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Indigenous scholarships

Supporting students in their educational journey

We offer several options to support Indigenous students (B.C. First Nations or Indigenous permanent residents of British Columbia) pursuing post-secondary education in programs aligned with careers at BC Hydro.

Austin Whitney is sitting atop Howe Sound Lookout.
BC Hydro scholarships enabled this Xaxli’p community member to complete a computer science degree at Simon Fraser University.

Scholarships available

Randy Brant Memorial Award

This $8,000 award is granted to our top applicant each year. The recipient is selected based on academic achievement, community involvement, and dedication to a career at BC Hydro.

Scholarships

We also offer scholarships to support students at different stages of their educational journey:

  • $5,000 scholarships for full-time students enrolled in degree, diploma, certificate, or technical/trades programs related to BC Hydro careers.
  • $2,000 scholarships for part-time students pursuing similar programs.

Areas of study

We provide support for students in programs that relate to the work we do.

Whether you're in trades, diploma, or degree programs, your field of study may be eligible for our scholarships.

Eligible programs

  • Trades programs: Foundations, electricians, mechanics, machinists, industrial mechanics, automotive service technician, construction craft worker, heavy equipment operator, power line technician and more.
  • Diploma and degree programs: engineering (mechanical / civic / electrical), business, finance, environmental studies, law, anthropology, biology, human resources, and others related to BC Hydro careers.

If your program isn't listed, but you believe it aligns with BC Hydro careers, please contact us to confirm eligibility.

Apply now

Scholarship applications for the 2025–2026 school year are open from March 10 to May 31, 2025.

To apply, complete the Indigenous scholarship application form [PDF, 334 KB] and submit it along with the other required documents to our team via email.

Recognizing excellence

We celebrate the excellence of our BC Hydro scholarships winners, chosen for their academic achievement, community involvement, and dedication to a career at BC Hydro.

Contact us

For questions or more information about the program, email us.
 

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