Financial Aid and Awards
Invest in your future
With the latest labour market survey for BC saying that 75% of the one million jobs expected over the next decade will require post-secondary education, your investment in your education is more important than ever. Not sure where to start? Setting up an appointment with our Financial Assistance and Awards Advisor is a great place to begin.
2025 Entrance Bursary
The 2025/26 Entrance Bursary application opens March 15, 2025. Deadline to apply: July 15, 2025.
The College of the Rockies Entrance Bursary Program is open to first-year students entering a full-time post-secondary program at College of the Rockies. Bursaries range from $250 to $2,000 for students who demonstrate financial need.
Entrance Bursary Information
Government Assistance
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

Entrance Bursaries and Awards
Apply if you are coming to the College for the first time in September.
Deadline to apply: July 15, 2025

EVR Scholarship
Apply if you are entering COTR in the Heavy Mechanical or Electrician Foundation program in the fall or winter semester
Deadline to apply:
July 15 / January 15

Indigenous Scholarships & Awards
Apply if you self-identify as Indigenous.

Scholarships and Awards for Current Students
Applications open: January 2026
Award Recipients
Check out past award recipients.
Entrance Scholarships
Applications open: January 2026
Adult Upgrading Grant & Awards
Apply if you are currently Upgrading for Academic and Career Entry (UACE).
Bursaries and Awards for Current Students
Applications open: September 2025
International Student Excellence Scholarship
Applications open: January 2026
Former Youth in Care
Apply for this tuition waiver if you were formerly a youth in care.
External Award Opportunities
Apply for these government and community-sponsored awards.