MY ONLINE COURSES

Student Financial Services

JIBC General Student Bursary

Description

The Justice Institute of BC recognizes the personal and financial commitment students make to pursue their educational goals. The JIBC bursary program, supported by the JIBC Foundation, 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. For additional information about the JIBC general student bursary please see FAQs.

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.

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
  • 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 15

July 15

November 15

Application Form

Click here for the JIBC general student bursary application. Currently, this application is not available for online return submission. Please fax your completed application to 604.528.5653 or mail to:

Student Awards & Financial Aid Advisor, Justice Institute of BC, 715 McBride Blvd., New Westminster, BC, V3L 5T4

* Failure to complete all sections of the JIBC general student bursary application form may result in disqualification of your application

* Bursary funds may be held in a student account for up to one year from the date awarded


© JIBC