Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
The 2010-2011 Financial Aid and Awards Student Guide is now available. Click on the link below to view scholarships, awards, and bursaries for 2010-2011.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM FINANCIAL AID AND AWARDS: A number of awards requiring a special application package will be available to apply for before the start of the Fall 2010 term. Check back soon as application packages will be posted on this website as they become available. Deadlines will be marked on each application. Awards include*
Awards for Aboriginal Students
Awards for Business
Entrance Awards
Awards for Female Student
Awards for Male Students
Miscellaneous Awards
Squamish Campus Awards
Sunshine Coast Campus Awards
*Award list subject to change
ESL Students
Five (5) awards are available for ESL students. For more information, please 'click' on the following ESL Handout
Applying for University Administered Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Students may apply for scholarships, bursaries and awards administered by Capilano University. Applications are available to students online (deadlines below) and for select awards, in paper format (pdf), available through this website and/or the program department. Completed applications must be submitted by the deadline listed on this website or on the individual paper application as printed. Late applications will not be accepted.
2010/2011 Application Deadlines
Fall Term (September to December)
September 20, 2010 @ 4:30 p.m.
Spring Term (January to April)
January 19, 2011 @ 4:30 p.m.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria for University Scholarships
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50
- Completion of at least 12 credits at the 100 level or higher at Capilano University
- Current enrolment in at least 12 credits at the 100 level or higher at Capilano University
- New students enrolled in their first semester at Capilano University may only be considered for the First Semester Award
Minimum Eligibility Criteria for University Bursaries and Awards
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
- Completion of at least 9 credits* at the 100 level or higher at Capilano University
- Current enrolment in at least 9 credits* at the 100 level or higher at Capilano University
- New students enrolled in their first semester at Capilano University may only be considered for the First Semester Award
* 6 credits for students with permanent disabilities who have been approved by the Disability Services department at Capilano University to study at the reduced course load (supporting documentation will be required).
Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Office, need not met by other available sources of funding including student loans, grants, funds from sponsorship, work income, financial assistance from family, etc.
Other Eligibility Criteria
Some awards are available to students in any program. Other awards may have restrictions based on the donor’s request such as:
- Restricted to students enrolled in a specific program of study
- Restricted to students enrolled in a specific year of a program
- Restricted to students active in the University or community
- Restricted to students residing in a specific city/area
- Restricted to students with disabilities or training to work with persons with disabilities
- Restricted to students with a First Nations heritage
Financial Aid and Awards Online Scholarship, Bursaries and Awards Search
Award recipients will be notified by mail. To maintain student confidentiality, the Financial Aid and Awards Office does not confirm award notification by phone. Please ensure your mailing address is correct with the Registrar's Office