About this Award

BC Tech Scholarship Program provides grants to exceptional students pursuing a post-secondary education in technology in BC. With over 100 scholarships handed out to date, many to students from groups traditionally under-represented in BC’s tech sector, most past recipients today work in tech or tech-enabled businesses in BC. We are excited to welcome applicants for 2025!

Applications are open until Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, 11:59PM PST.

Who Should Apply?

Eligible disciplines include:

  1. AI
  2. Biotech
  3. Business & Technology
  4. Cleantech
  5. Computer Science
  6. Cybersecurity
  7. Data Science
  8. Digital Media
  9. Engineering
  10. Entrepreneurship
  11. IT & Applied Technology Management
  12. Product Management
  13. Other technical programs

Scholarship winners will be celebrated during the 2026 Technology Impact Awards, where they will be recognized for their achievements.

2026 Grant Amounts

  • $2,500 for up to 2 current university and college students
  • $1,500 for up to 2 grade 12 graduates entering post-secondary

Scholarship Criteria

University and college applicants must:

  • Show passion for the technology sector, involvement in the tech community, and desire to leave a mark in the future of technology;
  • Be a full-time student continuing studies in 2026 at a publicly funded or private BC-based post-secondary educational program including microcredential certifications;
  • Be a permanent resident, landed immigrant or Canadian citizen; and
  • Have a minimum 3.4 GPA.

Graduating grade 12 applicants must:

  • Show passion for the technology sector, involvement in the tech community, and desire to leave a mark in the future of technology;
  • Be accepted into a publicly funded or private BC-based post-secondary educational program beginning in 2026*;
  • Be a permanent resident, landed immigrant or Canadian citizen; and
  • Have a minimum 3.4 GPA.

* Graduating Grade 12 students who have not yet received a letter of enrolment are still eligible to apply. Once shortlisted, proof of enrolment will be required by 31 May 2026.

Queries : tias@wearebctech.com

Applicant Information

Please include accurate and complete Applicant Contact Information in the section below. BC Tech Scholarship information and updates will be sent directly to the applicant contact including next steps should you be selected as the scholarship recipient.
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4. Two (2) reference letters addressed to the BC Tech Association (15%) *

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An essay (max. 1000 words – worth 60%) touching on all of the following:*

  • Your experiences, passion, and involvement in the technology sector
  • Your academic achievements and career aspirations
  • How you have overcome challenges to achieve excellence
  • Why do you deserve this scholarship and how will it help you to achieve your goals

Please confirm your BC Tech Membership status below.*


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