Building a better future bursary: Post Secondary Applications

Deadline for post secondary applications: June 15th, 2026

Application packages are available here: https://syilx.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-ONA-Building-a-Better-Future-Application_Post-Secondary.pdf

Entire application must be submitted together all in one email and emailed to tmontgomery@syilx.org

For more information on the bursaries please visit: https://syilx.org/about-us/operations/building-a-better-future-bursary/post-secondary-bursaries/

The Building a Better Future initiative provides financial support to eligible Syilx Okanagan Nation members. This scholarship, bursary and award initiative recognizes student perseverance and achievement to encourage our members to continue their educational pursuits. These scholarships, bursaries and awards are for students graduating this Spring of 2026 and/or students starting or continuing a post-secondary program in the fall of 2026. 

Available Bursaries for Post-Secondary Students

·    POST SECONDARY APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 15, 2026

·    $1500 Education for Life Award (2 available) sponsored by FortisBC

·    $1500 Surveying, Mapping, or Geomatics Bursary sponsored by EMB

·    $1500 Business Bursary sponsored by EMB

·    $1500 Walking My Learning Forward Award sponsored by EMB

·    $3500 Engineering Scholarship sponsored by EMB

·    $3000 Women Uplifting Women Leadership Award gifted by Community Member Buffy Mills

**All Syilx students are welcome to apply for multiple awards. Please note that 2026 high school graduates are eligible to apply for the post-secondary bursaries specific to their field of study.