Beedie Luminaries recognizes the need for support among young refugees and immigrants arriving in Canada. We are stepping up to provide assistance to those who are wanting to pursue their post-secondary education, as a platform for them to rebuild their lives in Canada.
RISE - Scholarships for Immigrants & Refugees in BC
RISE TO YOUR POTENTIAL
ARE YOU READY?
The Refugee & Immigrant Student Education (RISE) Awards have the potential to transform the lives of its recipients and enrich the communities we live in, and ultimately create a new generation of conscientious, caring and engaged Canadian leaders.
- Up to $44,000 per full-time student /
$11,000 per year up to 4-years of funding - Up to $33,000 per part-time student /
$5,500 per year up to 6-years of funding - Student Success Program
- Access to Mentors
- Peer Support Groups
- Digital Community
- Workshops & Events
- Career Guidance
Applications Are Now Closed.
Eligibility
Requirements
To be considered for the program you must meet the basic eligibility requirements.
RESIDENCY
Be a refugee who was granted permanent residency or a protected person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) after January 1, 2016, residing full-time in BC for the previous 6 consecutive months.
FIT
Be born between ages of 19 and 34. Have completed secondary school (or equivalent).
INTENT
Plan to be a full-time or part-time student and use funding for post secondary education.
INSTITUTION
Apply to, or be currently enrolled at, one of the eligible post-secondary institutions.
FINANCIAL ADVERSITY
Demonstrate your and/or your family's financial adversity, and how it has affected you.
ENGAGEMENT
Be endorsed by a community organization, teacher, employer, settlement worker or someone who knows you well.
