JIBC General Student Bursary

The Justice Institute of BC recognizes the personal and financial commitment students make to pursue their educational goals. The JIBC bursary program provides financial assistance to applicants who primarily demonstrate unmet financial need during their period of study. Bursaries are intended to offset the costs of tuition, mandatory fees, books, supplies, etc.

Value

The JIBC general student bursary is offered in denominations of $1,000, $1,500, and $2,000. Bursary amounts awarded will normally not exceed 60% of tuition for a student’s program of study.

Please note that bursary funds may be held in a student account for up to one year from the date awarded.

Who Should Apply

To apply for the JIBC general student bursary, applicants are encouraged to meet the bursary deadline closest to the start of their program or while attending classes. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person

Applicants may apply for a JIBC general student bursary pending acceptance into a JIBC program

Applicants must be eligible for and/or enrolled in a full or part-time JIBC program worth a total minimum of ten credits. Students granted bursaries will not have access to the funds until they are enrolled in a program of ten credits or more

Applicants must demonstrate financial need not met by other available sources of funding including student loans, grants, sponsorship, work income etc.

Applicants must document financial need by completing the JIBC general student bursary application form and signing the declaration. Supporting documentation may be requested to verify information contained in the application form

Deadline

Annually there are three application deadlines:

March 31

July 31

November 30

Students will be notified whether or not they have been selected for a bursary 2-4 weeks after the application deadline. This notification will include information on how bursary funds are disbursed.

Application Form

Please download and complete the JIBC Bursary Application form and send to:

Financial Aid & Awards
JIBC
715 McBride Blvd
New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4 

Last updated April 18, 2012