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The Beedie Luminaries Single Parent Awards recognize the challenges and dreams of single parents who want to further their education and provide more opportunities for their families but are facing financial adversity. The recipients join a strong, diverse, well-connected support network of Beedie Luminaries students and future program alumni, as well as community leaders and mentors.
- $40,000 per full-time student / $10,000 per year up to 4-years of funding
- $30,000 per part-time student / $5,000 per year up to 6-years of funding
- Access to Mentors
- “Stay on Track” Student Coach
- Digital Community Group
- Special Events
- Career Guidance
Eligibility requirements
Residency
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident since 2018, residing in British Columbia.
Fit
A single parent, 19 years of age or older, with a high-school diploma (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
Endorsed by one of the listed community partners, or be a single parent to a current Beedie Luminary Student.
How To Apply
Please reach out to your existing contact or case worker at one of the below listed Community Partners to obtain a Link and Access Code to the Application Portal. If you are a single parent to one of our Beedie Luminaries students, the portal access has been posted on the Beedie Luminaries Digital Community. We are grateful to the following Community Partners for helping us to identify suitable scholarship candidates for the Single Parent Awards.









How It Works
Single Parents

Please see Program Guidelines for the complete eligibility criteria and program details.
See program guidelines