NVIT hosts a variety of internal awards open only to NVIT students. Some awards require you to demonstrate financial need, while others recognize academic achievement, community involvement, or other accomplishments. Students interested in viewing our list of bursaries and scholarships in more detail, can make an appointment with an Academic and Financial Planner. Application forms for all awards can be downloaded by clicking on their respective links in yellow below.
BC Ambassador Program Free Tuition Entrance Scholarship - Renewed for 2021!
One Year Free Tuition (The amount will vary based on the program's direct cost.)
Awarded to a candidate in the BC Ambassador Program who meets all entrance requirements of the program of study they will be applying to (College Readiness, Bridging to Trades and Access to Employment Skills are not eligible programs of study). Applications are available from the BC Ambassador Program Director. The deadline to apply is 4:30 pm, June 15th each year. The BC Ambassador Program will determine the recipient.
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$1,000 x 2 + $1,000 renewable option
Awarded to two full-time Indigenous students at NVIT enrolling into minimum 80% course loads in any post-secondary level program at NVIT (College Readiness, Bridging to Trades and Employment Skills Access programs are not eligible). Students must have met minimum 65% (C+) grade point averages in the last two years of secondary level coursework demonstrating strong extracurricular community and/or school involvement. Students must also describe their career plans. Successful recipients are eligible to apply for a renewal scholarship in their second year of NVIT studies.
The deadline to apply is 4:30pm, August 15th each year or the last business day BEFORE this deadline. The Awards Adjudication Committee will determine the recipient.
Casey Holmes Jr. Memorial Entrance Bursary - Renewed for 2021!
$500
Awarded to a graduate of the ENRT Certificate program who plans to complete the ENRT Diploma program. The student must be registered in full-time coursework in the diploma program and must have obtained a minimum 2.33 (C+) grade point average in the Certificate Program. The student must demonstrate financial need, dedication to their studies and connection to the land.
The bursary will be applied to the student’s account as it is to be used for tuition, books or supplies. The deadline to apply is 4:30pm, August 15th each year or the last business day BEFORE deadline. The Awards Adjudication Committee will determine the recipient.
F. Gordon Antoine Memorial Entrance Scholarship - Renewed for 2021!
$5,000 x 3
Eligible students will be contacted by NVIT's Enrolment Services to apply for this award.
Awarded to students in each of the three categories:
The award will be released in two (2) disbursements ($2500 in October and $2500 in February, dependent upon achieving a minimum 2.33 GPA in the fall semester. Enrolment Services will contact eligible students no later than August 7th. An application will be sent to eligible students and must be returned by 4:30pm on August 21 or the last business day BEFORE the deadline.
The Awards Adjudication Committee will determine the recipient.
$1000 x 2
Awarded to two Full-time from any campus, registered in minimum 80% course loads, in any Field of study that supports the labour movement, who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership skills.
The deadline to apply is August 15th at 4:30pm or the last business day before the deadline. The Awards Adjudication Committee will automatically determine the recipient.
Grant Brusegard Memorial Entrance Bursary- Renewed for 2021!
$500 x 2
Awarded to a full-time student in any program at the Merritt Campus who is registered in a minimum 60% course load, who attends regularly, achieves strong grades and demonstrates financial need. The student must be from the Lytton, BC area. If a recipient cannot be found, preference will be given to students from the Southern Interior of BC. The deadline to apply is August 15th at 4:30 pm or the last business day BEFORE the deadline. The Awards Adjudication Committee will automatically determine the recipient.
Immediate Entry Bursary - Renewed for 2021!
$2729 x Various
Awarded to Grade 12 graduates who graduate and transition directly from high school (BC Adult Graduation Diploma is not applicable) to NVIT. Students must apply, be accepted and enrolled in a minimum 60% course load of first year post-secondary courses, each semester, for the upcoming academic year. Students must have graduated from:
Please submit completed bursary application with admission package as outlined in the attachment.
Mitchell W. Shuter Entrance Award - Renewed for 2021!
Application to Follow
$2,500 x 2
Awarded to two recipients of First Nations descent, enrolled in certificate or diploma programs at the Eagle's Perch Merritt Campus enrolled in a minimum 80% course load. One to a mature student (an individual that is at least 35 years of age and has been out of formal education for a minmum of five years) and one to a Nicola Valley Secondary School graduate. Students cannot have previously attended post-secondary studies or have been funded through the secondary school ACE-IT program. Successful recipients must also demonstrate consistant commitment to active lifestyles and community leadership before and during their time at NVIT.
Enrolment services will contact eligible students no later than August 7th. An application will be emailed and must be completed and returned by 4:30 pm, August 21 or the last business day BEFORE the deadline. The awards adjudication committee will determine the recipient.
Nicola Naturalist Society Bursary - Renewed for 2021!
$1000
Awarded to a full-time, graduating first year Environmental Resources Technology (ENRT) student, from the Merritt campus, expecting to continue into his/her second year of studies of ENRT at NVIT. The applicant must demonstrate high academic achievement, motivation, self-discipline, and dedication to his/her studies, and plans on pursuing a career in the Environmental and/or Natural Resources Field. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen.
The deadline to apply is 4:30pm, April 30th each year, or the last business BEFORE the deadline. The Awards Adjudication Committee will determine the recipient.
NVIT Secondary School Entrance Scholarship - Renewed for 2021!
$1,000
Awarded to one graduating secondary school student from each of the following communities: Ashcroft, Clinton, Kamloops, Keremeos, LIllooet, Logan Lake, Lytton or Salmon Arm. The student must have received a C+ average within the last academic year. The student must be actively involved in either their community or secondary school community, demonstrate leadership abilities and plans on attending NVIT in any program at the post-secondary level (100-level or higher) in a full-time course load (80% minimum) within 15 months of graduation. The award will be released in two disbursements ($500 in October and $500 in February, dependent upon achieving a minimum program GPA in the fall semester after the add/drop dates). If the student is sponsored, cheques will be made directly to the student after the add/drop dates of each semester.
The deadline to apply is set by the individual secondary schools each year. See the Secondary School Counselor for further details. The Secondary School Awards Adjudication Committee will determine the recipient.
Robert A. Lisle Memorial Transition Entrance Award - Renewed for 2021!
Awarded to a recipient who is 25 plus years of age (younger applicants may be considered depending on life circumstances), enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in a certificate, diploma or associate degree program at the Merritt campus. The student must demonstrate high financial need and has completed previous course work prior to entering their chosen field of post-secondary study.
This award is a transition entrance award for mature learners choosing to return to post secondary studies. It is targeted to those who may have been required to upgrade their academic skills prior to entering their chosen field of study, or may be moving to a higher level of study within a chosen discipline. (For example: College Readiness to an Associate Degree or Health Care Assistant to Access to Practical Nursing)
Enrolment services will contact eligible students no later than 4:30 pm, August 7th. An application will be emailed and must be completed returned by 4:30pm August 21st or the last business day BEFORE the deadline. The awards adjudication committee will determine the recipient.
School District #36-NVIT Community and Public Safety Professional Program Bursary - Renewed for 2021!
One Course Free Tuition (Student will be responsible to pay all mandatory fees)
Awarded to a student enrolled in Grade 12 from School District #36 on a graduation track by the end of June, who shows an aptitude and interest in law enforcement preparation. The student must have successfully completed CAPS140-Criminal Justice Studies, through the partnership created by the School District #36 and NVIT. The student must submit recommendation letters as outlined in the School District #36-NVIT partnership. The student must apply and be accepted into NVIT's Community and Public Safety Professional Program or the Associate of Arts-Criminology Degree program. Applications are available from the Secondary School Principals of School District #36. The deadline to apply is 4:30pm, April 30th each year. School District #36 will determine the recipient.
Technical Safety BC Entrance Bursary - New for 2021!
$4,000 x 3
Awarded to three recipients of Indigenous ancestry who are enrolled full-time (60% or higher) in any program, at any campus for the 21-22 academic year. This bursary provided by Technical Safety BC will support learners in their studies, particularly in the technical/trades education and social sciences. Applicants must provide proof of full-time enrolment for the 21-22 academic year and demonstrate financial need.
The deadline to apply is August 21st at 4:30pm or the last business day before the deadline. The Awards Adjudication Committee will automatically determine the recipient.
Teck Highland Valley Copper Entrance Scholarship - Renewed for 2021!
Awarded to a full-time Indigenous student, registering in a minimum 70% course load in a Technical/Trades program at NVIT, who exhibits community engagement and a commitment to sustaining Indigenous culture. Preference will be given to Nłeʔkepmx students. The deadline to apply is 4:30pm, August 15th or the last business day BEFORE the deadline. The Awards Adjudication Committee will determine the recipient.