There are a number of scholarships and prizes designated to students in either the MLIS or MAS program. These are awarded in the spring each year upon the recommendation of the School to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Students do not need to apply for these awards since all students are considered, with the exception of the Amy Hutcheson Scholarships in Library Services for Children, for which students must apply to the School's Graduate Advisor. Bursaries Bursaries are awarded through the Awards and Financial Aid Office on the basis of financial need. There are a number of unrestricted bursaries in addition to those designated to certain areas of study or those meeting specific criteria.
Priority is given to students who have also applied for government loans.
To be considered for any of these bursaries students should submit an application to the Office of Awards and Financial Aid in Brock Hall. Application forms are available after September 1 and must be submitted by October 1. In addition, residency in BC must be established according to federal-provincial criteria. Students from provinces other than BC may qualify for assistance through their own provinces. The amount of assistance is based on a standard means test developed by the federal and provincial governments.