Columbia Foundation Scholarships

The Columbia Institute is committed to lifelong learning that benefits all segments of society. UFCW Local 1518 supports the efforts of the Columbia Institute, and Local 1518 members are encouraged to apply for these two awards.

1. Lifelong Learning Scholarship Program

2. Dennis McGann Bursary

1. Lifelong Learning Scholarship Program
The Columbia Institute Awards program is one of the few scholarship programs designed to support the financial needs of adult learners interested in re-training and skills development. Join the growing community of Columbia Award winners.

The Columbia Institute is now accepting applications for its 2004 Awards Program. You may be eligible to receive one of 14 scholarships valued at $1000 each and is renewable for a second year.

Please note our format has changed slightly. In order to accommodate varying school schedules, we will be awarding seven scholarships twice a year. Term 1 will be from July 1st to December 31st and Term 2 will be from January 1st to June 30th.

To be eligible, you must be:

  • 24 or older
  • BC resident
  • Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
  • Not currently enrolled in a training or academic program (pre-requisite courses do not count as enrolment)
How to Apply: Applications are also available by contacting your local Post Secondary Institution, Union Office, or Human Resources Development Canada office.

Please Mail your applications to:
Awards Program
Columbia Institute
1200 - 1166 Alberni St.
Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3

Fax your applications to:
Attn: Awards
(604) 408-2525
If you have any questions about applying for an award, please read our FAQ or contact our Awards Administrator.

2. Dennis McGann Bursary

The Columbia Foundation, the Canadian Union of Public Employees British Columbia (CUPE BC), Canadian Association of Labour Media (CALM), NOW Communications, and the McGann family have established the Dennis McGann Bursary. This exciting new bursary program is designed for those studying or planning to study Communications who demonstrate a commitment to the issues and actions affecting working people.

One $1000 bursary will be awarded to a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant who is enrolling or enrolled in full or part time Communications studies at an accredited public post-secondary institution in Canada. Financial need must be demonstrated. This bursary also considers community service. The deadline for applications is August 1st.

Dennis McGann Bursary Information Sheet

Dennis McGann Bursary Application Form


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