Resource List

This resource list is routinely updated.

  • Post-Secondary Institutions
    The BC government’s free, online database of accredited post-secondary institutions.

    Education Planner
    The BC government’s free, online post-secondary program planner.

    Public Post-Secondary Institutions of British Columbia

    British Columbia Institute of Technology
    Applied & Natural Science ● Business & Media ● Computing & IT ● Engineering ● Health Sciences ● Trades & Apprenticeships

    Camosun College
    Arts & Humanities ● Business ● Health Sciences ● Human Services ● Indigenous Education ● Natural Sciences ● Sport & Exercise ● Technologies & Engineering ● Trades & Apprenticeships

    Capilano University
    Arts & Sciences ● Business & Professional Studies ● Education, Health & Human Development ● Fine & Applied Arts ● Global & Community Studies

    Coast Mountain College
    Arts ● Business ● Health & Social Services ● Science ● Trades

    College of New Caledonia
    Business & Management ● Health Sciences ● Human Services ● Technologies ● Trades & Industries

    College of the Rockies
    Business, Administrative, Finance & Accounting ● Education ● Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Science ● Health & Human Sciences ● Industry & Trades ● Math & Sciences ● Technology ● Tourism, Recreation & Hospitality

    Douglas College
    Applied Community Studies ● Commerce & Business Administration ● Health Sciences ● Humanities & Social Sciences ● Language, Literature & Performing Arts ● Science & Technology

    Emily Carr University of Art and Design
    Design ● Fine Arts ● Media Arts

    Justice Institute of British Columbia
    Conflict Resolution ● Counselling & Community Safety ● Emergency Management ● Fire Fighting ● Intelligence Analysis ● Law Enforcement & Investigation ● Leadership ● Paramedicine & Health Sciences

    Kwantlen Polytechnic University
    Arts ● Business ● Design ● Health ● Science ● Trades & Technology

    Langara College
    Arts ● Business ● Science & Technology ● Health ● Humanities & Social Sciences

    Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
    Business ● Education ● Environmental Studies ● Health ● Human Services ● Trades

    North Island College
    Business Administration ● Culinary Arts ● Digital Design & Development ● Fine Arts ● Early Childhood Care & Education ● Health ● Human Services ● Indigenous Studies ● Industry & Skills Training ● Natural Resources ● Technical ● Trades & Apprenticeships

    Northern Lights College
    Business ● Education ● Health & Human Services ● University Arts & Sciences ● Trades & Apprenticeships

    Okanagan College
    Accounting & Finance ● Arts ● Aviation ● Business ● Food, Wine & Tourism ● Healthcare & Medical ● Hospitality ● Science ● Social Development ● Technology ● Trades

    Royal Roads University
    Business ● Coaching ● Communication ● Disaster & Crisis Management ● Education Administration ● Environment & Sustainability ● International Business ● Leadership ● Learning Technology ● Project Management ● Social Justice & Peacebuilding ●Tourism & Hospitality

    Selkirk College
    Arts & Technology ● Business ● Environment & Geomatics ● Health & Human Services ● Hospitality & Tourism ● Industry & Trades ● University Arts & Sciences

    Simon Fraser University
    Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences ● Business & Entrepreneurship ● Communication, Art & Technology ● Education & Teaching ● Engineering & Applied Sciences ● Environment, Planning & Sustainability ● Health Sciences ● Science, Mathematics & Data

    Thompson Rivers University
    Adventure, Culinary Arts & Tourism ● Arts ● Business & Economics ● Education & Social Work ● Law ● Nursing ● Science ● Trades & Technology

    University of British Columbia
    Business ● Earth, Environment & Sustainability ● Education ● Engineering & Technology ● Health & Life Sciences ● History, Law & Politics ● Languages & Linguistics ● Math, Chemistry & Physics ● Media & Fine Arts ● People, Culture & Society

    University of Northern British Columbia
    Business & Economics ● Environment ● Human & Health Sciences ● Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences & Humanities ● Medical Sciences ● Science & Engineering

    University of the Fraser Valley
    Agriculture ● Aviation ● Business & Management ● Computer Systems & Technology ● Creative Arts & Design ● Earth & Environmental Sciences ● Education ● Health Sciences & Services ● History & Culture ● Humanities ● Indigenous Studies ● Legal & Criminal Justice ● Media & Communications ● Office Administration ● Sciences ● Social Sciences ● Society Politics & Policy ● Social Work & Human Services ● Trades

    University of Victoria
    Business ● Education ● Engineering & Computer Science ● Fine Arts ● Health ● Humanities ● Law ● Medical Sciences ● Science ● Social Sciences

    Vancouver Community College
    Apprenticeship Training ● Baking & Culinary ● Business ● Design ● Hairstyling & Esthetics ● Health Sciences ● Hospitality ● Human & Family Services ● Instructor Training ● Music & Dance ● Sign Language ● Technology & Electrical Trades ● Transportation Trades

    Vancouver Island University
    Art, Design & Performing Arts ● Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences ● Business & Management ● Education ● Health Sciences ● Human Services ● Indigenous ● Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality Management ● Science, Engineering & Technology ● Trades & Applied Technology

  • Arrival Aid Foundation
    Arrival Aid has many programs designed to empower newcomers with supportive networks, practical tools, and opportunities for growth.

    Beedie Luminaries Scholarship
    This social-profit enterprise seeks to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access post-secondary education.

    Canada Student Grants
    Apply for grants and loans to study at college, university, or in a trade.

    Loran Scholars Foundation
    The Loran Scholarship Foundation helps selected high school students attend any of their 25 partnered Canadian universities, on the basis of academic merit, strong character, community involvement, and demonstrated leadership initiative.

    Scholarships Canada
    This organization helps Canadian students find relevant scholarships and bursaries.

    Scholarships.com
    This free scholarships searching platform helps match students to scholarships they are eligible to apply for.

    Trudeau Foundation
    “The Foundation supports outstanding PhD students (Scholars), and presents awards to eminent university researchers (Fellows) and builds strong connections with leading figures in the professional field (Mentors).” –Trudeau Foundation

    Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
    This scholarship supports skilled doctoral students demonstrating academic excellence, exceptional research potential, and demonstrated leadership initiative.

    Yconic
    Yconic is a Canadian digital platform that helps students find scholarships, bursaries, and grants for post-secondary education.

  • Stop The Bleed
    Stop The Bleed is an American program that runs bleeding control workshops intended to empower civilians with life-saving skills and knowledge.

    WorkBC Workshops
    WorkBC Vancouver Midtown offers a range of group workshops covering job search skills, resume building, career exploration, and life skills, and you can view their full schedule by using the calendar link at the bottom of the page.

  • The Antidepressant Skills Workbook
    A self-care manual developed at Simon Fraser University, funded by the Ministry of Health and the BC Mental Health and Addiction Services.

    Crisis Centre of BC
    Judgement-free, barrier-free, immediate-access Mental health and Suicide Crisis resources.

    Foundry
    Free and confidential mental health services for British Columbian youth, ages 12–24.

    Here To Help
    A resource database designed to make BC mental health resources and education more accessible and easier to find.

    Kids Help Phone Crisis Response
    Kids Help Phone is a great resource for accessing support for yourself if ever needing someone to talk to—and also offers meaningful volunteering opportunities.

    Salal
    A 24-hour sexual violence support centre offering free, confidential support for survivors of sexual violence.

    Sex & U
    A Canadian organization that provides free, research-based education and resources covering a wide variety of sexual and reproductive health topics, including

    WalkAlong
    A Canadian-based mental health community led by Canadian researchers and medical practitioners designed to accompany and empower Canadians along their own mental health journeys.

    YouthinBC
    A web-based, government supported, youth distress hotline that can assist with mental health resource access as well as mental health crises.

  • The Life After High School: A Post-Secondary Student’s Guide to Success resource booklet covers a variety of topics related to post-secondary education to provide practical and helpful information for students who would like to attend post-secondary school but may not know where to start. This booklet, developed by positive post-secondary students, provides information on mental wellness, academic life, social networking, career support, financial aid, and more. It includes examples of a university application essay, scholarship essay, cover letter, and resume! Fill out the short survey - it helps us know who is using our resources and then you will receive a link at the end of it: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OrWoGObvp9uKqh

    Are you interested in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field? Read our #resource guide, Discover STEM! Discover STEM covers a range of topics for students interested in STEM fields. Students may have questions about the kinds of programs available, financial support, and different post-secondary institutions. We reached out to students in STEM fields to share their experience and advice for you! We aim to empower students to pursue STEM fields, especially minority groups that are considered to be traditionally underrepresented in #STEM education and careers. There's a short survey you have to fill out to get access to the book: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6uo0MP5DxzMivvD