Education can offer life-changing opportunities, but every year, too many bright, driven students from disadvantaged backgrounds make the decision not to pursue post-secondary education because they can't afford it. We're here to help.
Applications close December 15th at 1PM (PST). Apply now.
SHINE - A SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS IN BC
Bright minds are more than grades, and our scholarship is more than money.
We give people what they need for a brighter future.
The SHINE (Soaring Higher IN Education) scholarship helps remove financial barriers to higher education and provides wrap-around support for resilient high-school graduates. SHINE supports students to rise above their circumstances and achieve their dreams.
Applications for 2025/2026 open on
November 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (PDT).
To be considered for the program you must meet the basic eligibility requirements:
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person in Canada (International students are not eligible), residing in British Columbia.
Currently be in Grade 12 and have a minimum grade average of 75% in the most recently completed school year.
Plan to be a full-time student and use the funding for post-secondary education.
Apply to one of the eligible post-secondary institutions.
Demonstrate your and/or your family's financial adversity, and how it has affected you.
Receive a letter of reference from your secondary school.
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