1. What is the Premier’s One World Scholarship?
The Premier’s One World Scholarships recognize academic and meritorious achievement by supporting students wishing to pursue post-secondary education abroad for one semester or two consecutive academic semesters. The studies must lead to a credential at the student's home institution that requires at least two years of full-time study.
2. Where can I get an application for this scholarship?
Download the application form will be made avaialble on the "How to Apply" section of this website, or contact the One World Scholarship representative at any public post-secondary institution in British Columbia.
3. Where do I send my application for consideration?
Completed application forms and all required documentation must be received by the One World Scholarship representative at your home institution no later than May 16.
4. What is the deadline to submit my application?
The deadline for applications for the Premier’s One World Scholarships is May 16th.
5. What if I don’t have everything required by the deadline? Can I send information in later?
No. Only complete applications with all required documentation received by the deadline will be considered. Incomplete applications will be returned.
6. Do I need to provide an unofficial transcript of marks?
Yes. An unofficial transcript of your post-secondary education up until the point of application will help both you and your One World Scholarship representative decide if you are eligible for this scholarship. An unofficial transcript should be readily available through your institution, either online or through the registrar’s office, and will give you an idea of your current GPA.
7. When will I know if I have won a scholarship?
You will be notified if you have been chosen to receive an award by July 30th in the year you apply.
8. Can I get my application/supporting documentation back after it is considered for this scholarship?
Complete applications with supporting documentation that have been forwarded for adjudication will not be returned. After having been considered in the adjudication process, they become the property of the adjudication committee chair appointed by the Irving K. Barber B.C. Scholarship Society. Documents will be held in confidence subject to the disclosure provisions of the applicable privacy legislation for at least one year.
Any applications that are determined to be incomplete will be returned to you by the institution you are applying to and will not be sent on for adjudication.
9. Why can’t students in private post-secondary schools apply for this scholarship?
The eligibility criteria for this scholarship are determined by the board of directors of the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society. The scholarships are funded from an endowment fund that was established for the purpose of supporting students within the public post-secondary system.
10. If I am not successful, can I appeal?
There is no appeal process. The decisions of the adjudication committees are final, and all available scholarships will be awarded based on their determinations. If you think the committee did not follow correct procedures or did not properly consider your application, you should advise the adjudication committee chair in writing. Letters should be sent to:
Irving K. Barber B.C. Scholarship Society
Adjudication Committee Chair
#109 – 645 Fort St.
Victoria, BC V8W 1G2
11. Who decides which students will be awarded the funding?
Students apply to their respective institution for these scholarships. The institution then nominates one of their student applicants to a centralized adjudication committee, along with one alternate. The central adjudication committee then selects up to 10 recipients of the Premier’s Scholarship.
12. What is government’s role in this scholarship?
Government contributed the $12-million to establish an international endowment to fund this scholarship program. Three government representatives also sit on the 10-member board of the Irving K. Barber B.C. Scholarship Society.
13. What is the Victoria Foundation’s role in this scholarship?
The Victoria Foundation and the Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society have partnered in managing and awarding scholarships from the fund. Under the partnership, the Victoria Foundation administers and coordinates the Society’s scholarship programs including receiving screened applications from sending institutions, forwarding applications on to the adjudication committee for consideration, and communicating with scholarship applicants.