NVIT Entrance Awards

BC Ambassador Program Free Tuition Entrance Scholarship

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.

 Black Feather Fund Entrance Scholarship 2024

The NVIT Registration Office must receive applications by 4:30pm on August 15th each year. If August 15th lands on a weekend, the application will be due the last business day before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please mail or drop off original copies only; faxes, emails and/or photocopies will not be accepted.

 Casey Holmes Jr. Memorial Entrance Bursary 2024

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.

Credit Union Foundation of BC Entrance Bursary 2024

$1000 x 1

This bursary is available to students returning to NVIT studies for either their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of studies. Students returning to a new program are eligible. Students must have a 40% or higher course load studying in any program at NVIT. Merritt, Vancouver and Community Education students are all eligible. Students must show financial need and complete the additional application questions. 

The deadline to apply is 4:30pm, August 15 each year, or the last business BEFORE the deadline. The Awards Adjudication Committee will determine the recipient.

F. Gordon Antoine Memorial Entrance Scholarship 2024

$5,000 x 3

Awarded to students in each of the three categories:

1. Mature Student: The applicant must have been out of school for at least 5 years; be at least 25 years of age; be of Aboriginal ancestry; and enroll in an 80% course load of a certificate or diploma program (post-secondary level) in Merritt, BC.
2. Nicola Valley Secondary School Student: The applicant must be a first-time post-secondary student; be of Indigenous ancestry; have graduated from a Nicola Valley Secondary School or equivalent, with overall grades of at least 80%; and enroll in an 80% course load of a certificate or diploma program (post-secondary level) in Merritt, BC.
3. Secondary School Student from anywhere in Canada outside the Nicola Valley: The applicant must be a first-time post-secondary student; be of Indigenous ancestry; have graduated from a secondary school in Canada or equivalent, with overall grades of at least 80%; and enroll in an 80% course load of a certificate or diploma program (post-secondary level) in Merritt, BC.

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 5th. An application will be sent to eligible students and must be returned by 4:30pm on August 15th or the last business day BEFORE the deadline.

The Awards Adjudication Committee will determine the recipient.

FPSE Local 19 - NVITEA Entrance Scholarship 2024

$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 2024

$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

$2954 x Various

Awarded to Grade 12 graduates who graduate and transition directly from high school (BC Adult Graduation Diploma not eligible) to NVIT. Students must have applied and been accepted by June 30 and be registered in a minimum 60% course load of first year Post-Secondary courses, each semester, for the upcoming academic year.

Students must be a 2025 Grade 12 graduate (Indigenous or non-Indigenous) from:

• School District #58 (Merritt Secondary, Princeton Secondary, SCIDES);
• School District #74 (Desert Sands Community School, Kumsheen Shch-Ema-meet, Lillooet Secondary, David Stoddart Secondary);
• Logan Lake Secondary;
• Similkameen Elementary Secondary;
• Hope Secondary;
• A BC First Nations School that is registered with the BC First Nations Schools Association; or
• High School Graduate from across BC who self-identifies as Indigenous

Final official transcripts must be received by August 15 at 4:30pm to remain eligible for bursary.

Student requirements and FAQs can be viewed here .

Micheal and Cecilia Street Memorial Entrance Bursary

$1500

The Micheal and Cecilia Street Memorial Bursary is awarded to one (1) full-time, Indigenous student (non-status/self-identifying included) from the Merritt or Vancouver campus, who is enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in any field of study (Developmental Education, Employment Skills Access and Bridging to Trades are excluded). The recipients must demonstrate financial need and dedication to their studies, display citizenship qualities, and describe their balance between home (including hobbies), work and educational lifestyles. The student must have attained a minimum 3.0 (B) grade point average in their current year of studies.

 Mitchell W. Shuter Entrance Award 2024 Application

NVIT Alumni, Mitchell W. Shuter, is pleased to offer two (2) entrance awards per year, valued at $2500 each and will be made in two disbursements; $1250 in September and $1250 in January; dependent upon achieving a minimum 2.33 grade point average in the fall semester.

The application deadline is August 15th at 4:30 pm or the last business day BEFORE the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please email, mail or drop off original copies.

Native Northwest Reconciliation Entrance Bursary 2024

 $500 x 2

This bursary is open to self-identified Indigenous learners from any campus (community programs included) who are enrolled in a minimum 60% course load for the for the upcoming academic year. This entrance bursary is open to learners enrolled in any field of study (Developmental Education, Employment Skills Access, Bridging to Trades and Micro-credentials are excluded). The bursary application, proof of enrolment (via transcripts or a registration statement) and a 300-word essay describing dedication to Indigenous arts and/or culture are required to be eligible for this award.

The application deadline is August 15th at 4:30 pm or the last business day BEFORE the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please email, mail or drop off original copies.

Nicola Naturalist Society Bursary 2024

$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 application deadline is August 15th at 4:30 pm or the last business day BEFORE the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please email, mail or drop off original copies.

NVIT Student Society Entrance Award (MERRITT) 2024

The NVIT Student Society Entrance Award is designed to support any learner that pays the Student Activity Fee during their educational journey at NVIT. One (1) Award of $1,000 will be provided by NVIT Student Society to support a learner associated with the Merritt campus. This Award is open to any learner of any age with a full time or part time course load, registered in any program on the Merritt campus, or a Community Education student within 100km of the Merritt campus, who pays the Student Activity Fee. The NVIT Registrar’s Office must receive applications by 4:30pm on August 15, 2024. If August 15th lands on a weekend, the application will be due the last business day before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please email, mail or drop off original copies.

NVIT Student Society Entrance Award (VANCOUVER) 2024

$1000

The NVIT Student Society Entrance Award is designed to support any learner that pays the Student Activity Fee during their educational journey at NVIT. One (1) Award of $1,000 will be provided by NVIT Student Society to support a learner associated with the Vancouver campus. This Award is open to any learner of any age with a full time or part time course load, registered in any program on the Vancouver campus, or a Community Education student within 100km of the Vancouver campus, who pays the Student Activity Fee. The NVIT Registrar’s Office must receive applications by 4:30pm on August 15, 2024. If August 15th lands on a weekend, the application will be due the last business day before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please email, mail or drop off original copies.

Robert A. Lisle Memorial Transition Entrance Award 2024

Awarded to a mature learner minimum 25 years of age (younger applicants may be considered depending on life circumstances) with high financial need enrolled in a minimum 80% course load in a certificate, diploma or associate degree program at the Merritt campus. To be eligible, students must be entering the first year of a post-secondary level program. Preferences will be given to students entering the Access to Practical Nursing program or any certificate or Associate Degree program after completing upgrading courses in the College Readiness program.

The NVIT Registration Office must receive applications by 4:30pm on August 15th. 

School District #36-NVIT Community and Public Safety Professional Program Bursary 2024

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, March 15th. School District #36 will determine the recipient.

Technical Safety BC Entrance Bursary 2024

$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 incoming 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 incoming academic year and demonstrate financial need.

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.