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.
Eligible Programs
The following programs are eligible for the FSG.
- Activity Assistant – Waitlisted
- Environmental Water Monitoring – Waitlisted
- Special Event Planning – Waitlisted
- Summit Leadership Series – Accepting applications
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.
Confirm your FSG eligibility status
- Find a program that interests you and verify that you meet the admission requirements, and that the timing fits your schedule.
- Students interested in Environmental Water Monitoring, Special Event Planning, or Summit Leadership: Complete the online College of the Rockies Registration Application for the StrongerBC future skills grant form.
- Students interested in the Activity Assistant Program: Complete the application process at EducationPlannerBC .
- After submitting your registration application, you must also apply through the Ministry of Advanced Education and Future Skills grant funding application portal to verify your eligibility and submit your funding application. Please note that funded seats are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis, so it is recommended to submit your funding application as soon as possible after submitting your registration to the College.
If you have any additional questions please contact us at futureskills@cotr.bc.ca.
