StrongerBC future skills grant

About the StrongerBC future skills grant

The StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) is here to help you pursue the future you want. The grant will cover up to $3,500 of eligible costs for select short-term skills training at public universities and colleges in BC.

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Eligible Programs

The following programs are eligible for the FSG.

• Activity Assistant
• Electric Vehicle Maintenance Technology
• Environmental Water Monitoring
• Special Event Planning

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Student Eligibility

To be eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant, you:

• Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person entitled to study in Canada.
• Must be BC residents and currently live in BC.
• Must be 19 years or older or have graduated high school by the start of your course/program.
• Must provide consent for College of the Rockies to disclose your information to the Province.
• Should not be receiving duplicative and/or overlapping funding to cover eligible costs (i.e. grants, loans, scholarships, or other funding that covers the same program costs as the StrongerBC future skills grant).

You should also understand that:

• FSG benefits may have tax implications
• The FSG is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500
• If you are receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment Assistance (BCEA), you must seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in a program
• The amount of FSG funding you receive is subject to review and audit.