Use this application to apply for both an eligible program and the StrongerBC future skills grant. 

Student Eligibility

You must:

• Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person entitled to study in Canada
• Be a B.C. resident and currently live in B.C.
• Be 19 years of age or older or have graduated high school by the start of the program
• Provide consent for SFU to disclose learner information to the Province
• Not be receiving duplicative and/or overlapping funding to cover eligible costs (i.e., grants, loans, scholarships, or other funding that covers the same program costs as the future skills grant)
• Commit to completing your program within 52 weeks and pay remaining program fees if applicable

Note that:

• The grant may have tax implications and you will receive a T4A slip
• The grant is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500
• Five days before the start of your first course, your entire grant is non-refundable 

Application Fee for Certificate Programs

If you’re approved for a certificate program and not already enrolled, a $99 application fee will be charged against your funding.

Your application has been submitted.

Reminder
Please also ensure that you have applied for the StrongerBC future skills grant via the Ministry's online portal.

After you've submitted both applications, here are the next steps:

1. We’re processing applications as quickly as we can. Applications will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. You’ll receive an email if you’re approved. Do not register for courses unless you receive an email with instructions.
3. If you do not get an email by July 31, 2026, you’re still in the queue. We may be able to approve your application if space becomes available.
4. If your application status says “Submitted,” then you are in the queue but have not reached a processing stage.

Application Fee for Certificate Programs
If you’re approved and not already enrolled in your program, a $99 application fee will be charged against your funding.