Scholarships & financial aid
Entrance scholarships
Entrance scholarships are usually based on your grades, and don't have to be repaid.
How to apply for and accept an entrance scholarship
- Eligibility categories
- How to apply for scholarships
- Submission deadlines
- Self-report your grades
- Accept your scholarship
- Scholarship regulations
Entrance scholarships and awards
- Automatic - based on admission average
- Application required - admission average & other criteria
- Department & student category scholarships
Entrance scholarships for:
Bursaries
Bursaries are non-repayable financial awards. They’re based on your financial need and grades.
To receive a bursary you must:
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- receive the maximum full-time government student loans; and
- maintain registration in a minimum of 4.5 credit units per term (3.0 credit units for students with a permanent disability)
Former youth in care
Financial assistance is available for students who were formerly in care in BC. Learn about the support you can access.
External awards
External awards are offered by organizations outside UVic.
Government and other award programs are subject to change at any time. Please check with the organizations offering these awards for the most current information.
External awards for:
Indigenous Nation funding
Some Nations offer funding for students. If you need help finding out whether your Nation has funding opportunities and how to access them, we're here to help.
Learn more about services for Indigenous students at UVic.