June 2025 - 

The BCPVPA is very pleased to announce that twenty $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to students who are graduating from the BC public school system, and who will be proceeding to post-secondary education. Ten scholarships have been awarded to the children of BCPVPA members, and ten to other graduating applicants.

The 2025 recipients of the BCPVPA’s Student Scholarships are from all across the province, from both urban centres and rural communities. This year’s recipients have paired their significant academic pursuits with deep community involvement. Some have been leaders in sharing Indigenous history, culture, and language in their schools and communities, and others have focused on advancing anti-racism education, supporting mental health in schools, and leading community/global fundraising activities. The recipients are embarking on career paths that include education, trades, nursing and medicine, criminology, social justice, business, culinary arts, and engineering.

Each story introduced to our 2025 scholarship committee by the applicants clearly demonstrated their passion for learning and for their communities. We are grateful for the effort behind each of the submissions, and we wish all of the applicants the best in their future pursuits.

BCPVPA Student Scholarships

Each year, the BCPVPA awards scholarships to up to 20 students who are graduating from the BC public school system and proceeding to post-secondary education. The successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each. The BCPVPA offers this opportunity in the spring, to align with graduation and other scholarship application timelines.

Applicants are assessed on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership within the school and community.

Applicants who are pursuing education in trades, technical, and career fields, as well as those entering universities and colleges, are encouraged to apply.

• Up to 10 scholarships are reserved for the children of BCPVPA members.

• Up to 8 scholarships are awarded to other graduating students.

• Up to 2 scholarships are awarded to Indigenous students.

Applications for the 2026 Scholarships will open Spring 2026.