Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries are funding that the student does not need to repay.
Whether you are starting your very first semester or continuing your studies, a student award in the form of a scholarship or bursary can help you achieve your goals. Awards are available for full-time or part-time students in certificate, diploma or degree programs.
In order to apply for awards, you must have an Okanagan College ID number. You can view and apply for awards through your myOkanagan account.
SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION
SECTION 2: QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES
SECTION 3: PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
SECTION 4: INCOME/EXPENSES WORKSHEET
FINAL STEPS:
If you have any questions, please email Financial Aid & Awards: awards@okanagan.bc.ca
Students should complete the General Award Application before submitting the Additional Awards application.
SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION
SECTION 2: PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
SECTION 3: AWARDS TO APPLY FOR
Note: You do not need to submit the same document for multiple awards requiring it (e.g., reference letters, statements.)
FINAL STEPS:
If you have any questions, please email Financial Aid & Awards: awards@okanagan.bc.ca
For students that are entering or returning to studies at OC.
Fall semester
Application opens on July 1 and closes on September 15
Winter semester
Application opens on Dec 1 and closes on February 15
Summer semester
Application opens on April 15 and closes on May 3
For students that are entering or returning to studies at OC.
This application is for awards that require additional documentation or specific information relating to award criteria and should be completed after the General Awards application.
Fall semester
Application opens on July 1 and closes on September 15
Winter semester
Application opens on Dec 1 and closes on February 15
Summer semester
Application opens on April 15 and closes on May 31
For students who have or will complete their studies at Okanagan College by June of the current year
Application opens on March 1 and closes on May 31
For trades students who completed their studies between July 2026 to June 2027
Application opens on February 1 and closes on March 31
For Students going on an International Study Exchange.
Exchange award applications must be submitted prior to going on exchange.
Visit OC's Outbound Mobility page for additional information on financial support and awards related to studying aboard. In addition, see the External Awards section for more information on exchange awards through external organizations.
Fall exchange
Application opens on June 23 and closes on July 31
Winter exchange
Application opens on September 16 and closes on January 31
Summer exchange
Application opens on March 1 and closes on June 30
Up to 9 awards, paid as a tuition credit for first year tuition (not exceeding $5,000) for students exemplifying leadership and academic excellence. Students will be entering full-time studies in any degree, diploma or full time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a 100% course load. 80% will be considered under extenuating circumstances.
Up to 40 awards of up to $1000 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.
Three or more awards of $1000 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.
Up to four awards of $2500 each for students graduating from a secondary school located in Penticton or Summerland. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.
Two awards of $1000 for students entering the first year of full-time study in any university studies, degree, diploma, certificate or Trades Foundation program at the Penticton campus. Students must be registered in a minimum 60% courseload.
Two awards of $2400 for students entering full-time study in the social, physical, biological sciences, humanities or visual, practical or performing Arts at the Salmon Arm Campus. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.
One award of approximately $800 for students entering full time studies in any university studies, degree or diploma program or any full-time certificate in Trades, Health or Continuing Studies at the Vernon Campus. Students must be registered in a minimum 80% courseload.
Up to four awards of $6500 each for students entering a full time eligible foundation construction trades program and who have graduated from a BC Secondary School in the last 18 months. Students must be registered in a minimum 60% courseload.
**additional documentation will be accepted no later than March 15, 2027**
High School entrance awards are open to students who will be attending Okanagan College in the Fall. To apply for awards, you will need to apply through your myOkanagan portal. Login using your OC student email address (typically firstname.lastname@myokanagan.bc.ca) and password.
Prior to logging in you may need to setup the following:
Awards requirements (as soon as available or no later than the documentation deadline):
Please see individual award criteria for specific course load requirements.
If you receive an award, we ask that you acknowledge the generosity of the donor(s) by completing the online Student Recipient Profile and Thank You Form. There will be prompts within the form, where you can share with the donor how their donation has made an impact on you, about your aspirations, activities and future plans.
If you are attending an award presentation, you may bring a Letter of Thanks with you to share with the donor. To help students we have prepared a thank you letter template (Word Document). This is only a guide to help you compose your letter, your letter does not have to follow this format.
External awards are administered by organizations and agencies outside of OC. You can find additional award information below.
The Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation was created to recognize students who excel in their studies and contribute to the life of their institution or community by promoting inclusion, democracy and/or reconciliation.
Eligible students include BC residents, out-of-province and international students enrolled in an eligible program of study at Okanagan College and will be graduating from Okanagan College this academic year.
Awards are made possible thanks to generous community donors.