This page is currently being updated for 2026/2027.
Attendance Matters
Please remember that your school attendance will usually be considered as part of your scholarship and bursary applications. Even if applications do not ask about attendance, any teachers you ask to write reference letters will likely check your attendance. Please make sure that parents/guardians contact the office to excuse your absences if you miss school for a legitimate reason. Absences should be excused in a timely manner.
Scholarships Google Classroom
Join the EMCS Scholarships Google Classroom for information and updates about scholarships and bursaries. (More info soon.)
EMCS Financial Aid Playbook
This step-by-step guide is available in the EMCS Scholarships Google Classroom. We recommend you print a copy.
Scholarship Database
The EMCS Scholarship Database contains over 160 scholarships and bursaries. The database is updated throughout the year so check back often.
For External Awards, students are responsible for confirming details including application deadlines, application requirements, etc.
Log in to the Scholarship Database: EMCS Scholarship Database
Password: available in the EMCS Scholarships Google Classroom
Types of Awards in the EMCS Scholarship Database
- School Awards
- Local Awards
- SD62 Awards
- External Awards
A useful summary of the four types of awards and who to submit your applications to:
Types of Awards in the EMCS Scholarship Database
Other Scholarship Websites
- Scholar Tree
- BC Scholarships
- Yconic
- Student Awards
- Student Scholarships
- Scholarships Canada
- Education Planner BC
- Student Aid BC (information on student loans, grants, scholarships)
Students with disabilities should visit the following sites:
- Cerebral Palsy Association of BC This site has links to many scholarships and bursaries for students with disabilities.
- Disability Awards This site is a scholarship portal for Canadian students with disabilities.
Indigenous Students:
Post-Secondary Financial Aid Websites
Visit the financial aid website of the school(s) you plan to attend for information on entrance awards and bursaries. You’ll be automatically considered for some awards. Others will require that you complete an application.
Meet With Your School Counsellor
Book regular appointments with your school counsellor starting early in the school year for assistance with the award application process. Your counsellor can look over your scholarship resume, letter of application, etc.
References
Most scholarship/bursary applications require letters of reference from school staff and/or community members.
When requesting reference letters from school staff members, use this EMCS Scholarship and Bursary Reference Request Form. A minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required.
Transcript
To request a school transcript from our office, submit a Transcript Request Form.
You can access your Ministry of Education and Child Care transcript via your Student Transcripts Service (STS) account. On your dashboard, click “View Your Transcript”. You will have the option to save/print a PDF of your transcript. You can save a PDF of your transcript on your computer.
Thank You Letters
Before June, create a draft/template of a thank you letter that you will send to donors of any awards you receive. See the template provided in the EMCS Financial Aid Playbook.
Sample Scholarship Resumes
Sample Letters of Application