Canadian Citizenship Celebration Scholarships
In recognition that at a time that many countries, including the United States, refused to admit those fleeing Hitler's Austria, Canada welcomed the Testador's parents and their family, and permitted them thereafter to acquire citizenship and to live and to prosper in freedom, the Testador intends to provide students born outside of Canada and the United States of America with scholarship support to pursue their university education.
Donor Estate of George C. Stevens
Value variable
Number variable (three (3) awards minimum per year)
Eligibility Available to a full undergraduate or graduate student.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Conditions Scholarship applicants must have been born outside Canada and the United States of America.  Neither the applicants' parent, at or prior to the date of the applicant's birth, shall be or shall have been a citizen of either Canada or the United States of America.  The applicant shall have lawfully immigrated to Canada, and at the date of application shall have been a permanent resident of Canada (within the meaning of the Immigration Act) for a period of not less than three years.  The applicant shall affirm that his or her intention, upon completion of studies (including if applicable, programs of studies abroad), to remain in Canada, to acquire Canadian citizenship (if he or she is not then a citizen) and to attempt to contribute to this country's prosperity.  The University shall, over a reasonable period of time, attempt to achieve diversity, on the basis of the national origin of the applicants, in its selection of scholarship recipients.

Application Instructions  Attach official documentation denoting birthplace and evidence of permanent resident status  
Established 2004 

Effective Date 2006

Christopher Desjardins Memorial Bursary
Christopher Desjardins (January 23, 1983 - August 26, 2000) lived in Prince George as a child and has many close friends residing here. Chris was a vibrant 17 year-old who touched many lives in his short life. Chris highly valued the closeness of family and friends. With his zest for life, Chris was determined to achieve success over all obstacles and continue on with his education. He was a grade 12 student in Abbotsford, BC. It is the wish of Loreen and Larry Obst (Chris' aunt and uncle) to establish this bursary in Chris' memory to enable other young students to have the opportunity to achieve their dreams and goals.
Donor Loreen and Larry Obst
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a student entering into a full-time undergraduate program at UNBC. The recipient will be a resident of northern BC and have stated career goals toward a career path.
Criteria Academic proficiency and demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form and attach a brief outline of your career goals.
Established 2000

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Curt Merritt Bursary
In honour of Curt Merritt's passion for life, his family, friends and colleagues established this bursary. A lifelong Prince George resident, he attended CNC before receiving his degree from Memorial Chiropractic College. Curt will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman who loved flying and racing his sled dogs, and for his perseverance to finish the race and overcome his own Dyslexia.
Donor Family, Friends and Colleagues of Curt Merritt
Value $500 per academic term, renewable up to three terms
Number Two
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who has been diagnosed by a qualified professional for “Dyslexia” (any reading and/or writing learning disability). Preference will be given to a resident of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Fill out the financial need section of the awards application form. Attach a letter from a qualified professional that confirms you meet the eligibility requirements for this award.
Note This bursary is renewable up to three semesters, subject to the original conditions and requirements, plus maintenance of satisfactory academic standing.
Endowed 1997

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Heather Sadler Jenkins Annual Scholarship
Heather Sadler Jenkins, Barristers and Solicitors, has served the Prince George area since 1971. The firm and in particular one of its partners, W. Murray Sadler, QC, was involved in a leadership role in the establishment of UNBC as the founding President of the Interior University Society, a member of the Implementation Planning Group and Chair of the Interim Governing Council. The first offices of UNBC were established in the chambers of Heather Sadler Jenkins. Heather Sadler Jenkins is proud to have been associated with the University of Northern British Columbia and establishes this scholarship for the purpose of encouraging and assisting students from the Prince George area to attend UNBC.
Donor Heather Sadler Jenkins
Value $2,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is a first time registrant in any year of study. Candidates will be resident of the Prince George area and must have graduated from high school in School District #57. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating leadership and community involvement, and to students who have not been chosen to receive other financial awards in the same academic year.
Criteria Academic excellence, with preference to students demonstrating financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Established 1999

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Jim and Noreen Rustad Bursary
Jim and Noreen Rustad have deep roots in Prince George. Jim was the general manager and president of Rustad Bros. and Co. Ltd., a large sawmill and planermill that was started by his father and uncle in 1947. Noreen is the daughter of Garvin and Bea Dezell. Garvin was a former mayor of Prince George. In 1992, Noreen received the Governor General Award for her community volunteer activities. Jim and Noreen are pleased to be able to support qualifying Prince George students from first year to graduation at UNBC.
Donor Jim and Noreen Rustad
Value $3,500
Number Two, renewable for up to three years
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is enroled in a Bachelor's degree program at UNBC. The candidate will be a resident of Prince George as defined by the boundaries of School District 57, by virtue of birth or four years uninterrupted residency immediately prior to receipt of the Bursary.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need, academic proficiency and community/volunteer service.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form. Attach a letter outlining your community service.
Note The recipient may receive the bursary for up to three consecutive years, or until a Bachelor's Degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period) subject to achieving satisfactory academic standing with a course load commensurate with attaining a Bachelor's degree within four years.
Endowed 1996

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McCarthy Tetrault Annual Scholarship
McCarthy Tetrault supports the First Nations people of British Columbia in their quest for higher education and all of the benefits that will entail. The firm has established this annual scholarship to recognize and congratulate those First Nations students who are enroled in the Northern Advancement Program and are committed to obtaining a university degree.

Donor: McCarthy Tetrault Foundation
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is enroled in the Northern Advancement Program. The recipient must be a resident of northern British Columbia as defined in the Awards and Financial Aid section of the UNBC Academic Calendar. Preference will be given to a First Nations student.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Established 1997

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The Provincial Chapter of BC, IODE Entrance Bursary for Mature Students
Founded in Canada in 1900, IODE is a volunteer organization of women who participate in areas of citizenship (welcoming new Canadians at citizenship courts), education (providing scholarships and bursaries as well as loans at all levels) and service (providing equipment and supplies to areas of need or emergency). IODE is friends working together to make “good things” happen in their communities.
Donor The Provincial Chapter of BC IODE
Value $1,000
Number Two
Eligibility Available to a Canadian citizen who has been accepted under the UNBC mature student policy and who is commencing a program of study towards a degree from the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences. Preference will be given to a northern resident by virtue of birth or by continuous dwelling for four years immediately prior to admission at UNBC.
Criteria Financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
Endowed 1992

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Rotary Club of Terrace Bursary
This fund was established by the members of the Rotary Club of Terrace to support graduates of Caledonia Senior Secondary School in their undergraduate studies at the University of Northern British Columbia to attain their full potential as productive members of society by the provision of an annual bursary.
Donor The Rotary Club of Terrace
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time student who is a graduate of Caledonia Senior Secondary School, Terrace, BC. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated community service involvement in youth/elderly support. Preference will be given to a student enroled in a Bachelor of Science program, working toward a degree in the fields of Forestry, Environmental Studies, Social Studies or Natural Resources Management.
Criteria Academic proficiency and financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form. Attach a letter outlining your community involvement with youth/elderly.
Note Students may not normally receive this bursary more than once. The recipient will be required to attend one Rotary Club of Terrace meeting to make a presentation of his/her studies, or in the event that the student no longer resides in Terrace, shall provide a report on his/her course of study.

 

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TELUS Innovation Scholarship
TELUS has a vision of becoming Canada's premier corporate citizen. Through this endowed scholarship, TELUS hopes to shape and influence access to learning for residents of Northern British Columbia.
Donor TELUS
Value $3,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to full-time students who are residents of northern British Columbia. One scholarship will be awarded to a student from the South Central Region, one to a student from the North East Region, and one to a student from the North West Region.
Criteria Academic excellence
Endowed 2000

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UNBC Merit Awards
Donor The University of Northern British Columbia
Value $1,100
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to full-time students commencing a course of studies at UNBC for the first time.
Criteria Academic proficiency.
Conditions UNBC Merit Awards are stand-alone awards, and will not be awarded to recipients of other academic awards of equal or greater value.
Established 1994

 

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UNBC Transfer Awards
Donor The University of Northern British Columbia
Value $750
Number Varies
Eligibility Available to full-time students who are transferring to UNBC from another post-secondary institution for the first time.  Recipients must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.47 and at least 30 transfer credit hours to be considered
Criteria Academic excellence
Note No application is required.  Students who are enrolled in collaborative programs with UNBC and other post-secondary institutions are not eligible to receive this award
Established 2006