BCIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
! The BCIA scholarship program will not be awarded in 2024 due to the restructuring of the scholarship !
To support future Agrologists to achieve their career in agrology, the BC Institute of Agrologists awards up to $1500 in scholarships in each category: graduate and undergraduate, respectively.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Scholarship applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Be currently enrolled in a degree program (online or hybrid) related to agrology at any recognized post-secondary institution;
- Undergraduate students must have completed at least two (2) years of an undergraduate degree program and be full-time students. They must have a B+ average academic achievement in the previous two (2) years with a minimum of 15 courses towards a degree in agrology‐related studies.
- Graduate students may be full or part-time students.
- Be a student member or a Registrant of BCIA ;
- Be Canadian or be a permanent resident of Canada;
- Submit an essay of 750-900 words (new essay question each year).
Submissions are evaluated on idea development, essay presentation, style, staying on topic, and understanding of the profession of agrology.
Scholarship recipients will have their photos and essay published in the BC Institute of Agrologists' promotional materials, social media, and website.
To submit your application, please enclose your essay, official transcripts, and a completed application form and email the package to Jasmine Wong at PD@bcia.com.