Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities at BGC Canada include:

BGC Canada Scholarships

Anticipated application launch: April – May
Deadline: 4 weeks after launch date

BGC Canada offers scholarships is available to students up to 24 years old at the time if the application, who plan to enter, or go back to school, in full-time or part-time studies at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current or former BGC Club member for a minimum of 1 year
• Be a maximum of 24 years of age at the time of application.
• Be pursuing some form of full-time or part-time post-secondary education (e.g. college, CEGEP, university or trades school; diploma, degree, apprenticeship, or other program) at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Applicant may apply at any point during their pursuit of post-secondary education.

Scholarship details:

• Number of scholarships available: up to 30
• Scholarship value: $3,000 – $4,000

Applicants are notified 4-6 weeks after applications close.

Baskin Robbins Scholarships

Anticipated application launch: April – May
Deadline: 4 weeks after launch date

Baskin Robbins offers scholarships is available to students up to 24 years old at the time of the application, who plan to enter, or go back to school, in full-time or part-time studies at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current or former BGC Club member for a minimum of 1 year
• Be a maximum of 24 years of age at the time of application.
• Be pursuing some form of full-time or part-time post-secondary education (e.g. college, CEGEP, university or trades school;
• diploma, degree, apprenticeship, or other program) at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Applicant may apply at any point during their pursuit of post-secondary education.

Scholarship details:

• Number of scholarships available: up to 4
• Scholarship value: $4,000

Youth of the Year

Youth of the Year (YOY) is a national competition at BGC Clubs that celebrates youth achievements, service, and leadership in Clubs, schools, and communities. The purpose of the YOY role is to act as a BGC Clubs youth ambassador, speaking passionately to corporate partners and other audiences about the organization and its impact.

Each year, Club members from across Canada apply for the Youth of the Year (YOY) program. From these applicants, four are selected as Youth of the Year, and one is recognized as the Indigenous Youth of the Year. Among these five winners, one exceptional individual demonstrating outstanding leadership, service, and achievement is awarded the title of BGC Canada’s National Youth of the Year.

Winners of the YOY competition are awarded the following prizes:

• Youth of the Year (4 recipients):
  • $5,000 CAD scholarship to apply to post-secondary education
  • One personal laptop
• Indigenous Youth of the Year (1 recipient):
  • $5,000 CAD scholarship to apply to post-secondary education
  • One personal laptop
• National Youth of the Year (selected from the 5 winners):
  • An additional $5,000 CAD scholarship (for a total of $10,000 CAD)

Click here to learn more about Youth of the Year and past recipients

Please note: Dates are subject to change. Please contact your Club for further information.