Welcome to BCIT on the Coast Salish Territory
BCIT is committed to the success of Aboriginal students, and Aboriginal Services is here to serve as a welcoming 'home away from home'.
Financial Aid Deadlines Approaching:
- * New - FortisBC Sustainable Energy Management Advanced Certificate (SEMAC) Grant Application
- Thank you to all the Aboriginal Grads, Mentors and Alumni for attending our June, 2016 ceremony! Check out pictures here [Photos]
- B.C. Access Grant for labour market priorities - ongoing - apply with BCIT Financial Aid
- Emergency fund - drop in and ask for application
- The Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society 2016 applications now closed
- Indspire - Indigenous Education Bursary and Scholarships - November 1, 2016 and apprenticeship ongoing
- Please note The Norma Rose Point Student Success Grant for Aboriginal Students deadlines are:
- Technology : January 30 , 2017
- Trades: January 30, 2017
- Apprenticeship completion - inquire at Aboriginal Services
- BCIT 2017 Bursaries Deadline [PDF] - January 30, 2017
- BCIT Student Financial Aid and Awards External Aboriginal Awards flyer [PDF]
- Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool - Check this out!
"Here is the place to nourish your mind, body and inner self. Here is the place to fulfill your goals through the guidance and the instruction of qualified trainers. The advantage of being a graduate from BCIT is you are recognized and accepted around the world.
Aboriginal Services has an open door policy, we greet you with an open mind and open heart, ready to help each student with the hurdles that life may throw your way. We encourage you to explore possibilities in advancing your skills in the field of your choice or wishes."
- Rose Point, Late Aboriginal Services Elder
Acknowledgement of Traditional Territories
Aboriginal Services acknowledges the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish on which our BCIT main campuses are located.