Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards

Scholarships are given to students for academic achievement. Some scholarships also look at a combination of top marks, extra-curricular activities or other special achievements.

If you’re an international student, visit Funding for International Students for more information.

The following minimum eligibility criteria applies to all scholarships administered by Financial Aid & Awards at Capilano University, unless otherwise specified:

1. Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Convention Refugee
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 at Capilano University¹ 
3. Completion of a minimum of 9 credits at the 100-level or higher at Capilano University ^2 3 
4. Current enrolment in a minimum of 9 credits at the 100-level or higher at Capilano University ³ 

¹ 80% admission GPA for entrance awards, unless otherwise specified.

² Not applicable for entrance awards.

³ Six credits for students registered with Accessibility Services at Capilano University. 

Awards are given based on a combination of top marks, athletic achievement, extra-curricular activities or other special achievements, and sometimes are also based on financial need.

If you’re an international student, visit Funding for International Students for more information.

Minimum eligibility criteria apply to all awards administered by Financial Aid and Awards at Capilano University unless otherwise specified:

1. Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Convention Refugee
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at Capilano University¹ 
3. Completion of a minimum of 9 credits at the 100-level or higher at Capilano University ^{2, 3} 
4. Current enrolment in a minimum of 9 credits at the 100-level or higher at Capilano University ³ 
5. Demonstration of financial need (where applicable) as assessed by Financial Aid and Awards

¹ 70% admission GPA for entrance awards, unless otherwise specified.

² Not applicable for entrance awards.

³ Six credits for students registered with Accessibility Services at Capilano University.

Bursaries are given based on financial need and are available to domestic full-time and part-time students.

Minimum eligibility criteria applies to all bursaries administered by Financial Aid and Awards at Capilano University, unless otherwise specified:

1. Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Convention Refugee
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 at Capilano University¹
3. Completion of a minimum of 9 credits at the 100-level or higher at Capilano University ^{2, 3}
4. Current enrolment in a minimum of 9 credits at the 100-level or higher at Capilano University ³
5. Demonstration of financial need, as assessed by Financial Aid and Awards 

¹ 70% admission GPA for entrance awards, unless otherwise specified.

² Not applicable for entrance awards.

³ Six credits for students registered with Accessibility Services at Capilano University.

If this is your first term studying at CapU, you may be eligible to receive the First Term Bursary for new students who demonstrate financial need.

Minimum eligibility criteria:

1. Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Convention Refugee
2. Current enrolment in a minimum of nine credits at the 100-level or higher in your first term of study at Capilano University ¹ 
3. Demonstration of financial need, as assessed by Financial Aid and Awards

¹ Six credits for students registered with Accessibility Services at Capilano University.