursaries to former permanent wards of the province of B.C. Learn more.
RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Black Youth
Awards up to $10,000 per year for up to four years, plus mentorship and career supports, to Black youth in Canada. Learn more.
RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth
Awards up to $10,000 annually for up to four years to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students in Canada. Learn more.
Summer Language Bursary Program (Explore)
Provides $2,200 bursaries for five-week intensive French or English immersion courses at institutions across Canada. Learn more.
Veterans Affairs Canada – Education and Training Benefit
Helps veterans achieve education and career goals with funding of up to $80,000. Learn more.
Vietnamese Professionals Association of BC Scholarship Program
Scholarships and bursaries for Vietnamese-Canadian students graduating from high school or attending post-secondary studies. Learn more.
Youth Educational Assistance Fund for Former Youth in Care
Provides grants of up to $5,500 to former B.C. youth in care aged 19–23. Learn more.
Your Story Agency Student Scholarship
Awards $2,000 annually to film and video production students in Canada. Learn more.