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Scholarships and awards

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Powering tomorrow's leaders

Just as we work to build a more sustainable future, students across British Columbia are advancing their post-secondary education. We support the next generation of engineers, electricians, and other skilled professionals who will help power the province. Our scholarships recognize future leaders and support education in areas connected to our operations and workforce needs.

Scholarship programs

Select the following links to view information about specific awards programs:

BC Hydro post-secondary scholarships

Our student awards are administered through post-secondary institutions across the province. For more information, please visit the websites of the below institutions or organizations.

Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC)

  • ASTTBC/BC Hydro Technology Awards are awarded to students from ASTTBC-recognized technology programs at B.C. post-secondary institutions (three awards of $1,000 each).

British Columbia Institute of Technology

  • School of Construction and the Environment, and School of Energy:

    • Mechanical Engineering program (one award of $2,000).
    • Electrical Engineering program (one award of $2,000).
    • Civil Engineering program (one award of $2,000).

  • School of Energy, specific to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program:

    • Electrical Power and Industrial Control option (two awards of $2,000 each).
    • Telecommunications and Networks option, or Computer Control Technology option (one award of $2,000).

Engineering and Geoscience Education Foundation BC

  • BC Hydro – Engineers and Geoscientists BC Scholarships are awarded to students studying in accredited engineering, geology, environmental geoscience, or geophysics programs at post-secondary institutions in B.C. (six awards of $3,000 each).

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

  • Automotive Service Technician program (two awards of $2,000 each).
  • Millwright program (two awards of $2,000 each).
  • Environmental Protection Technology program – Second Year (four awards of $2,000 each).

University of Northern British Columbia

  • Scholarships are awarded to students majoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, with a minor in Global Environmental Change or an interest in energy conservation or environmental best practices (three awards of $2,000 each).
     

Indigenous scholarships

Our Indigenous Scholarship program supports Indigenous students from B.C. First Nations and Indigenous permanent residents of B.C. pursuing post-secondary education in programs aligned with careers at BC Hydro.

We offer:

  • $2,000 scholarships for students enrolled in part-time post-secondary programs.
  • $5,000 scholarships for students enrolled in full-time post-secondary programs.
  • $8,000 Randy Brant Memorial Award for the top overall applicant in the Indigenous Scholarship program.

 

BC Hydro endowments

We provide province-wide endowment scholarships through a range of post-secondary institutions. For more information, please visit the websites of the following institutions.