Financial awards
English Proficiency Award
This award is for students who show strong academic preparedness through high English assessment scores.
You must meet one of the following English assessment scores:
- Overall IELTS 7.0/TOEFL iBT 94/CAEL 67/PTE 65 - $1,000
- Overall IELTS 7.5/TOEFL iBT 102/CAEL 74/PTE 76 or above - $1,500
- Overall Duolingo English Test 120 or higher - $1,000
You must submit accepted English assessment results at the time of application. Resubmitting results later won't be considered for this award.
If you qualify for this one-time award you will be notified after enrolment. You can accept the award once your full-time student status is confirmed after the add/drop date of your first semester. The award is automatically applied to your student account to be used towards your tuition. This award amount doesn't have cash value and can't be refunded to students.
University Pathway Entrance Scholarships for International Students (SD70, 71, 72)
This award is to acknowledge and encourage international high school students in NIC campus regions to continue their studies in Canada. Each district has up to four scholarships of $2,000.
You must be a School District 70, 71 or 72 Grade 12 graduate who has applied to participate in one of the following programs and will continue to study on a study permit at NIC:
- University of Victoria Guaranteed/Dual Admission through Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Engineering Foundation Certificate or University Transfer programs
- Emily Carr University Guaranteed Admission in Fine Arts
- Alberta University of the Arts Pathway program in Fine Arts
- Vancouver Island University Dual Admission or Education Pathway including humanities, social sciences, and sciences through Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or University Transfer programs
- University of Northern British Columbia Dual Admission
You must submit your application before June 1. Later applications will only be considered if the scholarships haven't all been awarded. Apply early!
Submit a one-page letter describing your past journey and future goals directly to study@nic.bc.ca by August 15. Please use the subject line “University Pathway Awards”. You may be selected based on academic achievement. If you're the recipient you'll be informed of your selection one month before the start of your program.
You can accept this one-time award once your full-time student status is confirmed after the add/drop date of your first semester. The award is automatically applied to your student account to be used towards your tuition. This award amount doesn't have cash value and can't be refunded.
*subject to funding/availability
Language Pathway Student Awards
This award is provided to support international students at NIC’s partner English pathway schools to continue their post-secondary studies.
You must be an applicant from an NIC Language Pathway.
Amount: $1,000 for each student up to three students each intake.
Submit a one-page letter describing your past journey and future goals sent directly to study@nic.bc.ca by August 15. Late applications may be accepted based on availability of funding. We must receive your application before the start of your NIC program.
You can accept this one-time award once your full-time student status is confirmed after the add/drop date of your first semester. The award is automatically applied to your student account to be used towards your tuition. This award amount doesn't have cash value and can't be refunded.
International Entrance Award
NIC offers entrance awards to support and recognize successful applicants as they
begin their studies. Each award is valued at $1,000 CAD, providing students with financial
assistance as they transition into their academic programs. These awards help encourage
a strong start to their studies and demonstrate NIC’s commitment to supporting student
success from the moment they are admitted.*
To be considered for an NIC International Entrance Award, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be an international student applying to study at NIC.
- Receive an offer of admission to an NIC academic program for the upcoming intake.
- Meet all program admission requirements, including English language proficiency.
- Confirm their seat by the deadline, including payment of any required tuition or deposits.
- Enroll in and maintain good standing status in their first semester at NIC.
- Remain in good academic standing throughout the first semester of study.
*Note: Awards are available to eligible applicants until funds are fully allocated. The award amount of $1,000 will be applied directly toward the student’s tuition in their first semester.
If you receive this one-time award you'll be notified upon enrolment. The award is automatically applied to your student account to be used towards your tuition once your full-time student status is confirmed after the add/drop date of your first semester. This award amount doesn't have cash value and can't be refunded to students.
