Indigenous scholarships & bursaries

We help students pursue post-secondary education

Our scholarships and bursaries are available to Indigenous students from B.C. First Nations or Indigenous permanent residents of B.C. who are studying at an accredited post-secondary institution in a program that matches a career at BC Hydro.

Awards, scholarships, and bursaries available

We have three different financial awards available:

Memorial award

One Randy Brant Memorial Award of $8,000 is awarded to our top applicant, based on a combination of academic achievement, community involvement, and pursuit of a career at BC Hydro.

Scholarships

$5,000 scholarships are available to full-time students in degree, diploma, certificate, or technical/trades programs related to BC Hydro careers.

Bursaries

$2,000 bursaries are available to part-time students in degree, diploma, certificate, or technical/trades programs related to BC Hydro careers.

How to apply

Applications are now closed for the 2024/2025 scholarship program.

Eligible areas of study

We support students in trades, diploma, and degree programs that are related to the work we do. The lists below include programs that we consider as potential stepping stones to a future career with us. 

If you're in a program you think is relevant to the work we do, please email us before you apply and we'll let you know if it's eligible.

Contact us

If you have questions about the program or would like more information, please email us.