BCFMWU 2026 Education Awards
BC Ferry & Marine Workersβ Union is offering tuition awards in amounts of $500 and $1,000. Awards are available to students who will be attending University, College, or Technical Programs. Award funds will be transferred directly to the institution on behalf of the award recipient.
Also available:
Barry Wartnow Endowment Fund Bursaries
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- One $250 award for Fine Arts post-secondary education to a Local 3 member or their immediate family.
- One $250 award for Fine Arts post-secondary education to the membership-at-large or their immediate family.
First Nations Vision Committee
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- Four $500 awards for First Nations Students. In order to be considered please self-identify on the application form.
Who Can Apply?
All awards are open to BCFMWU members in good standing who have been active for at least one year, casual employees hired prior to 2025, or the spouse, son, daughter or grandchild of a member in good standing. If the member is retired or deceased, they had to have been in good standing at the time.
How to Apply:
You will need to complete both the Award Application and Academic Reference Form. These can be found here or contact your Local President or the Union Office. Each application needs to include the applicantβs most recent transcripts.
All the details can be found on the Award Information & Instruction Sheet that will be posted with the Award Application and Academic Reference Form.
Education Awards are open to first time applicants as well as those that have previously applied and those that have previously received Education Awards.
The Union will contact the successful applicants with the results. Good luck to everyone.
