Detailed Eligibility Criteria:
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Transition Award Eligibility
The Transition Award is available to Adult Basic Education students who:
- have completed or will be completing two Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses* at a BC public post-secondary institution between September 2024 and December 2025;
- are planning to enroll in full-time (defined as no less than 60% of a full course load) post-secondary studies at a BC public post-secondary institution between the dates of May 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026; and,
- do not hold any previously awarded post-secondary credentials (e.g. degree, diploma, certificate).
* English as an Additional Language (EAL), English Language Learning (ELL), and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses do not qualify.
AND
- are Canadian citizens, permanent residents (landed immigrants), convention refugees, or protected persons living in Canada; and
- are residents of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in BC for at least 12 months prior to the date of application for the Award; and
- have clearly demonstrated meaningful volunteer and/or community service*
- can describe clear career/life and education goals.
*Applicants who can demonstrate family and/or employment obligations that limited volunteer and/or community service opportunities will be considered eligible.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Students can apply in advance of receiving official acceptance from the post-secondary institution they plan to attend.
- Students with a break in studies of more than one year from the date of completing ABE courses are not eligible to apply for a Transition Award, except in extenuating circumstances (e.g., medical).