A bursary is a non-repayable award that is based on financial need and satisfactory academic standing. Bursaries may be open to students in any program or restricted to students in specific programs, courses, or terms of study. Bursary recipients must satisfy donor requirements and must be Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or convention refugees with proof of status. Bursaries are given out for the semester in which the student makes an application. Generally, applications must be returned to the Financial Aid office by the middle of the second month of the semester. Please check with the Financial Aid Office for exact dates. All applicants will be notified of the results. Bursary applications are available from the Financial Aid Office. Some bursaries are term-specific. Others may be awarded in any semester.
Please note that in addition to the bursaries listed at the back of this Calendar, Langara College has instituted entrance bursaries to assist students from selected secondary schools to study at the College in the September following graduation from Grade 12. Students should contact their secondary school counselling department or the Langara College Financial Aid Department for details. Langara College has a limited number of entrance bursaries for mature students to begin study in any semester. The Gwyn & Aileen Gunn Bursaries offer entry awards for First Nations students, and for students entering the Journalism or Social Service Worker programs. Contact the Financial Aid Department for details and application forms.
ALEX NYKON MEMORIAL ENDOWED FAMILY STUDIES BURSARY is an annual bursary that provides financial aid to students accepted into the Arts and Science Family Studies Program. (Spring)
ALIZA AND CHAIM KORNFELD FOUNDATION BURSARY provides financial assistance for a second-year student in the Theatre Arts Program. The student must be enrolled in the second year of the Theatre Arts (Studio 58) Program and require financial assistance in order to complete the program.
ANNE LATIMER MEMORIAL BURSARY FOR WOMEN provides financial assistance to women who have completed or are enrolled in two Women’s Studies core courses. In addition, they must provide confirmation of past or present involvement in a women’s community organization, or confirmation of being a primary caregiver for a child or children. This bursary is based on financial need. (Spring)
ARTONA GROUP BURSARY is awarded to a student who has completed the first year in the Professional Photo-Imaging Department and is enrolled in the second year of the program. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
BARRY HOLMES MEMORIAL BURSARY is a Spring Semester bursary for any full-time second year Fine Arts student enrolled in a minimum of 15 credits. Students must demonstrate financial need.
BAYUSH HAGOS MEMORIAL BURSARY is awarded to female students who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students enrolled in the Langara College Social Service Worker Program or the Early Childhood Education Program.
BUD MINTZ MEMORIAL BURSARY is an annual bursary that provides financial assistance to First Nations’ students to continue their studies at Langara College. In order to be eligible, the student must be a First Nations student who has successfully completed a 12 credit course load in the immediate previous semester of study and who is currently registered in 12 credits of study. Recipients must also demonstrate financial need. (Spring)
CAROL AND CHARLES LOH BURSARY is awarded to help students complete a complementary health care certificate program, of two or more year's duration, through the Continuing Studies Department. Students must have successfully completed the first year of such a program and be enrolled in the subsequent year. Students must complete a formal application process that includes writing a two-page paper describing how their program will enhance their career by promoting the integrative paradigm in health care. A letter of reference is also required from at least one Program instructor.
CATCHING UP BURSARY is for an adult who has worked full-time after high school and decided to return to college to finish a diploma or certificate at Langara College. The student must be 20 years or older, in the Arts Program or Humanities & Social Sciences program. Requirements: Must take ENGL 1129 and have a minimum grade B-. Must demonstrate financial hardship and live independently (not living with parents or partner). If more than 1 student qualifies for the bursary, the bursary should be given to the student who does not receive any other bursaries or scholarships in that term. (Spring)
CATHERINE AND GARY GAUTHIER ENDOWED FUND is given to single parents enrolled in any program in a minimum of three courses. Recipients must normally have a previous semester grade point average of 2.0.
CHARLIE DOWNEY MEMORIAL BURSARY is an annual bursary for students who are registered in two or more second year Biology courses. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be able to demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are over 25 years old.
CHARTWELLS BURSARY assists students registered at Langara College who require economic assistance in order to continue their studies. (Spring)
CHERYL SWARTS BURSARY is an annual bursary that provides financial assistance to Theatre Arts students based on need. To be eligible, students must have completed the first two academic terms of the Theatre Arts Program. The bursary will be granted based on financial need and evidence of passing grades. Preference will be given to female students. (Spring or fall)
CHRYS MCQUARRIE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BURSARY is an annual bursary that provides financial assistance to students in the Business Management Program. In order to be eligible, students must be registered in a minimum of 12 credits in the program and demonstrate financial need.
COMPASS GROUP ENDOWED BURSARY is awarded to students demonstrating financial need, who are registered full-time in the Nutrition and Food Services Management Program and have completed the first year of the program.
COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION BURSARY FUND is for a Continuing Studies student who demonstrates financial need. Applicants must be registered in at least one course offered by Langara College Continuing Studies related to "Communication with Compassion" or "Nonviolent Communication".
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT BURSARY is awarded to students who have passed BUSM 2300 and have applied for the Co-operative Education option as confirmed by the Co-op Education Department. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need.
CREDIT UNION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BURSARY The Credit Union Foundation of British Columbia annually donates bursary money for students at Langara College. Applicants must be needy Canadian citizens who are BC residents, and are enrolled in a minimum of nine credits.
D.A. MCRAE BURSARY is awarded on an annual basis to a student who demonstrates a genuine concern for people, while pursuing a course of study in the Humanities and Social Sciences field.
DARRYL WONG MEMORIAL BURSARY provides financial assistance for students in the CSIS program at Langara College. The recipient must be enrolled in CPSC 1160 or CPSC 1181 and have demonstrated financial need.
DAVE PEARSON MEMORIAL BURSARY is awarded to a student who has a minimum 2.00 GPA for a nine-credit load in the previous semester. The recipient must be able to demonstrate Aboriginal ancestry and have written proof of a financial need that prohibits continued studies.
DAVID CAMERON MEMORIAL ENDOWED BURSARY is awarded annually to assist a student with a disability with funding for studies at Langara College. The student must have a permanent disability and provide Disability Services with documentation of the disability. The student may be full-time or part-time but must have completed one successful semester and demonstrate financial need.
DONALD B. AND DOROTHY ALLEN MEMORIAL BURSARY is awarded in all terms to students who demonstrate financial need and academic potential.
DORA M. ROSS BURSARY funds students who are single parents and who demonstrate financial need. (Spring)
DR. LOTTE ARNRICH BURSARY is an annual bursary and provides financial assistance to a student enrolled in the Professional Photo-Imaging Program. (Fall)
DR. ROBERT J. GREGG BURSARY provides financial assistance to students of English who have successfully completed one Langara College English course and who are currently enrolled in a second Langara College English course. Preference is given to students over thirty years old. (Fall)
EDUCATION ASSISTANT BURSARY provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate financial need and who are in the second semester of the Education Assistant Program.
ELLEN LEONA BATEMAN BURSARY provides financial assistance to students in the Social Service Worker Program who demonstrate financial need. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. (Spring)
ELSIE & AUDREY JANG STUDIO 58 THEATRE ARTS BURSARY is awarded to second year students in the Studio 58 Theatre Arts program who demonstrate financial need.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM BURSARY is an annual bursary that provides financial assistance to students registered in the Arts and Science (Environmental Studies) Program. In order to be eligible, the student must demonstrate financial need, have completed a minimum of 24 credits in the program, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.00. (Spring)
ERM FIORILLO - HAL DAVIS CKNW ORPHAN’S FUND BURSARY provides bursaries for students who are single parents and in financial need.
ERRYL SANDERMAN BURSARY is awarded in the Spring to students with financial need who have completed at least two Sociology courses. They must be currently enrolled in at least one Sociology course and have a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
EVE POSENER MEMORIAL BURSARY is awarded annually to a student who is enrolled in the Social Service Worker Program. The award is based on financial need and satisfactory academic standing. (Spring)
FRASER TAYLOR MEMORIAL BURSARY is an annual bursary available to a student who has completed at least three Anthropology courses and is currently enrolled in at least one Anthropology course. The student must demonstrate financial need and good academic standing (minimum grade point average of 2.5). (Spring)
FRED YOUNG BURSARY is an annual bursary. In order to be eligible, students must be registered full-time (minimum 12 credit hours), and demonstrate financial need.
GMC ALDRICH THEATRE ARTS BURSARY is an annual bursary for Theatre Arts students, either Acting or Production, in their second or third term who demonstrate financial need.
GORDON CLOUGH MEMORIAL ACCOUNTING BURSARY is an annual bursary for students enrolled in the Accounting concentration of the BBA program. To be eligible, students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.33, have completed an introductory income tax course and have demonstrated financial need. (Spring)
GWYN AND AILEEN GUNN JOURNALISM BURSARIES go to full-time Journalism students who demonstrate financial need.
1) In the spring there are two Certificate Program second term bursaries, two Diploma Program second term bursaries and two Diploma Program third term bursaries.
2) In the fall, two Diploma Program fourth term students receive bursaries. There are funds for spring and fall emergency bursaries, and in each September, two Certificate Program entrance bursaries, and two Diploma Program entrance bursaries.
GWYN AND AILEEN GUNN SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER BURSARIES are awarded three per semester to Social Service Worker Program students who demonstrate financial need. There are also September entrance awards for first term students in the Social Service Worker Program, and emergency bursaries available throughout the year. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50, and all else being equal, preference is given to women and First Nations students.
GWYN AND AILEEN GUNN BURSARIES FOR FIRST NATIONS STUDENTS Two bursaries are awarded in the spring term and two bursaries are awarded in the fall term to Langara College First Nations students who demonstrate financial need and who are registered in a minimum of 9 credits (and preferably 12), with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. There are also two September entrance bursaries awarded to First Nations students who demonstrate financial need. For these entrance awards, preference is given to non-band sponsored students. There are also emergency bursaries available throughout the year to First Nations students who demonstrate financial need.
HERMAN ITZENGER BURSARY FUND is awarded to any student who has successfully completed their first year and has achieved a "B" average in first-year studio courses. The student must also demonstrate financial need. (Fall)
HESTRIN, HUDDART, JULIEN AND MATTHEWS EMERGENCY BURSARY provides financial assistance to regular studies students who demonstrate financial need and are registered in their second term and onwards.
HESTRIN, HUDDART, JULIEN AND MATTHEWS ENDOWED FUND provides financial assistance to regular studies students who demonstrate financial need.
HOLDSTOCK/DRECHEL BURSARY AWARD is awarded to a student who is currently enrolled in or has completed two English Department film related courses and demonstrates financial need. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in first-year English courses.
HSBC BANK BUSINESS BURSARY is awarded to a first-year student enrolled full-time in the BBA program. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.33 (C+) and demonstrate financial need.
ISABELL CAVALLIN COACHING AND INSTRUCTION BURSARY provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the second year of the Coaching and Instruction Program. Students must have successfully completed thirty credits in the Coaching and Instruction Program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.33. (Spring or Fall)
ISABELL CAVALLIN RECREATION BURSARY provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the second year of the Recreation Diploma Program. To be eligible, students must have successfully completed 30 credits in the Recreation Diploma Program with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.33. (Fall)
ISABELL CAVALLIN HUMAN KINETICS BURSARYprovides financial assistance to a second year Human Kinetics student who demonstrates financial need, has a second year standing (completed 30 credits, minimum 15 credits in Human Kinetics Courses), is currently enrolled in 9 credits and has a minumum GPA of 2.33. (Fall or Spring)
JAMES R. ROBERTS MEMORIAL BURSARY provides financial support to assist students with a demonstrated financial need. Recipients must have completed one course in Religious Studies and hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.33
JENNI POWER MEMORIAL BURSARY is awarded to a female student who has enrolled in or completed one creative writing course and has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a mother who has returned to post-secondary.
JOHNSTON, ROSS & CHENG LTD. BURSARY may be awarded in any term to Langara College students demonstrating financial need.
KATHERINE MCRAE-FUCHIHARA BURSARY is an annual bursary that recognizes a first or second year Library and Information Technology Program student who demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for the library field.
LANGARA BURSARY BAG is awarded to a first year student enrolled in full-time classes who also works 40 hours or more per month at a part-time job. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
LANGARA BUSINESS STUDENTS ASSOCIATION BURSARY provides financial assistance to business students who demonstrate financial need. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits in a business program. (Spring)
LANGARA COLLEGE BOARD DESIGNATED AND ENDOWED BURSARIES provide financial assistance to regular studies students who demonstrate financial need.
LANGARA COLLEGE CONTINUING STUDIES STUDENT BURSARY is awarded to Continuing Studies students with financial need.
LANGARA COLLEGE RECYCLING BURSARY is awarded to Langara College students in financial need.
LANGARA COLLEGE STUDENT ASSISTANCE BURSARIES are for students demonstrating financial need.
LANGARA FACULTY ASSOCIATION BURSARY is awarded in all terms to students demonstrating financial need.
LANGARA FACULTY MEMORIAL BURSARY is awarded to students in financial need who have demonstrated scholastic ability, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their previous term.
LANGARA PRESIDENT’S TRUST BURSARY is available to students in any program who demonstrate financial need.
LANGARA STUDENT AID BURSARY is a fund that is distributed to students in financial need.
LANGARA STUDENTS’ UNION COMMUNITY SERVICE BURSARY is an annual bursary provided to a student in financial need. To be eligible, the student must demonstrate a commitment to community service, demonstrated by letters from community organizations.
LANGARA STUDENTS' UNION GENERAL STUDENTS' BURSARY is awarded to students with demonstrated financial needs.
LANGARA STUDENT UNION ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD STUDIES BURSARY provides financial assistance to Environmental Studies students who are enrolled in ENVS 2470, the Practical Field Methods course. (Spring)
LSU WOMEN'S BURSARY is awarded to a female student who has demonstrated financial need and who has overcome obstacles in their educational goals. The student must provide evidence of the obstacles which they are in the process of overcoming or have overcome while pursuing their education.
LYLE LARRIGAN BURSARY is given out in the Spring and Fall Semesters to students who have successfully completed at least one full term in the Professional Photo-Imaging Program. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
LYNDA OWEN MEMORIAL BURSARY provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the Nutrition and Food Service Management Program.
MATILDA THIEN MEMORIAL BURSARY is for students enrolled at Langara College in any course of study. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours. Preference may be given to a working parent and/or those pursuing a business-related program.
MAURICE RICHARDSON MEMORIAL BURSARY is offered to students enrolled in the Financial Management Program. Students must be enrolled in 12 credits in the Accounting concentration of the BBA and demonstrate financial need.
MOTION PICTURE TECHNICIANS UNION LOCAL 891 BURSARY has been established to provide financial assistance to a student enrolled in full-time studies in any academic or technical field. The bursary is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in the field of film, video and/or theatre.
NORM CARSLEY MEMORIAL PSYCHOLOGY BURSARY provides financial assistance to students enrolled in at least one psychology course. Students must also have completed or be enrolled in an additional three Psychology courses at Langara, have a grade point average of at least 2.75, and demonstrate financial need. (Fall)
NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM BURSARY is awarded to a student who is enrolled in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th term of the Nutrition and Food Service management program. Students must also be enrolled in 6 credits of program courses. Student must demonstrate financial need. (Fall)
PAUL SCOTT HENDERSON BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB BURSARY is awarded to full-time students at Langara College. Applicants will be recommended by the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs of Greater Vancouver in accordance with its criteria for bursaries. Students must demonstrate financial need. Apply by May 30 of each year.
PACIFIC SOCIETY OF NUTRITION MANAGEMENT BURSARY provides financial assistance to a student member of the Pacific Society of Nutrition Management who has successfully completed the first three semesters of the Nutrition and Food Service Management Program and is registered and attending the fourth semester of the Program. Students must demonstrate financial need. (Spring)
PENNY WISE JOURNALISM BURSARY is for students who are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours in the Journalism Program, and who have financial need.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTO-IMAGING ALUMNI BURSARY provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the third or fourth term of the Professional Photo-Imaging Program. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 2.00. (Spring or Fall)
RAJEAN C. SALMON BURSARY provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the third term of the Display + Design Program. Students must demonstrate a high level of creativity, commitment, and determination to succeed in the Program. (Fall)
RALLY RAI MEMORIAL BURSARY is a bursary for student athletes. Recipients must have completed a minimum course load of 9 credits and demonstrate financial need.
REAL ESTATE BOARD OF GREATER VANCOUVER BURSARY provides financial assistance to students enrolled in any program. Recipients must demonstrate financial need.
REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION ABORIGINAL STUDIES BURSARY is for students who are enrolled in a minimum of nine credits hours and are enrolled in any three ABST courses in one term. Students must also demonstrate financial need.
REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION APPLIED URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING BURSARY is for students who have completed the first term of the Applied Urban and Rural Planning Program. They must have a cumulative GPA of 2.33 and demonstrate financial need.
REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION BIOLOGY BURSARY provides financial assistance to Biology students enrolled in BIOL 2105, the Biology Field School, to assist with its associated extra costs. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.33 is required. (Fall)
REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES BURSARY provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the second year of the Environmental Studies Program, taking at least one of ENVS 2390, ENVS 2391, ENVS 2410 and ENVS 2470.
REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION GEOGRAPHY BURSARY provides financial assistance to students enrolled in one of GEOG 1130, GEOG 1155 or GEOG 2230. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.33 and demonstrate financial need.
REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION RECREATION LEADERSHIP DIPLOMA PROGRAM BURSARIES are awarded in the Spring to a student enrolled in a full course load in the second term of the Recreation Diploma Program. The student must have completed RECR 1170. A Fall bursary is for a student enrolled in a full course load in the third term of the program, who has completed RECR 1170 and 1270. (Spring and Fall)
REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY BURSARY is awarded to Langara College students demonstrating financial need.
RON WELLS MEMORIAL BURSARY is awarded to Langara College students who demonstrate financial need.
SAM NELSON MEMORIAL BURSARY Bursaries in varying amounts are available to First Nations students enrolled in any program at Langara College. Students must show financial need.
SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES UNION LOCAL #3 MEMORIAL BURSARY was established to assist students enrolled in the Social Service Worker Certificate or Diploma Program or the Early Childhood Education Programs. Eligibility will be based on demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic achievement.
S.O.S. REGULAR, ENTRY AND EMERGENCY AID FUNDS provide bursaries to students in financial need.
S.O.S. BURSARY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES provides bursaries for students with disabilities who are in financial need, and who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.67. Recipient must be registered with Disability Services.
ST. PHILIPS LEARNING DISABILILTY ASSESSMENT BURSARY is for a student who has been referred for a learning disability assessment by the manager of Disability Services, has completed testing, demonstrates financial need, and does not qualify for the provincial learning disability reimbursement. Student must not have had a learning disability assessment in the past ten years.
STEPPING STONE FOUNDATION BURSARIES provide financial assistance to single parent students at Langara College. Students must be enrolled in at least nine credits, and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.33.
STUDENT UNION EMERGENCY FUND provides bursaries for students who find themselves in emergency situations.
THE BEAT FM 94.5 JOURNALISM AWARD goes to Langara College Journalism students who demonstrate financial need as well as an interest in and aptitude for broadcasting. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. (Fall or spring)
THE LAUGHING DOG UNIVERISTY PREPARATION AWARD is awarded to a student in a regular studies program after having studied in an English as a Second Language program or an Adult Basic Education program.
TIM CAVALLIN BURSARY FOR DISABLED STUDENTS provides financial assistance to a student with a documented mental health, physical, learning, or sensory disability. The student must be registered either part-time or fulltime, at Langara College, and must demonstrate financial need. The student will be recommended by the Disability Services Coordinator. (Spring or fall)
TRISH ROBINSON FILM STUDIES BURSARY is awarded to students who are registered in the second (Summer) term of the Film Arts Program, who achieved a minimum of a “B” average in the first (Spring) term of the program. They must demonstrate exceptional dedication to improving their acting skills.
UNIVERSAL BUDDHIST TEMPLE BURSARY is awarded very other year beginning in 2006, to a financially deserving student enrolled in FSIE 1114, the Religious Studies field course in Buddhist. (Spring)
UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CLUB OF VANCOUVER BURSARY offers bursaries to deserving female Langara College students.
VALERIE NIELSEN DUNSTERVILLE BURSARY is awarded to students enrolled in at least nine credits in any program. They must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, and demonstrate financial need. (Spring)
VANCOUVER FOUNDATION BURSARIES provide bursary funds on an annual basis to Langara College students in financial need.
VANCOUVER BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB BURSARY provides financial assistance to female students who are undertaking studies to enter or re-enter the workforce. They must demonstrate financial need. (Spring)
VENDMASTER BURSARY is awarded to a Langara College student who is registered in at least 9 credits and demonstrates financial need.
WENDY KEENLYSIDE BURSARY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES are awarded to students enrolled in an academic program who have previously accessed Disability Services. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must have completed at least one successful term.
XEROX CANADA BURSARY provides bursary funding for students in their second or subsequent semester who demonstrate financial need. (Spring or Fall)
