The BC Hydro Bursary
BC Hydro is proud to support UNBC students in their commitment to and pursuit of postsecondary education.  As part of their community outreach programs, BC Hydro focuses on the key areas of:  environmental sustainability and stewardship, involvement in education, scholarships, aboriginal relations, and arts, cultural and community organizations.
Donor BC Hydro
Value $500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full or part time undergraduate student with a declared major in Planning (BPl).  Preference will be given to a First Nations Student.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and academic proficiency.
Conditions No one is able to receive this award more than once.
Recipient Selection Senate Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries, on recommendation by the Awards Officer.
Endowed 2005

 

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CIBC Wood Gundy Endowed Scholarship
CIBC Wood Gundy is one of the world's leading international financial management and advisory companies, offering a full range of investment services to individual, corporate, government, and institutional clients. The CIBC Wood Gundy Endowed Scholarship was established on their business principles of recognition for individual respect, teamwork, responsible citizenship, and integrity. The CIBC Wood Gundy Endowed Scholarship provides recognition to committed achieving students, majoring in Finance with limited resources and unlimited potential.
Donor Established by CIBC Wood Gundy
Value $1,000
Number One, renewable for up to two additional years.
Eligibility Available to a full or part-time student who has completed a minimum of 60 credit hours with a declared major in Finance. The recipient will be a resident of northern British Columbia.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Application Instructions Complete the question regarding northern BC residency on the awards application form.
Note This award is renewable for up to two additional years subject to the recipient maintaining a GPA of at least 3.67.
Endowed 1996

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Gordon Ternowetsky Memorial Bursary
Gordon Ternowetsky (1946-1999) was one of the founding faculty members of UNBC, hired as the first professor in the School of Social Work. Teacher, author, and family man, Gordon was instrumental in establishing the Child Welfare Research Centre at UNBC. This bursary was established by UNBC students, colleagues and friends as a tribute to his memory.
Donor Family and others
Value $500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full or part-time student enroled in the Bachelor of Social Work program.
Criteria Demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the awards application form.
Note Selection of the recipient is based on the recommendation of the School of Social Work.
Endowed 1999

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Mary Fallis Scholarship
Mary Fallis arrived in Prince George in 1969 to become a founding member of the English Department at the College of New Caledonia. After her retirement she remained in Prince George sharing her passions: learning, photography, mountain climbing and conservation of the natural world. She received an Award of Merit in Recreation from the city of Prince George, and in 1994, was made a Friend of the University of Northern British Columbia. She had a keen interest in the lives of her twelve nieces and nephews. They, with her friends in the community and across the country, have established this scholarship in her name. It is to be an on-going tribute to Mary Fallis—educator, naturalist and photographer.
Donor Family and friends of Mary Fallis
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full-time or part-time student who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a degree with a declared major in English. The recipient will be a resident of northern BC.
Criteria Academic excellence
Application Instructions Complete the residency section of the awards application form.
Endowed 2000

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Northern Undergraduate Student Society Bursaries
This fund was established my the members of the Northern Undergraduate Student Society who wish to support undergraduate students of the University of Northern British Columbia to attain their full potential as educated and productive members of society by the provision of annual bursaries.
Donor Northern Undergraduate Student Society
Value $500
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated exceptional University community service.
Criteria Academic proficiency, demonstrated financial need and exceptional University community service.
Application Instructions Submit three letters of reference demonstrating community service and complete the financial aid section of the application form.
Note No candidate may receive this award more than once.
Endowed 2000

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Political Science Student Association Annual Scholarship
The Political Science Student Association is a student club within the University that was formed to promote political discussion on campus. Their aim is to facilitate political discussion and to encourage participation in campus life. They have established this scholarship to encourage and support those interested in Political Science to continue their academic careers.
Donor The Political Science Student Association
Value $500
Number One
Eligibility Available to a full or part-time student enroled who has completed at least 60 credit hours towards a degree in Political Science.
Criteria Satisfactory academic standing and active involvement in the community or in campus life.
Application Instructions Candidates must include two letters of reference demonstrating involvement in the community or in campus life.
Note The Political Science Student Association Executive are not eligible to apply for this award. No candidate may receive this award more than once.
Established 2001

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Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada, Local 9 Bursary
The members of PPWC Local 9 established two bursaries to encourage its members and their families to further their academic education in the north and to assist them in overcoming financial barriers to post secondary education.
Donor Members of the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada Local 9
Value  $1,500
Number  Two
Eligibility Available to a full-time or part-time student in any program of study.  Must be given to a member, the spouse of a member, a child, grandchild, or legal ward of a member or deceased member of the Pulp, Paper and Woodworkers of Canada, Local 9.  Proof of membership must be supplied at time of application.
Criteria  Demonstrated financial need
Conditions  Student able to receive the bursary once and can not renew bursary.
Established  2004

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Scotiabank Bursary
Donor Scotiabank
Value $1,000
Number One
Eligibility Available to students who are residents of one of the following northern British Columbia communities: Prince George, Prince Rupert. Terrace, Smithers, Quesnel, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Mackenzie, and Dawson Creek, by virtue of birth or uninterrupted residency for four years immediately prior to commencing current studies at UNBC. Preference will be given to non-traditional or special needs students (i.e., single parents, mature students, part-time students, physically challenged or learning disabled).
Criteria Demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form and answer the question regarding northern BC residency.
Endowed 1996

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TD Bank Financial Group Bursary
Donor TD Canada Trust
Value Up to 50% of tuition per term
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to full or part-time students who qualify to the Canadian Resident Tuition Fee Structure.
Criteria Academic proficiency and demonstrated financial need.
Application Instructions Complete the financial need section of the application form.
Note Recipients may receive this award more than once.
Endowed 1998

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UNBC Part-time Undergraduate Scholarships
Donor The University of Northern British Columbia
Value $500
Number Variable
Eligibility Available to part-time students who have enroled in less than nine credit hours each semester. Part-time students will be considered for this scholarship at 15 credit hour intervals. Thus, upon completion of 15 credit hours, 30 credit hours, 45 credit hours, etc., the students' GPA on the most recently completed 15 credit hour block will be tabulated. These part-time scholarships will be offered at the beginning of each semester.
Criteria Academic excellence.
Conditions Tenable upon confirmation of part-time enrolment at the University of Northern British Columbia in the semester immediately following the granting of the award.
Established 1994

 

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The Yvonne Smith Bursary