Supporting the Financial Needs of Students

The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society, in partnership with the Victoria Foundation, provides scholarships to students attending public post-secondary institutions both throughout the province of B.C. and internationally.


Smile College Transfer Students: Thanks to an unexpected pledge of support from Dr. Irving K. Barber, Transfer Scholarships will be offered in 2010.  Read more...

In 2010, scholarships are available for:

  1. Aboriginal people wanting to pursue post-secondary education (the deadline for applications has now passed)
  2. Students who are enrolled in a one-year study/work study program abroad which will earn credit towards a degree at a BC institution.
  3. Students taking cultural or language learning studies programs abroad.