• Four (4x) $2,500/scholarship awards
  • are awarded to outstanding high school graduates, undergrads/graduates, and trade students.

• One (1x) $2,500/scholarship – Dr. Julie Nguyen Medical award
  • awarded to a medical student.

• Two (2x) $1,000/bursary awards

• One (1x) $1,000/bursary Dr. Julie Nguyen Medical award
  • awarded to undergraduates admitted to science programs and intend to enter medical school.

The VPABC Scholarship is awarded to student who meets the following criteria:

• Currently, or will be enrolled in any Public Post-Secondary Institutions or Trade Schools in September of this year.
• One of the student’s parents must be a Vietnamese descendant, OR the student must have been volunteering in a Vietnamese-Canadian non-profit organization.
• Achieved a minimum of 3.5 GPA (high school graduate) & 3.0 GPA for post-secondary institutions and trade school.
• Have a proven track record of volunteering in non-profit organizations in BC (Volunteering with Vietnamese-Canadian organizations is optional) OR involved in any Provincial or National sport or academic teams. Consideration will also be given to any employment by the student to help fund their education or ease their families’ financial burdens, and which may have affected their ability to engage in extensive volunteer works.
• British Columbia must be student’s home.
• The student has not received VPABC Scholarship Award for the past four (4) years.

The VPABC Bursary is awarded to the student who meets the following criteria:

• Currently, or will be enrolled in any Public Post-Secondary Institutions or Trade Schools in British Columbia in September of this year.
• One of the student’s parents must be a Vietnamese descendant, OR the student must have been volunteering in a Vietnamese-Canadian non-profit organization for more than twelve months.
• The student has not received a VPABC Bursary Award for the past four (4) years.
• British Columbia must be the student’s home.

• Notice of enrollment or welcome letter from Public Post-Secondary Institutions/Trade Schools in British Columbia.
• Proof that you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Please provide proof that at least one of your parents is of Vietnamese descent OR proof that you have been volunteering in a Vietnamese-Canadian non-profit organization for more than twelve months by way of a letter of reference.
• Most recent report card.
• Certification letters (can also be reference letters) from non-profit organizations that you have been volunteering for more than twelve months, OR Provincial/Nations teams that you are their members
• Two reference letters (preferably at least one from non-profit organizations for which you volunteer OR from Provincial/National teams OR an employer)
• Your Essay & Your Resume
• Essay: “Please write a short essay of up to 600 words discussing your commitment to helping the Vietnamese-Canadian community in BC, and discuss your vision to develop and strengthen the community by including specific strategies or examples in your response.”

• Notice of enrollement or welcome letter from Public Post-Secondary Institutions/Trade Schools in British Columbia.
• Proof that you’re Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Proof that at least one of your parents is of Vietnamese descen OR proof you have been volunteering in a Vietnamese-Canadian non-profit organization for more than twelve months by way of letter of reference.
• Your 2024 Tax Assessment (including your parents’ Tax Assessment if you’re high school student graduate)
• Two reference letters (preferrably at least one from friends or organizations who can certify your current hardship situation)
• Your Essay & Your Resume
• Essay: “Please write a short essay up to 600 words describing your background and your journey to your present situation. Please detail your current hardships, including finance, and how they have not deterred you from pursuing post-secondary or trade education. Explain how this bursary award would alleviate your situation and aid in achieving your educational goals.”

To apply for the VPABC Scholarship, please submit the application to
student@vpabc.ca by the deadline. 

 Application Deadline: July 15, 2025