Langara College Bursaries
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.
ABBY L. SCHWARZ BURSARY goes to a single mother in any first year Biology course who demonstrates financial need. (Fall)
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)
ANNE LATIMER MEMORIAL BURSARY 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)
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.
BC MEDICAL SERVICES FOUNDATION NURSING BURSARIES are awarded year-round to Nursing students who have completed their first year in the program and who demonstrate financial need.
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. (Spring)
CAROL AND CHARLES LOH BURSARY is awarded to help students complete a complementary health care certificate program, of two or more years 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.
CATHERINE AND GARY MEMORIAL PSYCHOLOGY BURSARY 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.
COMPASS GROUP ENDOWED BURSARY is for students demonstrating financial need, who are registered full-time in the Nutrition and Food Services Management Program.
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 aid for students in the CSIS program at Langara College.
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)
E.B. PEERLESS LTD. NURSING BURSARY goes to a student who has successfully completed term IV of the Langara Nursing Program, and who has maintained enrolment in at least nine credits, and a grade point average of at least 2.0. The recipient must have shown the most improvement over the first four terms, and demonstrate financial need. (Summer)
EDUCATION ASSISTANT BURSARY provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate financial need and who have minimum C+ grades for all 1st term Education Assistant Program courses. (Spring)
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 FUND 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)
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BURSARY provides financial assistance to Students enrolled in the Financial Management Program. Students must be enrolled in or have completed specific courses, and must demonstrate financial need. (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), have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students registered in the second term of the program. (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.
HESTRIN, HUDDART, JULIEN AND MATTHEWS EMERGENCY BURSARY provides financial assistance to regular studies students who demonstrate financial need.
HESTRIN, HUDDART, JULIEN AND MATTHEWS ENDOWED FUND provides financial assistance to regular studies students who demonstrate financial need.
HOLDSTOCK/DRECHEL BURSARY AWARD is for a student who is enrolled in a second year Film Studies course (including Screenwriting) who has also completed one second year course with a minimum Grade of A-. Winners are recommended by current and previous film instructors.
HSBC BANK CANADA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BURSARIES The HSBC Bank Canada provides two bursaries, one for a student enrolled full time in the second term of the International Business Program (Spring) and one for a student enrolled full-time in the third term or fourth term of the Co-operative Education Option of the International Business Program. Students must have a minimum grade point average 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)
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 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 ENDOWED FUND provides 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 ASSOCIATION SIR WILLIAM MACDONALD SCHOOL BURSARY was established by the Langara Faculty Association to signify its commitment to the larger student community. It is available to students who have completed grade 12 at Sir William MacDonald School in Vancouver. Applicant must be registered in a minimum of 9 credit hours and demonstrate 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.
LANGARA PRESIDENT’S TRUST BURSARY These bursaries are available to students in any program who demonstrate scholastic achievement and financial need.
LANGARA STUDENT AID BURSARY is a fund that is distributed to students in financial need.
LANGARA STUDENTS’ UNION COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICE BURSARY is an annual bursary provided to a student in financial need. To be eligible, the student must demonstrate a commitment to community development and advocacy for education. The bursary will be awarded based on financial need. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required. (Spring)
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)
LANGARA STUDENTS’ UNION QUEER COMMUNITY INITIATIVE ENDOWED AND UNENDOWED BURSARIES recognize the contribution of youth in working towards a more inclusive society and raising the visibility of queer peoples. The applicant must be a first-year student enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits. Students must confirm involvement in queer community initiatives by providing letters from relevant authorities, stating that the student was/is involved in a gay/straight alliance, community centre that has programs aimed at queer youth, or volunteer work with any organization whose mandate includes promotion of queer issues. Student must demonstrate financial need. (Fall)
LEWIS VENDING BURSARY provides financial assistance to Langara College students who are registered in a minimum of nine credits. (Spring)
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 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 or have completed specific courses.
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 course, have a grade point average of at least 2.75, and 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. Further criteria are under development.
REAL ESTATE BOARD OF GREATER VANCOUVER BURSARY provides financial assistance to students enrolled in any program.
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 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.
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 have completed at least one semester of studies at Langara College.
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. AID FUND & EMERGENCY AID FUND provides 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.
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 The Provincial Government matches Langara Student Union funds to provide emergency financial assistance to students in financial distress. Funds are in the form of bursaries.
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)
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 Every other year beginning 2006, a bursary is awarded 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)
VANCOUVER MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL EMPLOYEE’S UNION (CUPE – Local 15) An annual bursary is available to the sons, daughters, or legal dependants of current local 15 members, who have been members for the past two years. The student can be beginning or continuing full-time enrollment at Langara College. The award is based on financial need and academic standing in previous studies. (Fall)
XEROX CANADA BURSARY provides bursary funding for students in their second or subsequent semester who demonstrate financial need. (Spring or Fall)