1. What is the Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship?
This scholarship was established for B.C. students who are transferring from public colleges to complete their degree at another public post-secondary institution in B.C. The scholarship is named in honour of philanthropist Irving K. Barber, founder of Slocan Forest Products Ltd.
2. Where can I get an application for this scholarship?
Application forms are avaialble on the How To Apply page of this website.
3. Where do I send my application for consideration?
Completed application forms and all required documentation must be sent to the Financial Aid & Awards office at your sending institution.
4. What is the deadline to submit my application?
The application has to be received by the Financial Aid office at your sending institution no later than March 1st.
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 official transcript?
Yes. An official transcript of your post-secondary education up until the point of application will help you decide if you are eligible for this scholarship. An official transcript is available through your institution, either online or through the registrar's office, and show your current GPA. You can use a copy of this official transcript to help you find out if the courses you have taken are transferable by searching the BC Transfer Guide.
7. I won't complete my 54 credits (or equivalent) by the deadline. Can I still apply for this scholarship?
Yes. You are eligible to apply as long as you complete your 54 credits in the current scholarship year, and are transferring directly to your recieving institution.
8. Can I apply for the scholarship if I am transferring after completing the first year of my degree program?
No. You must complete at least 54 credits (or equivalent) for transfer into the degree program at your new institution to be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
9. When will I know if I have won a scholarship?
Notifications will be sent out to all applicants by May 30, 2012. However, to receive the scholarship cheque, you must continue to meet the eligibility criteria listed on the application. If you decided not to pursue your studies as shown in your application, you will not receive the scholarship.
10. 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 prior to adjudication.
11. If I am successful, how and when will I receive the award?
Scholarship cheques will be sent directly to successful applicants by
September 30th (2012 enrollment) or January 31st (2013 enrollment),
after confirmation of the successful student's enrollment in full-time
study. Please be sure to inform us of address changes.
12. Why can't students in private post-secondary schools take advantage of 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 transfer students within the public post-secondary system.
13. 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
14. Who decides which students will be awarded the funding?
Each application is sent to a 12-member adjudication committee made up of public post-secondary institution representatives from different areas of BC. The committee makes decisions based on information provided by the applicant and informs the Scholarship Society of its choices.
15. What is government's role in this scholarship?
Government contributed the $15-million endowment fund to match Dr. Irving K. Barber's $12.25-million gift to establishing the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at UBC Okanagan and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Interface Program.
Three government officials also sit on the 10-member board of the Irving K. Barber B.C. Scholarship Society.
16. 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 applications, forwarding applications on to the adjudication committee for consideration, and communicating with scholarship applicants.