Canadian Mental Health Association Scholarships and Bursaries

Since 1982, CMHA BC has been helping people with mental illness further their pursuit of post-secondary education through our scholarship and bursary programs. We are committed to lowering access barriers and would like to ensure that these scholarships and bursaries are available to anyone in British Columbia with lived experience who is pursuing higher education. Learn more about our values.

Several awards are available each year to BC post-secondary students who live with mental illness or addiction. Applicants may only apply for one of the awards listed on the website below in a given year. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. 

See the CMHA BC website below for details on each scholarship/bursary, including application links.

Applications usually open late spring or early summer.  Check the website to confirm details including application deadlines.